2012 presidential election

Obama responds to Romney's tough talk on Mideast

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, defending his foreign policy record at a time of anti-American rage in the Muslim world, fired back at suggestions from Republican Mitt Romney that the president has been weak with allies and enemies alike.

By By Josh Lederman, Associated Press , September 23, 2012

Obama hits Romney with new Medicare study

ORLANDO, Fla. — President Barack Obama is drawing new attention to Medicare in the all-important battleground of Florida, taking on his Republican challenger Mitt Romney on an issue that has been more favorable to Democrats.

By By Jim Kuhnhenn and Matthew Daly, Associated Press , September 09, 2012

Romney says he likes parts of 'Obamacare'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, who promised early in his campaign to repeal President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, says he would keep several important parts of the overhaul.

September 09, 2012

Romney reaches out to women before GOP convention

TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney said it is "sad" that President Barack Obama's campaign is trying to link him to Rep. Todd Akin's statements about abortion, as top Republicans preparing for the party's nominating convention urged the GOP presidential challenger to reach out to women and Hispanics.

By By Brian Bakst, Associated Press , August 26, 2012

McCain floats Hoeven as possible vice president candidate

FARGO – Former North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven was elected Sen. Hoeven in 2010.

By By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , June 10, 2012

Swing-state unemployment down, Obama's chances up

WASHINGTON — The improving economy is swinging the pendulum in President Barack Obama's favor in the 14 states where the presidential election will likely be decided.

By By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , April 23, 2012

Santorum looks for rebound in Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. — Rick Santorum is looking to Louisiana for a much-needed rebound as Republican voters go to the polls Saturday in the state's GOP primary.

By By Kasie Hunt, Associated Press , March 24, 2012

Romney's organizational strength helps in Michigan

MUSKEGON, Mich. — The standing-room-only crowd crammed into a Holiday Inn conference room in this industrial city roared with approval as Rick Santorum served up applause lines on why Michigan Republicans should choose him, not native-son Mitt Romney, as the GOP presidential nominee.

By Kathy Barks Hoffman, Associated Press , February 26, 2012

Analysis: Obama pitches middle while GOP eyes base

WASHINGTON — The dustup over contraception underscored President Barack Obama's political edge in working to attract independent voters without alienating his Democratic base.

By By Charles Babington, Associated Press , February 12, 2012

Santorum plans aggressive strategy against Romney

PORTLAND, Maine — Rick Santorum is pursuing an aggressive strategy to challenge Mitt Romney in the state where the GOP presidential front-runner grew up.

By By Steve Peoples, Associated Press , February 12, 2012

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota

LAS VEGAS — Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.

By By Kasie Hunt and Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press , February 05, 2012

No letup on Gingrich by Romney before Florida vote

MIAMI — Cheered by new polls, Mitt Romney is all but predicting victory in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary. Newt Gingrich is looking past Florida to regroup, vowing he won't stay buried long.

By By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press , January 30, 2012

Romney to release his tax returns on Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Sunday that he will release his 2010 tax returns and 2011 estimates on Tuesday, acknowledging it was a mistake for his campaign not to have done so earlier.

January 22, 2012

Rivals assail Romney in South Carolina debate

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Under heavy debate pressure from his rivals, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney defended his record as a venture capitalist, insisted he bears no responsibility for attack ads aired by his allies and grudgingly said Monday night he might release his income tax returns this spring.

By By David Espo, Associated Press , January 17, 2012

Rivals assail Romney in South Carolina debate

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Under heavy debate pressure from his rivals, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney defended his record as a venture capitalist, insisted he bears no responsibility for attack ads aired by his allies and grudgingly said Monday night he might release his income tax returns this spring.

By By David Espo, Associated Press , January 16, 2012