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Romney wins Oregon, Nebraska primaries

2012-05-16 10:10

Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney has won primary ballots in Oregon and Nebraska, partial results show, moving him a step closer to winning his party's formal nomination.

Gingrich formally ends White House bid

2012-05-02 22:46

Newt Gingrich has ended his tumultuous run for US president after dazzling in televised debates but winning only two of the dozens of nominating contests in the Republican primary race.

Gingrich to drop out of Republican race

2012-04-25 16:57

Newt Gingrich is expected to withdraw next week from the US Republican presidential contest, a day after Mitt Romney added to his commanding lead in the Republican race.

Newt nipped by zoo penguin

2012-04-17 13:23

Things have not been going all that well for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich lately, even at one of his favourite places - the zoo.

Gingrich 'at end of line'

2012-03-30 08:38

Struggling White House hopeful Newt Gingrich is “at the end of his line” since it is mathematically impossible for him to win the Republican nomination, his chief financial backer says.

Romney aide sparks 'Etch A Sketch' mania

2012-03-23 11:08

Mitt Romney's presidential hopes may have been shaken up when an aide compared his campaign to an "Etch A Sketch" toy, but the toy's makers have welcomed the publicity.

Romney, allies launch ad war for Illinois

2012-03-15 11:15

In the wild race for the Republican presidential nomination, there has been one constant: When Mitt Romney really needs to do well in a state, he and his allies pour money into ads, most of which attack his rivals.

Double wins for Santorum in Deep South

2012-03-14 07:27

Conservative White House hopeful Rick Santorum has surged to primary victories in Alabama and Mississippi, in a dramatic shakeup in the Republican presidential battle.

Santorum wins Kansas primary

2012-03-10 23:09

US Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has swept the Kansas caucuses with 53% of the vote, giving him a boost going into crucial primary votes in the South.

Super Tuesday caucus results

2012-03-07 12:00

Ten US states have held presidential primary elections or caucus meetings on Super Tuesday as the Republican Party chooses a nominee to challenge President Barack Obama.

Choice quotes from Super Tuesday

2012-03-07 09:01

The following are some of the best quotes from Super Tuesday, when Republicans in 10 states voted for their preferred challenger to incumbent President Barack Obama.

Romney fails to shake off rivals

2012-03-07 07:10

Early results show Mitt Romney has failed to land a knockout blow against rival Rick Santorum on "Super Tuesday," raising the prospect of a drawn-out battle for the Republican presidential nomination.

Who's who in the Republican zoo

2012-03-06 10:03

Going into Super Tuesday, four challengers remain in the hunt for the Republican party nomination to take on US President Barack Obama in the November 6 general election.

Guns play big role in Republican race

2012-03-05 10:00

In US states such as Tennessee and Georgia the Republican contenders seeking to unseat Democrat President Barack Obama are wooing voters at religious gatherings and gun shows.

Romney, Santorum bid for right wing

2012-02-27 10:07

Michigan will test Rick Santorum's far-right message on social issues and determine how badly Mitt Romney has damaged his chances by knocking the US auto industry bailout.

Santorum reports 4 years of tax returns

2012-02-16 11:18

Republican US presidential candidate Rick Santorum has released tax returns showing he and his wife have earned around $1m annually in the last few years.

Santorum revels in sudden rise in support

2012-02-15 14:01

The latest Republican presidential contender to surge in polls, Rick Santorum is trying to turn his newfound strength into something lasting.

Rick Santorum - cat among GOP pigeons

2012-02-08 22:37

Rick Santorum, dismissed by many as a fringe candidate of the Tea Party and religious conservatives, has surged back into contention for the Republican presidential nomination.

Romney eyes new caucus triumph

2012-02-07 14:45

Mitt Romney is hoping for another big caucus win in Colorado, as his well-oiled campaign machine works to cement his position as the Republican US presidential front runner.

Republicans turn to 3 upcoming contests

2012-02-06 09:07

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking to caucus contests in three more states hoping to solidify the growing sense of inevitability surrounding his candidacy.

Romney leads in Nevada, gets Trump backing

2012-02-03 09:46

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney has received a new poll boost just before Nevada's caucuses, as real estate mogul Donald Trump endorses him for the party's presidential nomination.

Republican primary race emboldens Obama

2012-02-02 17:04

President Barack Obama has long relished a dragged-out Republican primary contest that would leave the eventual Republican nominee battered before the election.

Millionaires behind the US elections

2012-02-01 15:44

The significant "super" political action committees in this year's presidential campaign have revealed the names of their wealthy donors.

Romney roars back with big Florida win

2012-02-01 07:21

Mitt Romney has romped to a blowout victory in Florida's Republican US presidential primary, putting him back in front in the fight for his party's nomination.

Republicans make final pitches in Florida

2012-01-31 10:46

Despite a comfortable lead in the polls, Mitt Romney is keeping his boot on the neck of rival Newt Gingrich, with both men having made final pitches to Florida voters.

 

Ron Paul bows out, but is it over?

2012-05-15 10:01

Ron Paul is trading his shot at the US Republican nomination for something more within reach: Outsize influence at the party convention.

What happened to Newt?

2012-04-26 12:16

Just why did Newt Gingrich decide to suspend his campaign? Simon Williamson has the answers.

5-state sweep for Romney

2012-04-25 07:20

Mitt Romney has effectively claimed the US Republican presidential nomination, revelling in a five-state primary sweep and urging voters to help him oust President Barack Obama.

Wisconsin vote may seal Romney's bid

2012-04-01 22:29

The Wisconsin vote will be Rick Santorum's last chance to prove his strength in the US heartland.

Gingrich cuts back presidential campaign

2012-03-28 15:00

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will lay off about a third of his campaign staff and is scaling back his schedule to focus on a new strategy, says a campaign aide.

Obama plays hero in own campaign movie

2012-03-16 15:11

Barack Obama has turned up the intensity of his re-election bid, debuting a movie glorifying himself as a president who made "tough" decisions that dragged a nation out of crisis.

Victorious Santorum still trailing Romney

2012-03-14 16:17

Victories in the Deep South have given a boost of momentum to Rick Santorum's bid for the presidential nomination, but have left him still far behind Mitt Romney in the delegate count.

Romney strong in Mississippi, Alabama

2012-03-12 20:44

A new poll shows Mitt Romney surprisingly strong in two Republican presidential primary contests in the South this week.

Romney camp pushes rivals to quit

2012-03-08 08:48

Mitt Romney's campaign has told his Republican presidential rivals they cannot catch him and is pushing them to quit the race even though he has failed to deliver a knockout blow.

Romney win does little to ease doubts

2012-03-07 11:06

Mitt Romney's narrow win in Ohio and five other "Super Tuesday" victories has done little to ease doubts about the shaky front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.

Romney savours Super Tuesday wins

2012-03-07 07:58

Mitt Romney has assured his supporters he would eventually earn the 2012 Republican nomination, as he savoured Super Tuesday victories and savaged Barack Obama's "failed" presidency.

GOP hopefuls push pro-Israel credentials

2012-03-06 20:16

Republican presidential hopefuls are brandishing their pro-Israel credentials by accusing President Barack Obama of weakness.

Romney aims to deal blow to rivals

2012-03-06 09:03

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney is seeking to harness growing momentum on the eve of Super Tuesday and deal a hammer blow to rival Rick Santorum.

Romney wins Michigan, Arizona primaries

2012-02-29 07:18

US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has set the stage for next week's "Super Tuesday" voting, with victories in Republican primaries in Michigan and Arizona.

Republicans back arming Syria rebels

2012-02-23 08:59

US Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have lent their support to the idea of arming the Syrian opposition in its fight to topple President Bashar Assad.

Santorum's language could be obstacle

2012-02-16 10:00

Republican candidate Rick Santorum has won support from American conservatives for his views on social issues but a habit of hyperbole may lead to stumbles in his White House bid.

Santorum hopes to build on momentum

2012-02-09 13:00

Rick Santorum is looking to build on his surprising victories in three Republican contests and establish himself as a serious rival to Mitt Romney.

Romney lauds Santorum on win

2012-02-08 09:57

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney has congratulated Rick Santorum after the social conservative won poll races in Minnesota and Missouri, with Colorado "too close to call".

Obama shares Carter's weakness: Gingrich

2012-02-07 09:46

White House hopeful Newt Gingrich has likened Cairo's apparent plans to put 19 Americans on trial over charges of illegal funding of aid groups to the Iran hostage crisis.

Important win for Romney

2012-02-05 08:32

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has captured a clear win in the Republican caucuses in the western US state of Nevada, projections showed.

Gingrich to challenge Florida results

2012-02-03 08:45

Newt Gingrich has announced a challenge to how many delegates were won in the Republican Party's Florida primary, in which he was soundly beaten by frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Trump to make 'announcement' on US campaign

2012-02-02 10:01

Donald Trump has said he will make a "major announcement" about the US presidential race, after vowing to endorse a Republican candidate "in a very short period of time".

Romney to Obama: 'Get out of the way'

2012-02-01 13:00

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, the big winner of the Florida primary, has turned his guns on President Barack Obama, telling the Democrat to "get out of the way".

Florida polls open for US primary

2012-01-31 16:39

Polling booths have opened in Florida, the largest state so far in the Republican White House race, with Mitt Romney holding a solid lead over Newt Gingrich in the latest polls.

Romney in double-digit lead in Florida

2012-01-30 09:51

Mitt Romney stormed towards a likely victory in Florida that would all but lock up the Republican presidential nomination, but rival Newt Gingrich promised a bitter fight all the way to the August convention.

 
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