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- Did Ron Paul's Second Place Finish in the Maine Caucuses Seal His Fate in Bid for Nomination?Ron Paul's second place finish in Maine may have sealed his fate towards the nomination; however, he says he will continue.
- Understanding the Maine MessageSelf proclaimed "Severe Conservative" Mitt Romney has a confused ideology resembling many recent Northeastern Republicans, while libertarian Ron Paul has a clear set of ideals that attracted a nearly equal number of votes in the 2012 Maine Caucus.
- Mitt Romney Barely Beats Ron Paul in Maine CaucusesThe Republican caucuses in Maine were held on Feb. 11, with Mitt Romney receiving 39 percent of the votes. Here is what yet another win means for Romney moving forward.
- Eldery Woman Turns the Tide Toward Rick Santorum During the 2012 Colorado GOP Precinct CaucusAfter listening to Romney supporters preach that it was time for us all to step in line, an older lady berated the Romney volunteers for assuming the race was over. This started an avalanche of comments that resulted in a landslide Santorum victory.
- Precinct Caucus: An Exercise in Grassroots Democracy or Futility?A precinct caucus in Nevada proves to be confusing and nothing more than a preference vote.
- Mitt Romney Takes Nevada Caucus VictoryThe Republican is running for the GOP presidential nomination.
- Three Things to Look for in the Nevada CaucusThe Nevada Caucus is set to happen on Feb. 4, and Mitt Romney is expected to win by a huge percentage. Here are three of the biggest things to look for during the Nevada caucuses.
- Why it Pays to Pick a PartyWhile staying unaffiliated might show that you pick people and not parties when voting for political leaders, it limits your opportunities and influence in the political election process. This editorial illuminates the limitations of staying unaffiliated.
- Undecided Iowans Vote for Self-Destruction in Final Days Leading Up to CaucusA detailed look at why Ron Paul lost the Iowa caucus and what Iowans were thinking?
- How to Participate in Colorado’s GOP Caucus SystemThe only way to directly have a vote on which of the 2012 GOP Presidential candidates gets to run against Obama is to participate in the caucus and primary process. Here is a guide on how to participate in Colorado's GOP caucus system.
- Santorum Surprise at Ottumwa, Iowa, GOP CaucusRepublican County Chair, Trudy Caviness, played to a standing-room only crowd tonight at Ottumwa High School auditorium. Local Repulicans called it a historic turn-out as GOP voters cast their first-in-the nation vote for their candidates.
- Iowa Voters Look Forward After Romney VictoryMitt Romney won the Iowa Caucus by a slim 8 votes over Rick Santorum. Throughout the reporting of the votes, Romney and Santorum bounced back and forth for the number one position.
- Rick Santorum Solidifies His Surge in One of Many Iowa Caucus SurprisesThe Iowa caucuses were held on Tuesday January 3, 2012, in hopes of determining which Republican candidates are serious contenders for the nomination. Rick Perry solidifies his poll surge, but there were other surprises that occurred as well.
Iowa Narrows, Clarifies the Republican FieldThe Iowa caucuses have a history of shortening the list of candidates for nominations and clarifying what exactly voters want. This year was no exception.- Iowa Caucus Big Winner -- Third Party Politics?How Romney's Iowa win could lead to the rise of serious third-party politics in America.
- Iowa Caucuses Highlight Weak GOP Candidate PoolThe Iowa caucuses took place on Tuesday, January 3. Here is a look at the surprising and not so surprising results.
- Iowa Caucus 2012 NailbitersFrom respected journalists to the candidates themselves, suddenly the world is temporarily filled with clairvoyants. Turns out, they were all sort of right. Except Michele Bachmann, who was completely wrong.
- Iowa Caucuses: Democracy for SaleYou get the government you deserve rang true again in Iowa last night. Before the first Iowan opened his mouth in defense of his candidate, democracy had lost. Why? Because the Iowa Caucuses were not democracy practiced, but democracy bought.
- Michele Bachmann and Newt Gingrich at Caucus in Black Hawk CountyThe University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls hosted the 2012 GOP Republican Presidential Caucus for Black Hawk County on January 3rd. The news reports throughout the day projected a crowd of 7000 people.
- Young Voter Turnout Impresses at Iowa CaucusesVoting in the Republican Caucuses in Iowa is always an enlightening experiment
- Closing Iowa Caucus Remarks from a Weary VoterRead this lifelong Iowan’s take on the 2012 Iowa Caucus results and find out who were the state’s big winners and losers after it was all said and done.
- Eyewitness to Iowa Caucus as a Rick Santorum Captain, SupporterThe "new registrations" line was made up mostly of Independents wanting to participate in the caucus and Democrats crossing over to register as Republicans so they could vote for Ron Paul.
- The Iowa Caucuses: The End of the Beginningask President Mike Huckabee, who won in 2008 and then was killed in subsequent contests. Its purpose is to winnow the weak out of the field.
- Iowa Caucus is First Real Test of the 2012 Republican Presidential HopefulsThe Iowa caucus is the first real test of the 2012 Republican presidential candidates. I will be following the event closely to see if Mitt Romney can make an opinion poll lead turn into a caucus win.
- What is the Impact of the Iowa Caucuses on Republican Voters in the Remaining States?The Iowa caucuses will be held on January 3, 2012. Will the results have an impact on Republican voters across the nation?
Iowa Caucus Not Be-All, End-All for CandidatesWhy the Iowa Caucuses aren't so decisive.- Iowa Caucuses Can Give Impression of ElectabilityThe Republican candidates have been fighting tooth and nail to win over the voters in Iowa, and with good reason. With the entire nation watching, a strong finish in Iowa will leave the impression of electability on those of us who are still undecided.
- The Impact of Iowa Caucuses is MinimalOn Tuesday, January 3, 2012, voters in Iowa will head to the polls and caucus for a Republican presidential nominee. Here is how I feel about the impact the winner could have, as a Republican voter in Ohio.
If Ron Paul Wins Iowa Caucus, We Will Lose First-in-the-Nation Status?I wish I was kidding, I really do. But honestly, if Ron Paul pulls in a win for the Iowa Caucus, we can kiss our first in the Nation status good-bye.- The Iowa Caucuses Remain Wide Open, Not Necessarily Predictive of Eventual NomineeIowans will caucus on January 3, 2012 and make the first official selections for president. The race remains wide open and candidates continue to make their pitch to voters, but a win in Iowa is not necessarily a predictor of future electoral success.
- Cash-for-Endorsement Scandal Signals Why Iowa Caucuses Should Be CannedBob Vander Plaats, the evangelical Christian leader of Family Leader, denies trying to shake down candidates for cash for an endorsement
Does Mitt Romney Fare Better in Caucuses than Primaries?In 2008, Romney lost the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary. But did he do better in caucuses than primaries? I look at the data from 2008 to answer that question.- Iowa Caucus by the NumbersThe Iowa caucus begins Jan. 3, 2012. There are still seven candidates vying for a win with just two weeks left to go.
- What If Ron Paul Wins the Iowa Caucus?A new Public Policy Polling survey that has Rep, Ron Paul of Texas pulling ahead in the Iowa Caucus race has political pundits starting to ask the question: what if Ron Paul actually were to win the contest?
- Mitt Romney Picks Up Steam Ahead of Iowa CaucusMitt Romney is busy campaigning in South Carolina and on television as he tries to earn votes in Iowa.
- Iowa Caucus 2012 Campaign Differs Significantly from 2008A comparison of the Iowa caucus campaign of 2008 versus the campaign of 2012 and a prediction of the likely winners on January 3, 2012.
- Iowa Caucus: Ron Paul's Distinct Advantage Over Gingrich, RomneyNewt Gingrich and Mitt Romney have specific ideas of theory while Ron Paul is simply able to explain his ideals. He has less distractions on his way up the ladder.
- Who Will Win the Iowa Caucus? Polls Certainly Not HelpingWho is going to win the all-important first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus? According to several polls being tracked by Real Clear Politics, it is somewhat hard to say. It could be just about anybody...
- Will Ron Paul Win the Caucuses?Ron Paul Is Putting His Resources Into All Of the Caucuses. Is This A Smart Strategy, Or Should He Focus On Primaries? A Test Of The Data From The 2008 Election Provides The Answer.
- How Does the Iowa Caucus Work?The Iowa caucus is set for Jan. 3, 2012.
