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Updated : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:51:46 GMT

Obama says he deserves re-election, job's not done (AP)

President Barack Obama talks about the economy during an event at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - President Barack Obama says he deserves re-election, despite the nation's economic troubles.



Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:02:17 GMT

In Minn., rightward drift challenges Romney (AP)

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters at his Nevada caucus night victory celebration in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)AP - Minnesota once took pride in progressive reform and political consensus.



Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:21:47 GMT

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters after speaking at a caucus night watch party, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.



Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:32:20 GMT

Leaving Las Vegas, Gingrich targets NASCAR voters (AP)
AP - Newt Gingrich is wooing NASCAR voters.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:28:13 GMT

Troubles abound at special Las Vegas caucus (AP)
AP - Angry Ron Paul supporters overtook a special caucus Saturday night for religious voters who honor the Sabbath, prompting long lines, frantic GOP officials and voter fraud complaints.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:43:08 GMT

Santorum refuses to bow despite another loss (AP)

Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, shakes hands, as a Ron Paul supporter, right, carries a campaign sign behind Santorum, during a campaign stop at the Bemidji, Minn., Woolen Mills store, the manufacturer of the official Santorum for president sweater vest. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)AP - Rick Santorum has lost four straight contests.



Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:57:09 GMT

Colorado rocky for Republicans in 2012 (AP)
AP - Note to Republican presidential contenders: Colorado's political terrain is as rocky as its mountains.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:24:15 GMT

What Santorum Didn't Need -- Sharron Angle's Endorsement (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Former Nevada assemblywoman Sharron Angle announced her endorsement of Rick Santorum for president through a statement released to The National Review on Wednesday. Given that she is popular among some tea party factions, the endorsement could help the uber-conservative Santorum in some political circles. But Angle is seen as an extremist by most leaning -- well, simply leaning anywhere to the left of her political views.
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:24:24 GMT

Rethinking Okinawa relocation (Politico)
Politico - Opinion: Japan and the U.S. have wasted diplomatic energy on the issue for too long.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:17:39 GMT

Obama could alter stance of federal appeals courts (AP)

In this photo taken Oct. 8, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court justices pose for a group photo at the Supreme Court in Washington. Three justices will turn 80 before the next presidential term ends: Associate Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, right, who leads the closely divided court's liberal wing, Antonin Scalia, second from left, a conservative, and Anthony Kennedy, second from right, who leans conservative, but on some issues provides a decisive vote for the liberals. A titanic confirmation fight would ensue if it allowed a Republican president to cement conservative control of the court, or a Democrat president to give liberal appointees a working majority for the first time in decades. Others seated are Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, left, and Chief Justice John Roberts, center; standing from left are Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer,  Samuel Alito Jr., and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - A second term for President Barack Obama would allow him to expand his replacement of Republican-appointed majorities with Democratic ones on the nation's appeals courts, the final stop for almost all challenged federal court rulings.



Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:07:38 GMT

Poll shows age, ideology divide NV GOP priorities (AP)
AP - Preliminary results of an entrance poll shows Nevadans participating in today's caucuses were focused on the economy and which candidate could best defeat Obama. The deeply conservative electorate included the largest share of tea party backers and the highest number of Mormons of any state to cast ballots thus far in the nomination contest.
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:42:27 GMT

After Florida win, Romney campaign confident of Hispanic support (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Mitt Romney won the Florida primary Tuesday by a commanding 14-point margin, thanks in no small part to the Hispanic community.
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:28:42 GMT

Nevada GOP rolls snake eyes (Politico)
Politico - The biggest loser in Nevada’s Republican caucuses? The state’s feckless GOP.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:36:29 GMT

Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options (AP)

Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at his Nevada caucus night victory celebration in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)AP - Mitt Romney's big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough victory in Florida spells big trouble for his remaining rivals. Simply put: Is there any way to stop Romney now?



Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:20:46 GMT

Analysis: Pragmatism trumps democracy in Congo (AP)
AP - Congo's presidential election was so fraud-riddled nobody knows for sure who won. Two months later, the international community that helped pay for the vote now seems content to simply keep the incumbent in power.
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:49:33 GMT

Hoekstra Super Bowl ad raises sensitivity question (AP)
AP - The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:51:46 GMT

West making case to Israel: Don't attack Iran (AP)

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. A view of the inside of a shopping mall is seen in northwestern Tehran February 3, 2012. With just a month to go before a parliamentary election, Iran has been hit hard in recent months by new U.S. and European economic sanctions over its nuclear programme, which Tehran says is peaceful but the West says is aimed at making a bomb. Picture taken February 3, 2012. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)AP - Israel's major allies in the West are working hard to talk it out of a unilateral military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, arguing forcefully that an attack ultimately would strengthen, not weaken, the regime in Tehran.



Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:51 GMT

Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix (Reuters)

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. A view of the inside of a shopping mall is seen in northwestern Tehran February 3, 2012. With just a month to go before a parliamentary election, Iran has been hit hard in recent months by new U.S. and European economic sanctions over its nuclear programme, which Tehran says is peaceful but the West says is aimed at making a bomb. Picture taken February 3, 2012. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.



Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:20:01 GMT

Democrats slam Romney in preview of possible November race (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Democrats dumped on Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday night, saying he won the Florida GOP primary only because of expensive negative ads, that the GOP turnout was low, and that Romney is both “extreme” and “out of touch.”
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:23:22 GMT

IMF official in Romania rejects criticism (AP)

International Monetary Fund envoy to Romania Jeffrey Franks gestures during a news conference in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.  (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)AP - The head of the IMF mission in Romania has criticized politicians and media for accusing him of misconduct for having attended a party held by government officials at a time of harsh austerity measures.



Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:05:30 GMT

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