Romney: Obama doesn't get free enterprise system

Mitt Romney is trying to counter President Barack Obama's argument that he would bring back Republican Party economic policies that have proved unworkable.

Powell not ready to endorse Obama for re-election

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell declined Tuesday to renew the presidential endorsement he gave Barack Obama four years ago, saying he wasn't ready "to throw my weight behind someone" at this time.

Mandel, Renacci donations subject of federal probe

By JULIE CARR SMYTH

Federal officials are investigating questionable campaign contributions to two Ohio officeholders, freshman Rep. James Renacci and state treasurer and Senate candidate Josh Mandel, spokesmen for both Republicans confirmed Monday.

Mandel, Renacci donations subject of federal probe

By JULIE CARR SMYTH

Federal officials have investigated questionable campaign contributions to two Ohio officeholders, U.S. Rep. James Renacci (reh-NAY'-see) and state treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel (man-DEHL').

New Obama ad challenges Mitt Romney's economics

By JULIE PACE

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is keeping up its effort to paint Mitt Romney as a job-destroying corporate raider at Bain Capital.

GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents

By HENRY C. JACKSON

For Senate Republicans, 2012 is starting a lot like 2010.

GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents

By HENRY C. JACKSON

For Senate Republicans, 2012 is starting a lot like 2010.

GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents

By HENRY C. JACKSON

For Senate Republicans, 2012 is starting a lot like 2010.

Focus of primary races shifts to top state races

By MARGERY A. BECK

After an improbable Nebraska primary victory, state Sen. Deb Fischer has emerged from relative obscurity to take the mantle as one of the GOP's best hopes for picking up a U.S. Senate seat _ though she'll have to beat a famous Democratic poli…

Judges refuse to block disclosure ruling

An appeals court has ruled, for the time being, against groups that finance electioneering ads and want to keep the identity of their donors secret.

Third party group gives up seeking a candidate

A private organization established to run a third-party candidate in this year's presidential elections has thrown in the towel, saying no one mustered sufficient support for such an effort.

Third party group gives up seeking a candidate

A private organization established to run a third-party candidate in this year's presidential elections has thrown in the towel, saying no one mustered sufficient support for such an effort.

Third party group gives up seeking a candidate

A private organization established to run a third-party candidate in this year's presidential elections has thrown in the towel, saying no one mustered sufficient support for such an effort.

Obama dings Romney's claim of credit for autos

President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney is having an "Etch A Sketch moment" when he claims credit for the U.S. auto industry's revival.

What's at stake in elections Tuesday in 4 states

By The Associated Press

A quick look at what was at stake in elections Tuesday in Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia and Wisconsin:

APNewsBreak: Chamber to run congressional ads

By DONNA CASSATA

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads in Florida, Missouri, Hawaii and Ohio as Democrats struggle to hold Senate seats and their slim majority. The Republican-friendly lobbying group is also targeting 17 House races from New York to M…

Winning Illinois may be tall task for Santorum

By Christopher Wills and John O'Connor Associated Press Writers

SPRINGFIELD | Conservative Republicans can win primaries in Illinois — just look at the GOP's last candidate for governor. But presidential candidate Rick Santorum may find it's no easy task.

Obama to address economic anxiety

By Ben Feller AP White House Correspondent

WASHINGTON | Eager to command center stage in a year dominated by Republican infighting, President Barack Obama is polishing a State of the Union address that will go to the heart of Americans' economic anxiety and try to sway voters to give …

Gingrich storms to S.C. victory, scrambling GOP presidential race

By David Espo and Thomas Beaumont Associated Press Writers

COLUMBIA, S.C. | Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stormed to an upset victory in the South Carolina primary Saturday night, dealing a sharp setback to former front-runner Mitt Romney and abruptly scrambling the race for the Republican presi…