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What sets N.H. voters apart from other states
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
New Hampshire, like Iowa, has a state economy that is much better off than the national average. So what do candidates focus on there to win over voters?
FlackCheck: Separating facts from political malarkey
John Moe Jan 5, 2012
Why not get some laughs with your fact-checking? A new site joins the tradition of political comedy, with facts at the forefront.
A Super PAC switches GOP candidate support
Jeremy Hobson Dec 29, 2011
Citizens for a Working America had once planned to support Michele Bachmann. It then bought an ad in Iowa for Mitt Romney's campaign.
Mid-day Extra: Why we think "best of" lists are the best
Jeremy Hobson Dec 23, 2011
The end of the year brings all kind's of top ten, top 100 and best of 2011 lists -- but what kind of value do we get out of them?
For 2012, out with the new, in with the old
Amity Shlaes Dec 8, 2011
Voters in Iowa will head to the Republican caucus in a few weeks. On the ballot could be a trend that might define the election.
GOP Economy: Mitt Romney's economic plan
Ryan Faughnder Jan 27, 2012
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney lays out his economic platform in a 59-point pamphlet that promises a combination of tax cuts, spending cuts and a scaling back of regulations on business.
GOP Economy: Jon Huntsman's economic plan
Paresh Dave Jan 27, 2012
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman wants to reboot the American economy by eliminating every last tax loophole, lowering the corporate tax rate and switching from six income tax brackets to three.
GOP Economy: Michele Bachmann's economic plan
Emily Frost Jan 27, 2012
Michele Bachmann calls the proposals in her 11-point "American Jobs, Right Now” economic plan “simple” and says she’ll turn the economy around in one quarter.
GOP Economy: Rick Perry's economic plan
Kaitlin Parker Jan 27, 2012
Texas Gov. Rick Perry initially based his economic plan on increasing domestic energy exploration and production while cutting regulatory agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency. Recently, he’s expanded his platform with a proposal that he says would reduce some Americans’ income taxes and all corporate taxes to 20 percent.
GOP Economy: Newt Gingrich's economic plan
Sarah Golden Jan 27, 2012
he former House speaker’s pro-business “Jobs and Prosperity Plan” aims to trigger growth by slashing taxes across the board – including eliminating the capital gains tax and reducing corporate income tax to 12.5 percent from its current marginal rate of 35 percent.
