Newt Gingrich's Southern swagger is a positive in South Carolina
Washington P
Newt Gingrich tried to raise the prospects of a return to the gold standard on Friday, encroaching on territory firmly held in the Republican presidential campaign by Ron Paul. But the former House speaker failed to secure endorsements from the very Depending on your point of view, this is either really uncomfortable to watch or [...]
Read MoreIs tea party 'dead' if Newt Gingrich fails in South Carolina?
Christian Sc
If the movement fails to propel tea-party favorite Newt Gingrich to victory in South Carolina, its clout could come into question. By Patrik Jonsson, Staff writer / January 20, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich attends the South More than 40 Catholic leaders and theologians have issued an open letter to Catholic candidates Newt Gingrich [...]
Read MoreNewt Gingrich wanted 'open marriage,' ex-wife says
CNN
ABC News is planning to air an interview with the ex-wife of Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Thursday Night. The interview comes two days before the South Carolina primary. (Jan. 19) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: Things just got messier for Newt Gingrich in his bid to win the Republican presidential nomination. ABC News [...]
Read More'Right to work' opponents urge a public vote
Indianapolis
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – As a vote in the Indiana House looms on making Indiana a right to work state, a group of Republicans are launching attack ads against the proposal. Called Lunchpail Republicans, the group is going after Governor Daniels' change 9:30 am: Clergy from across the state will hold a prayer session with workers [...]
Read MoreJon Huntsman endorses Mitt Romney after quitting Republican race
The Guardian
by Michelle Cottle Jan 16, 2012 9:33 AM EST What will we miss most about Jon Huntsman? His daughters, that's what. They brought a level of flash and fun his campaign could never match. By Michelle Cottle. Today is a sad day in the 2012 presidential by Michelle Cottle Jan 16, 2012 9:33 AM EST [...]
Read MoreOctavia Spencer's Golden Globes Speech Praised by Domestic Workers' Group
Reuters
Friday Night Lights' Kyle Chandler, The Help's Octavia Spencer, Descendants co-star Judy Greer and Bridesmaids' Maya Rudolph will all present, SAG and event EP Jeff Margolis announced Monday. Chandler goes into the show with an Emmy win for his final Octavia Spencer won the award for best supporting actress in a film for her role [...]
Read MoreJon Huntsman to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Wall Street
Click here Jon Huntsman to quit GOP presidential race Originally published: January 15, 2012 9:43 PM Updated: January 15, 2012 11:14 PM By The Associated Press KASIE HUNT (Associated Press), PHILIP ELLIOTT (Associated Press) (AP) — Jon Huntsman will Jon Huntsman is dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, according to campaign [...]
Read MoreJon Huntsman to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Wall Street
Jon Huntsman is dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, according to campaign officials. An aide to Huntsman confirmed the news to The Huffington Post and said the former governor of Utah Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, after a less-than-expected third place finish in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, won our “Worst Week [...]
Read MoreStephen Colbert announces run in South Carolina presidential primary, hands …
Fox News
After teasing a big announcement Wednesday night, Stephen Colbert used his time on the Colbert Report to close a loophole that would have kept him from running for President. Stephen Colbert is transferring control of his super PAC to fellow Comedy Central host Jon Stewart, making it legal for him to explore a presidential run. [...]
Read MoreNH Vote Seen as Gauge as Rivals Try to Slow Romney
New York Tim
Residents in the small town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire were the first to cast ballots in the state's presidential primary election just after midnight on Tuesday. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Utah MANCHESTER, NH — Mitt Romney awoke Tuesday to fresh evidence that he is still a heavy favorite to win New [...]
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