GOP

Paul Says GOP Should Tone Down Hawkishness on War

Kenny Colston — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:55:36 +0000

Senator Rand Paul says his party needs to break away from its base when it comes to war. In the past, politicians have had a tough time breaking from the base to change party opinion. Think Bill Clinton and welfare reforms.

Running Mate: Romney Selects Rep. Paul Ryan for VP Pick

WKU Public Radio News — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:46:23 +0000

NPR and other news outlets are reporing that Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's choice as running mate on the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

Official word of the choice, which began leaking overnight, came early this morning from the Romney campaign via a smartphone app and a news release.

Kentucky and Arkansas Wins Push Romney Closer to GOP Victory

Associated Press — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:18:14 +0000

Mitt Romney swept the Kentucky and Arkansas Republican presidential primaries Tuesday, inching closer to the GOP nomination he is certain to win. With no serious opposition left, the former Massachusetts governor easily won both contests. He won all 42 delegates at stake in Kentucky and at least 31 of the 33 delegates at stake in Arkansas.

Santorum to Suspend White House Campaign

Associated Press — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:20:01 +0000

Rick Santorum says he is "suspending" his presidential campaign. At a news conference this afternoon in Gettysburg, the former Pennsylvania Senator said his White House run "is over for me." Today's move all but ensures Mitt Romney will become the GOP contender against President Obama this fall. NPR will have details about Santorum's move and the fallout in upcoming newscasts, and during All Things Considered, from 3-6pm central time.