Family Leader in Iowa Waives Endorsement for GOP Race
The Family Leader group will not endorse in the presidential contest though officials Bob Vander Plaats and Chuck Hurley individually back Rick Santorum. The neutral stance by the influential social conservative board could shape Iowa’s January caucuses, echoing the Huckabee upset four years earlier.
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Bob Vander Plaats
Chuck Hurley
Pennsylvania
Rick Santorum
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
Obama to thank Iowa volunteers via videoconference
President Obama will address Iowa volunteers across the state by videoconference on caucus night January 3 2012. A campaign representative says Republicans see the caucus as a contest while Democrats view it as a chance to strengthen grass roots organizing.
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Campaign ads and the rise of super PACs in 2012 race
The piece notes Perry versus Romney over health care and Gingrich attacks aided by Restore Our Future and Make Us Great Again. It highlights Paul and Romney sparring, the impact of ads in a multi candidate field, and experts saying negative ads will persist past Iowa. Policymaker commentary questions ad effectiveness and ethics.
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Bachmann Promotes Authentic Voice in Iowa Stops
Michele Bachmann campaigns across northeast Iowa pitching an authentic voice for values voters. She urges repeal of ObamaCare and tax reform, border security, energy exploration, and the Keystone XL pipeline to lower gas prices. Local supporters in Independence and Manchester praise her resolve as first in nation caucuses approach.
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de Gazette
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Iowa
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Washington
Voice of Iowa
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Cindy Wilhelm
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Poll shows Ron Paul leading in fluid Iowa caucus race
An Iowa State University Gazette KCRG poll of 333 likely Republican caucus goers finds Ron Paul in first place at 27.5 percent, with Gingrich at 25.3 percent and Romney at 17.5 percent. The poll notes the race remains fluid with a 5 point margin of error and cites younger, cell phone users as Paul supporters.
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Iowa
Iowa State University/ Gazette
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Mitt Romney
Rick Perry
Minnesota
Michele Bachmann
Pennsylvania
Rick Santorum
Georgia
Herman Cain
Utah
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James McCormick
Iowa State
Romney
Gingrich
McCormick
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Harkin Institute of Public Policy
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Iowa State University/Gazette
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