Decision 2012

Ron Paul drops out of Republican presidential primaries, turns attention to delegates

Ron Paul will no longer actively campaign in the remaining Republican presidential primaries. Paul said that moving forward with any hope of success would mean spending millions of dollars that the campaign doesn't have.

Mitt Romney looks for votes in North Carolina; President Obama campaigns in Nevada

In North Carolina Friday Mitt Romney tried to change the subject away from same-sex marriage and back to jobs.

President Obama has big fund raising event

The President heads to Nevada today to talk about the economy after three big fundraisers on the west coast last night.

Will President Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage have an effect on the election?

President Obama headed to the west coast for three fundraisers Thursday, one hosted by actor George Clooney.

Santorum officially endorses Romney

Former presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is officially endorsing his former rival. Late Monday night, Santorum asked his supporters to rally around Mitt Romney.

New polls show a tight presidential race

In the battleground state of Ohio Monday, Mitt Romney accused the president of steering the United States across the Atlantic.

Obama Campaign gets fired up as Romney tries to pick running mate

Expect a big ad blitz from the Obama team this week as the President officially kicked off his campaign this weekend, with rallies in two swing states.

Will mixed employment report have an impact on the race for the White House?

As the latest news on employment numbers broke President Obama tried positive spin. "Our economy created 130,000 private sector jobs in April," he noted. "The unemployment rate ticked down again."

Unemployment number may be critical factor in election

Unemployment claims fell dramatically last week. And the White House is hoping for a positive trend. Joined by a group of prominent Mexican Americans, President Obama got an early jump on celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Former GOP contender throws her support to Mitt

Michele Bachmann's endorsement of Mitt Romney might carry a lot of weight with two groups of voters he desperately needs behind him.

Romney starts to shore up support from former rivals

Mitt Romney essentially has the nomination. Now he has to consolidate support from his fellow Republicans.

Newt Gingrich officially drops out of presidential race

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has officially ended his campaign. The former House Speaker from Georgia topped the Republican field in December polls, but he won just two primaries.

Killing of Osama Bin Laden is now a campaign issue

Today's the one year anniversary of the capture and killing of Osama Bin Laden. It's become a campaign issue, with former President Bill Clinton defending the decision in a web video.

Romney running mate list

Mitt Romney's short list of vice-presidential candidates is expected to include some 10 to 15 names. That according to NBC News, which cites a source with knowledge of the deliberations.

Republicans call new Obama ad divisive

President Obama's approval ratings went through the roof when Bin Laden was killed. Now he's hoping that will help him in November.