Martin O'Malley, Bob McDonnell debate jobs, GOP campaigns

On "Meet the Press," Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley said the GOP candidates have been "pandering to the extreme right-wing ideologues." Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell accused Democrats of trying to shift attention away from lackluster job numbers.

Alabama, Mississippi primaries next up for GOP candidates

After GOP front-runners Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum split nomination contests in Kansas and Wyoming on Saturday, the focus for all four remaining candidates turns to the Deep South this week.

Santorum wins big in Kansas, Romney takes Wyoming

Santorum cuts into Romney's lead, taking 33 of 40 delegates in Kansas. But Romney still has a big lead with 454 delegates to Santorum's 217. Newt Gingrich has 107, Ron Paul 47, according to an AP tally.

HBO: A star is born on 'Game Change' named Sarah Palin

The film doesn't question Palin's worthiness as a candidate so much as the cynical strategy for choosing her: The campaign needs a rock star to compete with the electrifying Democratic hopeful, Barack Obama. "Game Change" premieres tonight on HBO.

Mitt Romney faces challenges in South

In a region where the evangelical vote is important, some are skeptical about Mitt Romney's Mormon faith.

Super Tuesday 2012: Results of Tuesday's races

Mitt Romney has won Ohio's Republican presidential primary, narrowly defeating Rick Santorum in the most critical and hard-fought contest of Super Tuesday.

GOP hopefuls scramble towards Super Tuesday

Santorum, who narrowly lost Michigan to Romney last week, said that no matter how much his rival spends, "conservatives will not trust him, will not rally around him this primary season. ... We will be the nominee."

Obama press conference planned for Super Tuesday

President Barack Obama will hold his first news conference of the year Tuesday, the same day his Republican rivals face off in 10 voting contests.

Super Tuesday 2012: Virginia primary down to two hopefuls after legal battle

With just Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in Tuesday's Virginia primary, ask a Republican who he likes in Tuesday's Virginia presidential primary and you might get this response: What primary?

Super Tuesday 2012: Mitt Romney wins Washington state, plows ahead

With a victory in Washington state in his rear view mirror, it's full steam ahead for Mitt Romney as he tries to solidify his place as the 2012 GOP nominee on Super Tuesday.

Romney wins Washington GOP caucus 3 days before 'Super Tuesday'

Mitt Romney won Washington state's Republican presidential caucuses Saturday night with 37 percent of the vote. Next up, in three days, is Super Tuesday with 10 contests in all regions of the country.

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Santorum attacks Romney as contraception roils GOP

Casting doubts about Mitt Romney's conservative credentials, Rick Santorum on Thursday said Romney's gut reaction about repealing mandatory health coverage for contraceptives shows Romney is not conservative "at the core."

Michigan GOP shifts a Santorum delegate to Romney

Michigan GOP officials have raised a ruckus in the presidential race by awarding native son Mitt Romney 16 of the state's delegates rather than the 15 it appeared he won in Tuesday's primary election.

Arizona, Michigan set for GOP primary battle

Voters in Arizona and Michigan will head to the polls Tuesday to choose a Republican to run against President Obama this fall.

Romney Plan: Raise eligibility age for Medicare, Social Security

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans' eligibility for Medicare as well as Social Security.

GOP hopefuls square off in Arizona

The GOP contenders are facing off in a debate in Arizona Wednesday night, the last before Super Tuesday. Follow ABC7 reporter Scott Thuman on Twitter @ABC7Scott.

As Santorum seizes social issues, Romney demurs

In recent days, Santorum has questioned the usefulness of public schools, criticized prenatal testing and said President Barack Obama's theology is not "based on the Bible."

Santorum surges but scrutiny intensifies

Rick Santorum was all smiles at the Ohio State House on Friday afternoon as state Attorney General Mike DeWine formally shifted his allegiance from Romney to him.