2012 Elections»

2012 Presidential Race

Get the RSS Feed

See our full coverage on 2012 Elections

opinion briefs on this topic

2012 Presidential Race : The Bullpen

Robert Shrum: The GOP's desperate hunt for anyone but Mitt Romney

Posted on November 3, 2011, at 9:33 AM

Herman Cain unravels. Rick Perry stumbles. And Republicans keep praying that someone will rescue them from the flip-flopping Romney

16 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Opinion Brief

Mitt Romney and Herman Cain, neither of whom has much of a campaign operation in the Hawkeye State, are still polling far above their fellow Republican presidential contenders in Iowa, according to the Des Moines Register.

Will the Iowa caucuses be a Cain-Romney race?

Posted on October 31, 2011, at 9:20 AM

Cain and Romney are polling neck and neck in the critical early voting state — even though they've only visited Iowa a combined four times this year

2012 Presidential Race : The List

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sparred during Tuesday's GOP presidential debate in Las Vegas, which proved to be far more testy than previous Republican face-offs.

The 'testy' GOP debate in Las Vegas: 4 key takeaways

Posted on October 19, 2011, at 9:53 AM

Rick Perry comes out swinging, Mitt Romney nearly loses his cool, and Herman Cain has a target on his back. Welcome to the latest 2012 showdown

12 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Forecast

WIth Texas Gov. Rick Perry fading, the real competition for the Republican presidential nomination may be between Mitt Romney and Herman Cain.

Tuesday's GOP debate: Is it Cain vs. Romney?

Posted on October 18, 2011, at 9:35 AM

With the two candidates jousting at the top of the polls, all eyes will be on the ex-pizza magnate and the slow-and-steady frontrunner in Tuesday's GOP face-off

11 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Best Column

Is Obama winning by letting the Republicans talk themselves to death? After all, modern political debates are conceived in such a way that the "perfect" answer is no answer at all.

How the endless GOP debates help Obama

Posted on October 14, 2011, at 10:30 AM

The more the GOP candidates gather on stage to regurgitate talking points, says Matt Latimer in The Daily Beast, the better President Obama looks

2012 Presidential Race : Winners and Losers

While many tried, none of Mitt Romney's rivals effectively knocked him off his game during Tuesday night's Republican debate in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire's 'knockout' GOP debate: Winners and losers

Posted on October 12, 2011, at 9:35 AM

The Republican presidential candidates face off again, this time debating voters' No. 1 issue: The economy. Is there just one candidate left standing?

13 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Forecast

Texas Gov. Rick Perry may no longer be the GOP frontrunner, but a strong debate performance in New Hampshire Tuesday might just revitalize his struggling campaign.

Tuesday's 'crucial' GOP debate: 5 key questions

Posted on October 11, 2011, at 10:35 AM

The Republican presidential candidates will battle in New Hampshire on Tuesday evening. Here's what you should watch for

6 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : The Bullpen

Robert Shrum: The GOP's sad, intolerant 2012 field

Posted on October 9, 2011, at 5:15 PM

At the weekend's Values Voters Summit, Republican presidential candidates and conservative kingmakers proved that bigotry is among their chief values

119 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Winners and Losers

With New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announcing once and for all that he'll stay on the 2012 sidelines, some commentators see one last chance for Sarah Palin to jump into the race.

Chris Christie opts out of 2012: Winners and losers

Posted on October 5, 2011, at 11:15 AM

After weeks of rumor, New Jersey's blunt governor says once and for all that he won't run for president. Who benefits, and who gets burned?

2012 Presidential Race : The Bullpen

Edward Morrissey: The GOP's closing window

Posted on October 5, 2011, at 8:21 AM

With Chris Christie out, and several filing deadlines quickly approaching, the season of fantasizing about savior candidates may finally be over

8 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Slideshow

Presidential candidates' blue-collar affectations: A slideshow

Posted on October 4, 2011, at 6:15 PM

They may have graduate degrees or executive experience, but on the campaign trail, these guys want to prove they're just your average Joe

2012 Presidential Race : Best Video

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended the will-he-or-won't-he debate Tuesday by saying definitively that he will not run for president in 2012.

Chris Christie opts out of a presidential run: 'Duh alert'?

Posted on October 4, 2011, at 3:10 PM

The New Jersey governor dashes conservative dreams by announcing once and for all that he will not join the 2012 race

7 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Best Column

The search for a GOP "savior" continues, says Byron York at The Washington Examiner, even though most voters do not think the current GOP presidential field needs saving.

Why the GOP's unhappiness with its candidates is a 'myth'

Posted on September 30, 2011, at 10:25 AM

The media thinks GOP voters are dissatisfied with their 2012 presidential options, says The Washington Examiner's Byron York. The media's wrong

7 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : The List

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may be eyeing a run for the Republican presidential ticket, but critics say his stance on immigration and gun control will hold him back.

5 reasons Chris Christie can't win the GOP nomination

Posted on September 30, 2011, at 6:20 AM

Many Republicans are practically begging Christie to run for president. But would they feel differently if he actually jumped into the race?

31 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Analysis

While Barack Obama is notably fit, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has long struggled with his weight, which could be a hindrance if jumps into the presidential race.

Chris Christie: Would Americans elect a fat president?

Posted on September 29, 2011, at 4:23 PM

In our image-obsessed times, many think that the New Jersey governor's heft could work against him should he decide to run. Others say it could be an asset

21 Comments

2012 Presidential Race : Forecast