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Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour Rules Out 2012 Presidential Run
By not in system - AOL NewsJACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour ruled out a 2012 presidential bid on Monday, saying he lacked the necessary "absolute fire in the belly" to run and wasn't ready for the "all-consuming effort." The announcement was unexpected, given the two-term governor's recent visits to several states with early presidential contests, including Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He also had lined up political advisers for a possible run, and he had tested an economy-focused campaign speech in Chicago last month. The stout governor had even lost some weight as advisers had ...
2012 Election in Sight, Obama Looks to Chicago
By not in system - AOL NewsCHICAGO -- President Barack Obama's relationship with his hometown may be best described as a long-distance love affair. That looks like it's about to change. Obama is returning to his roots as he embarks on his re-election race for 2012. He's setting up his campaign headquarters in a downtown high-rise near Grant Park, the site of his victory celebration in November 2008. A Chicago base could reinforce a connection to a city that aides say keeps Obama grounded while he lives in the nation's capital. "The conversation in Washington is completely different than the conversation you hear out ...
For Romney, 2012 Strategy Runs Through NH, Nevada
By not in system - AOL NewsLAS VEGAS - In his first presidential run in 2008, Mitt Romney sought back-to-back victories in Iowa and New Hampshire to propel him to GOP nomination. He won neither, the two-state sprint failed and so did his candidacy. This time his strategy is more of a multi-state marathon, with economically suffering Nevada an important round in what advisers predict could be a protracted fight to be the party's 2012 nominee. Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press / MCT Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is expected to enter the race for the GOP presidential nomination later the month. Here, he ...
Pawlenty Throws First Major GOP Hat in 2012 Ring [VIDEO]
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Karl Rove Knocks 'Birthers,' Says GOP Should Focus on 'Real Issues'
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyUrging conservatives to focus on "real issues," Karl Rove said Republicans should speak out against those in the party who question whether President Obama is a citizen of the United States. The GOP strategist said whatever percentage of Republicans are so-called "birthers," it "ought to be less." He made the comments in an interview with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News, where Rove is a regular commentator. Related Stories Hawaii 'Birther' Bill Would Give Obama Records to Anyone -- for $100 New Hawaii Governor Wants to Put Obama Birther Debate 'to ...
Ron Paul Dismisses Donald Trump, May Yet Run for President in 2012
By David Knowles - AOL NewsYou can't fire a guy if he doesn't have the job yet. The same week that Donald Trump caused a stir at CPAC by declaring that Ron Paul couldn't ever be elected president in America, the Texas representative "relaunched his political operation," according to CNN. Despite Trump's assurances, Paul's PAC continues to raise money, Related Stories CPAC Controversy: Should Sarah Palin Have Called Rick Santorum a 'Neanderthal'? [VIDEOS] and the congressman has remained coy about his ultimate plans. Courtesy of Talking Points Memo, here was the Donald taunting Paul's ...
Sen. Jon Kyl to Retire; 5 Facts on the Arizona Republican
By Torie Bosch - AOL NewsJon Kyl, the Senate minority whip, announced today that he would not seek re-election. This makes Kyl, R-Ariz., the fifth current senator to decline to run again in 2012, following similar announcements from Democrats Kent Conrad of North Dakota and Jim Webb of Virginia, Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas and independent Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. Here are five must-know facts about Kyl, who has been in the Senate since 1995 and previously served in the House of Representatives. 1. Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Finance Committee Kyl serves on the two ...
House Democrats Launch Ad Blitz Against 19 Republicans
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyIn case there was any doubt that the 2012 campaign season is well under way, House Democrats on Monday launched a week-long ad blitz targeting 19 Republicans facing reelection next year. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said the ads -- 17 on radio and two in print -- will hold the GOP lawmakers "accountable for choosing a partisan plan that will cost jobs and make America less competitive." The media campaign is part of the DCCC's "Drive to 25" grassroots endeavor that will also include web ads, phone calls, and emails in targeted districts. A radio spot calling out Rep. Ann ...
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