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Santorum Wants to Win Michigan; Democrats Want to Help

Santorum Wants to Win Michigan; Democrats Want to Help

There are very few things Rick Santorum and Democrats have in common, but both want liberals and independents to vote for the GOP hopeful in the Michigan primary tonight. Both just want it for very different reasons.

Could 'Operation Hilarity' Aid Romney's Downfall in Michigan?

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On Monday, Michael Moore assured MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow his Democratic friends in Michigan would cast a ballot in the state's open primary to aid Santorum, a move they believe will ultimately make it easier for President Obama to win a second term in November.
Consumer Confidence Slips

Conference Board Consumer Confidence Jumps to Year-High in Feb

A closely watched index of U.S. consumer confidence put out by the nonprofit Conference Board climbed to its highest level in a year during February, data released Tuesday show. The Conference Board Consumer Index showed a significant surge during the month, climbing to 70.8 from an upwardly revised 61.5 in January.
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U.S. Republican presidential candidates, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) laugh as they shake hands at the conclusion of the Republican presidential candidates debate in Mesa, Arizona, Feb. 22, 2012.

Michigan Momentum May Be Shifting Santorum's Way, Polls Find

Republican voters in Arizona and Michigan will decide Tuesday who they would like their party to nominate against President Barack Obama. The contest in Michigan is seen as a must-win for Romney, who was born in the state and continues to face doubts about his campaign's central premise -- that he is best positioned to defeat Obama in November.
2012 Election

Mitt Romney Braces for Crucial Michigan Poll

Mitt Romney faces a day of reckoning on Tuesday when Michigan votes to either grant him a big victory in the Republican presidential nomination battle or hand him a humiliating defeat.
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Arizona Primary 2012: What to Watch For

Michigan is not the only state going to the voting booth on Tuesday. Arizona's 29 delegates are also up for grabs. While recent polls have shown Mitt Romney breaking away from Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator could still present a formidable challenge to Romney's presidential aspirations.
U.S. Republican presidential candidates, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) laugh as they shake hands at the conclusion of the Republican presidential candidates debate in Mesa, Arizona, Feb. 22, 2012.

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum Seek Inside Track in Tight Michigan Race

White House hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum battled over who was the most conservative Republican on Saturday -- while knocking President Barack Obama on account of accelerating gasoline prices -- as the high-octane race in Michigan moves toward a still-uncertain finish.
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich points before the start of the presidential debate in Mesa, Arizona, February 22, 2012.

Georgia on His Mind, Newt Gingrich Battles in His Own Backyard

Only a month ago, Newt Gingrich was atop the Republican Party's presidential-nomination race. Now he is in a fight for a win even in his home state of Georgia as his campaign stakes its future on the Super Tuesday primaries to be conducted March 6.
Supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum listen his speech during a campaign stop at a Knights of Columbus hall in Lincoln Park, Michigan February 24, 2012.

In Michigan, Santorum Draws Fire of Party Establishment

After a week when Rick Santorum's presidential campaign often appeared focused on issues like abortion, prenatal testing, and religion, the message from the Republican Party's establishment was becoming clear on Friday: We've had enough.

Stocks, Bonds, Commodities Rise: Daily Markets Wrap

No matter which direction investors faced Friday, whether it was the recent past or the immediate future, all the signals were positive. Investors responded by boosting prices for stocks, bonds and commodities.

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