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An awkward start to 2012
The Take | The five candidates who shared the stage had difficulty making a consistent case against the president.
GOP’s bin Laden problem
The Fix | The killing of Osama bin Laden highlights the lack of foreign policy acumen in the GOP field.
Mitch Daniels keeps cards close to vest
The Fix | The Indiana governor offered no hint about which way he is leaning on whether he plans to run for president.
Bachmann’s long-shot bid
Despite her fame, Bachmann has yet to leave her mark as a policymaker or legislator.
Axelrod damns Huntsman with praise
Obama adviser suggests it would be hard for Jon Huntsman to pivot to running against the president.
- Obama mocks GOP as never being satisfied, always changing conditions for border security
- Critics argue Australian surplus in 2 years will be 'made in China' because of export reliance
- A push for new Afghan strategy
- Romney to speak on health care
- D.C. Council makes budget tweaks
- 6 FIFA executive members accused of wrongdoing during 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contest
The misunderstood independent
The Fix | Independents are growing at a fast rate, but they’re not all moderates.
Face-Offs: Obama vs. bin Laden
Video | In the wake of Osama bin Laden’s demise, you had questions, and Chris “The Fix” Cillizza had the answers.
Picking a president in Iowa
The 2012 presidential campaign is already underway in Sioux County, Iowa, quietly though not coyly. The coy get punished here as too smooth, too big for their britches.
Who’s in and who’s out?
Republicans are beginning to announce whether they will pursue a bid for the presidency.
Video: Jon Huntsman Video Biography
Former Republican Governor Jon Huntsman spent two years as Barack Obama's ambassador to China. Now he's eying a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza explain.
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) made a splash in the 2008 presidential race, and is exploring another run in 2012. The Washington Post's Amy Gardner takes a look at Paul's career and his particular brand of conservatism.
The 2012 background briefing: Newt Gingrich
Everything you need to know about former Republican House speaker Newt Gingrich.
Pawlenty inches closer to presidential run
Former Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) announced he will explore a presidential run in 2012. The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza takes a look at Pawlenty's background.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is exploring a run for the presidency in 2012.
Local bloggers on the 2012 campaign beat
Follow on-the-ground coverage of races and issues through some of the best political blogs.
Campaign 2010: Tea party endorsements
Explore the connections between tea party groups and their endorsements in the 2010 election.
Campaign 2012: What you’re saying
"Apparently, you can either tell the truth or run for president. For some reason, you can't do both."
Benson
What President Obama's immigration speech tells us about 2012 http://wapo.st/ikYw5H
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What Alan Simpson doesn't know about Social Security http://wapo.st/mM7sWc
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