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Wednesday, May 30, 2012  As primary voters in Texas on Tuesday pushed him past the 1,144-delegate threshold he needed to win the nod, Romney was raising money in Las Vegas with Donald Trump.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Rick Santorum withdraws from GOP presidential race, clearing path for Romney as nominee.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Republican candidates flub some history facts during debate at the University of South Florida on Monday night.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Ex-wife tells ABC News Gingrich wanted 'open marriage' with both wife and mistress

Monday, January 16, 2012  Although Huntsman was viewed as having little chance of finishing strong in South Carolina, his endorsement of Romney could give the former Massachusetts governor even more of the look of inevitability.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video: Mitt Romney sweeps New Hampshire to cement top status; Ron Paul second.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Rep. Paul says third-place showing in Iowa strong enough to keep him in play for GOP nod

Friday, November 11, 2011  As Romney readies Iowa ad, Gingrich hopes to exploit campaign problems of Cain, Perry

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney brushes aside talk of a Christie candidacy, saying that's his choice