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Wednesday, May 16, 2012  SPIN METER: Never mind, the GOP also-rans make nice, airbrush their anti-Romney scripts

Monday, January 02, 2012  Iowans will take center stage Tuesday night as they attend caucuses throughout the state. During that time, they'll be asked to vote for one candidate over the rest.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Iowa took the spotlight Wednesday for several GOP presidential hopefuls.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney brushes aside talk of a Christie candidacy, saying that's his choice

Friday, September 23, 2011  Side by side in confrontational debate, Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sarcastically accused each other Thursday night of flip-flopping on Social Security and health care, flashpoints in their intense struggle for the party nomination.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Huntsman calls controversy over timing of Obama jobs speech 'nonsense'

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Bachmann confuses her Elvis dates, wishes the king a happy birthday on the day he died

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs

Sunday, August 14, 2011  Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty ends 2012 White House bid after disappointing Iowa poll finish

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won a test vote of Iowans on Saturday, a show of strength five months before the state's caucuses kick off the GOP presidential nominating season.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Pawlenty claims 2012 GOP rival Bachmann has 'nonexistent' record of achievement in Congress

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  FACT CHECK: Bachmann emerges as one to watch - for inaccuracies - in GOP presidential race