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US elections 2012: fresh doubts over Herman Cain's credentials
The leading Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain faced fresh questions about his knowledge of foreign affairs on Sunday, when he admitted that he had not heard of the neo-conservative movement that steered policy during the George W Bush administration.
17 Oct 2011
Obama hails Martin Luther King as election campaign builds
President Barack Obama on Sunday tied himself to Martin Luther King's pursuit of justice and equality in America, as he dedicated a monument erected in memory of slain the civil rights leader in Washington.
16 Oct 2011
Don't be fooled by the US presidential polls
A political race can change very quickly, and there is a long way to go until the 2012 presidential election, writes Alex Spillius in Washington.
15 Oct 2011
US election 2012: Herman Cain's 9-9-9 economic 'master plan' ridiculed
THE economic master plan of the new front-runner in the Republican nomination race was devised by an accountant from Ohio, it has emerged, as Herman Cain's shoestring candidacy came under intensified scrutiny on Friday.
14 Oct 2011
Barack Obama's election team attack Mitt Romney
Barack Obama's re-election team has begun an all-out assault on Mitt Romney, having concluded that the former Massachusetts governor will almost certainly be the president's opponent next year.
13 Oct 2011
Republican primaries could start before end of the year
The 2012 Republican primary elections could actually start before the end of this year after New Hampshire threatened to move its primary to December in order to guarantee its treasured early voting status.
13 Oct 2011
Mitt Romney cements status as Republican front-runner
Mitt Romney advanced his status as the front-runner in the Republican primary field with a confident debating performance that led many in the party to conclude that the race to compete against President Barack Obama was now his to lose.
12 Oct 2011
The beautiful, political simplicity of Cain’s 9/9/9 plan
Businessman Herman Cain’s “9/9/9 plan” is a controversial one in the world of economics. But it’s pure gold in the political arena.
12 Oct 2011
Herman Cain enjoys spotlight in presidential debate
The Tea Party favourite uses the new level of attention he has been getting to explain his radical tax plan.
12 Oct 2011
Republican debate: key quotes
Republicans vying for nomination to run against Barack Obama in the US election next year have faced off at another debate. Here are the key quotes:
12 Oct 2011
US election 2012: Mitt Romney cements lead in latest poll
Mitt Romney leads the rest of the Republican White House field in two key primary election states, according to a poll released ahead of a pivotal debate on Tuesday in New Hampshire.
11 Oct 2011
'Joe the Plumber' planning to run for US Congress
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, who rose to fame as "Joe the Plumber" when he was thrust into the 2008 US presidential campaign after questioning Democrat Barack Obama on his tax policies, may be planning a run for US Congress.
11 Oct 2011
US election 2012: Jon Huntsman says US must expand foreign ties
Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman called on Monday for a new era of U.S. global engagement based on strong economic partnerships and a leading role in what he said would be a new "Pacific Century."
10 Oct 2011
Herman Cain is the Republican flavor of the month. Who will be next?
Herman Cain is the flavor of the month in Republican presidential politics, writes Chris Cillizza.
10 Oct 2011
US elections: Romney's 'cult' faith attacked
Mitt Romney's Mormon faith thrust into limelight after Rick Perry supporter calls the religion an anti-Christian "cult".
09 Oct 2011
Mitt Romney calls for century of American dominance
Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential frontrunner, has called for a century of American dominance and greater defence spending, in his first major venture into US foreign policy.
07 Oct 2011
US election: Republican presidential race comes into focus as Sarah Palin drops out
The contest for the Republican presidential nomination has effectively been reduced to a two-horse race after Sarah Palin disappointed her loyal army of supporters by opting to stay out of the campaign.
06 Oct 2011
Palin will not run for President
Palin comes to decision "after much prayer and serious consideration".
06 Oct 2011
US election 2012: Sarah Palin will not run - letter in full
Sarah Palin explained her decision not to run in the 2012 Presidential election in a letter to ABC news. Here it is in full.
06 Oct 2011
Palin will not run for President
Palin comes to decision "after much prayer and serious consideration".
06 Oct 2011
Christie turns down presidential nomination
New Jersey Governor ends speculation by announcing he will not seek Republican 2012 presidential nomination.
04 Oct 2011
US election: Herman Cain draws level with Rick Perry in latest poll
Rick Perry's popularity has plummeted following some weak debate showings as former pizza company executive Herman Cain has risen to tie him, a new poll has shown.
04 Oct 2011
Rick Perry fights back over Texas camping retreat called 'N-----head'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential campaign spent Sunday deflecting scrutiny detailing a West Texas hunting camp he once leased with his father that includes a racial epithet in its name.
03 Oct 2011
Rick Perry's retreat in race row
Republican candidate accused of hosting guests at "Niggerhead" camp.
02 Oct 2011
Rick Perry's wife bucks the trend as Republican spouses hold back their men
It could be that 2011 will be looked back on as the "year of the wife" for Republican politicians contemplating running for the White House.
30 Sep 2011
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