Topic: 2012 Election

Michele Bachmann Has Inspired a Sexy Romance Novel

Badlands Unlimited

Michele Bachmann was the muse for a new romance novel called Fires of Siberia, to be published June 1, about a fiery presidential candidate who tries to bone up on her foreign policy credentials only to get stuck in the wilderness with a sexy stranger.

By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 13, 2011

Cartoon

Newt Gingrich's Mediterranean Campaign-Ender

Cartoonist Tony Auth on the presidential hopeful's Grecian cruise

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 13, 2011

Herman Cain: Obama 'Was Raised in Kenya'

Republican presidential candidate says Obama is "more of an international"

Comments | 10,192 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 10, 2011

After Mass Resigning, Newt Staffers Switch to Mass Griping

A look at who got the best digs in at their former boss

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 9, 2011

Newt Gingrich's Senior Staff Resign En Masse

Gingrich returned from his Mediterranean cruise only two days ago

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 8, 2011

Palin Rivalry Becomes Bachmann Campaign Strategy

Bachmann's top adviser offers catfight quotes to Politico

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 8, 2011

Cartoon

You Call This a Recovery?

Cartoonist Lisa Benson on the economy and the Obama administration

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

The Palin-Bachmann Fight We've All Been Waiting For

Bachmann's top aide attacks Palin for lacking seriousness

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

Pawlenty Calls for the End of Class Warfare, Postal Service

His economic platform proposes a "Google Test" to get rid of government services

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

Newt Gingrich's Secret Mediterranean Cruise Looks Delightful

Newt and Calista Gingrich are on vacation just after announcing his presidential bid

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 6, 2011

On College Campuses, Obama's Not Cool Anymore

Obama's approval ratings are back to 2008 levels, except among young folks

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Ron Paul's Latest $1 Million 'Moneybomb' Day

Raising grassroots money is what the libertarian firebrand does best

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 6, 2011

Is Perry the Answer to the GOP's Prayer for a Better 2012 Candidate?

His announcement of a Houston prayer event stokes presidential speculation

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 6, 2011

Rick Santorum Formally Joins the 2012 Race

The social conservative goes after Obama on foreign policy, Paul Ryan on Medicare

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 3, 2011

Media Skepticism Aside, Michele Bachmann Is for Real

Her strengths and weaknesses

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 3, 2011

Palin's Bus Is a Road Hazard

It speeds, runs red lights, veers on the freeway and narrowly misses a biker

Comments | 1,337 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 3, 2011

First GOP Debate with Recognizable Candidates Will Be on June 13

Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, and New Gingrich will be among the debaters

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 2, 2011

Romney Makes His 2012 Run Official

Defends his health care overhaul as "a state solution to a state problem"

Comments | 306 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 2, 2011

Palin's Crowds In on Romney's Spotlight

She says it's just a coincidence her bus tour will be near his announcement

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 2, 2011

Romney: Americans Made a Bad Bet on Obama

In his formal 2012 announcment, he'll focus on his ideas for fixing the economy

Comments | 2,880 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 1, 2011

Quitters Remorse Settling in for the GOP's 2012 Dropouts

Going from potential candidate to non-candidate is tough to do

Comments | 1,770 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 1, 2011

Adorable Piper Is the Where's Waldo of Palin's Bus Tour

Palin's 10-year-old daughter looks fascinated and amused by the media madness

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 1, 2011

Palin Coincidentally Finds Key Primary States on Bus Tour

She'll hit South Carolina and New Hampshire, but only because they're 'American'

Comments | 1,702 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 1, 2011

Herman Cain Says He Proves the Tea Party Isn't Racist

"To all of those who say that the Tea Party is a racist organization, eat your words"

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 31, 2011

Sarah Palin Bus Tour to Make Donald Trump Detour

The two 2012 flirts will meet in Trump Tower before grabbing dinner together

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 31, 2011

Mitt Romney Is a Twihard

The likely presidential candidate read "Twilight" on his granddaughter's recommendation

Comments | 1,558 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 31, 2011

Where on the East Coast Is Sarah Palin?

Palin intends to keep the lamestream media in the dark about her bus tour

Comments | 1,537 Views

By Erik Hayden

May 27, 2011

A Mini-Guide to Mitt Romney's Sense of Humor

Sending leftover pizzas to Obama's headquarters is his latest stab at being funny

Comments | 5,582 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Texas's Rick Perry Is 'Gonna Think About' a 2012 Run

After years of denials, governor more open to presidential bid

Comments | 2,828 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Math Says You Should Take Herman Cain Seriously

GOP voters who've actually heard of him like the pizza magnate a lot

Comments | 2,997 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Romney, Bachmann to Formally Announce in June

Romney will make it official in New Hampshire, Bachmann in Iowa

Comments | 552 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

How to Divine Sarah Palin's 2012 Intentions from Her Bus Tour

Analyzing which historic sites mean she's running for president

Comments | 1,699 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Santorum to Make His 2012 Run Official

He's set to make the announcement in Pennsylvania a week from Monday

Comments | 39 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Sarah Palin Kicks Off Her East Coast Bus Tour Sunday

Get ready to divine presidential intentions from the historical sites she visits

Comments | 1,194 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Take a Video Tour of Sarah Palin's New Arizona Mansion

It's got a hot tub, a bar that "looks like it belongs in 'Cheers,'" and lots of closet space

Comments | 2,190 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 26, 2011

Peter King Might Run in 2012 if Giuliani Doesn't

The New York congressman said he "would consider" running if his pal opts out

Comments | 180 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 25, 2011

Will She or Won't She? Signs of a Palin Run

The New York Times has concluded she's "seriously weighing" a 2012 run

Comments | 3,146 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 25, 2011

Gingrich vs. Huntsman: The GOP's Odd Class Warfare

While one is dogged by his Tiffany's bill, the other gets kudos for leather jackets

Comments | 2,321 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 25, 2011

Sarah Palin: The Movie Coming in June

Add this to the 2012 speculation: the secret $1 million project premieres in Iowa

Comments | 1,261 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 24, 2011

The GOP 2012 Fantasy League

Unexcited by the current crop, Republicans are busy holding a fantasy draft

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 24, 2011

Sarah Palin's Web Guru Has Some Opinions About Other Republicans

Mitt Romney can't be happy Rebecca Mansour's private Twitter messages have leaked

Comments | 5,557 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 24, 2011

Get Ready to Spin the Results of New York-26

A battle on how to frame today's special election is what counts nationally

Comments | 1,827 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 23, 2011

Pawlenty Opens Campaign by Telling Iowans to Quit Ethanol Subsidies

The Republican's 2012 theme will be about telling hard truths

Comments | 882 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 23, 2011

Pawlenty Pre-Announces 2012 Bid with Another Slick Video

Promises to tell the hard truths ahead of official presidential announcement in Iowa

Comments | 1,053 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 20, 2011

Huntsman Hones a Dovish Foreign Policy Pitch to Republicans

The 2012 contender says we have too many boots on the ground in Afghanistan

Comments | 690 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 20, 2011

Tim Pawlenty to Officially Announce for President

The former Minnesota governor will hold a town hall in Iowa on Monday

Comments | 353 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 19, 2011

A Gossipy Political Press Corps Has the 2012 GOP Field Spooked

Michele Bachmann has read Game Change and The Politician cover to cover

Comments | 2,771 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

May 19, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On migrants, the next GOP candidate, and American justice

Comments | 862 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 19, 2011

Don't Count Out Palin for 2012 Just Yet

She's still "seriously considering" running for president

Comments | 2,914 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 18, 2011

Newt Flash: Gingrich Played Politics in '93, Staffer Hates Literati Sheep

Gingrich's campaign continues to wobble as staffer sends out bizarre email

Comments | 1,230 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 18, 2011

Peter King Doesn't Rule Out a Presidential Run

The Republican House member from New York says, "Let's see what happens"

Comments | 251 Views

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