Santorum Campaign Won’t Admit Robocalls To Democrats Backfired

And they say they’re not preparing for the Romney campaign’s plans to make it more of an issue.

Rosie Gray a year ago 3 responses

Santorum’s Plan: Woo Women, Kill Newt

A tough loss tonight in a state the campaign really, really wanted. But: “We’re sort of the MacGyver campaign,” says Brabender. The class war endures with a shot at Romney’s “Caddies.”

Rosie Gray a year ago 15 responses

Romney Pleads For Small Dollar Donors After Primary Wins

First direct appeal at non-fundraising event in recent memory. He’s running out of rich people!

Zeke Miller a year ago 5 responses

Operation Hilarity Is Working, At Least With One Guy In Grand Rapids

A typical Democrat, voting for Santorum in the Michigan primary.

Rosie Gray a year ago 2 responses

Santorum: I’m The Heavyweight

Hits back at Mitt for “economic lightweight” comment. “I’m someone who’s gone out and worked hard and learned my economics from shining shoes,” he says.

Rosie Gray a year ago 5 responses

In Michigan, Romney Could Lose His Grip

A win would secure his momentum. A loss — well, that’s not what a frontrunner looks like.

Zeke Miller a year ago respond

Romney Might Lose This Thing After All

A reliable GOP source sends along the results of a poll conducted in Michigan last night showing Rick Santorum with a lead in the state among Republicans.

Zeke Miller a year ago 8 responses

Meet The Archetypical Santorum Voter, Marilyn Overbeek

Voters like Marilyn Overbeek are more focused on abortion than anything else, don’t expect candidates to fix the economy, and just want a good Christian in office. “The other ones are kind of wishy-washy.”

Rosie Gray a year ago 24 responses

Obama Slams Romney In Speech To Autoworkers Union

“It’s been funny to watch some of these politicians completely rewrite history now that you’re back on your feet.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 9 responses

Santorum Pleads For Democratic Votes On Day Before Primary

Santorum campaign says they are behind robocalls to get Democrats to turn out and vote against Romney. Romney aide tweets “Fraud.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 22 responses

Would Paul Supporters Hold Their Noses And Vote For Romney?

Only if Rand was his VP, according to Paulites at a Michigan rally.

Rosie Gray a year ago 1 response

Mitt Romney Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

From the empty lot where his childhood home stood to his father’s abandoned auto factory, a tour through the remains of the Romneys’ Michigan.

McKay Coppins a year ago 1 response

Ron Paul Defends The Wealthy In Michigan Speech

Let the Paul-Romney rumors swirl.

Rosie Gray a year ago 6 responses

Romney’s New Line On Santorum: It’s About The Economy Stupid

“Senator Santorum is a nice guy, but he’s never had a job in the private sector.” Implies Santorum’s focus on social issues is misguided.

Zeke Miller a year ago 3 responses

Michigan Residents Criticize Romney On Auto-Bailout Stance In New DNC Video

Residents call ‘Let Detroit Go Bankrupt’ stance “ridiculous” and “disgusting.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 2 responses

Santorum Venue Doesn’t Fit With Family Values Image

The dingy nightclub in Traverse City, Michigan, where Santorum is holding a rally today is also home to events like “Orgy” and “Inkd Up Tattoo Ball.” From sticky floors to flames on the wall, it may be the sketchiest club in Michigan. Says one Yelp reviewer: “If you want to pick up an STD this is the place!”

Zeke Miller a year ago 26 responses

Santorum: JFK’s 1960 Speech On Religion Made Me Want To Throw Up

On ABC’s This Week Santorum takes issue with the separation of Church and State, saying it’s “not absolute.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 144 responses

Santorum Not Confident As Primary Nears

Happy how he’s doing given it’s Romney’s home state.

Zeke Miller a year ago 1 response

Santorum’s Major Announcement That Wasn’t

Billed as a significant campaign speech, Santorum falls flat. This was his Ford Field moment.

Zeke Miller a year ago 4 responses

Romney Fails To Convince Michigan’s Very Polite Tea Partiers

Activists think he’s “bought into the perception…that the Tea Party was radical.”

McKay Coppins a year ago 3 responses

Santorum Releases Another Negative Ad In Michigan

Will air statewide before the primary. Hogan Gidley, Santorum National Communications Director, said in a statement: “Since Mitt Romney refuses to talk about his own liberal record - we figured we’d show people what Mitt Romney says about Mitt Romney. We wanted to give Governor Romney’s long-held positions and statements an opportunity to be heard.”

Zeke Miller a year ago respond

Santorum Goes Negative On Romney In New Michigan Ad

Accuses Romney of “turning his back on Michigan workers,” and hits him for supporting the Wall Street bailouts.

Zeke Miller a year ago 1 response

Mitt Romney Is All In In Michigan

He’s all in in the state of his birth, says advisor. “We’re going to win Michigan.”

Zeke Miller a year ago 3 responses

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.

Zeke Miller a year ago 17 responses

Now Ron Paul Is Just Attacking Rick Santorum For The Fun Of It

He’s spending $50,000 to air this blast on Michigan cable, a Republican source says. The libertarian can’t win, but he can help Mitt Romney.

BuzzFeed Politics a year ago 1 response

Why Romney Is So Confident About Winning Michigan

A campaign advisor dismisses the polls and the media’s doomsday narrative. “Once a message and resources are concentrated in a state… the numbers tend to move,” he says.

McKay Coppins a year ago 2 responses

Romney Campaign Runs Attack Ad Against Santorum In Michigan

The positive car spot isn’t the only one the campaign is running in the state. They didn’t release it to the press, but POLITICO’s Alex Burns got it.

Zeke Miller a year ago 1 response

On Romney’s Home Turf, A Warm Welcome For Santorum

Detroit-area Republicans rooting for the Pennsylvanian here in Romney’s must-win state.

Rosie Gray a year ago respond

Romney Drove A Canadian-Made Car In Detroit Ad

Oops. Not the message he was trying to send.

Zeke Miller a year ago 3 responses