Republicans see need to give Paul a voice

Rep. Ron Paul and his loyal band of supporters were uncharacteristically missing from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington last week — and high-profile Republican leaders say the party can't afford for that to happen in November if the GOP is to win the White House.

Santorum: 'It's a two-person race'

Undeterred by Mitt Romney's big weekend, Rick Santorum on Sunday called the bid for the Republican presidential nomination a "two-person race" and said the former Massachusetts governor's campaign has grown "desperate" in its attempt to win over conservative voters.

Palin still not sold on Romney's conservatism

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Sunday again questioned Mitt Romney's conservative credentials but said the Republican presidential front-runner remains in the lead because he's "a great candidate."

Romney wins Maine caucuses by slim margin

Mitt Romney won Maine's caucuses on Saturday, with the announcement coming just hours after he also won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll in Washington — a one-two punch that boosts him during the next two weeks, when there are no more contests.

Palin: Conservatives must rally to defeat Obama

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday called on conservatives to unify behind the eventual Republican presidential nominee to help right a "sinking ship" captained by President Obama.

Romney wins The Washington Times/CPAC Straw Poll

Mitt Romney won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll on Saturday, and also nipped Rick Santorum as the top choice of conservatives nationwide, according to a new version of the poll conducted for the first time this year that suggests Mr. Romney retains strong support among self-identified conservatives.

Gingrich: Debates without audience input? No thanks

GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich said that, given the current debate rules, he would refuse to take part in official commission-sponsored debates with President Obama, and instead proposed to face-off in a combat-style debate in front of thousands.

Romney to CPAC: 'I know conservatism'

Mitt Romney tried to erase any doubts about his conservative credentials, arguing that he's fought on the front lines against government overreach and reminding a gathering of thousands of grassroots activists that he's the only candidate in the Republican presidential race who is not a "creature" of Washington.

Surging Santorum woos CPAC conservatives

Carrying momentum from his three recent electoral wins, Rick Santorum cast himself Friday as the reliable conservative in the GOP presidential race, arguing that he offers a bolder contrast than rival Mitt Romney on the issues that matter most to conservative and tea party voters.