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Five things to watch for in Wednesday's debate

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:28:49

Finality can be a driving force in critical decision making, and it goes without saying that tonight's presidential debate is weighing heavily on the minds of the four Republican presidential candidates.

The GOP candidates in one word

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:13:49

An online debate viewer asks the GOP candidates to describe themselves in one word.

Santorum, Romney spar over taxes, debt

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:27:43

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney bash each other over taxes and the debt ceiling.

Romney to Santorum: 'Look in the mirror'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:13:58

Mitt Romney says the reason we have "Obamacare" is because of the pro-choice senator Rick Santorum supported.

Romney has 'Seinfeld' moment at debate

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:57:34

Mitt Romney jokes about having a "Seinfeld" moment during introductions at Wednesday's CNN GOP debate in Arizona.

Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:55:14

President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the agreement passed by Congress last week to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while preventing a cut in payments to Medicare doctors.

Man charged in U.S. Capitol bomb plot to remain jailed

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:44:41

A Moroccan man charged with plotting a suicide bomb attack on the U.S. Capitol will remain in jail, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Senate offices warned of mail threat

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:44:30

Letters containing a powdery substance were sent to at least three congressional offices this week, and the sender is threatening more that could include harmful material, the top Senate law enforcement official said Wednesday.

Obama pushes Congress on initiatives for middle class

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:43:06

President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised Congress' decision to extend the payroll tax cut while also pushing legislators to enact the rest of what the administration characterizes as its economic support plan for the middle class.

CNN exclusive: Ensign heals self, animals

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:02:57

One minute, the former senator's checking a cat's mouth for gingivitis. The next, he's carefully bandaging a dog's bloody, broken nail.

GOP, run against ObamaCare

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:41:21

William Bennett says the health care law should be a rallying cry that will reinvigorate and enlarge the base of opposition to President Barack Obama.

GOP's radioactive anti-Obama rhetoric

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:29:44

The debates this presidential primary season have been less like Lincoln-Douglas than former heavyweight champ Buster Douglas -- punch-drunk pugilism, providing entertainment and some great upsets along the way.

Securing borders is about race

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:43:22

LZ Granderson says that if GOP candidates are concerned about border security, they should pay attention to risks along the Canadian border too

Why 2012 election campaign could get even wilder

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:09:05

Julian Zelizer says the election could be swayed by economic data, the Euro crisis, the Supreme Court ruling on health care and GOP feuding

Debate coach: Santorum lucky there are no more debates before Super Tuesday

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:53:35

Todd Graham says Rick Santorum's rivals exposed his inconsistencies in the debate but failed to follow up as much as they could have.

5 things we learned from Arizona debate

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:34:06

The four GOP presidential candidates had one last chance to state their case in front of the nation before Tuesday's primaries in Arizona and Michigan. Here are five things we learned from CNN's Arizona Republican debate.

5 lessons from Arizona debate

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:56:25

Romney jabs at Santorum's record

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:44

Rick Santorum found that his position at the top of polls made him the biggest target in Wednesday's CNN Republican presidential debate, possibly the last of the GOP primary and caucus campaign.

The GOP candidates in one word

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:13:49

An online debate viewer asks the GOP candidates to describe themselves in one word.

Birth control question booed

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:01:17

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney answer a question about birth control from an online viewer.

Paul: Santorum's 'fake'

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:07:58

Ron Paul defends his ad calling Rick Santorum "a fake" during Wednesday's CNN debate.

Romney jabs at Santorum's record

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:22:57

Rick Santorum found that his position at the top of polls made him the biggest target in Wednesday's CNN Republican presidential debate, possibly the last of the GOP primary and caucus campaign.

Fleischer: Santorum missed his chance

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:07:30

CNN contributors Ari Fleischer and Donna Brazile explain who they think "won" the CNN debate in Arizona.

Gergen: Romney outperformed Santorum

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:10:40

Political analysts David Gergen and Erick Erickson provide their opinions on who was the winner of the Arizona debate.

Team Obama responds to the GOP debate

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:56:58

Stephanie Cutter, with the Obama campaign, weighs in on the GOP debate and Romney's position on immigration.

Birth control question booed at debate

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:08:07

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney answer a question about birth control from an online viewer.

Romney defends contraception stance

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:08:13

Mitt Romney defends his stance on contraception against his opponents during the CNN debate.

Romney: Obama 'attacking' the religious

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:35:24

Mitt Romney rails against what he calls President Obama's "religious intolerance" in Wednesday's CNN debate in Arizona.

Santorum felt 'smacked around a bit'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:07:25

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum talks about his performance in the Arizona Republican debate.

Obama to talk energy and gas prices at Miami speech

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:17:52

President Barack Obama will talk about ways to expand oil and gas production and how to decrease the dependence on foreign oil in a speech at the University of Miami Thursday afternoon, the White House said.

Democrats to hold own contraception hearing

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:07:41

After witness Sandra Fluke was originally kept from testifying, Democrats will hold their own hearing on contraception.

Paul calls Santorum 'fake' during debate

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:13:53

Ron Paul defends his ad calling Rick Santorum "a fake" during Wednesday's CNN debate.

Paul: 'Talk of aggression toward Iran harmful'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:19:07

Ron Paul explains why U.S. aggression and talks of going to war against Iran are harmful in the long run.

Turner: Keystone pipeline courts disaster

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:21:44

Ted Turner: Congress is trying to do an end run to OK the Keystone oil pipeline, which could mean disastrous toxic spills and poisoned water.