Election 2012

GOP goes grassroots

GOP goes grassroots

Local Republicans started small Saturday but set their sights on big change. Read more

FACT CHECK: Misfires on the campaign trail

An occasional look at statements by political candidates and how well they adhere to the facts. Read more

Mower GOP convention targets Obamacare

Dennis Schminke can summarize the Mower County Republican Party convention’s goals in a single sentiment: “We really need to get rid of this Obamacare thing.” Read more | 6 comments

GOP fight now Romney vs. Santorum; Gingrich lags

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Republican presidential contest rumbled into Puerto Rico Wednesday as a two-man race, with Rick Santorum nipping more aggressively at ... Read more

GOP activists fear primaries will take toll

WASHINGTON — Republican activists foresee a long, lumbering presidential campaign that almost certainly will nominate Mitt Romney but may leave him weakened in a fall ... Read more