Republican Primaries

Romney woes leave Republican race close

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +1100

Mitt Romney's future hangs in the balance. Soon he could either be restored as the frontrunner in the Republican presidential race or be left staring into a political abyss.

Primaries and caucuses calendar

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:55:45 +1100

To win the Republican nomination, a candidate needs 1,444 delegates behind them. So how many are up for grabs in each state, and when are they?

A war on contraception?

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100

If you think the economy is the biggest issue facing America ahead of November’s election you are wrong.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Santorum leading Republican race

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:14:19 +1100

Rick Santorum is leading in the Republican presidential race with his emphasis on social issues while Mitt Romney continues to talk about the economy.

Santorum attacks Obama's 'radical world view'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:35:59 +1100

White House hopeful Rick Santorum rowed back from a brazen attack on Barack Obama's faith, reframing his earlier remarks as a criticism of the president's radical 'world view.'

Santorum attacks Romney on home ground

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:32:33 +1100

Rick Santorum has taken on Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nomination frontrunner and former Michigan governor, in his home state.

Obama goes west after poll boost

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:15:27 +1100

US President Barack Obama launched his latest cross-country trawl for campaign cash at an auspicious moment -- as his approval rating hit the crucial 50 percent barrier in two new polls.

Poll finds low enthusiasm for Republican candidates

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:22:38 +1100

A poll has found that most Republicans believe Mitt Romney will be their party's presidential nominee, but that there's low enthusiasm across the board.

Santorum, Romney in dead heat: polls

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:05:25 +1100

US Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are in a dead heat following the latter's sweep of three state nomination votes last week, according to two national polls.

Keep up the fight, Palin urges Republicans

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:11:44 +1100

Firebrand conservative Sarah Palin says Republicans shoud not settle quickly on a Republican presidential nominee, but to let the candidates fight it out longer on the campaign trail.

Romney ends losing streak in Maine

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:56:33 +1100

Mitt Romney's Maine win comes at a critical time in his quest to become the Republican nominee who will take on Barack Obama in the November election.

I can go all the way, says Santorum

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:42 +1100

US Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum trained his sights on rival Mitt Romney after his shock three-state vote sweep, pressing his case that he can take his underdog campaign all the way to the White House.

Three state sweep puts Santorum in play

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:48:00 +1100

Rick Santorum has been declared the winner in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado's Republican presidential nominating contests, thrashing Mitt Romney.

Santorum wins in Colorado

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:29:08 +1100

Christian conservative Rick Santorum scored a third win in Tuesday's Republican presidential voting contests with a victory in Colorado, the state's party chairman Ryan Call told CNN.

Santorum hopes to shift Republican race with big win

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:50:56 +1100

Dark horse Rick Santorum cast himself as the Republicans' best shot at beating President Barack Obama as he sought to shift the race with a victory in the battleground state of Minnesota.

Obama approval soars to 50 per cent

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:02:44 +1100

Boosted by rising US jobs figures, President Barack Obama's approval rating has hit the magical 50-percent mark and he has opened up a double-digit lead over his likely Republican opponent in November, a poll showed.

Gingrich eyes 'Super Tuesday' comeback

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:21:52 +1100

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich looked to a 'Super Tuesday' vote bonanza in March to rescue his faltering campaign after a second consecutive thumping from rival Mitt Romney.

Romney landslide in Nevada vote

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:56:14 +1100

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney has romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses.