Republicans from Iowa and New Hampshire defended their coveted early spots in presidential nominating contests Friday, as national party leaders consider recommending a new pathway to the White House for the 2012 election.
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Iowa, nh defend spots in presidential contests
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Candidates debate energy policy
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JC Watts reportedly being 'encouraged' to run for RNC chairman
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Political parties stick to their main election themes
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Democratic and Republican parties make final campaign pushes
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Party conventions select delegates
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Republicans emerge from rowdy, crowded primaries
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Parties should think about alternative:
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Republicans nominate McCain;
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Political group hosts candidates forum
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Romney secures Republican nomination for president
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Obama accepts party's presidential nomination
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Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan get their wings:
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Parties get into poll mode
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Republicans outraise Democrats
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Seven candidates approved for presidential election
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Obama reaches out to Republicans