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McCain celebrating Memorial Day with veepstakes barbecue?: Aides say there's no particular significance to the guests invited to McCain's ranch this weekend, even though several are potential running mates.; By Alex Koppelman May 22, 2008
Rove for Romney?: Conservative journalist Robert Novak says Karl Rove wants to see a McCain-Romney ticket, but that some Romney supporters believe McCain's already promised the spot to someone else.; By Alex Koppelman March 3, 2008
Romney endorses McCain, McCain claims victory: At a press conference Thursday, Mitt Romney delivered his endorsement of John McCain -- McCain's camp says this clinches the nomination, but Mike Huckabee doesn't sound ready to give up.; By Alex Koppelman February 14, 2008
Report: Romney to endorse McCain: Mitt Romney will endorse John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.; By Alex Koppelman February 14, 2008
Romney defeats McCain: He may have dropped out of the race there, but Mitt Romney won the Conservative Political Action Conference's straw poll anyway.; By Alex Koppelman February 12, 2008
"Because I love America ... I have to now stand aside": Mitt Romney tells attendees at a conservative conference that he's getting out of the presidential race in order to support the "war on terror."; By Alex Koppelman February 7, 2008
Say it ain't so, Hugh: Even one of his most devoted supporters seems ready to kick Mitt Romney to the curb.; By Alex Koppelman February 6, 2008
The cost of defeat: It's a good thing Mitt Romney has a substantial personal fortune behind him, because his delegates aren't coming cheap.; By Alex Koppelman February 6, 2008
Beaten, not bowed, Romney promises to keep campaigning: Mitt Romney was expected to be fighting it out with John McCain for the Republican lead on Super Tuesday, but it didn't end up that way.; By Alex Koppelman February 5, 2008
Is Mitt Romney in trouble?: Early rounds of exit polling show that Romney could be facing surprising defeats around the country, and that Mike Huckabee could be resurgent.; By Mike Madden February 5, 2008
Tug of Dole: Bob Dole weighed in on John McCain's behalf, leading to a nasty exchange between McCain and Mitt Romney over the former senator.; By Alex Koppelman February 5, 2008
Does Mitt Romney love Ronald Reagan enough?: In a new ad, Sen. John McCain's campaign hits out at its rival, attacking Mitt Romney's conservative credentials by questioning his belief in Reagan.; By Alex Koppelman February 4, 2008
Mad McCain: With just a day left before Super Tuesday, Mitt Romney and surrogates are trotting out a new, personal attack on John McCain.; By Alex Koppelman February 4, 2008
Quote of the day: Wow, Mike Huckabee -- why don't you tell us how you really feel about Mitt Romney?; By Alex Koppelman February 1, 2008
The GOP money race: Republican candidates release latest fundraising numbers, without a lot to crow about.; By Alex Koppelman February 1, 2008
Romney not giving up yet: He lost a close race in Florida to John McCain, but Mitt Romney is continuing his campaign.; By Alex Koppelman January 29, 2008
Florida polls close: The primary is over; Republican race is too close to call, but Hillary Clinton takes the Democratic side, for whatever it's worth.; By January 29, 2008
Earliest exit poll results from Florida: Polls are closed in the eastern part of the state, and the press scuttlebutt has John McCain leading exit polls, barely.; By Alex Koppelman January 29, 2008
Who would Jesus punch?: The Times says Romney is the "most disliked" GOP candidate. Huckabee's guy wants to hit him.; By Tim Grieve January 24, 2008
Romney wins Nevada caucuses: He can claim a hat trick now, but Ron Paul was the only other GOP candidate to make a serious effort in the Silver State.; By Tim Grieve January 19, 2008

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