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Wednesday, May 16, 2012  SPIN METER: Never mind, the GOP also-rans make nice, airbrush their anti-Romney scripts

Monday, January 16, 2012  Although Huntsman was viewed as having little chance of finishing strong in South Carolina, his endorsement of Romney could give the former Massachusetts governor even more of the look of inevitability.

Sunday, January 15, 2012  Jon Huntsman will withdraw Monday from the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  The polls ahead of South Carolina's first-in-the-South primary show Mitt Romney is the frontrunner, and situation on the streets seems to back up those numbers.  Several hundred supporters crowded a Columbia venue to see the presidential hopeful speak Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video: Mitt Romney sweeps New Hampshire to cement top status; Ron Paul second.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Time running short to stop Romney in New Hampshire, rivals make final appeals in first primary state

Friday, January 06, 2012  Romney's rivals toss pejoratives his way to try to slow down his drive for victory in New Hampshire

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  South Carolina Republicans say it is winner-take-all in the Palmetto State as the first-in-the South primary inches closer. Since 1980, South Carolina voters have accurately picked the eventual GOP nominee. Political insiders say 2012 will be no different.

Friday, December 30, 2011  The GOP presidential candidates are getting ready for the first real contest of the primary schedule. With the Iowa caucus just days away, most candidates are hoping a strong showing in Iowa could yield momentum heading into New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Says Huntsman: "They pick corn in Iowa. They pick presidents in New Hampshire."

Friday, December 09, 2011  Super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited campaign money, have jumped into the presidential contest with an unmistakable message: Game on.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The latest poll in South Carolina keeps 2012 GOP primary candidate Herman Cain slightly ahead of Mitt Romney.  The Georgia businessman pulled in support from 30 percent of those likely Republican primary voters polled in the NBC News/Marist Poll.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Huntsman calls controversy over timing of Obama jobs speech 'nonsense'