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Florida Cements Mitt Romney's Front-Runner Status (The Note)

Mitt Romney said Wednesday he's “not concerned about the very poor.” Romney told CNN's Soledad O'Brien during a morning interview after his Florida primary win that his focus is on the middle class — and not on the “very poor. Mitt Romney measures his support from independents (Brian Snyder/Reuters). Mitt Romney shows how big the [...]

After New Hampshire primary win, all is not rosy for Mitt Romney

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mitt Romney says he's ready for an uphill climb in South Carolina after coasting through New Hampshire. As the Republican presidential contest moves south, his rivals are sharpening their attacks and >> much. mitt romney is with us now from manchester, new hampshire . governor, good morning and congratulations. >> you know, [...]

Mitt Romney: My Opponents' Bain Attacks 'Fell Flat'

The aforementioned Phil Klein of the Washington Examiner offers this to-the-point defense of Romney's Bain record: "Investors such as Romney pump money into businesses, and often have to cut jobs in an attempt to make Mitt Romney is now reaching voters in each of Florida's 10 TV markets with this Spanish-language ad buy that supplements [...]

Mitt Romney celebrates New Hampshire primary victory

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Mitt Romney's calculation that under his stewardship, the private equity firm Bain Capital helped create more than 100000 jobs has undergone extensive scrutiny from opponents and fact-checkers alike But a closer look reveals that access to birth control (as well as other personal privacy rights) could be threatened if any Republican–including Mitt [...]

Mitt Romney celebrates New Hampshire primary victory

By Matt Viser , Globe Staff MANCHESTER, NH – Mitt Romney is planning to meet tomorrow morning in Boston with his national finance committee, and he's bearing good news: his campaign raised nearly $25 million in the last fundraising quarter, But a closer look reveals that access to birth control (as well as other personal [...]

Mitt Romney takes Iowa by 8 votes over Rick Santorum

was in a virtual tie with former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, leading him by just five votes. (/via AP) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams. Oh snap!! There´s an arsonist setting fires in El Lay, but Kim Kardashian just got burned in Iowa! While campaigning [...]

Mitt Romney's wrong right answer on religion

Mitt Romney, left, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry speak during a Republican presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Americans have yet to find a Republican they'd clearly prefer over President Barack Obama, Republican Presidential hopefuls Rick Perry and Mitt Romney really dislike one another. This became very clear at [...]

Mitt Romney's wrong right answer on religion

Many in the Republican Party considered tonight's CNN debate a make-or-break event for Rick Perry, and he came out swinging against the frontrunner Mitt Romney, particularly on an issue close to the hearts of Texans, Mitt Romney, left, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry speak during a Republican presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in Las [...]

Romney's Lawn Care History and the Fight Over Immigration

Many in the Republican Party considered tonight's CNN debate a make-or-break event for Rick Perry, and he came out swinging against the frontrunner Mitt Romney, particularly on an issue close to the hearts of Texans, In Ohio Cain's at 34% to 19% for Mitt Romney… In Hawaii Cain's at 36% to 24% for Romney… Tea [...]