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Mike Pence Says "No" to 2012 Presidential Run

News out tonight that Indiana Representative Mike Pence will officially not run for President in 2012. The Indy Star has the scoop released directly from Representative Pence.

Report from the Indianapolis Star:

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence shut the door today on a run for the presidency, but left wide open the likelihood that he’ll seek a different . . . → Read More: Mike Pence Says "No" to 2012 Presidential Run

First Republican Primary Debate set for May 2nd, 2011 (Updated)

UPDATE: This debate originally scheduled for May 2nd, 2011 has been postponed until September 14th, 2011.

We now officially have a date for the first Republican Primary debate from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Officials from the library and the GOP agreed on a date of Monday, May 2nd, 2011 to hold the debate.

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Election News: Week in Review for January 23rd, 2011

The news just keeps coming from potential Republican 2012 candidates and there have been many stories this past week you might have missed. Here is a rundown on what's going on around the 2012 water cooler.

Mitt Romney easily won the New Hampshire Republican Straw Poll taken this week which isn't much of a surprise given his . . . → Read More: Election News: Week in Review for January 23rd, 2011

Report: Newt Gingrich intends to run in 2012

There has been a lot of speculation in the past year as to whether former House Speaker Newt Gingrich would run for President in 2012. Today reports are surfacing discussing how it appears that Gingrich has reportedly stated intention to run in the past 24 hours to several high level Republicans.

Report from the Atlanta Journal . . . → Read More: Report: Newt Gingrich intends to run in 2012

Mitt Romney Reportedly Building Staff for 2012 Bid

Not surprising given that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is a sure-to-declare for the 2012 election. Reports are now stating that Romney has seriously been building his 2012 campaign staff.

Report from Campaigns & Elections:

Neil Newhouse, a partner and co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies, has reportedly signed on as Team Romney’s pollster. Newhouse was named “Pollster . . . → Read More: Mitt Romney Reportedly Building Staff for 2012 Bid

Herman Cain Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

Call him the first candidate officially in the pool for 2012. Cain, a newspaper columnist, businessman, politician, and radio talk-show host from Georgia has some strong backing amongst Tea Party supporters thought he isn't well-recognized nationally.

Report from CNN:

Washington (CNN) – Many people may have never heard of his name. And yet, he's considering running to . . . → Read More: Herman Cain Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann considering 2012 run?

Michele Bachmann, a Tea Party leader and popular representative in conservative circles appears to be considering a run for the White House in 2012.

Report from Yahoo News:

Michele Bachmann has become one of the Republicans' loudest voices. As such, Michele Bachmann will be one of many Republicans under speculation for a 2012 Presidential run. But if . . . → Read More: Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann considering 2012 run?