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Gingrich speaks to supporters in Waterloo, Iowa
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich speaks to supporters at a campaign stop at a bar on January 1, 2012 in Waterloo, Iowa. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Mitt Romney takes second place in the South Carolina primary
Added January 21, 2012 with 12 photos
After being considered the heavy favorite to win the Republican primary in South Carolina, Mitt Romney has taken second place to Newt Gingrich with 26 percent of the vote with 31 percent of the precincts reporting in.
The campaign trail in South Carolina
Added January 20, 2012 with 31 photos
With the crucial Republican presidential primary to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21. Newt Gingrich has suddenly challenged the previously presumptive nominee Mitt Romney to the point at which the two are neck and neck in the polls.
The final Republican debate in South Carolina
Added January 20, 2012 with 13 photos
CNN held final Republican presidential debate in Charleston, South Carolina with candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul on January 19, 2012.
The 2012 Republican Caucus in Iowa
Added January 03, 2012 with 21 photos
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus by a mere eight votes over surprise contender and former Senator Rick Santorum. Texas Rep. Ron Paul finished in a strong third place, with Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry filling out the rest of the top five.
The primary race in Iowa continues
Added December 28, 2011 with 39 photos
With the first national GOP presidential caucus looming ahead on Jan. 3, 2012, the candidates are hitting the road in Iowa looking to raise their profile, their standing in the polls and their chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination.
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Some urge aiding Syrian rebel forces
Some urge aiding Syrian rebel forces
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Military support for the rebel Free Syrian Army may be the best way of toppling the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, diplomats and analysts say.
Santorum sweeps Colo., Minn., Mo. in upset
Santorum sweeps Colo., Minn., Mo. in upset
DENVER, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Republican White House hopeful Rick Santorum swept the Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and won the non-binding Missouri primary, officials said early Wednesday.
Republican primaries schedule and results
The following are the dates for the 2012 Republican presidential primaries and their results. All are Tuesdays unless otherwise noted:
Santorum wins in Minn., Mo., leads Colo.
Santorum wins in Minn., Mo., leads Colo.
DENVER, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Rick Santorum's Republican presidential bid was invigorated Tuesday with projected wins in Minnesota's caucuses and Missouri's non-binding primary Tuesday.
Gingrich's old ethics case gets new life
Gingrich's old ethics case gets new life
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The 1990s House ethics case against former U.S. Speaker Newt Gingrich has returned and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney pounced on it.
Poll: Obama would beat Romney in election
Poll: Obama would beat Romney in election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama would defeat Mitt Romney in a hypothetical general election match-up, a Washington Post-ABC News poll indicated.
Armey sees Gingrich campaign flagging
Armey sees Gingrich campaign flagging
Dick Armey, a leader of both the Tea Party and the Republican hierarchy, said Sunday Newt Gingrich's presidential primary campaign may be running out of gas.
Florida man sues Gingrich for broken foot
WINDEMERE, Fla., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A Florida man is suing Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, claiming his security guards fractured his foot in a confrontation at a campaign stop.
Politics 2012: Race on to woo Colorado GOP delegates
Politics 2012: Race on to woo Colorado GOP delegates
After swings through New England, the South and points West, the four main candidates vying to be the Republican challenger to President Obama gear up for caucuses in three states Tuesday, Colorado being the largest.
Politics 2012: Minnesota provides glimpse of activists' preferences
Politics 2012: Minnesota provides glimpse of activists' preferences
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopefuls Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum view Minnesota as a chance of getting some momentum on front-runner Mitt Romney.
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Quotes

“ I don't think right-wing social engineering is any more desirable than left-wing social engineering. I don't think imposing radical change from the right or the left is a very good way for a free society to operate, ”
Economic Outlook: Bruising Medicare
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“ I think he has to sign a bill, because I don't think you can add an Obama default to an Obama depression and have any hope of running for re-election, ”
Gingrich: Obama, Clinton not alike at all
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“ I mean if Democrats introduce a good idea, pass it, because it starts to create a new rhythm, ”
Deficit reduction: Common cents or common sense?
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“ I think it is a big plan that needs to be worked through with the American people, ”
Gingrich urges prudence on Medicare reform
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“ There's no comparison between Obama and [former President Bill] Clinton. Obama's a very rigid, ideologically driven elitist. Clinton was a very practical, Arkansas, everyday politician who had worked very hard to move his party to the center, ”
Gingrich: Obama, Clinton not alike at all
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