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Romney breathing down Obama’s neck

Romney set with Wisconsin, Maryland, DC wins

Mitt Romney’s decisive victories in three Republican presidential primaries have positioned him to try and knock Rick Santorum out of the contest.

Prostitution scandal dogs Obama trip

Obama lashes out at ‘social Darwinism’

US President Barack Obama has stepped up his re-election by accusing Republicans of pursuing an economic policy akin to ruthless "social Darwinism".

Santorum vows to defeat Romney after Louisiana win

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has said his latest victory on the campaign trail shows he can beat frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Flexing Southern muscle

Flexing Southern muscle, Santorum takes Louisiana

Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary on Saturday, adding an 11th state to his total.

Romney scores big win over Santorum in Illinois

Republican Mitt Romney cruised to an easy victory over top rival Rick Santorum in Illinois.

Santorum snatches up Deep South primaries

Santorum snatches up Deep South primaries

Republican Rick Santorum has won two crucial Deep South primaries, taking control of the conservative wing and dealing a setback to Newt Gingrich.

An uphill crawl to the finish line

An uphill crawl to the finish line

The brutal contest for the Republican nomination hints at deeper divisions among US conservatives.

Romney takes nail-biting win over Santorum in Ohio

CNN says Mitt Romney has won the vote in Ohio after a battle with Rick Santorum for the Republican presidential nomination in the state.

Do or die for Santorum as Super Tuesday dawns

Do or die for Santorum as Super Tuesday dawns

Mitt Romney could take a leap toward finishing off chief rival Rick Santorum and seize command of the race for the Republican ticket on Super Tuesday.

All or nothing as Republicans brace for Super Tuesday

All or nothing as Republicans brace for Super Tuesday

The chances of Mitt Romney running against Barack Obama are set to either solidify or evaporate as 10 states prepare to choose the Republican nominee.

Romney fends off Santorum in Michigan

Romney fends off Santorum in Michigan, Arizona

After cleaning up in Arizona, Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary in his home state of Michigan, after a tight race with rival Rick Santorum.

Pretence in the time of ANC politics

<b>Verashni Pillay</b> wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans.

Romney expects New Hampshire win despite setbacks

Despite attacks from his competitors, Mitt Romney has been seen as the favourite for the Republican presidential candidate.

Romney comes out tops in Republican debate

Romney comes out tops in Republican debate

Republican Mitt Romney has fended off a few attacks on his business record and sailed through a high-stakes debate that his rivals used to jockey for.

Romney gaffes could cost him dearly in Republican race

US Republican hopefuls descend on New Hampshire

Republican presidential candidates have swarmed on New Hampshire in the party’s bid to evict President Barack Obama from the White House.

McCain gives Romney the nod

McCain gives Romney the nod

Mitt Romney managed an endorsement from US Sentaor John McCain after a new challenge from his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.

Bachmann pulls out of US presidential race

Bachmann pulls out of US presidential race

Michele Bachmann has ended her bid to become the Republican presidential nominee and called on supporters to rally behind the party’s eventual choice.

Romney fends off Santorum in Michigan

Romney beats insurgent Santorum by eight votes

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney squeaked out a win in Iowa’s nominating contest: eight votes ahead of rival Rick Santorum.

Romney fends off Santorum in Michigan

Republicans Santorum, Romney tied in tight Iowa race

Presidential contenders Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are effectively tied in the Republicans’ first nominating contest in Iowa.

Romney fends off Santorum in Michigan

Candidates face off in first battle for Republican ticket

A high turnout is predicted for the Republicans’ Iowa caucus, which looks set to go to presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney, Ron Paul or Rick Santorum.