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Romney Focuses on Obama, Gingrich on Romney in NV

A confident Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of failing to do enough to create jobs as he campaigned Friday ahead of GOP presidential caucuses this weekend in a state with sky-high unemployment and foreclosure rates. Newt Gingrich, who is fighting for a respectable showing here, rolled out a fresh line of criticism by comparing the former Massachusetts governor to Obama...

AP Sources: Taliban Leader Sent Letter to Obama

Reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar wrote to President Barack Obama last year indicating an interest in talks key to ending the war in Afghanistan, current and former U.S. officials told The Associated Press...

Paul, Santorum Make Minn. Weekend Campaign Plans

Two Republicans seeking the White House are bringing their campaigns to Minnesota this weekend. Texas Rep. Ron Paul settles in Saturday for three appearances. The congressman popular among libertarian-minded Republicans is holding town halls and rallies in Rochester, Chanhassen and Arden Hills...

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Santorum Warns Voters of Country's Likely Demise

Rick Santorum's campaign slogan could very well be one word: doomsday. To hear him tell it, the United States will collapse under the weight of its health care system and basic freedoms will be history. Iran will annihilate Israel and then South Carolina if Iran isn't blocked from building a nuclear weapon...

Minnesota House Speaker Backs Romney

Minnesota's House speaker endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney days before the state's political caucuses where the former Massachusetts governor is aiming to duplicate his 2008 win...

Experts: Tough Road For Any Brodkorb Lawsuit

A former legislative staffer who may sue the state for wrongful dismissal faces significant hurdles to collecting any payout...

Voter Turnout Numbers Point to GOP Enthusiasm Gap

Voter turnout numbers are pointing to a potential enthusiasm deficit for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney...

Trump: Getting to Know Romney Led to Endorsement   

Donald Trump has confirmed that he will endorse Mitt Romney's GOP presidential bid. He says he made the decision after getting to know Romney after meeting with him several times in the past few months...

Union Fight Brews with Right-to-Work Push in Minn.

nullRepublicans pulled Minnesota into an explosive issue Thursday by introducing legislation to make union membership optional, setting the stage for a fight that has triggered boycotts by Democratic lawmakers and large protests in other states...

Walker to Speak at Florida Event

Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to speak next week at a Florida event hosted by the conservative James Madison Institute...

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GOP Candidates Looking for Votes in Nevada

Republican presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are campaigning in Nevada ahead of Saturday's statewide caucuses...

Romney Campaigns In Minnesota, Gets Glittered   

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney made his one-and-only campaign stop in Minnesota before Tuesday's caucuses...

Gay Rights Group Alleges Violation of Disclosure Rules

A national gay rights group is calling for an investigation of disclosure reports filed by groups promoting an amendment to the Minnesota constitution to ban gay marriage...

Proposed Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds to Drink at Bars, Restaurants

Minors wouldn't have to wait to drink until they're 21, under a bill introduced at the Capitol. Representative Phylis Kahn's bill would allow people over the age of 18 to drink at a bar or restaurant...

RAW VIDEO: Romney Gets Glittered at Rally in Eagan   

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney flew to Minnesota and addressed a rally in Eagan today...

Minn. Senate Committee Discusses Voter ID

A Senate committee is taking up a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo IDs...

Obama Seeks to Broaden Reach of Housing Assistance

Conceding his earlier housing programs have fallen short, President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a vast expansion of government assistance to homeowners, aiming to make lower lending rates a possibility for millions of borrowers...

RAW VIDEO: Mitt Romney Brings Campaign to Minnesota   

Just hours after his big win in Florida, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Minnesota...

Romney Supports Automatic Hikes in Minimum Wage

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has renewed his support for automatic increases in the federal minimum wage to keep pace with inflation...

Santorum Picks Up Tancredo Endorsement

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has picked up an endorsement from former Colorado congressman Tom Tancredo...

Mitt Romney Brings Campaign to Minnesota   

Just hours after his big win in Florida, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Minnesota...

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Romney Says GOP Fight Strengthens Him for Fall

Barreling out of Florida with money and momentum on his side, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney said Wednesday that the bare-knuckled nomination fight thus far has toughened him up for contests to come. Chief rival Newt Gingrich is regrouping after a significant loss and faces serious disadvantages in the next states to vote...

GOP Rep. Anderson Plans Run for Koch's Senate Seat

Republican State Rep. Bruce Anderson says he's likely to seek the state Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Amy Koch...

Romney Brings Campaign to Trucking Company in Eagan   

Just hours after his big win in Florida, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is bringing his campaign to Minnesota. Romney will appear with former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty at 1 p.m. at Freightmasters, a trucking company in the southern suburb of Eagan...

Romney Calls Gingrich's Campaign Attacks a Help

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says trading attacks with rival Newt Gingrich actually helps his campaign...

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