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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, told supporters on Saturday that he has embarked on a strategy to amass as many delegates to the Republican National Convention as possible because "that's the name of the game."

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Public's help sought in solving governor's mansion fire in Texasupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 08:42:00

Public safety officials in Texas Thursday released a video of a man throwing a Molotov cocktail at the governor's mansion in 2008, hoping it and a suspect sketch will lead to his identification.

GOP's ad wizard faces 'demons,' supports 'nerds'updated: Wed Oct 27 2010 19:05:00

In one spot, a moderate Republican congressman is portrayed as a demon sheep -- a threat to the Republican flock. In another ad, a candidate for governor declares to viewers, "I'm one tough nerd!" And, of course, there's the now-infamous "I am not a witch" spot.

The GOP's most hated and loved ad guruupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 19:05:00

Fred Davis is the man behind Christine O'Donnell's "Not a witch" ad.

People.com: The Daily Show's John Oliver Is Engagedupdated: Mon Oct 04 2010 11:51:00

The funnyman popped the question to Iraq War vet Kate Norley over the summer

Iowa Republicans expect face time as they mull Obama's challengerupdated: Tue Jun 29 2010 10:14:00

Just a few days ago, two potential Republican presidential candidates traveled to this Midwestern hub and in a span of 24 hours addressed some of the most powerful GOP conservative activists in the country.

Palin remains a GOP playerupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 13:11:00

She was a high-voltage candidate, lighting a fire in the grass roots of Republican-land -- fresh, folksy and fierce.

Arizona officers join in G-20 security effortupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 21:16:00

Lined up next to Pittsburgh police officers protecting a downtown office building Thursday morning were officers who traveled a little farther to get to work.

People.com: PHOTO: Levi Johnston Strips Down for GQupdated: Sat May 30 2009 16:09:00

Tripp's dad bares his torso and talks about his problems with Sarah Palin's family

Mitt Romney: Obama 'is learning on the fly'updated: Fri Mar 20 2009 03:14:00

Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, but John McCain snagged the nomination.

Inside the prostate cancer screening debateupdated: Wed Mar 18 2009 13:45:00

Over the past 20 years, my research interests have focused on prostate cancer. An important question that has plagued us is, "Does prostate cancer screening save lives?" Prostate cancer screening is extremely controversial and is an emotional issue. Two studies published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine address the question: These two studies may not end the controversy, but clearly provide needed information. Perhaps I can provide some prospective given my experiences.

Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid saysupdated: Sun Nov 09 2008 16:02:00

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday he's still trying to keep Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman within the Democratic caucus despite anger over Lieberman's support of Republican presidential nominee John McCain.

Time.com: Sarah Palin's $150,000 Crime Against Fashionupdated: Thu Oct 23 2008 23:00:00

Why the Republican VP candidate's designer shopping spree has left some fashionistas cold

Schwarzenegger weighs inupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 22:33:00

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on the race for the White House and explains why John McCain should be elected.

Transcript of interview with Arnold Schwarzeneggerupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 22:33:00

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke to CNN's Campbell Brown Wednesday in Long Beach, California, where Schwarzenegger was speaking at The Women's Conference, organized by his wife, Maria Shriver. Here is a transcript of the interview:

Commentary: The pit bull is backupdated: Fri Oct 03 2008 17:47:00

Thank God we are not talking about Sarah Palin being a "woman" today and dissecting whether Joe Biden acted appropriately toward her.

Lieberman provokes Democrats againupdated: Wed Sep 17 2008 15:37:00

Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman is once again annoying Senate Democrats, just two weeks after he angered them with his speech at the Republican National Convention.

GOP has 'real ticket for change'updated: Wed Sep 17 2008 15:37:00

Sen. Joseph Lieberman says the McCain - Palin ticket is the 'real ticket for change.'

Commentary: Seven years after 9/11, why no memorial?updated: Thu Sep 11 2008 14:59:00

My son is 7 now. He was just about 7 weeks old when his grandmother, Ann McGovern, my mother, died in the World Trade Center attacks.

Commentary: Race, age, gender are taboo in electionupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 09:46:00

One of the most intriguing conversations I had at either the Democratic or Republican convention was with a white labor leader from Ohio.

CNNMoney: Resellers win in economic downturnupdated: Tue Sep 09 2008 13:54:00

During her speech at the Republican National Convention, vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said she tried to slash Alaska's budget by putting the state jet up for sale on eBay.

Time.com: Can Obama Win Back Wal-Mart Moms?updated: Tue Sep 09 2008 13:00:00

Is Sarah Palin's appeal to white women voters a temporary blip or a real problem for the Democrats?

McCain, Obama deadlocked in presidential raceupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 15:38:00

A new national poll taken entirely after the end of the Republican convention suggests the race for the White House between John McCain and Barack Obama is dead even.

McCain/Palin hit the Westupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 15:38:00

Mary Snow reports on McCain and Palin's sweep through the West and how they are trying to make the case for change.

People.com: POLL: Who Should Play Sarah Palin Onscreen?updated: Sat Sep 06 2008 19:15:00

Were a biopic to be made, should it star Annette Bening, Tina Fey or Patricia Heaton?

People.com: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Rocks the Republican Conventionupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 16:57:00

The View co-host meets delegates and designs McCain T-shirts

People.com: Heart to Sarah Palin: Quit Playing 'Barracuda' updated: Fri Sep 05 2008 14:00:00

Her views and values "in NO WAY represent us as American women," says the band

People.com: John McCain Picks Up on Theme of Changeupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 13:00:00

"I will reach out my hand to anyone to help me get this country moving again," he vows

Analysis: Palin will need to flesh out 'hockey mom' imageupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 12:17:00

Gov. Sarah Palin will need to flesh out the image of the "hockey mom" she presented to the Republican National Convention and start to educate voters on what she believes about the issues they care about.

Palin's stance on the issuesupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 12:17:00

CNN's Deborah Feyerick reports on Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin's position on some of the hot-button issues.

McCain acceptance speech (Part 1)updated: Fri Sep 05 2008 10:51:00

Watch part 1 of Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention.

People.com: Boyfriend Has 'Bristol' Tattooed on Ring Fingerupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 10:23:00

Levi Johnston has his fiancée's name inked where a wedding band will go

Palin's star risesupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 10:20:00

The people of Alaska boast that they have the coldest state in the U.S. and "the hottest governor."

Protesters, police clash outside conventionupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 10:15:00

Police faced off with crowds of protesters outside the Republican National Convention, arresting 396 people after using tear gas and percussion grenades to turn them back.

RNC protesters marchupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 10:15:00

Protesters march on the final day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.

RNC super wrapupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 09:34:00

CNN's Jonathan Mann has all the highlights from the Republican National Convention.

McCain: Change is comingupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 07:52:00

John McCain spoke to the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. Here is the text of that speech:

Police use tear gas to disperse protestersupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 23:36:00

Police arrested an estimated 200 anti-war protesters Thursday night after using tear gas and percussion grenades to disperse a crowd near the State Capitol, about a mile from the Republican National Convention.

Cindy McCain: John McCain speaks truth, at any costupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 23:35:00

Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, spoke at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday night. What follows is the transcript of her speech.

'Source of strength and inspiration'updated: Thu Sep 04 2008 23:35:00

Cindy McCain describes her husband as a 'source of strength and inspriation' with 'great personal character.'

Graham: McCain ... stopped Congress from losing this warupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 22:03:00

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina spoke to the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. Here is the transcript of that speech.

Five questions: Dan Savage, sex columnistupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 21:00:00

Sex columnist Dan Savage and author of the popular syndicated sex advice column "Savage Love," made his way to St. Paul, Minnesota, to attend the Republican National Convention where he is filming a piece for HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."

Time.com: The Man Behind Palin's Speechupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 16:10:00

Bush speechwriter Matthew Scully had crafted the words even before Palin was picked. A match made in heaven

Commentary: What McCain should say tonightupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 16:06:00

After nearly a week of executing a "Shock and Awe" type assault on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the media will once again be forced to turn its attention to the guy who's actually at the top of the ticket: John McCain.

People.com: Hockey Moms Turn Out for Sarah Palinupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 16:04:00

Plus: Levi Johnston, boyfriend of Palin's pregnant 17-year-old daughter Bristol, sat in the family's VIP box

Police deny using excessive force against RNC protestersupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:00:00

Authorities in Minnesota's Twin Cities have created "a climate of intense police intimidation," protesters at the Republican National Convention contend, but officials say they're merely preserving the peace.

Police and protesters clashupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:00:00

Police attempt to control demonstrators in St. Paul using tear gas and pepper spray.

GOP to have its share of stars, tooupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 12:39:00

Now it's the Republicans' turn.

Analysis: GOP struggles with identity on Palin's big nightupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 10:52:00

For the second consecutive night, a lot of the rhetoric at the Republican convention Wednesday evening seemed left over from the last cycle when the fight against terrorism dominated the race.

Biden on Palin's speech: Style but no substanceupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 10:40:00

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden praised his Republican counterpart's acceptance speech as "incredibly well-crafted and delivered," but said Sarah Palin's rhetoric lacked substance.

GOP lacks diversity, says it pushes outreachupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 09:31:00

Watching delegates file into the Republican National Convention, it's easy to see one big challenge facing their party: Fewer than 2 percent of the delegates are black.

Time.com: Call Of the Wildupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 04:00:00

Plucked from obscurity by John McCain, Sarah Palin has scrambled the presidential race. An intimate look at how a frontier mom learned to play the political game

Huckabee speaks in support of McCain, Palinupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:59:00

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee spoke Wednesday night at the 2008 Republican National Convention. Here is the text of that speech.

Huckabee takes on Obamaupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:59:00

Mike Huckabee says Sen. Barack Obama wants to give extremists a 'place setting at the table.'

Palin accepts nomination, slams Obama in speechupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:54:00

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee, on Wednesday night addressed the 2008 Republican National Convention. Here is the text of the speech:

Palin: 'I accept the challenge'updated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:54:00

Gov. Sarah Palin says she will accept the party nomination for Republican Vice Presidential nominee.

Giuliani: You're hiring someone to do a jobupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:53:00

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani addressed the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Here is the text of that speech:

Five questions: Cindy Adamsupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 00:21:00

After rubbing shoulders with Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Charlize Theron and Charles Barkley at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, New York Post celebrity gossip columnist Cindy Adams jetted off to "one of the dullest towns in America," according to her latest column, to sniff out politically-inclined celebs in St. Paul.

People.com: Meghan McCain Muses on Possible White House Lifeupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 23:54:00

The 23-year-old says the bedrooms there are "smaller than you might think" as she debuts her book, My Dad, John McCain

Romney: Throw out the big-government liberalsupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 23:49:00

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney addressed the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Here is the text of that speech:

'Our economy is under attack'updated: Wed Sep 03 2008 23:49:00

Mitt Romney says that Sen. John McCain is the right person to turn around the economy.

Lieberman could lose chairmanship, Democrats warnupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 21:46:00

Sen. Joe Lieberman's speech before the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night could cost him the chairmanship of a key Senate committee, a top Senate Democratic aide told CNN.

Commentary: America, meet Sarah Palinupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 18:23:00

The first time I met Sarah Palin, I went into her Anchorage office to interview the first woman and youngest governor ever elected in Alaska.

People.com: Bristol Palin's Boyfriend Going to GOP Conventionupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 15:13:00

Plus: A Palin relative tells PEOPLE that Levi Johnston and Bristol "will be good together"

People.com: Laura Bush Delivers Feisty GOP 'Straight Talk' updated: Wed Sep 03 2008 15:13:00

The First Lady defends President Bush's eight-year record in the White House

People.com: John Rich Sings Political Anthem for John McCainupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 15:13:00

The country star respects the Republican presidential candidate "for his heroism over the years"

Democrats attack Lieberman, saying he lied to delegatesupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 13:00:00

Democrats accused fellow lawmaker Sen. Joe Lieberman of misleading the Republican National Convention when he addressed them in a speech Tuesday night.

iReporters give GOP convention mixed reviewsupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 12:42:00

The Republican National Convention got under way in earnest on Tuesday after a day spent nervously watching the Gulf Coast and Hurricane Gustav.

Commentary: McCain turns to old GOP themes, buzzwordsupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 11:29:00

Democrats take note: the Republican convention was resolutely on-message Tuesday night, sounding old themes and buzzwords that have worked for the GOP in the past.

GOP speakers step up to defend Palinupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 09:49:00

The main speakers at the Republican National Convention took time out from the program of lauding John McCain's service Tuesday night to come to the defense of his pick for running mate, Sarah Palin.

Palin faces questions this month in ethics inquiry, says lawmakerupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 09:28:00

As she takes part in the Republican National Convention with Sen. John McCain, the abuse of power investigation facing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at home is charging ahead, and the governor is expected to be questioned this month, according to the lawmaker overseeing the investigation.

Analysis: GOP convention marked by nostalgiaupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 03:55:00

The first full night of the Republican convention's hurricane-interrupted proceedings had the unintentional feel of a valedictory.

Five questions: Pat Boone at the RNCupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 00:57:00

With more top 40 hits than Madonna or Billy Joel, rock 'n' roll legend Pat Boone is considered by many as "The Original American Idol." So when the squeaky clean singer-songwriter waltzed into the CNN Grill at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul for a bite to eat, we couldn't resist the opportunity to ask the lifelong conservative how he thinks the race is shaping up and whether he has an apropos song for this year's historic election.

Thompson blasts Obama, sings praises of Palin, McCainupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 00:22:00

Former Sen. Fred Thompson vehemently defended the selection of Sarah Palin for vice president Tuesday garnering huge applause from the crowd at the Republican National Convention.

Fred Thompson speaks on service to countryupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 23:55:00

Former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee spoke to the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. Here is the text of the speech:

Bush: McCain's life is a story of service above selfupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 23:54:00

President Bush spoke live via satellite to the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Here is the text of the speech:

Lieberman: Country matters more than partyupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 23:54:00

Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman spoke to the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Here is the text of the speech:

Police break out pepper sprayupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 23:50:00

Police use pepper spray on protestors in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Police fire chemical agents, projectiles at RNC protestersupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 23:50:00

St. Paul police fired chemical agents and projectiles into a large crowd of protesters outside the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night.

Commentary: Bush and Clinton legacies are at stake in electionupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 22:51:00

President George W. Bush did not attend the Republican National Convention, but spoke to the delegates via video conference.

Think you know your Republican convention trivia?updated: Tue Sep 02 2008 17:59:00

The Republican National Convention is kicking off in full force Tuesday in the Twin Cities -- the first time the GOP has held a presidential convention there since 1892.

People.com: Laura Bush and Cindy McCain Raise Money for Gustav Victimsupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 14:09:00

As the hurricane rages, the Republican National Convention gets off to a subdued start

Time.com: Protesting the GOP in St. Paulupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 13:00:00

The gatherings are smaller than expected and the marches mostly peaceful, but breakaway radicals are causing trouble

GOP convention kicks offupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 12:25:00

RNC chairman Mike Duncan calls the 2008 Republican National Convention to order.

Analysis: Four things McCain needs to accomplish this weekupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 12:25:00

The opening session of the 39th Republican National Convention -- largely overshadowed by Hurricane Gustav -- was officially gaveled to order on Monday afternoon in the midst of what may be the most inhospitable climate for the GOP since the Great Depression.

Dozens arrested outside of Republican conventionupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 07:50:00

At least 56 people were arrested Monday after police fired projectiles and used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse a crowd demonstrating near the site of the Republican National Convention.

GOP convention ceremonyupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 06:40:00

The Republican National Convention officially opens with the national anthem and invocation.

Gustav changes but doesn't crash Republicans' partyupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 06:40:00

Convention-goers pushed politics aside Monday as Hurricane Gustav altered their plans from 1,000 miles away.

Laura Bush on Gustav: Americans 'are here to do what we can'updated: Mon Sep 01 2008 21:10:00

First lady Laura Bush appealed Monday to the nation to put aside partisan interests and donate generously to charities to help Gulf Coast residents affected by Hurricane Gustav.

'We are all Americans'updated: Mon Sep 01 2008 21:10:00

First Lady Laura Bush says everyone at the GOP convention in St. Paul is thinking of those along the Gulf Coast.

Convention security plan going well, police sayupdated: Mon Sep 01 2008 17:12:00

Police Sunday saw little disruption prior to a Republican National Convention greatly scaled back due to Hurricane Gustav.

An unconventional convention?updated: Mon Sep 01 2008 11:38:00

Sen. John McCain announces a change of direction for activities related to the Republican National Convention.

Poll shows no convention bounce for Obamaupdated: Mon Sep 01 2008 11:38:00

On the eve of the Republican convention, a new national poll suggests the race for the White House remains even.

Gustav prompts major changes to RNC agendaupdated: Mon Sep 01 2008 06:13:00

The Republican National Convention will cut back most of its activities Monday because of Hurricane Gustav, Sen. John McCain said Sunday.

Time.com: Gustav Sends Networks Scramblingupdated: Sun Aug 31 2008 19:00:00

Television networks rapidly shifted focus and personnel away from the Republican national convention to Gulf Coast communities in the path of Hurricane Gustav on Sunday

Louisiana delegation torn between family, dutyupdated: Sun Aug 31 2008 18:46:00

With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on their state, Louisiana delegates to the Republican National Convention on Sunday were torn between party duty and concern for family back home.

Time.com: Bush, Cheney to Skip Conventionupdated: Sun Aug 31 2008 12:50:00

President Bush, Vice President Cheney and prominent governors decided on Sunday to skip the Republican National Convention

RNC protesters' office raidedupdated: Sat Aug 30 2008 16:41:00

Recorded: a raid on the building used by a group planning to protest at the Republican National Convention.

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