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U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint Resigns

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:24:23 +0000

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, a favorite among tea party activists, is resigning to take the helm of a conservative think tank.

DeMint's Washington office confirmed Thursday that the South Carolina politician is stepping down to become president of the Heritage Foundation, effective Jan

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A Win Under Belt, Gingrich Lands In Firing Line

Associated Press — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:34:36 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off his big South Carolina win, Republican Newt Gingrich found himself on the defensive Monday as the volatile GOP presidential contest shifted to Florida.

Chief rival Mitt Romney sharpened his attacks on the former House speaker, calling him "erratic" and pressing for disclosure of clients, contracts, records and other work he was paid to do after leaving Congress

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Gingrich Rising In SC, But In Time To Edge Romney?

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:39:44 +0000

EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Thursday he's still the best conservative alternative to Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, brushing aside a report saying that a vote canvass in Iowa shows Rick Santorum ended up edging Romney in the state's GOP caucuses

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Romney, Santorum Square Off Over Felons Voting

Associated Press — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:15:48 +0000

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Seeking to protect his standing here, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney on Tuesday assailed challenger Rick Santorum's record on voting rights for felons, an issue that resonates strongly with conservatives

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