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• Recalling mission time with Romney

  May 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 Mulloy Hansen had been a Mormon missionary in France for just a few months in early 1967 when he got word he was getting a new roommate and partner to … 67

• Romney’s playbook on Bain unclear as attacks grow

  May 22, 2012 in Nation/World The core of his presidential candidacy under attack, Mitt Romney has yet to shape a playbook to defend a quarter-century in the business world that created great riches for him … 52

• Santorum, Gingrich expected to endorse Romney

  May 1, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP’s policy platform represents conservatives’ interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairing his reputation. Both Republicans are expected … 37

• Dana Milbank: Arizona law won’t help Romney

  April 26, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 WASHINGTON – Aficionados of the Etch A Sketch will recall a certain flaw in the toy: If you use it often, some of the lines drawn no longer disappear when … 5

• Romney wins five primaries

  April 25, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. … 17

• Romney remarks draw criticism

  April 17, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 PHILADELPHIA – When President Barack Obama told a Russian leader that he could be “more flexible” after the election – during what he thought was a private conversation – Mitt … 31

• What would Romney cut? Overheard conversation yields clues

  April 16, 2012 in News When President Barack Obama told a Russian leader that he could be “more flexible” after the election _ during what he thought was a private conversation — Mitt Romney came … 9

• Santorum suspends campaign for president

  April 10, 2012 in News GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination. 46

• Politics puts Etch A Sketch back in the picture

  March 22, 2012 in Nation/World TOLEDO, Ohio — The makers of Etch A Sketch are sending a big box of their toys to the presidential campaigns to say thanks for the publicity.

• Big turnout, little agreement on candidates at GOP caucuses

  March 4, 2012 in City on Page B1 A couple of decades after voting for independent presidential candidate Ross Perot, Greg Keller regrets the choice. Keller was one of nine participants in his precinct caucus Saturday morning at … 7

• GOP turn out in force for local caucuses

  March 3, 2012 in News, City A couple of decades after voting for independent presidential candidate Ross Perot, Greg Keller regrets the choice. Keller was one of nine participants in his precinct caucus Saturday morning at … 2

• State caucuses to set tone for Super Tuesday vote

  February 29, 2012 in City on Page A1 With the primaries in Arizona and Michigan history, the focus on the race to capture the Republican presidential nomination turns to Washington, and its position could be crucial. That’s because … 21

• McMorris Rodgers pushing Romney for East Side visit

  February 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – In this year’s volatile Republican presidential campaign, Mitt Romney’s success in the March 3 Washington caucuses may depend on how well he does in the two contests earlier … 3

• GOP wave to bring Gingrich

  February 22, 2012 in City on Page A5 The latest GOP presidential candidate to book an event in Spokane arguably has had the most impact on local and state politics: Newt Gingrich. The former Georgia congressman has a … 1

• Spin Control: McMorris Rodgers for veep makes rounds

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page B2 A political website in the other Washington suggests a certain congresswoman from this Washington could get the No. 2 spot on the GOP presidential ticket this fall. The Daily Caller … 14

• GOP hopefuls organize in Washington state

  January 30, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 SEATTLE – With the Republican Party’s seesaw presidential contest showing few signs of ending soon, Washington’s upcoming caucuses may be shaping up as a coveted prize. At least three of … 36

• Romney’s tax rate 14%, returns show

  January 24, 2012 in News TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, having earned more than seven times that from his investments. Those … 95

• Rivals looking to chip away at Romney in NH

  January 10, 2012 in Nation/World With Mitt Romney the overwhelming favorite, his five Republican opponents hoped to chip away at his dominance in today’s New Hampshire primary and finish well enough to challenge him again … 1

• Seeking NH buzz, Romney, Santorum run at Obama

  January 5, 2012 in Nation/World Each trying to sound every bit the nominee, Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum looked past each other to run down President Barack Obama’s economic policies today as … 15

• Mitt Romney celebrates narrow GOP win in Iowa

  January 4, 2012 in Nation/World A squeaker of an Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney headed into the New Hampshire primary insisting that staying power sets him apart from runners-up Rick Santorum and Ron Paul … 1

• In pursuit, GOP contenders rumble through Iowa

  December 27, 2011 in Nation/World Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney carried himself today like a man with the party nomination in hand, even before the first votes have been cast, while a newly unearthed memo … 3

• Obama: Core philosophy of GOP candidates identical

  December 11, 2011 in Nation/World In making the case for his re-election, President Barack Obama is arguing that it doesn’t matter who the Republicans nominate to run against him because the core philosophy of the … 4

• Republicans starting to pile on Romney

  October 11, 2011 in Nation/World With eyes on Mitt Romney, his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination prepared for what could be one of their last chances to level a devastating blow to the former … 40

• With values like these, who needs bigotry?

  October 8, 2011 in City on Page B1 I love a good “issue analysis.” Almost as much as a nice, righteous fistfight. Wouldn’t it be great if today’s Values Voters Summit delivered both? 13

• GOP debate: Contenders hit Obama on economy

  September 22, 2011 in News, Nation/World ORLANDO, Fla. — Republican presidential contenders sharply criticized President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy in a campaign debate Thursday night, calling for tax cuts, elimination of government regulations and … 17

• Romney, Perry spar over jobs, Social Security

  September 7, 2011 in Nation/World Squaring off for the first time, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney were facing each other tonight along with struggling contender Michele Bachmann and other presidential … 18

• GOP hopefuls debate in Iowa

  August 12, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 AMES, Iowa – Minnesota rivals Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann sparred bitterly Thursday night during an eight-candidate Republican debate, trying to break out of the GOP presidential pack ahead of … 30

• Romney makes fundraising visits

  June 21, 2011 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who swung through Boise for a private fundraising breakfast Monday, has lined up most of Idaho’s top GOP officials for his campaign’s “Idaho …

• Romney lines up support from top Idaho GOP officials

  June 20, 2011 in Idaho GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who swung through Boise for a private fundraising breakfast this morning, has lined up most of Idaho’s top GOP officials for his campaign’s “Idaho steering … 63

• Romney praises Palin, backs fix for economy

  October 2, 2008 in Idaho on Page A7 BOISE – On the eve of the vice presidential debate, former candidate Mitt Romney touted GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s chances in what’s expected to be a much-watched debate …

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