From Frank Newport at Gallup: Newt Gingrich (62%) and Mitt Romney (54%) are the only two candidates Republicans say would be acceptable presidential nominees from their party, emphasizing the degree to which the GOP race has narrowed down to these … Continued
Gingrich Has Team Romney Worried
With the Gingrich surge in the polls and impending campaign expansion, Team Romney could conceivable find itself on the losing end of the 2012 GOP presidential nomination fight. John Harwood at The New York Times has more: But the confidence … Continued
Herman Cain Likely To Endorse Newt Gingrich In GOP Presidential Primary
Given Gingrich’s lack luster ground game in the Hawkeye State, a Cain endorsement would be welcome news for Team Gingrich. From Mike Allen at Politico: A TOP CAIN ADVISER tells us the former candidate plans to endorse in the next few weeks … Continued
Des Moines Register Poll: Gingrich 25%, Paul 18%, Romney 16%
The 2012 Iowa GOP caucuses are likely to be a tightly contested affair. While Gingrich leads the field, his ground game has much to be desired. Jennifer Jacobs at the Des Moines Register has more: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt … Continued
Ford O’Connell At Politico’s Arena On Herman Cain’s Primary Exist
Herman Cain should be applauded for the outsider enthusiasm he brought to the GOP presidential primary and to the issue of tax code reform, but Cain’s: “I am innocent until you have proof” shtick was wearing thin with Republican voters. … Continued
Dem Bill Nelson Up By Double Digits In Florida U.S. Senate Race
If the GOP is to take control of the U.S. Senate in 2012, they will likely need to make a strong showing in the Florida U.S. Senate race. The latest news from Democratic polling firm Public Policy Polling (PPP) is … Continued
Gingrich Primary Ground Game Is A Joke
I have said this before, but obviously it is important to say it again. If Gingrich wants to have a realistic shot at the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, he is going to have to win the Iowa and South Carolina … Continued
Donald Trump To MC GOP Presidential Debate In Iowa
As strange as the 2012 GOP presidential primary has been, the announcement of The Donald moderating a GOP presidential debate in Iowa later this month has provided another twist. Jeremy W. Peters at The New York Times weighs in: It’s … Continued
Herman Cain Plans Major Announcement For Saturday
The clock is ticking on the Cain train. With his back against the wall and the allegations piling up, it is likely that Herman Cain will end his 2012 presidential campaign on Saturday. Read more at FoxNews.com: Herman Cain plans … Continued
Romney Readies Gingrich Attack
Team Romney is clearly concerned about the Gingrich surge, and now they will roll out the Gingrich opposition research in hopes of cutting the former House Speaker down to size. Will this strategy work? Only time will tell Reid J. Epstein … Continued