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Politics Romney sweeps five wins, promises 'better America' Romney sweeps five wins, promises 'better America'
By DAVID ESPO, KASIE HUNT, Associated Press Published: Apr 24, 2012 at 8:44 PM PDT
Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to "hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight."
Politics Ex-Edwards aide takes stand against former boss Ex-Edwards aide takes stand against former boss
By MICHAEL BIESECKER, Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2012 at 9:32 PM PDT
The former aide was the first witness called by federal prosecutors Monday following opening statements in Edwards' criminal trial, which is being held in Greensboro, N.C.
Politics Santorum's early success pushed GOP to the right Santorum's early success pushed GOP to the right (Video)
By CONNIE CASS Associated Press Published: Apr 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 10, 2012 at 3:24 PM PDT
From obscure former senator driving a pickup truck across Iowa, Rick Santorum made a surprising - he calls it miraculous - leap to become the most formidable threat to Mitt Romney's march to the Republican nomination.
Politics A political tip sheet for the rest of us A political tip sheet for the rest of us
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Published: Apr 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM PDT
The day after Easter made for another quiet day on the presidential campaign trail. Of the four Republicans in the race, only Newt Gingrich kept a public schedule.
Politics Republicans try to shut down talk of becoming VP Republicans try to shut down talk of becoming VP
By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press Published: Apr 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM PDT
Republicans considered to be up-and-comers are scrambling to declare a lack of interest in becoming Mitt Romney's running mate, taking themselves off the still-forming short list of would-be vice presidents.
Politics What does social Darwinism mean to Obama? What does social Darwinism mean to Obama?
By JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press Published: Apr 5, 2012 at 12:10 AM PDT
President Barack Obama invoked the theory this week to criticize his likely Republican presidential challenger, Mitt Romney, for embracing a new House GOP budget-slashing plan.
Politics Romney's focus on Obama brings new challenges Romney's focus on Obama brings new challenges
By KASIE HUNT, STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press Published: Apr 2, 2012 at 10:38 PM PDT
As Mitt Romney looked for a sweep in Tuesday's three Republican primaries to tighten his grip on the party's nomination, President Barack Obama criticized the GOP front-runner by name in a campaign ad for the first time, signaling that he too thinks the nomination race is all but over.