Category Archives: 2012 Contenders

Obama campaign memo: Preview of a highly negative 2012?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by editor

The campaign memo, released Monday, said that Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and the rest of the Republican field have ‘embraced policies that the American people oppose.’ CSM Related articles Obama Campaign Calls Romney a ‘Raider’ (blogs.wsj.com) New Obama campaign memo … Continue reading →

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Obama’s lead in 2012 presidential election vanishes, poll finds

Posted on September 5, 2011 by editor

A new Pew Research Center poll among registered voters, conducted July 20-24, found that 41 percent favor Mr. Obama in next year’s presidential election, while 40 percent favor a Republican candidate. In May, Obama held an 11-point lead over a … Continue reading →

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Why Rick Perry should run for president

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

After Gov. Rick Perry was interviewed on Fox News Wednesday, a republican activist said, “You need to understand the basis of government to run a much larger government,” and she is exactly right. Perry’s experience as this country’s longest-serving governor … Continue reading →

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The G.O.P.’s Empty Stage

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

A month from now, the contenders for the 2012 Republican nomination were supposed to appear at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Calif., for the first of their primary debates. But the list of declared candidates is so pitifully short … Continue reading →

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Obama in 2012: Who can challenge him?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

Democrats might be forgiven if they believe the sky has been falling since June arrived. The economic numbers are almost all wretched. And so is the situation in the Middle East. The pressure to quit Afghanistan is rising. Nobody seems … Continue reading →

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Obama holds big 2012 lead over Republicans

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama retains a big lead over possible Republican rivals in the 2012 election despite anxiety about the economy and the country’s future, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Wednesday. Reuters Related articles Obama trails Romney … oh, wait! … Continue reading →

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GOP Primary Election Field Far From Settled Ahead Of 2012

Posted on June 1, 2011 by editor

Sarah Palin draws crowds with her hide-and-seek bus tour. Michele Bachmann says Palin’s plans won’t dissuade her from her likely presidential bid. Iowa GOP activists travel to New Jersey to implore Gov. Chris Christie to run, and Texas Gov. Rick … Continue reading →

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Additional 2012 Republican dream candidates

Posted on June 1, 2011 by editor

What the GOP really needs is some new energy, and we’ve got just the people. Here’s who the Republicans should actually be convincing to take a shot at the White House: Salon

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Republicans Can Stop Waiting for 2012 White Knight: Albert Hunt

Posted on June 1, 2011 by editor

The Republican field seems set, with the major contenders likely to be former Governors Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Jon Huntsman of Utah, and possibly Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota. This assumes that Bachmann and Huntsman … Continue reading →

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Selling Them Short? 2012 GOP Candidates Work to Improve Image, Connect

Posted on June 1, 2011 by editor

In some circles, the Republican 2012 field has been written off faster than last year’s business expenses. Fox Related articles Gov. Christie: No to 2012, yes to Iowa visit (thehill.com) Mitt Romney Hedges On Support For Controversial GOP Budget Plan … Continue reading →

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Don’t Underestimate Republicans in 2012

Posted on May 25, 2011 by editor

The 2012 presidential race has barely begun, but it is already time to retire one of its cliches: the much-repeated claim that “the Republican field is weak.” Liberals say it with a smirk, because they think it will guarantee President … Continue reading →

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The Year of Living Adulterously

Posted on May 23, 2011 by editor

Nobody wants to run for the presidential nomination. Mike Huckabee said God told him to stay on Fox News. NBC told Donald Trump to stay on “Celebrity Apprentice.” NYT Related articles When did adultery become a GOP family value? (seattletimes.nwsource.com) … Continue reading →

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Election 2012: Mitch Daniels out, where does that leave the GOP?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by editor

Citing family considerations, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he will not run for president. That leaves the rest of the GOP field angling for position at a time when many Republicans are less than thrilled with the current choices. CSM … Continue reading →

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Republicans Step in to Challenge President Obama in 2012 Election

Posted on May 23, 2011 by editor

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich are the most high-profile Republicans — so far — to announce they will challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. PBS

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5 G.O.P. Hopefuls (Who?) Flock to First Debate of ’12 Race

Posted on May 5, 2011 by editor

While the audience was expected to be wide for a cable television broadcast, not even all party leaders tuned in. As the debate began, the House speaker, John A. Boehner, took a seat at a steakhouse in Washington. NYT

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A slow start raises concerns about the GOP in 2012 race

Posted on April 24, 2011 by editor

The 2012 race for the Republican presidential nomination is a campaign in super slow motion, with only a handful of candidates raising money, a slew of possible contenders eye-balling the race and no consensus front-runner in sight. Kansas City Star … Continue reading →

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South Carolina GOP confirms five clowns for first 2012 debate

Posted on April 20, 2011 by editor

Five candidates have been confirmed for the first presidential debate of the 2012 election. On May 5, Newt Gingrich, Buddy Roemer, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, and Rick Santorum will meet in South Carolina. This is the preliminary list of losers, … Continue reading →

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Obama has edge in Electoral College as of now

Posted on April 20, 2011 by editor

President Obama just confirmed his re-election bid, and no Republican has officially announced plans to run against him. USA Today Related articles FL-Pres, PA-Pres: middling numbers for Obama in two more states (dailykos.com) The Brewing Attempts To Game The Electoral … Continue reading →

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2012 GOP presidential candidates confront a changing landscape

Posted on April 20, 2011 by editor

Events at home and overseas will keep changing. Republican presidential candidates have only limited control over the political environment, but they do have a choice as to which voters they try to speak to as they campaign. Will it be … Continue reading →

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Republican lawmakers sour on 2012 field

Posted on April 12, 2011 by editor

A presidential primary favorite is emerging among the ranks of congressional Republicans: none of the above. Politico Related articles State Senate OKs canceling 2012 presidential primary (seattletimes.nwsource.com) Who’s Afraid Of The 2012 Presidential Campaign? Everyone, Actually (huffingtonpost.com) GOP presidential field … Continue reading →

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