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Monday, August 27, 2012

It's All Politics

At The RNC: The University Of Newt

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a one-time history professor, educates delegates gathering in Tampa, Fla., on how to get the party message out. The event was billed as "Newt U."

August 27, 2012 With Tropical Storm Isaac pushing the official start of the Republican National Convention off until Tuesday, delegates gathering in Tampa spent part of the day going back to school — "Newt U," to be precise.

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Friday, August 10, 2012

It's All Politics

The Next Act For Newt Gingrich? It Could Be A TV Talk Show

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, accompanied by his wife Callista, speaks at a rally in Montgomery, Ala., on March 7.

August 10, 2012 The former GOP presidential candidate is making news of his own, even while fulfilling his current role as surrogate for Mitt Romney. Could a daytime talk show be next on the list?

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Friday, July 27, 2012

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The Woman In Charge Of Romney's VP Search Tweets A Short List, Or Two

Beth Myers, who leads Mitt Romney's search for a running mate, tweeted a less-than-random assortment of Republican politicians on Friday afternoon.

July 27, 2012 Beth Myers gave shout-outs to several of Mitt Romney's potential running mates. And then several more.

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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

The Two-Way

It's Official: Newt Gingrich Bows Out

May 2, 2012 The former House speaker exits the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012

The Two-Way

Gingrich Says Goodbye To 2012 Campaign In New Video

Newt Gingrich.

May 1, 2012 He's giving supporters "an insider advanced notice that on Wednesday I'll be officially suspending the campaign." And he's using the message to say, again, that reelecting President Obama "would be a genuine disaster."

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Two-Way

Sources: Gingrich Will End His White House Bid Next Week

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife, Callista, Tuesday night in Concord, N.C.

April 25, 2012 Sources are telling media outlets that the former House speaker will soon exit the campaign and that it's highly likely he will endorse Mitt Romney.

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The Two-Way

Romney: A 'New Campaign' Begins

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife Ann celebrated Tuesday night in Manchester, N.H.

April 25, 2012 After winning all five primaries on Tuesday, the former Massachusetts governor all but wrapped up the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Now he's pledging to mount a campaign to show "we can do better."

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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4 Things To Watch For In Tuesday's Primaries

A man prepares to put in place an informational sign for voters on primary day 2012 in North Greenbush, N.Y.

April 24, 2012 Voters are going to polls in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and New York, though turnout is expected to be low. Still, here are four things to watch. Even with Rick Santorum, out of the race, Pennsylvania could still be interesting if Ron Paul's supporters are able to spring a delegate surprise on Mitt Romney.

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The Two-Way

Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain?

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich earlier this month in New York City.

April 24, 2012 Mitt Romney will still be the presumptive nominee. But analysts say Newt Gingrich might win today in Delaware. That could give him a reason to stay in the race.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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'A Moon Colony Guy'? The Republican Campaign Returns

April 10, 2012 After a relative lull in campaigning, the Republican presidential candidates are back at it Tuesday in Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina and Texas. And a Washington Post-ABC News poll shows President Obama leading prospective GOP nominee Mitt Romney — especially on likability.

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Tuesday, April 03, 2012

It's All Politics

5 Things To Watch For Tuesday In Wisconsin, Maryland, D.C.

Mitt Romney should have a very good day Tuesday in the Wisconsin, Maryland and District of Columbia GOP primaries.

April 3, 2012 Impressive wins Tuesday could help Mitt Romney further the growing sense in his party that resistance is futile, that he will be the nominee. It would also make his rivals' arguments for staying in the race, especially those of Rick Santorum, the last not-Romney to pose a threat, sound ever more forced and divorced from political reality.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Two-Way

Gingrich Is 'At The End Of His Line,' Says His Biggest Financial Supporter

Sheldon Adelson.

March 29, 2012 Sheldon Adelson, who along with his wife has used a superPAC to give Newt Gingrich $15 million of support, says the former House speaker can't get enough delegates to be the nominee. Meanwhile, Gingrich and Mitt Romney met secretly on Saturday.

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It's All Politics

Thursday Political Grab Bag: What's Plan B If Health Law Is Struck Down?

March 29, 2012 What should they do if the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act in whole or part was a question being asked after the end of oral arguments this week... the GOP-led House was prepared to pass a controversial Republican budget that would make major changes to Medicare... Newt Gingrich met secretly over the weekend with Mitt Romney.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

It's All Politics

Wednesday Political Grab Bag: Day 3 Of Supreme Ct Health-Law Arguments

March 28, 2012 The Supreme Court was in the third and final day of oral arguments on the health-care law... Newt Gingrich cut a third of his campaign staff as he focused on a convention strategy... New Florida laws have discouraged voter-registration.

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The Two-Way

Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who wants to the the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, during a campaign event in Camp Hill, Pa., on Saturday (March 24, 2012).

March 28, 2012 The GOP presidential contender is mounting a "big-choice convention strategy" that banks on Mitt Romney not having enough delegates to be the nominee on the first ballot. Gingrich would then try to convince Republicans that he should be the nominee.

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