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Huckabee says he's not settling scores

Nov. 20, 2008
Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Wednesday he's not trying to settle old scores with his onetime GOP rival Mitt Romney, despite sharply criticizing the former Massachusetts governor in a book out earlier this week.
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Romney said to be angling for 2012 run

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- With Republican presidential nominee John McCain trailing in the polls speculation is mounting over whether Mitt Romney will be the GOP's next standard bearer.

Palin in 2012? Sure, GOP strategist says

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has earned the right to run in 2012 regardless of the 2008 election outcome, a party strategist said.
Romney: No interest in Cabinet post

Romney: No interest in Cabinet post

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he has no interest in a Cabinet post if likely GOP nominee John McCain wins the November election.

Supporters hope Romney would be in Cabinet

BOSTON, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney's supporters say even though he isn't the Republican vice presidential pick, they hope he will land a Cabinet post if John McCain is elected.
McCain VP choice will have busy start

McCain VP choice will have busy start

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain's choice of running mate will hit the ground running this weekend with rallies in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri, say campaign insiders.

Romney goes on attack in Denver

DENVER, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Former Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is in Denver, taking aim at Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.

Democrats dig taking digs at Romney

DENVER, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Democrats in Denver swiped at Republican Mitt Romney -- reportedly on John McCain's short list for running mates -- saying he's a "job-killing machine."
Mitt Romney back in veep picture

Mitt Romney back in veep picture

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A report that John McCain had chosen Mitt Romney as his vice presidential running mate set off bells throughout GOP-land until the denials came on Friday.
Romney criticizes new Obama advertisement

Romney criticizes new Obama advertisement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Monday that a new advertisement from U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was based on "dishonesty."
Romney in position for VP selection

Romney in position for VP selection

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney's switch of $45 million in campaign loans into contributions means he is counting on a U.S. vice presidential post, said a Boston Globe analysis.

Poll: Utahans want McCain-Romney ticket

SALT LAKE CITY, June 22 (UPI) -- Most Utah voters say they would be more likely to vote for Republican John McCain for president if he picks Mitt Romney as his running mate, a poll shows.
Huckabee saves choking politician

Huckabee saves choking politician

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 8 (UPI) -- He's a minister, an ex-governor and one-time U.S. presidential candidate and now Mike Huckabee is a life-saver, the benefactor of Huckabee's quick action says.
Conservative: Romney 'unacceptable' as VP

Conservative: Romney 'unacceptable' as VP

WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) -- A group of conservatives has taken out an ad urging presumptive Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain not to tap Mitt Romney as his running mate.

McCain support tepid in Washington state

SEATTLE, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- John McCain is expected to win Washington state's Republican presidential primary Tuesday, but is not widely supported by GOP activists there, a report said.

Michigan delegates back McCain

LANSING, Mich., Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Michigan Republicans reportedly have elected delegates to the national convention who are likely supporters of party presidential front-runner John McCain.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch