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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Runoffs are next in several South Carolina primaries, including the state's new 7th Congressional District.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The removal of 55 candidates seeking legislative office from the June ballot leaves 20 additional House and Senate seats without a primary contest. That includes several seats with no Democrat or Republican left.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Rick Santorum withdraws from GOP presidential race, clearing path for Romney as nominee.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Super Tuesday could stamp Romney front-runner, not likely to end GOP race

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Poll: GOP voters split between Romney, Santorum; Obama tops all 4 Republicans

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  The Palmetto state has been invaded by Republican candidates, and they all are honing in for a win.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Distortions on trade, campaign ads and Romney's record in latest Republican debate

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

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

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney brushes aside talk of a Christie candidacy, saying that's his choice

Thursday, September 15, 2011  GOP chairman says that while he's satisfied with the current pool of Republican candidates for president, it's not too late for another candidate to join the race.

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

Monday, September 05, 2011  The leading Republican presidential candidates visited South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Republicans go after President Obama, not each other, in first big debate in New Hampshire