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Santorum's big benefactor

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:57 EST

Foster Friess, who has given $2.5 million to Republicans over the past two decades, is Rick Santorum's ace in the hole

Romney says his conservatism will shine through at CPAC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:57 EST

GOP presidential candidate tells Fox News he will prove his ideological purity in a speech at CPAC

Flash Points: Are Iran and Israel closer to war?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:56 EST

In weekly CBSNews.com series, CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate discusses likelihood of war between Iran and Israel

CPAC: Rand Paul to Obama: do you hate rich people?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:25:09 EST

At the conservative conference CPAC, Senator Rand Paul said President Obama engages in cronyism for his campaign contributors

Santorum: I'm the consistent social conservative

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:08:12 EST

GOP presidential candidate tells crowd of more than 4,000 at Oral Roberts University he is most consistent on gay rights, abortion

CPAC: Herman Cain says he dropped out to "put family first"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:29 EST

The former Republican presidential candidate explains the end of his candidacy but says he still wants to help change Washington

Senators introduce bill to reverse Obama birth control decision

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:18 EST

Lawmakers introduce legislation to expand exemption so that religiously-affiliated institutions don't have to provide birth control coverage

Bachmann at CPAC: Running for president was "educational"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:58 EST

Former GOP contender makes fun of her campaign gaffes, slams Obama during speech at conservative conference

Hot Ads: Buzzworthy ads from the campaign so far

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:22:13 EST

Hotsheet breaks down the most memorable and unique ads - from "Big Dog" to "It's Halftime in America;" Vote for your favorite

Perry: I'm afraid of Obama as "quarterback"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:55:48 EST

Perry focuses on conservative ideals, does not mention Newt Gingrich, whom he endorsed last month, in speech to conservatives

Obama praises ten states for progress on education

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:55:19 EST

President praises the states exempted from No Child Left Behind law for setting high bar in education

Boehner makes no apologies for tumultuous Congress

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:36:54 EST

House Speaker John Boehner has big ambitions, though he acknowledged they could be difficult to fulfill

Will "political intelligence" stay in the dark?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:29 EST

House strips provision from STOCK Act that would have forced those who sell non-public information to investors to register like lobbyists

Ron Barber, ex-Giffords aide, to run for her former seat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:15 EST

Ron Barber, former Giffords aide, will run for her seat in special election; says he has Giffords' "full support"

Could Europe sink Obama's reelection bid?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:53:37 EST

The biggest threat to the U.S. economy - and the president's reelection chances - is an ocean away

McConnell blasts Democrats for releasing "liberal thugs" on conservatives

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:33:15 EST

Senate GOP leaders says Obama "should be looking for solutions instead of scapegoats"

No more Mr. Nice Guy for Santorum

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11:30 EST

The newly energized presidential candidate takes on front-runner Mitt Romney in remarks to one of his largest crowds to date

Komen's Nancy Brinker: "I made some mistakes"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:02:06 EST

Founder of breast cancer charity seeks to "rebuild the trust" in Komen after controversy over funding decision

STOCK Act passes in House

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:48 EST

House passes legislation banning so-called "insider trading" by members of Congress

DeMint: "We don't have shared goals with the Democrats"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:16:35 EST

The Republican senator tells conservative activists in Washington that they should work to defeat Democrats, not work with them

Archbishop Dolan urges Obama to back down on birth control

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:07:23 EST

Soon to be cardinal said Obama had promised to work with Catholic church in Oval Office meeting last year

Romney focuses on personal subjects

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:34:02 EST

He talks about faith and family in seeking to forge a closer connection with voters

Santorum: Long primary process "a great thing"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:07 EST

Rick Santorum tells CBS News his victories on Tuesday can be attributed to his message and record - "not my good looks"

Dems fight back against GOP in contraceptive battle

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:45:32 EST

As GOP outcry over White House contraception policy grows, Democratic senators pledge to fight back

Haim Saban considering giving to Obama super PACs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:32 EST

Israeli-American billionaire media executive considers donation after Obama embraces controversial outside groups