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Obama maintains fundraising edge over Romney

Joseph Tanfani, Melanie Mason Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:54pm

WASHINGTON -- Effectively clinching the Republican presidential nomination last month allowed Mitt Romney's campaign to marshal larger checks and chip into President Barack Obama's huge lead in the money chase heading into the general election.

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Gay marriage issue has zero impact on presidential polls

David Lauter Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:44pm

WASHINGTON -- Almost two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, polls provide some measure of the impact -- zero.

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These 3 states are key to Romney win

Paul West Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:25am

WASHINGTON — The presidential candidates have just placed their opening bets, and three states stand out as keys to the 2012 election: Ohio, Virginia and, perhaps surprisingly, Iowa.

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Romney, wife contribute $150,000 to his campaign

Melanie Mason Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Friday, May 18, 2012 - 4:46pm

WASHINGTON -- The Romney campaign added two noteworthy names to the donor rolls this week: Ann and Mitt Romney.

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Romney raised $40 million in April, nearly matching Obama

Melanie Mason Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:53pm

WASHINGTON -- Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney pulled in more than $40.1 million for his election effort last month, his campaign said Thursday, a near match of President Barack Obama's April fundraising haul.

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How Mitt Romney will choose his running mate

Paul West Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 5:04pm

WASHINGTON--For those in political circles, the next three months will be consumed by speculation about Mitt Romney's running mate. Early favorites include Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio and Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin. Many more names will be floated -- some will be serious contenders, others not -- before the pick is announced.

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Romney, Santorum battle in Michigan

Paul West, Seema Mehta Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:20am

DETROIT — With a new poll showing a virtual dead heat in Michigan’s presidential primary, the leading Republican candidates veered Thursday from defensiveness to discomfort.

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Experts: Cover contraceptives more

Noam N. Levey Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:13pm

WASHINGTON -- An independent panel of doctors and health experts Tuesday recommended that health plans cover contraceptives for women without co-pays, setting the stage for another debate over the effect of the healthcare overhaul President Barack Obama signed last year.

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(CHERYL SENTER/The Associated Press) Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meets with local business owners during a town hall meeting in Hampton, N.H., on Tuesday.

Romney raises $18M for campaign, setting pace for GOP

Michael A. Memoli Tribune Washington Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 11:07pm

WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney's campaign announced Wednesday that it had raised $18.25 million in the latest fundraising period, a total well beyond the war chests of his rivals in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.

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