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Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri: The Fix prediction contest!

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:01:27 +0000

There are three primaries or caucuses tonight — the first multi-state election day of the 2012 primary.

While no delegates will actually be awarded tonight, these races still matter. Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is making a play to be the new “conservative alternative” to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich is hoping to get some good news after a losing streak. Texas Rep. Ron Paul is trying to prove that his caucus-based strategy has any viability.

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Louie Gohmert: Best caribou wingman ever

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:40 +0000

Rep. Louie Gohmert, patron saint of amorous wildlife? The Texas Republican, who’s not exactly known as a champion of animal rights, said his primary concern in the development of a massive Alaskan oil pipeline is the love life of the caribous surrounding the project.

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Mitt Romney strategy memo highlights money, organizational advantage

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000

LOVELAND, Colo. – Bracing for defeat in one or more of Tuesday’s three primaries and caucuses, Mitt Romney’s campaign released a strategy memorandum Tuesday morning touting the former Massachusetts governor’s financial and organizational advantage over the long haul.

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Newt Gingrich’s claim that George Soros ‘approved’ Mitt Romney

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

“We can’t afford two George Soros approved candidates this fall.”

— Voiceover from Newt Gingrich campaign ad, referring to Mitt Romney and President Obama, Feb. 2, 2012

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Bob Kerrey won’t seek Nebraska Senate seat

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Former senator Bob Kerrey told The Fix on Tuesday that he will not run for the open Senate seat in Nebraska, a move that robs Democrats of their top potential recruit in a tough state.

Democrats eyed a potential Senate comeback for Kerrey after Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) announced in late December that he wouldn’t seek reelection.

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Romney eyes Colorado win; Santorum bets on Missouri

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:53:19 +0000

People are voting Tuesday in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota.

Will the trio of contests shake up the GOP presidential race? Not likely. But Tuesday night’s results could shed light on the road ahead toward the nomination — and the candidates’ schedules Tuesday show four White House hopefuls with sharply contrasting campaign trail priorities.

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Obama picks pragmatism over principle on super PACs

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:16:03 +0000

President Obama’s campaign announced late Monday that it will embrace the top super PAC supporting Obama’s reelection campaign, in what amounts to the latest example of the president embracing political pragmatism over principle.

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Minnesota Republican caucuses: How to follow them

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000

Minnesota, like Colorado is hosting its Republican presidential caucus on Tuesday.

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On Marco Rubio, repealing the embargo and reading Castro’s memoirs

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:38 +0000

You might want to pick your comfiest chair. Last week, former Cuban President Fidel Castro unveiled his new memoir, “Time Guerrilla,” a 1,000-plus page, two-volume set based on conversations with journalist Katiuska Blanco. Oh, and it stops just as his revolution really gets rolling, in 1959.

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What Rick Santorum can win on Tuesday

Tracker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Rick Santorum may actually win a state or two today. But does it really mean anything?

Mitt Romney’s campaign set about turning aside a possible surge by Santorum on Monday, holding a conference call and beginning a push to attack the former Pennsylvania senator for a history of earmarking.

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