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Friday, May 18, 2012  Two Republican candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District took part in a debate Friday evening in Moravia.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Saturday afternoon, Republican candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, Dan Dolan and John Archer, both participated at a Tea Party forum in Ottumwa.

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

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Super Tuesday could stamp Romney front-runner, not likely to end GOP race

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Poll: GOP voters split between Romney, Santorum; Obama tops all 4 Republicans

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Distortions on trade, campaign ads and Romney's record in latest Republican debate

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

Friday, January 06, 2012  Romney's rivals toss pejoratives his way to try to slow down his drive for victory in New Hampshire

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Four Republican candidates commit to Iowa forum.

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

Thursday, September 15, 2011  GOP chairman says that while he's satisfied with the current pool of Republican candidates for president, it's not too late for another candidate to join the race.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  The names of nine Republican presidential candidates will appear on the ballot for the 2011 Iowa Straw Poll.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Republicans go after President Obama, not each other, in first big debate in New Hampshire

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  A perfect GOP presidential candidate is hard to find; personal missteps, policy flaws abound