In an interview with Politico‘s Mike Allen, Jim Messina, the 2012 Obama campaign’s manager, revealed that his team believed that former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, who also served as President Obama’s Ambassador to China, would likely have been a tougher general election opponent than Mitt Romney. “Um, hmm, that’s a good question,” Messina said when Allen […]

In an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) admits he’s open to running for president in 2016. Asked directly whether he was going to run for president in 2016, Paul responded, “You know, I want to be part of the national debate. I think it’s a little too soon to talk […]

As Wisconsin Congressman and Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan had dinner with wealthy donors and spoke to local students in the new Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah, a small group of Libertarian protesters had their say on the sidewalk outside the event. One man wore a dollar bill taped over his mouth and […]

Mitt Romney and Ron Paul have said many times that they are good friends. Paul’s son, up-and-coming Libertarian-Republican Senator Rand Paul, has endorsed Romney. But despite those things Romney has definitely not garnered the favor of Ron Paul’s loud and enthusiastic base–which shouldn’t be a surprise, since Mitt Romney and Ron Paul agree on very […]

Take this poll to let us know who you think Mitt Romney will choose as the GOP vice-presidential nominee. If you’ve got an idea for someone that’s not listed, tell us why and let us know in the comments! (The order of the choices in the poll is randomized.)

By Trevor Antley. What could be more awesome than a Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, or Newt Gingrich action figure? If you said a Rick Perry or Herman Cain action figure, then you’re in luck. The custom-toy company Hero Builders has (most of) the 2012 cast, including Mitt, regular and talking versions of Santorum (including sweater vest […]