AZ Debate Preview? No More Mr. Nice Mitt
Romney has no choice but to take the gloves off in tonight's Republican debate in Arizona, and hit Rick Santorum hard. Here's a preview of what it might look like if Mitt goes on the offensive.
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Rick Santorum's "Vivid Memory" Of A Dog Peeing On Him
The gaffe-resistant former Pennsylvania Senator couldn't avoid a dog's accident in 1990 while campaigning door to door. Unfortunately this incident came right before meeting a childhood hero of his.
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21 More Photos That Show What Joe Biden Is Really Like
These totally real, and absolutely not at all made up quotes* from Joe Biden show how cool a guy our VP is. But yeah, totally real. Absolutely legitimately real…
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When Rick Santorum Ran As A Pro-Choice Candidate
A Santorum spokesman, Hogan Gidley, said the former Pennsylvania Senator “has always been pro-life.” But a 1990 article from The Pittsburgh Press, in which Santorum also describes himself as a “progressive conservative,” says the then Congressional candidate originally took the position only opposing late term abortions. Santorum cited “a lot of education, a lot of soul-searching,” for his shift in position.
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Did Mitt Romney Just Join Occupy Wall Street?
Embraces the language of Occupy movement to sell his tax plan. Pushes “fairness” agenda like Obama.
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What Is Burning Down There, Rick Santorum???
Watch one of the most awkward moments we've seen in politics, delivered last night in Maricopa County, Arizona by the former Pennsylvania Senator. (We think, in context, he was referring to the fire in his gut.)
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Romney Promises All Americans A 20 Percent Tax Cut
In Arizona, Romney unveils his plan to cut tax rates by 20 percent across the board.
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Gingrich Will Air 30 Minute Spot On Lowering Gas Prices In Super Tuesday States
Yes, minute, with an “m.” “The answer to Governor Romney’s 30 second attack ads filled with garbage is a 30 minute address filled with substance,” said Gingrich Communications Director Joe DeSantis. “Newt’s message about lowering gasoline and other energy prices is resonating and the Obama administration is on defense over their policies hostile to American energy production, which are causing pain at the pump.”
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Conservatives Set Off On Michigan Bus Tour For Santorum
Meet the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List's Roadshow.
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Rick Santorum Says Gay Marriage Is Like Marrying Your Brother Or Niece, Sexual Abuse Higher In Gay Families
Republican Presidential Rick Santorum isn't running away from his confrontational views on same-sex marriage, and there's no shortage of them. In a 2008 interview with radio host Mike Signorile, Santorum said same-sex marriage is similar to marrying your brother or niece and that sexual and physical abuse to children is higher in gay households (a statistic the American Psychological Association calls a “myth.”)
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Is Rick Santorum The Hardest-Working Republican Candidate?
One reason for his success: he's out-politicking the other candidates. “He's the hardest-working candidate I've ever worked for,” says Biundo.
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Santorum Was Calling Obama A Socialist Before It Was Cool
He launched what's now become a signature attack in 2008.
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Rick Santorum: Evolution Is Used To Promote Atheism
The former Pennsylvania Senator was a champion of creationism in the Senate.
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President Obama Singing "Sweet Home Chicago" At The White House
The crooner-in-chief is back! From tonight's finale of “In Performance at the White House” on PBS.
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Santorum Defiant: "I'll Defend Everything I Say"
After days of negative press attention for gaffes and controversial remarks, Santorum says he stands by his comments. Satan, Obama's “phony theology”, and more — Santorum doesn't shy away.
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Santorum Takes Credit For Helping 1994 GOP Sweep, But He Backed Away From The “Contract With America”
Said he didn't even read it. Also criticized Reagan during his first Senate campaign.
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“America's Toughest Sheriff” To Reveal Result Of Obama Birth Certificate Investigation
Arpaio says he will announce what he has “discovered” on March 1st. Says he briefed Santorum on his “investigation.”
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25 Photos Of Mitt Romney Looking Perfectly Normal
Turns out the Republican frontrunner isn't always so buttoned-down. The candidate's daughter-in-law has maintained a mommy blog for years, and it's a treasure trove of candid Romney shots. Allow me to introduce you to Casual Mitt.
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Disappointing Turnout For Santorum In Phoenix
Crowd size doesn't match poll support.
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Mitt Romney Gets Pranked By An Ahhnold Soundboard
A joke played by Romney's son Matt in 2008. The Michigan primary was seen as a do-or-die for Romney. Naturally, Matt just wanted to help him relieve some stress.
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CNN And Time Treat Their Shared Poll A Bit Differently
One poll, two headlines.
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Santorum's Previous Obama/Hitler Comparison
Rick Santorum has deflected recent criticism of comparing Obama to Hitler via the use of a metaphor comparing stopping the President to World War II by telling CBS “the World War II metaphor is one I've used 100 times in my career.” Indeed, a 2010 speech at the Louisville Right to Life banquet unearthed by BuzzFeed shows that the former Senator has used the comparison before.
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Rick Santorum In 2008: There's No Such Thing As A Liberal Christian
Rick Santorum, when discussing Obama, said the problem is with the very idea of liberal Christianity.
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Rick Santorum In 2008: Obama Joined Church For Power
Santorum is at the center of a storm right now over his comment that Barack Obama follows a “phony theology” and an earlier suggestion that mainline Protestants aren't Christian. But this isn't the first time he's addressed Obama's faith. In August 2008, Santorum suggested that President Obama only joined a church to launch his political career: “Faith was an avenue for power.” Santorum added, “I never judge someone's faith personally.”
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Santorum: “I Am Not A Manager, I Am Not A Visionary”
And he wants to be the nation's chief executive? There are less-risky ways to draw contrast with Romney.
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DNC Soothes Staff's Frayed Nerves With Yoga?
One of the more unusual outlays disclosed to the Federal Election Commission.
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Arizona Republicans Selling T-Shirts With Brewer's Infamous Finger Wag At Obama
At the Maricopa County Lincoln Day Luncheon, Republicans are proud of Gov. Jan Brewer for accosting President Barack Obama last month.
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Democratic Group Releases "Mitt’s Hits" Album
Americans United for Change has fun with Romney's singing voice.
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Trans-Vaginal Television
MSNBC, Saturday Night Live, and local news outlets were happy to spell out the explicit details surrounding Virginia Republicans' quite literally invasive anti-abortion bill for their viewers. Will the CNN, Fox News and the major networks follow suit after yesterday's effective silent protest in Richmond?
