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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Missouri Republicans have selected a new party leader, casting out chairman David Cole.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A group of Republicans, both inside and outside Iowa, are looking to get rid of or amend a political tradition in the Hawkeye State.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Both parties are getting in last-minute campaigning before the election.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Both parties feel their candidate accomplished what needed to be done in a first debate.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  As the Democratic National Convention gets underway, Republicans are reflecting on their own convention.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  John Archer and Dan Dolan will debate next week.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  With former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum dropping out of the race on Tuesday, most Republicans are now backing front-runner and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Iowa Republican review committee created on Monday to address the issues surrounding the caucus voting disputes

Saturday, March 10, 2012  All across Iowa Saturday, local political parties held their respective political conventions.

Sunday, February 12, 2012  A. J. Spiker is the new chairman for the Iowa Republican Party.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Candidates lacking in some 30 Mo. offices.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Iowa Republicans are holding their state's presidential nominating caucuses on Jan. 3.