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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
After losing three GOP presidential contests to Rick Santorum this week, Mitt Romney has his work cut out for him; but his biggest obstacle may be the unpopular proposals of House Republicans.

Are House Republicans Mitt Romney's 'biggest liability'?

Mitt will eventually need to move toward the political center to attract independent voters. But the GOP-controlled House is pulling him to the right

The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
Mitt Romney's business success, beautiful wife, and "relentlessly handsome face" may make it hard for many struggling Americans to relate to the GOP presidential frontrunner, pundits say.

Is Romney 'too perfect' to be president?

On paper and on television, Mitt Romney looks like archetypal presidential material. Maybe that's why so many people don't like him

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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
Real estate mogul Donald Trump endorsed GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney for president on Thursday, declaring that "Mitt is tough. He is smart."

Trump endorses Romney: 'A blessing or a curse'?

The bombastic Apprentice star tries to lend the GOP frontrunner a helping hand. Some pundits believe Mitt should have said, "Thanks, but no thanks"

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The Romney Campaign : Burning Question
Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign stop in Minnesota: Newt Gingrich vows that his campaign's "people power" will overcome the wealthy Romney's giant campaign war chest.

Is Mitt Romney 'buying' the GOP nomination?

Mitt crushed Newt in Florida — but it cost him nearly $20 per vote, compared with just $6 for each Gingrich vote

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The Romney Campaign : Controversy
Mitt Romney has given the producers of attack ads fodder with a comment about the very poor that will sound harsh out-of-context.

Romney's 'not concerned about the very poor' line: A 'monster gaffe'?

Fresh off his Florida primary win, Mitt Romney triggers a barrage of criticism while explaining his economic policies

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The Romney Campaign : First Reactions
In 2008, Mitt Romney lost Florida's GOP presidential primary by five points. This year, he delivered a resounding double-digit victory over his chief rival, Newt Gingrich.

Mitt Romney's 'landslide' Florida win: What it means

The GOP presidential frontrunner thumps his rivals in the Sunshine State's primary, roaring into February with some much-needed momentum

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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
Mitt Romney's attack ads may have crippled Newt Gingrich in the Florida polls, but critics say his negative turn could tarnish his squeaky-clean image with voters, too.

Will going extremely negative hurt Mitt Romney?

Mitt's "unprecedented" barrage of attack ads destroyed Newt's polling lead in Florida — but it may have cost Romney the support of independents, too

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The Romney Campaign : The List
Mitt Romney and his allies have outspent Newt Gingrich by roughly $12 million in Florida heading into Tuesday's critical GOP presidential primary.

Mitt Romney's 'phenomenal' Florida resurgence: 6 theories

A week ago, Newt's poll numbers were skyrocketing after he trounced Mitt in South Carolina. Now Romney has a double-digit lead in Florida. What happened?  

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The Romney Campaign : Slideshow
Super-wealthy presidential candidates: A visual history

Super-wealthy presidential candidates: A visual history

From George Washington to Mitt Romney, a look at the 1 percenters who've made bids for the nation's top office

The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
That the Romneys pay a lower tax rate than the average American has critics  pushing for an end to Bush-era tax cuts and a hike in the capital gains tax.

Romney's 'ultra-low tax rate': Proof we need reform?

The super-wealthy Republican pays a lower tax rate than many middle-income Americans. Is it time to make him — and other investors — pay more?

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The Romney Campaign : The List

7 reasons voters are souring on Mitt Romney

The number of Americans who have negative views of the longtime GOP presidential frontrunner skyrockets in January. What gives?

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The Romney Campaign : Fact Sheet
Mitt Romney reports earning roughly $42 million in 2010 and 2011, and paying just $6.2 million in federal taxes.

Mitt Romney releases his tax returns: 7 talking points

The GOP presidential hopeful finally caves to political pressure and discloses his taxes — revealing more than $42 million in income in the last two years

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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
Mitt Romney is attacking GOP rival Newt Gingrich as a "failed leader" who had to "resign in disgrace" as speaker of the House in the late '90s.

Mitt Romney's attacks on Newt Gingrich: Will they backfire?

After a double-digit loss in South Carolina, Romney pummels his surging rival as a "failed leader." Some politicos don't think that's such a hot idea

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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
After losing by double digits to Newt Gingrich in South Carolina's primary, Mitt Romney will have to fight decades of historical precedent if he's to bounce back and win the GOP nomination.

History vs. Romney: After South Carolina, which will win?

The Palmetto State has a perfect record of picking every GOP nominee since 1980 — and now it has rejected Mitt Romney

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The Romney Campaign : Opinion Brief
The debate surrounding Mitt Romney's tax returns is leading some critics to appeal for a mandatory release of candidates' IRS forms.

Should all presidential candidates release their tax returns?

Technically, Mitt Romney doesn't have to make his IRS forms public. But plenty of voters are demanding to see them anyway

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The Romney Campaign : The Bullpen
Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum: Mitt Romney's taxing baggage

Mitt's tax avoidance embodies unfairness in a moment when economic justice is a driving issue. And to boot, he comes off as out of touch, unconnected, and unconcerned

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