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Florida's Role in 2012 Election [VIDEO]

Apr 21st 2011 – 1:30PM
Orlando Sentinel / MCT

Orlando Sentinel / MCT

Arizona Legislature OKs Presidential 'Birther' Bill

Apr 15th 2011 – 1:56AM

PHOENIX - The Arizona Legislature gave final approval late Thursday night to a proposal that would require President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates to prove they are U.S. citizens before their names can appear on the state's ballot. Arizona would become the first state to require such proof if Gov. Jan...

Trump May Run as Independent in 2012 [VIDEO]

Apr 13th 2011 – 12:20PM
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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Hammer Health Care

Mar 26th 2011 – 9:32PM
Charlie Neibergall, AP

Charlie Neibergall, AP

DES MOINES, Iowa - A handful of high-profile Republicans who may be eyeing the White House told hundreds of conservative activists Saturday that most Americans agree with their values, and insisted that opposition to the president's health care overhaul could help the GOP make historic gains in 2012. Rep. Michele...

Pawlenty Throws First Major GOP Hat in 2012 Ring [VIDEO]

Mar 22nd 2011 – 10:30AM
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Background on 2012

2012 (MMXII) is a leap year that started on a Sunday and is the current year. In the Gregorian calendar, it is the 2012th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 12th year of the 3rd millennium and of the 21st century, and the 3rd of the 2010s.

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