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Who are the conservative candidates currently running for office? What is the importance of bygone elections? How were conservative issues dealt with during those campaigns? Click below to learn about the past and present campaigns and elections and their relevance to the conservative movement.
  1. 2008 Presidential Election (63)
  2. 2010 Midterm Elections (15)
  3. 2012 Presidential Campaign (22)
  4. Alternatives to the GOP (11)

Romney’s GOP Victory: Realities and Myths

Read about the realities and myths as to why and how Mitt Romney won the 2012 GOP nomination or president.

Three Tea Party Primaries to Watch in 2012

Conservatives continue to make gains in the Republican Party and seek to grab a handful of primary victories again in 2012.

Top Candidates for the 2012 GOP Vice-Presidential Nomination

A Review of the Top Candidates for the 2012 GOP Vice-Presidential Nomination

2012 VP Picks Gallery

A slideshow of the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.

The 2012 Electoral College: How Conservatives Can Defeat Obama

Taking a look at the 2012 Electoral College and how conservatives plan to defeat Obama in the presidential election.

Battleground 2012: Virginia

Mitt Romney looks to put Virginia back in the win column for Republicans while George Allen seeks a comeback in the US Senate.

How Conservatives Can Counter Obama

Discusses the various issues conservatives can use to counter Obama in 2012 presidential election.

What to Watch For in the 2009 Midterm Elections

Here's what to watch for in the 2009 midterm elections.

Supporting the Republican in New York's 23rd Congressional District

An argument in favor of Republican Dede Scozzafave in the controversial Congressional race in New York's 23rd District.

Up & Coming Conservative Contenders for 2012

A look at who might run for president on the conservative ticket in 2012.

DC Voting Rights Act

One of the top agenda items for a liberal Congress and a liberal president is broadening its base of power. The DC Voting Rights Act helps Democrats do just that.

Why Conservatives Should Support Mitt Romney

Should conservatives support Romney for President in 2012? While he was not the first choice of conservatives, he now offers the best hope for beating Barack Obama.

Conservative Take on the Wisconsin Recall Elections

After losing nearly every election during the 2010 election cycle, Wisconsin Democrats through a tantrum and petitioned to have the newly elected Republican leadership removed from office. The recall elections forced a new set of elections over two years before their scheduled dates.

Battleground 2012: Wisconsin

While Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama in 2008, the state has shifted toward the center since then and has returned to being a toss-up state for the 2012 election cycle. Read about the top races in the state and which party has the edge in each.

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