Obama, GOP spar over how to revive ailing economy

President Barack Obama derided an economic plan from the top House Republican as repeating job-killing policies of the past that help drive the country into recession. Read More

Idaho GOP reshaped by tea party outrage

Three times since 2000, Republican Rod Beck failed in his bid to rejoin the state Senate, defeated by primary election rivals he insists didn't support party ideals. Read More

Ron Paul ponders politics, 2012 run

When Rep. Ron Paul walked into Hy-Vee Hall last month, a single blue sign with a simple message was placed near the escalator that took him upstairs to a fundraiser attended by 300 Republican activists. Read More

Senate GOP leader opposes Kagan

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan drew opposition Friday from Republican leader Mitch McConnell and two other GOP senators, raising the prospect of a confirmation largely along party lines. Read More

Republicans Set Sights on Kagan 'Liberalism,' Inexperience Ahead of Hearing

Senate Republicans pledged Sunday to scrutinize Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's "liberal" activism and lack of judicial experience at her upcoming hearing, as Democrats claimed her critics were grasping at straws to find a reason to oppose an otherwise qualified nominee. Read More

Haley, Scott Make History in South Carolina Primary Runoff Victories

Nikki Haley, an Indian-American woman, and Tim Scott, an African American, broke barriers in South Carolina politics Tuesday by winning their bids for the Republican nominations for governor and a U.S. House seat in November's midterm election. Read More

McConnell: GOP filibuster of Kagan Supreme Court nomination possible

The top-ranking Senate Republican refused Sunday to rule out a filibuster against Elena Kagan's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Read More

Nevada candidate Angle left GOP in Reagan years

Nevada Senate nominee Sharron Angle, a tea party favorite who describes herself as a conservative's conservative, left the Republican Party at the height of the Reagan revolution and became a Democrat for at least several years, government records show. Read More

At Convention, Texas GOP Passes Immigration Plank Similar to Arizona Law

Fired-up Republican activists in no mood for compromises threw out their party chairwoman Saturday, then bucked Texas Gov. Rick Perry by pushing for a crackdown on illegal immigration similar to Arizona's new law. Read More

Wealthy businesswomen win California Republican races

Two powerful Silicon Valley businesswomen won Republican nominations for California governor and the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after capitalizing on their business acumen -- and their personal fortunes. Read More