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Bachmann Attacks, Gingrich Defends, Perry 'Tebows' in Iowa Debate
Seven Republican candidates faced off for the 13th time against each other Thursday night in Des Moines, Iowa, in what will most likely be the last time they all stand on the same stage together. While the debate produced little drama, it did give voters an indication of their campaign strategies leading up to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses.
Iowans Offended by 'Jesus Freak' Comments Made by Professor
University of Iowa journalism professor Stephen Bloom has set off a firestorm in Iowa because of his comments in an article in The Atlantic magazine that described Iowans as “uneducated Jesus freaks who love hunting and don’t deserve the political clout they will exercise on Jan. 3.”
MSNBC Apologizes for 'Irresponsible' Reporting on Romney-KKK Reference
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews issued a deep felt apology on behalf of MSNBC over the network’s reporting that the Romney campaign had adopted a slogan – “Keep America American” – that was once used by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s.
Influential Iowa Group to Announce Endorsement Decision on Monday
The Family Leader is one of the most closely watched evangelical groups in Iowa but the GOP presidential candidates will find out on Monday just how closely the group is listened to when they announce if or whom they will endorse for president.
Mormon Comment From Gingrich Staffer Leads to Resignation
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s newly hired Iowa political director resigned on Tuesday after suggesting that some pastors would oppose Mitt Romney’s candidacy for the presidency and “expose the cult of Mormon.”
Gay GOP Group Attacks, May Have 'Outed' Perry Strategist
GOProud, a conservative homosexual group who espouses Republican principles of limited government and individual liberty, is at the center of controversy for attacking and allegedly revealing the sexual identity of a GOP campaign strategist who worked for Texas Gov. Rick Perry, causing Andrew Breitbart, one of GOProud’s more prominent board members, to resign in protest.
Gingrich Pledges to Remain Faithful to Wife in Written Statement
Newt Gingrich’s prior marital indiscretions may have drawn unwanted scrutiny to the former House speaker’s presidential ambitions, but in a written statement to a pro-family group, Gingrich has vowed to remain faithful to his wife Callista.
Perry Wants School Prayer in Constitution
GOP presidential hopeful and Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Sunday he would push a constitutional amendment to allow prayer in public schools. Many see the issue not so much in terms of children being “allowed” to pray, but rather being “required” to pray.
Evangelical Leaders Accuse Romney of Avoiding Christian Voters
With the Iowa caucuses just weeks away, most GOP presidential hopefuls are scrambling to woo the largely undecided evangelical Christian electorate. Former frontrunner Mitt Romney, however, seems to be the standout exception.
Gingrich Courts Christian Leaders; Viability Still Questioned
Republican Presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich met with 63 of the nation’s most prominent conservative leaders – most of whom are uncommitted in the presidential election – at an Arlington, Va., hotel on Wednesday to outline his plan for winning the GOP nomination. All listened intently, but some are still expressing concerns over Gingrich's "viability."