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Polls: All Tied Up Between Romney, Santorum

The race for the Republican presidential nomination appears to be all knotted up between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, according to three new national surveys. ... More

'I Am A Son Of Detroit,' Romney Writes

Obama, GOP Maneuver On Payroll Tax Cut

Obama's Budget Cuts Billions

Protestors Disrupt Santorum Event

Romney Seeks To Unite Conservatives

Obama Budget Hikes Transportation Spending

Pro-Romney Super PAC Focuses On Michigan

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Newt Gingrich

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State By State: Primary And Caucus Dates

The Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3 officially kick off the 2012 presidential election season. Caucus/primary participants in each state will choose nominees for their parties until the final contests in Utah in June. Use our interactive map for results, caucus/primary dates, and the number of delegates at stake. More

State-By-State: Presidential Voting History

From 1 To 44, History Of U.S. Presidents

Presidental First 100 Days

The Growth Of A Nation

Elections 101: Election Day Trivia

America By The Numbers

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Santorum's Sweep Bolsters Presidential Run

Rick Santorum gains momentum in the GOP presidential race with a three-state sweep in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri. More

Images: Romney Finishes No. 1 In N.H.

Does Iowa Matter? Caucus Winners 1980-2008

Obama's Republican Challengers

Great Moments In Political Debates

Daughters On The Campaign Trail

10 Spectacular Political Meltdowns

10 Big Political Upsets

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Romney Losing Ground In Michigan

The newest poll in Michigan shows Rick Santorum pulling ahead of Mitt Romney in the race for the GOP nomination.

Romney Not Taking Any Chances AT CPAC

Santorum Upends GOP Race

Gingrich Expects To Be Tied With Romney Soon

Momentum At Stake In Tuesday's Contests

Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses

Gingrich Rooting For Giants In Super Bowl

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Romney Losing Ground In Michigan

The newest poll in Michigan shows Rick Santorum pulling ahead of Mitt Romney in the race for the GOP nomination.

Rick Santorum: I Rely On Faith And Reason

Santorum Celebrates Big Night

Santorum Upends GOP Race

Gingrich Expects To Be Tied With Romney Soon

Momentum At Stake In Tuesday's Contests

Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses

Gingrich Rooting For Giants In Super Bowl

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Florida Primary Voters Choose Romney

Florida Republicans chose Mitt Romney on Tuesday, handing him 50 delegates in the winner-take-all contest. Take a look at some scenes around the state. More

Gingrich Finishes No. 1 In SC Primary

Images: Romney Finishes No. 1 In N.H.

Romney, Santorum Emerge Victors In Iowa

Does Iowa Matter? Caucus Winners 1980-2008

10 Big Political Upsets

Great Moments In Political Debates

Herman Cain's Accusers

Daughters On The Campaign Trail

10 Spectacular Political Meltdowns

Obama's Republican Challengers

History's Steamiest Political Sex Scandals

Surprising Politicians Who Made A Splash