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Gingrich: 'CNN Is Less Biased Than Fox'

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:59:33 CDT

Newt Gingrich is not happy with his former employer , Fox News, which he accused yesterday of backing Mitt Romney since the beginning of the Republican nomination race. "Callista and I both believe CNN is less biased than Fox this year," he said at a private meeting of Delaware Tea Party...

Newt Tries to Get on Utah Ballot ... Bounces Check

Mark Russell — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:30:00 CDT

He was hoping for a bounce in the polls, but the only thing bouncing in Utah was Newt Gingrich's $500 application fee to get on the primary ballot, reports the Salt Lake City Tribune . Worse—when Utah officials tried to get in touch with Gingrich's local office, there was no...

Gingrich: It's 'Far and Away' Mitt Romney

Polly Davis Doig — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:28:59 CDT

Newt Gingrich apparently might know when to at least symbolically fold 'em, because he sounded a lot like a guy ready to throw his support behind Mitt Romney today. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Gingrich appeared to embrace the frontrunner, dismissing his previous attacks as just "part of the business,...

Romney Grabs Lead in Pennsylvania

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:57:07 CDT

Bad news for Rick Santorum: Mitt Romney has taken the lead in Santorum's own home state of Pennsylvania. Romney is at 42% support and Santorum at 37% in the latest Public Policy Poll , followed by Ron Paul with 9% and Newt Gingrich at 6%. That's a gain of 17 points...

What We Learned Last Night

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:21:30 CDT

Mitt Romney scored a hat trick, winning all three of yesterday's primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. CNN and Politico each offer five takeaways: Wisconsin rejected Rick Santorum : It was Santorum's last shot at winning a Midwestern state , and he ignored Maryland in order to hit what...

Pennsylvania: Santorum's Last Stand?

Mark Russell — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:36:52 CDT

Thanks to Mitt Romney's sweep of all three primaries last night, Rick Santorum's last chance to get the GOP nomination just got closer. Now, it could all come down to Pennsylvania, reports the Washington Post . Pennsylvania is a key state in the presidential election, and Santorum's home state, but it...

Romney Walking Tightrope in Wisconsin

Mark Russell — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:51:28 CDT

The Republican candidates chasing the presidency are eagerly embracing Wisconsin governor Scott Walker for his controversial fight against public sector unions. But with an incredibly tight recall election looming June 5 , Walker isn't exactly returning the love. Desperate for every vote and worried that supporting any one GOP candidate could...

Romney Grabs 7-Point Lead in Wisconsin

Mark Russell — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:11:05 CDT

Mitt Romney leads Rick Santorum 40% to 33% in Wisconsin, according to a new NBC News-Marist poll . Ron Paul follows in third with 11% and Newt Gingrich is last with 8%. Romney leads the way with moderate and liberal Republicans, conservatives, and those earning more than $75,000 per year....

Adelson: Newt 'At the End of His Line'

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:50:01 CDT

Looks like even Newt Gingrich's biggest financial backer knows it's all but over for the GOP presidential candidate, the Los Angeles Times reports. "It appears as though he’s at the end of his—at the end of his line," said billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson this week at the Jewish...