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Palin Seen More Negatively by Republicans Than Other Possible 2012 Candidates, Poll Finds
-Bruce DrakeIf Sarah Palin is seriously considering a run for president in 2012, the latest poll on her standing among Republican candidates contains the same kind of bad news that could be found in earlier surveys.
Huckabee, Bachmann Score Highest in GOP 2012 Field on 'Positive Intensity' of Support
-Bruce DrakeEven Huckabee's and Bachmann's top scores weren't very high, according to Gallup who made the calculation. The poll shows that the potential candidates with high name recognition still need to translate that into voter intensity.
Obama Jokes for His Supper at His First Gridiron Dinner Appearance as President
-Annie GroerBowing to precedent -- and perhaps the advice of his 2012 campaign staff -- President Obama finally attended the dinner that has been thrown by Washington journalists for 126 years.
The Gridiron Club's 2011 Political/Media Roast and Toast Lyrics
-Annie GroerHere are the lyrics from every parody performed this weekend at the Gridiron dinner by nearly 100 journalists and a handful of vocally-blessed ringers with truly great voices.
Mitt Romney: How Long Can He Steer Clear of GOP Craziness?
-David CornStaying out of the race (in an official sense) keeps Romney out of the line of fire. It also allows him to maintain his distance from Republican looniness.
Lack of a GOP Front-Runner for 2012 at Odds With Republican History
-Bruce DrakeIn every presidential election until now, there was a clear front-runner at this stage of the campaign and that front-runner, in most but not all cases, won the nomination.
'Feelings Thermometer': Michelle Obama Ranks 'Warmest' With Voters, Pelosi 'Coldest'
-Bruce DrakePoll shows Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton top the list of those who get the "warmest" reactions while Sarah Palin and Nancy Pelosi get the "coldest."
Huckabee Narrowly Leads the GOP Presidential Pack Among Fox News Viewers
-Bruce DrakeNearly half of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say they watch Fox News two or more times a week, making it a prime audience for GOP presidential hopefuls to show their stuff.
Mitt Romney in New Hampshire: Lots of Buzz but No Announcement -- Yet
-Tom DiemerRomney, who was governor in next-door Massachusetts, ran a close second in the 2008 New Hampshire Primary. Winning the state's 2012 contest will be a must, if he chooses to run again.
Mike Huckabee Holds Strong Lead Among Conservative Christian Bloc
-David GibsonThe Republican hopeful also fares well in a match-up against President Obama. But can he beat the rest of the GOP field?
Newt Gingrich Poised to Run: Why the 1990s GOP Icon Struggles for Respect
-Walter Shapiro'Newt's like Palin,' said one GOP insider. 'Everybody loves listening to him. But they won't vote for him.'
Haley Barbour's Washington Week: Jabs at Obama, Romney in 2012 Preview
-Jill LawrenceThe Mississippi governor laid down political and policy markers this week while potential presidential primary rivals dithered, misspoke or held private meetings.
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