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First on CNN: Santorum to focus on GOP's future in Iowa
April 8th, 2013
03:02 PM ET
47 days ago

First on CNN: Santorum to focus on GOP's future in Iowa

(CNN) - Republicans hoping to regain the White House in 2016 would make a mistake by ignoring social issues, one of those potential candidates said Monday.

Rick Santorum, who says he's open to another White House bid and already speaks like a candidate, told CNN the GOP's focus on the economy and taxes, instead of social issues, was what led to presidential losses for the party in the last two cycles.
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Filed under: Iowa • Rick Santorum
Big Bird flies from campaign trail to White House
February 21st, 2013
11:22 AM ET
93 days ago

Big Bird flies from campaign trail to White House

Washington (CNN) - Four months after becoming a flashpoint in the presidential campaign, Big Bird is back in the political spotlight.

The White House announced Thursday that the longtime character from public television's "Sesame Street" teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama to film two public service announcements that encourage kids to eat healthy and get active. The White House said the PSAs will help mark the third anniversary of the first lady's push "to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential."
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Filed under: Michelle Obama • White House
Obama plans fundraising tour for Democrats
February 7th, 2013
10:07 AM ET
107 days ago

Obama plans fundraising tour for Democrats

Washington (CNN) – House and Senate Democrats up for re-election in 2014 will get a boost from their party's most recognizable face when President Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail in 2013.

Democratic Party officials confirmed Thursday that the president would hold 14 fund-raising events this year for Congressional Democrats, details that appeared first in the New York Times.
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Filed under: Democrats • President Obama
Five things we learned at the Republican National Convention
August 29th, 2012
07:40 AM ET
269 days ago

Five things we learned at the Republican National Convention

(CNN) – The first full day of the Republican National Convention was heavy with female speakers and light on the red meat that normally fires up the base.

Here are five things we learned from the convention's first night...

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Filed under: 2012 • Florida • Republican National Convention