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Huntsman Fails to Make Arizona Ballot

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:30:00 CST

For the second time , Jon Huntsman has failed to make it onto a state's primary ballot. He missed yesterday's 5pm deadline for the Arizona ballot, according to the secretary of state's office, which says that a notarized signature was missing from the paperwork Huntsman filed. A spokesman for the candidate...

Hey, Virginia: Gingrich Wants You to Write Him In

Kate Schwartz — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:19:19 CST

When it comes to Virginia, Newt Gingrich doesn't plan to go gentle into that good night. Following the Republican Party of Virginia's early morning announcement that the candidate did not have enough valid signatures to get on the primary ballot, Gingrich's camp said, via press release, that it would run...

'Fake Democrats' Scheme to Cost Wisconsin $428K

Kevin Spak — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:19:05 CDT

Ah, fiscal responsibility. Wisconsin Republicans‘ convoluted plan to create phony Democratic primaries will wind up costing taxpayers more than $428,000, election clerks tell the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel —and that figure is probably on the low side, since it doesn't count five counties. And even if the Republicans abandon the...

Republican Hopefuls for 2012 Taking It Slow

Matt Cantor — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:38:05 CST

Five Republicans had filed to run for the presidential nomination at this time four years ago; right now, there isn’t one. We can’t expect any formal declarations until February at the earliest, reports the Wall Street Journal . Why? For one thing, the first primaries won’t happen until a month later...

O’Donnell: Who Needs Castle, I've Got Palin

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:36:00 CDT

Mike Castle will not be endorsing Christine O'Donnell for the Senate, Politico reports. But O'Donnell doesn't care, as she told Fox and Friends on today's morning show victory lap. Watch all three videos in the gallery. Highlights: Fox and Friends : "Just like my Republican opponent was an Obama Republican, we...

What to Watch in Today's 4 Primaries

Kevin Spak — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:35:47 CDT

Four states go to the polls today, and the results will have huge implications. Politico breaks down what to watch for in each race, and we, as always, provide the cliff notes: Pennsylvania: Arlen Specter—the longest serving senator in state history—is in real danger of losing a primary...

Incumbents Win North Carolina, Ohio Primaries

Kevin Spak — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:43:37 CDT

Wait, wasn't this supposed to be the year of anti-Washington anger run amok? You wouldn't know it to look at last night's primary results: Incumbents won across the board in North Carolina and Ohio, while Indiana Republicans picked Washington veteran Dan Coats. Turnout was especially light in Ohio and North...

Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln Draws Primary Challenge

Kevin Spak — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:48:28 CST

Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter officially announced that he’s running for Senate this morning, putting him on a collision course with Democratic incumbent Blanche Lincoln. Halter leans further left than the conservative Lincoln, and several progressive groups, including MoveOn.org, the Daily Kos, and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, are...

GOP's Marco Rubio Charged Party for His Groceries

Kevin Spak — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:39 CST

Marco Rubio, a Republican candidate for Senate in Florida, used his party’s credit card to pay for his groceries, repairs for his family minivan, purchases at his local wine store, and other personal expenses while he was speaker of Florida’s house. Documents obtained by the Miami Herald outline $13,900...