Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP
AP - 1 week ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says in a new memoir.

McCain says Palin remains strong force in the GOP
AP - 4 weeks ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. John McCain says Sarah Palin remains a formidable force in the Republican Party despite widespread criticisms of his 2008 running mate.

Gov. Pawlenty headlining Iowa GOP event next month
AP - 1 month ago

NEW YORK (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will travel to the Iowa next month to headline a state Republican gathering.

Pawlenty files PAC forms, fills out political team
AP - 1 month ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A team of Republican consultants with experience on the presidential level will help run Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's new political action committee, which could be the forerunner of a 2012 White House campaign.

Iowa, NH defend spots in presidential contests
AP - 4 months ago

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Republicans from Iowa and New Hampshire defended their coveted early spots in presidential nominating contests Friday, as national party leaders consider recommending a new pathway to the White House for the 2012 election.

Minn. governor urges GOP to broaden party base
AP - 4 months ago

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says Republicans should reach out to conservative Democrats and independents to rebuild the party's clout in the era of Barack Obama.

GOP Minn. Gov. Pawlenty builds brand nationally
AP - 4 months ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is a man on the move. Next stop, the Republican National Committee meeting in California. Future stop? Maybe the White House.

Obamas attend Marines Corps parade
AP - 4 months ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are spending an evening out to watch a Marines Corps parade.

Palin's standing slips in Post-ABC News poll
AP - 4 months ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - A majority of Americans take a negative view of outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and although she remains popular among Republicans, her image within the party has slipped, according to a new poll.

Republican turmoil hits early presidential states
AP - 5 months ago

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation.