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Romney ekes out win in Maine Republican caucuses
12/02/2012 - UNITED STATES

Romney ekes out win in Maine Republican caucuses

Mitt Romney was the victor by a narrow margin in Maine's Republican caucuses Saturday, securing 39 percent of votes compared to Ron Paul's 36 percent. Rick Santorum placed third with 18 percent, followed by Newt Gingrich with six percent.
Rick Santorum - the real voice of the Republican party?
09/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Rick Santorum - the real voice of the Republican party?

Syria is still the focus of today's international papers - but we also look at Rick Santorum's surprise win in the Republican primaries, the role of the untouchables in Indian politics, and how rich Chinese couples get around the one-child rule.
Rick Santorum wins key Republican primaries
08/02/2012 - USA

Rick Santorum wins key Republican primaries

US presidential hopeful Rick Santorum (pictured) reignited his campaign with surprise wins in the key primaries of Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota Tuesday. The wins are a blow to previous front runner Mitt Romney.
Republican candidates vie for votes in three US states
07/02/2012 - USA

Republican candidates vie for votes in three US states

Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney is hoping to hold onto his lead as he faces three more caucus votes Tuesday, in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, in the battle for his party's 2012 presidential nomination.
Romney stretches lead over Gingrich with Nevada win
05/02/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Romney stretches lead over Gingrich with Nevada win

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in Nevada's caucuses on Saturday, further widening the gap with conservative rival Newt Gingrich, who has vowed to fight on until the party's convention in August.
Obama campaign hatches re-election strategy – and it’s not about hope
03/02/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Obama campaign hatches re-election strategy – and it’s not about hope

In 2008, Obama coasted to victory on a message of hope, change, and unity. His 2012 re-election campaign looks to be an entirely different beast. France24.com takes a closer look.
US tycoon Donald Trump backs Romney for Republican ticket
02/02/2012 - US ELECTIONS

US tycoon Donald Trump backs Romney for Republican ticket

Tycoon and US television star Donald Trump said on Thursday he was backing candidate Mitt Romney's bid for the Republican party's presidential nomination. Trump said he was won over by Romney’s success in the key Florida primary.
Politics for Sale (part 2)
01/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Politics for Sale (part 2)

Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
Politics for Sale
01/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Politics for Sale

Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
US elections: retired voters top political agenda
01/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US elections: retired voters top political agenda

Mitt Romney extends his lead in the Republican primary race with a convincing win in Florida. We visit this state where the over-60s have a powerful voice in politics. Next, it’s a battle to survive in rural Mexico, where the worst drought in decades has hit indigenous people hard. Finally, we take a look at a new law that requires porn stars to protect themselves on set.
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