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Romney Wins Iowa by Eight Votes

  Mitt Romney’s quest to lock down the Republican Presidential nomination with a commanding finish in the Iowa caucuses was undercut last night by the candidacy of Rick Santorum. In the first Republican contest of the season, the two candidates … Continue reading

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Republican Candidates Fight for Spot on Virginia Ballot

Four of the candidates not on the Republican primary ballot in Virginia are joining Rick Perry‘s lawsuit to have their names added. In a letter to the Virginia Republican Party and Board of Elections, Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, … Continue reading

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Repbulican Presidential Candidates Promise to Hate Gays

Every major Republican presidential candidate has promised to enshrine hate in the U.S. Constitution with a ban on marriage equality. With the Iowa Caucuses just days away, their promises present a threat to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and … Continue reading

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Gingrich Will Not Appear on Virginia Primary Ballot

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich failed to submit the required 10,000 signatures needed to qualify for the Republican primary ballot in Virginia. The announcement came one day after the Virginia GOP determined that Texas Governor Rick Perry didn’t meet the … Continue reading

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Michele “Lyin’ Ass Bitch” Bachmann Calls Out NBC

When Republican Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann walked on stage for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on November 22, the Roots welcomed her with Fishbone‘s 1985 tune “Lyin’ Ass Bitch”. Representative Bachmann didn’t realize she’d been slammed until later that day … Continue reading

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Six Presidential Hopefuls Faced Tough Questions at Saturday’s Forum

Six Republican Presidential candidates faced questions on their ideological bona fides during a policy-heavy forum on Fox News Channel on Saturday night. Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker, was pressed on how conservatives can “trust that a President Gingrich will … Continue reading

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Republicans Make Border-Fence Promises They Can’t Keep

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have promised to complete a 1,950-mile fence. Michele Bachmann wants a double fence. Ron Paul pledged to secure the nation’s southern border by any means necessary. Rick Perry says he can secure it without a … Continue reading

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Fact-Checking Michele Bachmann’s Debate Performances

I’m happy to say I don’t think that I’ve said anything inaccurate in any of the debates. And I’m extremely grateful for that. It’s a high-profile stage and so I’m grateful that I don’t think I’ve made a blunder. -Michele … Continue reading

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Gingrich Clashes with Other Candidates over Illegal Immigration

Representative Michele Bachmann renewed her attack on Saturday of Newt Gingrich over illegal immigration, saying he favors “amnesty” for all illegal immigrants. Rep. Bachmann released a letter that Mr. Gingrich signed in 2004 supporting a proposal by President Bush for … Continue reading

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Herman Cain on Pizza, Muslims, and What Frightens Him

Herman Cain is really busy these days, but the former Godfather’s CEO apparently always has time for pizza. Continuing his un­or­tho­dox campaign route, Cain sat down with GQ magazine for a pizza party. Here’s a look at Cain’s deepest thoughts … Continue reading

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