Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, which in 2008 provoked debate over its potential to hinder his presidential bid, hasn’t been a deal-breaker for him this year despite clear weakness in some Southern states where evangelical Christians predominate.
Monthly Archives:: March 2012
Republican Rep. Bachus wins tight Alabama 6th District race
U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus has turned back a tough primary challenge to win the Republican nomination for an 11th term in central Alabama’s 6th Congressional District race.
Gingrich Is in No Hurry to Bow Out
Even after falling short of his goal of two wins in Deep South primaries Tuesday, Newt Gingrich is preparing to stick it out, with a new short-term goal of keeping Mitt Romney from securing the Republican presidential nomination.
Congressional incumbents win primaries in Mississippi
The victories by Sen. Wicker and three House members set up races in November in which each will be heavily favored.