Herman Cain forms presidential exploratory committee

Former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza and tea party favorite Herman Cain edged closer to entering the field of Republican 2012 presidential candidates on Wednesday. CNN reports that Cain has formed a presidential exploratory committee to weigh his chances in the nomination process.

Cain is a long shot candidate by More…

Mitch Daniels inclusion at CPAC draws criticism from conservative groups

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has drawn the ire from sections of the socially conservative base over their decision to allow gay-rights groups to take part in the event.

But today, outside organizations found a new reason for boycotting CPAC: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ speaking slot. More…

Slight jab at Palin from Pawlenty in wide ranging interview with NYT

As he turns to focusing on the national stage shortly after leaving Minnesota’s governor’s office, Tim Pawlenty is making his way through numerous high-profile interviews. He appeared on both Good Morning America and The View on Tuesday morning, and on Monday he sat down with The New York Times for More…

Romney more than doubles any challenger in early New Hampshire poll

A new poll from the NH Journal has former Massachusets Gov. Mitt Romney dominating the field of possible 2012 Republican presidential candidates. Romney secured 39 percent support in the poll, with no other challenger even breaking the 20-percent mark.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gains the second highest percentage More…

Bachmann reportedly considering presidential campaign

ABC News reports that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) is heading to Iowa later this month in order to meet with local pols as she contemplates entering the field of Republicans vying for the 2012 presidential nomination. On Jan. 21, Bachmann is scheduled to headline an Iowans for Tax Relief PAC More…

Pence’s schedule indicates a 2012 presidential run is unlikely

When Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) chose to relinquish his role in the Republican House leadership for the next session of Congress, the political punditry knew that he was positioning himself to run for higher office. But what campaign he was planning remained up in the air. His name has been More…

Collins ends RNC bid, as Steele’s path to victory closes

With less than two weeks remaining before the Republican National Committee votes to select its next chair, the New Year’s holiday weekend saw a number of new developments in the race.

Gentry Collins, one of the first candidates to publicly challenge current chairman Michael Steele, has ended his campaign More…

Personhood battles continue in new year with Republican legislatures

A favorable enthusiasm gap heading into the 2010 midterm elections signaled a marquee year for Republicans and conservative interest groups across the country. That gap came by way of liberals disappointed by congressional inaction and conservatives revitalized by the tea party movement. On November 3, conservatives woke up to success More…

Ron Paul hopes to ‘indirectly’ end the Fed

National Review published an extensive interview with Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) Wednesday. The discussion centered primarily around Paul’s views on monetary policy and the Federal Reserve. Paul has been a longtime opponent of the Fed — he titled his book End the Fed — and was tapped to head the More…

2012ers begin approaching Iowa delegation

Politico published an article Wednesday detailing the early moves by potential Republican 2012 presidential candidates to curry favor with elected politicians in the first three nominating states: Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Politico highlights two members of Iowa’s delegation who have received the most attention to date: Sen. Chuck More…