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Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Top 5 things that we learned from the Illinois Republican presidential primary

Monday, February 27, 2012  The Arizona Primary is Tuesday and Republican candidates are campaigning hard for the Latino vote. But will they get the Tri-State Hispanic support?

Friday, February 03, 2012  The former Pennsylvania senator began his day at 8:30 a.m. at the Mark Twain Dinette, 400 N. 3rd St. where he met with patrons.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Distortions on trade, campaign ads and Romney's record in latest Republican debate

Monday, January 09, 2012  Time running short to stop Romney in New Hampshire, rivals make final appeals in first primary state

Friday, January 06, 2012  Romney's rivals toss pejoratives his way to try to slow down his drive for victory in New Hampshire

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Rep. Paul says third-place showing in Iowa strong enough to keep him in play for GOP nod

Monday, December 05, 2011  South Carolina primary up for grabs, Gingrich making big play

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  UPDATED with video. After a primary season shaped by economic pain and exasperated voters, the grass-roots, anti-establishment movement can claim wins in at least seven GOP Senate races.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Backed by the Tea Party Express and Sarah Palin, a little-known conservative lawyer from Alaska became the latest newcomer to the national political stage to take down an incumbent in 2010.

Monday, February 23, 2009  Illinois gets ready for the first primary election of the new year.