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		Monday, January 30, 2012 Campaign 2012
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In Florida, Republican hopefuls target Castro Mitt Romney says if he's elected, he expects Fidel Castro will be "taken off this planet." Newt Gingrich vows he "won't tolerate another four years of a Cuban dictatorship" and Rick Santorum argues the 50-year-embargo shouldn't be lifted until the "Castros are dead." Gingrich blames attack ads for slump in Florida Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, facing slipping poll numbers ahead of this week's crucial Florida primary, lashed out Sunday at his main party rival, Mitt Romney, accusing him of "carpet-bombing" the airwaves with attack ads. Gingrich dismisses Dole, McCain, Romney as moderates Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, responding Sunday to criticism from 1996 GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole, said that a "moderate" like Mr. Dole can't beat President Obama next fall. Cain backs Gingrich's presidential bid Former presidential hopeful Herman Cain threw his support behind Newt Gingrich Saturday night, providing the former House speaker with a late boost just days before Florida's primary. Gingrich says he's in till GOP convention On the weekend before the pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich vowed on Saturday to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination until the national convention this summer even if he loses Tuesday's vote. Front-runner Mitt Romney poured on the criticism of his rival in television ads airing across the state. Rivals hold their fire on big Gingrich funder Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's biggest financial backer, billionaire Las Vegas casino tycoon and staunch Israel promoter Sheldon Adelson, is proving a mixed blessing with GOP voters for his favorite candidate, but to date Mr. Gingrich's presidential rivals have studiously refrained from making the donor a campaign issue. Obama rails against GOP obstructionism President Obama railed against Washington gridlock and Republican obstructionism in his weekly radio address, once again pointing to the military as providing the best example for public service. Romney, Gingrich focus on Hispanic voters in Fla. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney urged conservatives to back off aggressive anti-immigration policies as the Republican presidential candidates vied for Hispanic votes Friday, a day marked by heightened tensions entering the final weekend before Florida's primary. Biden bullish on Dems' November prospects Vice President Joseph Biden told House Democrats Friday he was confident they'll win back control of the chamber after the November elections and offered his campaign support for members in several key swing states. Other Recent Articles Natural gas sector set up by Obama to be sabotaged? In Florida, Republican hopefuls target Castro Gingrich blames attack ads for slump in Florida HAGELIN: Santorum a captain worthy of ship of state Gingrich bemoans Romney's Florida 'carpet-bombing' Gingrich dismisses Dole, McCain, Romney as moderates Cain backs Gingrich's presidential bid Gingrich says he's in till GOP convention Obama rails against GOP obstructionism Obama to senators: Change the way you do business Obama asks all to restore 'American promise' Rivals hold their fire on big Gingrich funder Romney, Gingrich focus on Hispanic voters in Fla. Financier who profited on Europe's debt fueling Paul PAC Biden bullish on Dems' November prospects		Most Read Stories EDITORIAL: Global warming's 'dirty laundry' Lululemon killer sentenced to life in prison without parole COLE: Obama's next bailout Zadzooks: Captain America: The First Avenger figure review (Hot Toys) EDITORIAL: Obama's twisty light-bulb logic Latest from WT Communities Independent Social Contributors Ringside Seat Review: HBO's "On Freddie Roach" intense character study (Video) Mayweather calls out Pacquiao on Twitter; boxing showdown on? The High Tide and the Turn Ron Paul and the Israel question Occupy Wall Street: Conservatism's big chance Middle Class Guy Why Newt Gingrich will never be president Newt Gingrich the Republican Dark Lord In That Moment of Space A Dream Chaser interview with hip-hop artist MC Buda Love Exclusive interview with Donald Trump, an extraordinary Dream Chaser (video)