Gingrich: I'll need two terms to implement new 'Contract with America'
Des Moines, Iowa (CNN) - On Thursday, just over 17-years after he unveiled the first "Contract with America," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich officially proposed another campaign contract.
Flanked by two huge banners emblazoned with the title "21st Century Contract with America," Gingrich stood alone on stage and spoke to insurance company employees in Des Moines, Iowa. If he is elected president, Gingrich said, he'd immediately begin to act on the new campaign contract. But said he would need two full presidential terms to fully implement it.
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Tracker fear and loathing in Virginia senate race
Washington (CNN) – Tracking trackers is the order of the day in the Virginia senate race as Republican George Allen runs to recapture the seat he lost in 2006, arguably as a result of the moment that made trackers famous.
Virginia Democrats claim the former governor and senator has something to hide. Meanwhile, Allen's team says it's "disappointing, but not surprising" that Democrats are using the tactic of sending trackers to his events, forcing them to remove them.
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CNN and Arizona GOP will host presidential debate
Washington (CNN) - The Arizona Republican Party and CNN will co-host a GOP presidential debate on December 1 in Arizona – a crucial state in the Republican nominating process.
"Arizona is a key state that will play a pivotal role in helping Republicans choose their presidential nominee," said Sam Feist, CNN Washington bureau chief and senior vice president. "CNN is honored to provide voters in Arizona and around the country an opportunity to hear the GOP candidates present their vision for the future."
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Huntsman moves HQ to Manchester, NH
Derry, New Hampshire (CNN) - Jon Huntsman will move his campaign headquarters from Florida to Manchester, New Hampshire as the GOP hopeful fully commits to his New Hampshire strategy.
After re-structuring his struggling campaign this summer, the former Utah governor said in August he would concentrate on winning Florida, South Carolina and New Hampshire.
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Ann Romney to stay at South Carolina governor's mansion
Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife will have dinner Thursday with South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and then spend the night at the governor's mansion, according to Romney and Haley spokespeople.
The dinner will conclude a day of campaigning for Ann Romney in the pivotal early primary state with visits to Spartanburg and Simpsonville. On Friday, Mrs. Romney will submit the election filing form and fee to the South Carolina GOP to officially get her husband's name on the presidential primary ballot.
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Romney to report between $11 and $13 million
Washington (CNN) - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will report having raised between $11 and $13 million over the last three months, according to a source familiar with the tally.
Friday is the deadline for the third fundraising quarter of 2011, but campaigns are not required to report their totals until Oct. 15.
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CNN Poll: One in five say Social Security is unconstitutional
(CNN) - Social Security reform has taken center stage in the 2012 presidential debate and one in five say the system is unconstitutional, but a new CNN/ORC International poll shows a majority of Americans have good feelings about the program.
Eight in 10 Americans think Social Security has been good for the country, with 70 percent of young adults agreeing and almost nine in 10 senior citizens saying the same.
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Two Democrats not on the ballot crucial to West Virginia election
Washington (CNN) - With five days left until a gubernatorial election in West Virginia, there's no let up in the campaign ad wars.
The Republican Governors Association is up with a new commercial that targets Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who faces off on October 4 against businessman Bill Maloney, the Republican nominee.
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Raising Cain: Whirlwind week awaits GOP upstart
Washington (CNN) - This Cain is building up to Category Five strength.
A spokeswoman for Herman Cain confirms the surging GOP contender is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump on Monday. A stop at Trump Tower has become the latest sign of Republican prowess. The real estate magnate has met with Rick Perry and Mitt Romney in the last couple of weeks.
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