Read more Republican candidate stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/14308/republican-candidate.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:05:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74326/why-palin-can-win-gop-nomination.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNate Silver thinks Sarah Palin will run for president in 2012 and warns that it's foolish to dismiss her chances of getting the GOP nomination "given the makeup and mood of the Republican primary electorate. " He lays out specifics at FiveThirtyEight.com : Enthusiasm: Her "brand" will motivate voters who might...http://www.newser.com/story/74326/why-palin-can-win-gop-nomination.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:35:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73265/gop-2nd-wind-doesnt-mean-smooth-sailing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe victories in Virginia and New Jersey look set to revitalize the Republican Party ahead of next year's elections, writes Adam Nagourney. The party now has the chance to re-energize its base and prepare for a proper comeback from last year's defeat, although the Democratic win in New York's 23rd...http://www.newser.com/story/73265/gop-2nd-wind-doesnt-mean-smooth-sailing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 04 Nov 2009 3:09:44 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/70830/unbowed-by-loss-mccain-fights-for-moderate-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLess than a year ago John McCain still hoped to be president, but the Arizona senator has a new mission now: reshaping the Republican Party around his own brand of moderate, pragmatic conservatism. While previous unsuccessful candidates for the top job have withdrawn after defeat, McCain is offering endorsements to...http://www.newser.com/story/70830/unbowed-by-loss-mccain-fights-for-moderate-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 02 Oct 2009 7:26:09 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68689/in-2010-gop-set-to-shake-white-guy-image.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe ongoing shake-up in the Republican Party may see a much more diverse set of GOP candidates up for election in 2010, Politico reports. Viable female and ethnic minority Republicans candidates will be seeking governor's jobs or Senate seats in states across the country, including California and Texas. The candidates,...http://www.newser.com/story/68689/in-2010-gop-set-to-shake-white-guy-image.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 05 Sep 2009 12:14:33 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68616/petraeus-2012-gop-mulls-new-candidates.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith President Obama’s poll numbers sinking, Republicans are feeling more confident about 2012—and eying a new crop of potential candidates, Politico reports. Among them: MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, a former GOP congressman who’s slammed Obama but is also ready to criticize his own party, and Gen. David Petraeus, head...http://www.newser.com/story/68616/petraeus-2012-gop-mulls-new-candidates.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 04 Sep 2009 6:30:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68156/gop-candidates-hold-own-town-halls.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRepublican candidates across the country are staging their own health care town halls in a bid to upstage Democratic incumbents, Politico reports. With many Democrats declining to host the rowdy events, GOP challengers have seized on town halls as easy tickets to voter connection and press coverage. “By the time...http://www.newser.com/story/68156/gop-candidates-hold-own-town-halls.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 30 Aug 2009 15:47:47 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67702/rudy-weighs-ny-governor-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLess than two years after crashing and burning in the race for the White House, Rudy Giuliani is weighing another return to politics—as governor of New York. Last week Giuliani asked the state's GOP chairman to step aside, and the New York Times reports that he has discussed a...http://www.newser.com/story/67702/rudy-weighs-ny-governor-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 25 Aug 2009 6:34:37 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63804/steele-palin-run-in-2012-off-the-table.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Sarah Palin presidential run in the next election is “off the table,” Michael Steele tells Fox News. "Not having talked to the governor, I take 2012 off the table right now simply because (of) everything she's going through personally,” said the Republican party chief. Palin's busy “dealing with the...http://www.newser.com/story/63804/steele-palin-run-in-2012-off-the-table.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Jul 2009 17:29:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63497/palin-will-step-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSarah Palin will resign as Alaska governor July 26 rather than seek re-election next year, she said today. Giving up the governorship opens up Palin’s schedule to devote herself for a possible bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, KTUU-TV reports. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will become governor.http://www.newser.com/story/63497/palin-will-step-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:44 CDT