Romney Gains Ground as GOP Race Narrows
The Republican establishment consolidates behind Mitt Romney as the long battle for the nomination continues. Rick Santorum remains competitive with more wins likely, while a top aide’s Etch A Sketch remark sparks concerns about Romney’s conservative consistency. Illinois victory boosts delegates and prompts Jeb Bush endorsement urging party unity.
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Dole weighs Romney path as Romney gains in delegate race
Former Senator Bob Dole notes Romney will collect delegates as the race deadlocks. He recalls his 1988 race saying donors and finances force tough choices when TV time is scarce. Romney’s surge is aided by unlimited super PAC money, especially Restore Our Future, which has spent over 32 million on ads against Santorum and rivals.
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Obama, GOP vie for upper hand on energy in 2012 race
President Obama and Republican rivals push energy policy as a campaign pivot in New Mexico Nevada and Oklahoma visits. They spar over drilling and alternative power while gas prices trend up and polls show mixed public expectations on presidential influence. Obama defends his plan and mocks rivals for lack of imagination while promoting Solar Mountain facility as proof of job and investment potential.
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Town longs for relief from mysterious booms
Sleepless residents of Clintonville Wisconsin faced three nights of loud booming sounds that shook homes and prompted concerns of a possible move. Officials investigated water gas and mine activity and plan vibration devices while a public meeting drew about 300 locals. a UWGB geologist said no known faults exist.
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Move-in before marriage less predicts divorce says gov study
An Associated Press report notes nearly half of first marriages end in divorce within 20 years. Analyzing 22 000 surveyed adults, researchers find living together before marriage no longer strongly predicts marital stability. Engaged couples who live together show similar 15 year survival as those who did not live together. For women and men alike, lack of firm commitment while living together lowers 15 year marriage survival to about 53 to 60 percent.
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