Alex Roarty

Why is the president trying so hard to split hairs in his Bain attacks? Just look at where the campaign cash is going.… More »

The decision, in a swing state the president hopes to win again, shows how the issue can split the Democratic coalition and endanger his reelection.… More »

With even many of his supporters admitting, he's finished, how will Santorum campaign from here -- and why?… More »

Even though his father, mother, and brother have backed the front-runner, he remains too toxic to be sought after.… More »

His backing won't force Santorum and Gingrich out immediately, but it cements the idea of Mitt Romney's inevitable nomination.… More »

When it comes to attacking Mitt Romney, Santorum seems to be reading from the same playbook as the Obama re-election campaign.… More »

Business-focused candidate poised to win in Land of Lincoln.Think of the Illinois Republican presidential primary as a re-run of an old television episode. If you're a Mitt Romney supporter, it's a story you know but are eager to watch again. If you back Rick Santorum, you might want to switch off the TV. Tuesday's contest in the Land of Lincoln is following a familiar path this primary season: The business-focused Romney is poised to win a state whose electorate…… More »

A notion ridiculed a few short weeks ago is now becoming more plausible -- even if it's not yet a likely outcome.… More »

Many voters love Rick Santorum's positions, but they're ready to settle for Romney's superior organization and presumed electability.… More »

As expected, the former Massachusetts governor easily captured the Grand Canyon state's 29 delegates.… More »

A Santorum victory would be bad news for the Republican Party, but the road ahead will remain rocky even if Romney ekes out a win.… More »

The presidential candidate says he wants to take "counteraction" against Beijing for its trade policies, but U.S. China-hands are skeptical.… More »

A significant shift by the president's team on outside funding carries political risks, but he could no longer afford to sulk on the sidelines.… More »

Focusing on issues helps him stand out from his rivals, but is it too late for him to claim the anti-Romney mantle again?… More »

The president starts things off on the defensive, as a new poll shows his standing is worse than conventional wisdom holds.… More »

As he zooms to the front of the pack on the eve of the caucuses, the rest of the field is expending its energy and money tearing each other down.… More »

The Republican frontrunner proudly presents his academic credentials, but his dual identities could actually be a hindrance on the campaign trail.… More »

With Obama ramping up his populist rhetoric, members of his party worry that the protest movement will alienate independents… More »

The governor told an audience of steel-mill worker outside Pittsburgh that rolling back drilling regulations would boost the economy… More »

At a 1 p.m. news conference, the New Jersey governor will end his flirtation with a bid that would have reshaped the GOP primary… More »