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Gingrich hints he may drop from race this week
First Read: Newt Gingrich hinted he may withdraw from the presidential race if he has a poor showing in the Delaware primary Tuesday – a state where he has been actively campaigning for several weeks. Full story
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Yep, that happened: A tribute to the 2012 Republican primary
Romney turns to Obama after GOP primary sweep
Romney improves beyond his base in Wisconsin
Demographics power Romney's Maryland win
In Wisconsin, Romney offers rare insight into Mormon faith
Wisconsin GOP primary: Romney, Santorum back Walker
Wisconsin primary is Santorum's last chance
Rubio endorses Romney for president
Romney keeps low profile amid health care hearings
Santorum wins Louisiana primary by significant margin
Santorum loses cool with press over Romney comment
Pew survey: Americans think politicians are talking too much about religion
Romney looks to pad delegate advantage
Illinois could have been even worse for Santorum
Another chance for Romney to change perceptions
Santorum calls Romney a 'big government heavyweight'
First Thoughts: The race goes on
Romney electability still doesn't help him break through
Santorum wins Miss. and Ala. primaries, Romney takes Hawaii
First Thoughts: Super Tuesday
Some Republicans root for endgame to primary campaign
NBC Political Unit’s Guide to Super Tuesday
Where Santorum fell short in Michigan
Romney goes two-for-two on primary night
A GOP primary pattern emerges
Romney works to avoid Michigan setback
Romney calls for lower taxes, releases no details
Trump records robo-call for Romney in Michigan
Ann Romney says her husband was reluctant to run
Santorum sweeps in Minn., Mo., Colo.
A rejection for Romney
Messy caucuses in Nevada, Iowa raise questions
Romney poised to regain frontrunner status
Romney machine looks past Florida
Romney: We'll meet with NBC about Brokaw clip in ad
Romney solidified after latest debate
NYT: Hopefuls scramble for Fla. Hispanic votes
Gingrich-Romney fight dominates Florida debate
Conservatives, evangelical Christians rebuff Romney
Gingrich wins SC GOP primary, beating Romney
In Virginia ballot appeal, Perry loses again
First Thoughts: Newt-mentum returns?
Possible implications for November in exit poll data
Romney wins N.H. primary, Paul second, Huntsman third
Romney edges past Santorum in Iowa
After dismal Iowa showing, Bachmann suspends campaign
Romney and Santorum battle it out
NYT: Focus on electability as caucuses near
Romney, Paul too close to call in Iowa
NBC News guide to Iowa and New Hampshire
  Caucus 101: How much does Iowa matter?
What a difference five months makes for Romney
  Paul's surge might help Romney
Bachmann campaign loses second key staffer
GOP: Gingrich, Perry fail to qualify for Va. primary
Trump breaks with GOP, eyes independent bid
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  Twin sons of different parties
From tramping through cornfields to munching ice cream cones to holding babies – the time-honored traditions of the campaign trail leave President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney looking surprisingly alike.

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Battleground states
The NBC News Political Unit looks at the general election playing field ahead of 2012 – which states are trending  red, and which blue? -- Updated June 1, 2012
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