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Perry encourages supporters in Perry, Iowa
Republican presidential hopeful Texas Gov. Rick Perry encourages his supporters at a campaign rally on January 2, 2012 in Perry, Iowa. Iowa holds their first-in-the-nation caucus for the 2012 election on Tuesday. UPI/Brian Kersey

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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.
GOP presidential debate in Iowa
Added December 16, 2011 with 15 photos
Republican Presidential Debate in Des Moines
Added December 11, 2011 with 18 photos
ABC News held a GOP Debate at Sheslow Hall on the campus of Drake University on Dec. 10, 2011.
GOP Presidential Debate on the economy
Added October 12, 2011 with 19 photos
Eight Republican Presidential candidates took part in a debate focused solely on the economy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Tuesday October 11.
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Texans pay Perry's campaign security tab
Texans pay Perry's campaign security tab
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Texans paid $800,000 for troopers traveling with Gov. Rick Perry to mainly out-of-state presidential campaign events from September to November, data indicated.
Gingrich extols his 'grandiose' ideas
Gingrich extols his 'grandiose' ideas
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Newt Gingrich said at a candidates' debate in South Carolina he is proud of his "grandiose" ideas and attacked the media for asking about one of his marriages.
Romney lead slips on tax-return demands
Romney lead slips on tax-return demands
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Pressure on Mitt Romney to release his U.S. income tax returns increased Thursday as Newt Gingrich release his returns ahead of the evening's debate.
Marist poll: Romney leads in S.C.
Marist poll: Romney leads in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney leads New Gingrich by 31 percent to 26 percent among likely Republican voters in South Carolina's presidential primary, a Marist Poll found.
Gingrich supporters give him an edge
Gingrich supporters give him an edge
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Newt Gingrich's passionate supporters put him within striking distance of front-runner Mitt Romney in the South Carolina primary, a Politico poll indicates.
Rep. Hunter: Urinating Marines aren't criminals
Rep. Hunter: Urinating Marines aren't criminals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., warned Defense Secretary Leon Panetta not to treat the Marines accused of urinating on Taliban corpses too harshly.
Perry leaves GOP race, endorses Gingrich
Perry leaves GOP race, endorses Gingrich
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry Thursday dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich hoping for an upset
Gingrich hoping for an upset
FLORENCE, S.C., Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said he thinks he can pull off an upset in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary Saturday.
Romney efforts to empathize rivals' fodder
Romney efforts to empathize rivals' fodder
FLORENCE, S.C., Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney's awkward attempts to show empathy for common folks are fodder for his critics, a Romney-watcher says.
Turkey condemns Perry's attack
Turkey condemns Perry's attack
ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Turkey's foreign ministry is firing back at Texas Gov. Rick Perry's accusations against the Turkish government, calling the claims baseless.
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“ Several years have gone by and neither Mitt Romney nor anyone else who served as an official of the 2002 Winter Olympics has given a clear and logical explanation of why the door to volunteerism was shut on a willing 'army' of Boy Scout volunteers, ”
Romney-Perry feud years in the making
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“ It has been called a Ponzi scheme by many people long before me, ”
Politics 2012: Perry moves away from calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme
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“ By applying to voting the same standard that is commonly applied in cashing a check or applying for a library card, voter ID can ensure an accurate reflection of the will of the voters, ”
Groups challenge Texas voter ID law
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“ We created more jobs in the last three months in Texas than he created in four years in Massachusetts. ”
Perry, Romney clash at almost every turn
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“ The focus is on you, the pressure is on you and the bar is raised in terms of performance, ”
Perry, Romney clash in GOP debate
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