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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.

Granite State win likely for Romney

Granite State win likely for Romney

Impressive poll results reveal that the Republican is way ahead of his fellow election contenders.

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

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.

Republicans get ready for midwest rumble

Republican presidential hopefuls will go head to head for the first time at Tuesday’s Iowa caucuses in the fight for the GOP ticket to take on Obama.

Tight race in Iowa kicks off White House campaign

Voters in Iowa open a gruelling presidential race on Tuesday, with polls showing Mitt Romney battling Ron Paul for a momentum-generating win.

Romney on the bubble as rival Republicans wobble

Romney on the bubble as rival Republicans wobble

Mitt Romney’s bid for the Republican presidential ticket boosted as the head of rival Michelle Bachmann’s Iowa campaign walks out on her.

The race is on for Iowa straw poll

Republicans round on Obama in TV debate

Republican presidential candidates led by frontrunner Mitt Romney used their first big televised debate to lash out at President Barack Obama.

Ron Paul announces new run for White House

Ron Paul announces new run for White House

Texan congressman Ron Paul has announced a new run for the US presidency on a Republican ticket, saying Americans are ready for his libertarian ideas.

Survey: US voters sour on Palin

Survey: US voters sour on Palin, Trump presidency

United States voters are showing little enthusiasm for any of the Republican presidential candidates — especially Sarah Palin and Donald Trump.

Obama, Clinton deadlocked in Texas, Ohio

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are deadlocked in Texas and Ohio heading into potentially decisive presidential showdowns, according to a Reuters/C-Span/Houston…

Romney backs McCain for Republicans

John McCain’s hold on the Republican nomination tightened on Thursday when he received the unexpected endorsement of his previously bitter rival, Mitt Romney. With the party…

Obama rides momentum before ‘Potomac Primaries’

Democrat Barack Obama is riding a burst of momentum into Tuesday’s United States presidential nominating contests with a string of weekend wins, while Republican John McCain…

Way clear for McCain as Romney quits

John McCain effectively secured the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday when his main rival, Mitt Romney, near to tears, dropped out of the race. Only one person now…

US braces for decisive Super Tuesday vote

Exhausted White House hopefuls launched one last frenzied day of campaigning before the 24-state Super Tuesday — the biggest one-day White House nominating contest in history.…

US candidates switch into negative attack mode

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on Tuesday heightened the rancour of their Monday debate by attacking each other’s record and style, bringing what has become a mean-spirited and…