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Big turnout, little agreement on candidates at GOP caucuses
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 the Corbin Senior Activity Center, and he was outnumbered by supporters of Ron Paul as he argued politely against the Texas congressman’s candidacy.
Romney wins Washington straw poll
Mitt Romney finished in the straw poll of Republicans attending their precinct caucuses Saturday. Ron Paul and Rick Santorum battled for the number two spot and Newt Gingrich was a distant fourth.
GOP turn out in force for local caucuses
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 the Corbin Senior Activity Center, and he was outnumbered by supporters of Ron Paul as he argued politely against Paul’s candidacy.
Paul decries government ‘busybodies’
Ron Paul, making a return visit to Spokane in advance of today’s Republican precinct caucuses, showed again Friday that he continues to enjoy strong support across the Inland Northwest. Paul drew about 1,000 people to a rally at the Spokane Convention Center. Two weeks ago at the same place, about 2,300 came to hear him speak.
Paul draws about 1,000 to Spokane Convention Center
Paul draws about 1,000 to Spokane Convention Center
Santorum asks Spokane Valley crowd to ‘speak conservatively’
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum appealed to Washingtonians to “reset” the presidential race on Saturday just in time for Super Tuesday.
State caucuses to set tone for Super Tuesday vote
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 it’s the final chance for candidates to get momentum before the all-important Super Tuesday showdown in 10 states, including Idaho, on Tuesday.
Paul and Santorum coming to Inland Northwest (again)
Paul and Santorum coming to Inland Northwest (again)
Romney’s son defends dad’s health care record
Romney’s son defends dad’s health care record
Gingrich coming to Spokane
Gingrich coming to Spokane
Fancy meeting you here
Fancy meeting you here
Spin Control: Nethercutt weighs in on presidential candidates
With presidential candidates making their quadrennial stops in the Inland Northwest ahead of the caucuses, Republican voters might be wondering how to pick among the four remaining candidates. After all, none of the four has very strong connections to the region, or has spent much time in the area when not on the campaign trail. And some haven’t made even so much as a pit stop here yet.
Paul revs up receptive crowd
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul may not have won a state primary yet, but he remains a favorite to win Spokane County. A standing-room-only crowd of about 2,300 shouted their support for Paul during his 45-minute speech Friday evening at the Spokane Convention Center.
Hear Paul on gay marriage, pot, Maine’s caucus, McMorris Rodgers and more
Hear Paul on gay marriage, pot, Maine’s caucus, McMorris Rodgers and more
Paul rally shows his support still strong in Spokane County
Paul rally shows his support still strong in Spokane County
Where Condon and GOP-leaning city leaders stand on race for president
Where Condon and GOP-leaning city leaders stand on race for president
GOP candidates put Northwest on campaign tours
Like many presidential election years, the Inland Northwest is becoming a stop on the campaign trail as the Washington and Idaho caucuses approach. Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will be in Spokane Friday for a 7:30 p.m. rally at the Spokane Convention Center. His visit follows by just three days a stop in Coeur d’Alene by GOP rival Rick Santorum.
Santorum touts electability to crowd of 600 in Idaho
Rick Santorum on Tuesday became the first presidential candidate to visit the Inland Northwest, just as national polls showed him at the top of the Republican field. In response to questions from reporters after a speech, Santorum downplayed the polls, noting that he had de-emphasized the same polls in recent weeks when they showed him behind.
Santorum brings the 2012 race to the Inland Northwest
Santorum brings the 2012 race to the Inland Northwest
Cowan throws hat in ring for Congress
A local film director says he’s ready for a career change. Rich Cowan, president and CEO of North by Northwest, a Spokane-based film production company, said Friday that he’s decided to run for Congress this year against U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane.