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How '5 things to watch' turned outupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 08:12:00

In the run-up to the New Hampshire primary, I wrote a column on the five things to look at while the votes came in. Now we've got the results, and here's how it played out:

Will SC voters rally around Romney?updated: Thu Jan 19 2012 08:12:00

John Avlon discusses Romney's campaign and the differences between the South Carolina and the New Hampshire electorate.

Santorum's not in Iowa anymoreupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 08:07:00

CNN's Jim Acosta takes a look at the challenges facing GOP candidate Rick Santorum after he lands in New Hampshire.

Five things to watch in New Hampshireupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 08:07:00

Game day is here -- the New Hampshire primary is under way.

Huntsman, the man who wasn't thereupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 09:30:00

When Jon Huntsman announced his campaign for president last summer, he received the type of media attention that presumed he would be an immediate and formidable challenger for the Republican nomination.

Huntsman attacks negative adsupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 09:30:00

Jon Huntsman bows out attacking negative campaigns before throwing support behind Mitt Romney. CNN's Joe Johns reports.

Huntsman suspends presidential campaignupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 01:32:00

GOP candidate Jon Huntsman says he's dropping out of the presidential race.

Huntsman drops out, Romney takes more shotsupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 01:32:00

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the Republican presidential race Monday and endorsed front-runner Mitt Romney, while a supporter of Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for him to also drop out for the sake of conservative unity.

Huntsman pulls out of raceupdated: Mon Jan 16 2012 19:57:00

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman announces he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

Source: Jon Huntsman to drop out of presidential raceupdated: Mon Jan 16 2012 01:46:00

Republican candidate Jon Huntsman will drop out of the presidential race on Monday and endorse front-runner Mitt Romney, a senior official with the former Utah governor's campaign told CNN.

Bain's record in South Carolinaupdated: Mon Jan 16 2012 01:46:00

Ahead of the South Caroline primary, CNN's David Mattingly reviews Bain's record in the state.

CNNMoney: Small business to candidates: What about us?updated: Thu Jan 12 2012 11:30:00

Republican front runners have debated about a wide range of issues: the economy, jobs and more.

Five things we learned from the New Hampshire primaryupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 07:10:00

There wasn't much drama in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary ? CNN called the race for long-time front-runner Mitt Romney as soon as the polls closed. But there were things we learned from the results and the exit polls. Here are five of them:

Tracking the New Hampshire ballotsupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 07:10:00

CNN's Shannon Travis follows the New Hampshire ballots as they go from the voting booth to a city hall vault.

Huntsman: Ready for South Carolinaupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 06:13:00

After the New Hampshire primary, presidential candidate Jon Huntsman says he is ready to go to South Carolina.

Tough night for Huntsman, Gingrichupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 06:13:00

If any primary this season promised no drama at all, it was New Hampshire, and it delivered on its promise. To no one's great shock, Mitt Romney won by a wide margin over the rest of the field. Not even second place could bring a surprise, as the early returns showed Ron Paul winning by a wide margin over Jon Huntsman. The only real tension in the returns was a neck-and-neck battle for fourth place between Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, both of whom flirted with dropping into single digits.

Huntsman surge stops at 3rd-place New Hampshire finishupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 05:31:00

Jon Huntsman got the third ticket out of New Hampshire, but it's unclear how far that ticket will take him.

Huntsman: We are in a strong positionupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 05:31:00

CNN's Jim Aocsta talks to Jon Huntsman about the New Hampshire primary results.

CNN projects Romney win in New Hampshire, battle heads to S. Carolinaupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 00:25:00

Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary, according to CNN projections, after voters turned out in expected record numbers Tuesday in the second contest of the Republican presidential race.

Exit polls: Romney dominates more moderate New Hampshire updated: Tue Jan 10 2012 23:53:00

"Moderate" may be a four-letter word in most Republican circles, but not in New England.

Huntsman: We'll exceed expectationsupdated: Tue Jan 10 2012 17:31:00

CNN's John King talks to Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman about the New Hampshire primary.

High-stakes race for second and third in New Hampshireupdated: Tue Jan 10 2012 13:38:00

It's round two in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, with voting beginning in New Hampshire.

The value of N.H. independent votersupdated: Mon Jan 09 2012 12:06:00

CNN's Dan Lothian reports on the independent voters in New Hampshire who could hold the key to victory in the primary.

Romney emerges unscathed in contentious GOP debate updated: Mon Jan 09 2012 12:06:00

It didn't take long for fireworks to erupt at Saturday night's Republican presidential debate.

Five things we learned from back-to-back debatesupdated: Mon Jan 09 2012 11:43:00

Republican presidential candidates faced off twice in 11 hours on Saturday and Sunday in debates ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. While both debates were staged in the Granite State, it was clear that the rivals intended for their messages to go beyond New Hampshire.

Huntsman: "We have to show big"updated: Sun Jan 08 2012 14:32:00

Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman talks about the future of his campaign ahead of the New Hampshire primaries.

Romney under fire in second New Hampshire debateupdated: Sun Jan 08 2012 14:32:00

Front-runner Mitt Romney came under attack Sunday in the second Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire in two days, with rivals saying he would be unable to defeat President Barack Obama.

Five things learned from the GOP debateupdated: Sun Jan 08 2012 14:13:00

Five things learned from Sunday's GOP debate:

New Hampshire Debate-a-thonupdated: Sun Jan 08 2012 14:13:00

Jonathan Karl, Roger Simon, Lynn Sweet and Howard Kurtz question the necessity of two debates in 12 hours.

Hindus denounce ad attacking Huntsman's faith, valuesupdated: Sat Jan 07 2012 16:39:00

Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman called it stupid. His rival Ron Paul denounced it. But perhaps most appalled by a "China Jon" ad on YouTube were Hindus in America.

McCain makes another campaign flubupdated: Fri Jan 06 2012 17:20:00

Sen. John McCain mistakenly mentions Romney's name when he meant to say "Gingrich" at a rally in South Carolina.

Huntsman not confident in Kim Jong Unupdated: Tue Dec 20 2011 14:48:00

GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman expects North Korea's new leader to carry on in the tradition of his father.

GOP, it's time to give Huntsman another lookupdated: Tue Dec 13 2011 15:12:00

The "conservagencia" is starting to give Jon Huntsman a second look. He deserves it. But the stirrings of respect may be too little, too late. Too bad, because he might stand the best chance of beating President Barack Obama.

Huntsman touts 'Citizen Legislature Act'updated: Tue Dec 13 2011 15:12:00

During a speech highlighting his seven-point plan for the U.S., Jon Huntsman describes his "Citizen Legislature Act."

Can Huntsman's 'secret weapons' help his poll numbers?updated: Mon Nov 28 2011 12:18:00

As the most recognizable political offspring so far in the 2012 election cycle, the three eldest daughters of GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman are trying to use Twitter, television and YouTube to get votes for their dad.

Huntsman's secret weapon: Daughtersupdated: Mon Nov 28 2011 12:18:00

Jon Huntsman's daughters are a hit on Twitter and they hope their popularity helps boost dad's chances in New Hampshire.

Who can you believe at GOP debates?updated: Wed Nov 23 2011 10:59:00

As last night's Republican presidential debate over national security issues demonstrated, credibility is crucial to winning a debate.

Truth Squad: Has the U.S. "dismantled" the Taliban?updated: Wed Nov 23 2011 03:12:00

Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman suggested a total defeat of the Taliban during CNN's Republican debate on national security issues Tuesday night .--- with Huntsman's comments standing in stark contrast to the reality of the continuing attacks by the group in the country.

Huntsman: This is a time for leadershipupdated: Tue Nov 22 2011 10:21:00

Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman discusses his candidacy, President Obama and the volatility of the Republican polls.

Nevada hedges on January caucusupdated: Wed Oct 19 2011 09:32:00

More jostling may be in store ahead of the 2012 primary season.

Nevada's role in the 2012 electionupdated: Wed Oct 19 2011 09:32:00

CNN's John King explains how the political and economic landscape of Nevada relates to the rest of the country.

Why Jon Huntsman is skipping Vegasupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 06:09:00

Jon Huntsman tells Piers Morgan why he's skipping the Las Vegas debate and staying in New Hampshire.

Debate first showdown since dramatic changes in GOP fieldupdated: Tue Oct 11 2011 15:06:00

What a difference 19 days make.

Perry falling as Christie backs Romneyupdated: Tue Oct 11 2011 15:06:00

No longer the GOP front-runner, what does Rick Perry need to do on the heels of Chris Christie's endorsement on Romney?

Four things we learned from Thursday's GOP debate updated: Fri Sep 23 2011 08:38:00

Here are four things we learned from Thursday night's Republican Party of Florida/Fox News/Google debate in Orlando, the third GOP presidential debate in as many weeks:

Huntsman warns of 'un-American' futureupdated: Sun Sep 11 2011 11:32:00

Jon Huntsman warns voters the country is facing an "un-American" future in his campaign kickoff speech Tuesday.

Bipartisan résumé a primary concern for Huntsmanupdated: Sun Sep 11 2011 11:32:00

He's a motorcycle-riding Mormon who speaks fluent Mandarin, a soft-spoken father of seven with eclectic political connections.

Perry: Proud of Texas jobs recordupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 10:11:00

Gov. Rick Perry takes a swipe at fellow GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and touts job creation in Texas.

Lesson for Obama and GOP rivals: Don't play politics with jobs issueupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 10:11:00

As America returns from Labor Day weekend, not enough Americans are returning to actual labor. With Wednesday night's Republican presidential debate and President Barack Obama preparing to address the nation Thursday with his new economic plan, one thing is on the country's mind: jobs.

What Bill Clinton could teach GOPupdated: Mon Sep 05 2011 09:41:00

Former President Bill Clinton could teach the Republican Party a thing or two about effective campaign strategy.

Huntsman, best candidate for a third partyupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 11:00:00

As a voter, aren't you tired of feeling as if you don't really have a choice?

Huntsman: Why I'm better than Romneyupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 11:00:00

GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman explains why he is better suited for the presidency than Mitt Romney.

Trailing in the polls, Huntsman goes on the attackupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 10:59:00

He's behind in polling so far, so Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman went after the front-runners Sunday.

The post-Ames, post-Pawlenty GOP fieldupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:35:00

Republican contenders faced an altered political landscape Sunday in the race for the presidential nomination as Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann surfed a wave of attention coming off the Ames Straw Poll and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out.

Wrapping up Straw Poll politicsupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:35:00

Candy Crowley talks with reporters Neil King and Philip Rucker about the Straw Poll results and Pawlenty dropping out.

Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll, narrowly besting Ron Paulupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 12:08:00

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won the Ames Straw Poll Saturday, besting eight other Republican candidates in a nonbinding but politically significant vote in the first caucus state of Iowa.

Straw poll could be make or break for top candidatesupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 20:26:00

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad nicely summed up the stakes of the Ames Straw Poll this week during a television appearance.

Are Republicans at war with reality?updated: Fri Aug 12 2011 11:49:00

So here's what I learned watching Thursday night's Republican debate:

Debate coach on GOP: Fun dust-ups, missed opportunitiesupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 11:46:00

A funny thing happened in Thursday night's Republican presidential debate in Ames, Iowa. An argument broke out.

GOP presidential hopefuls play roughupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 11:46:00

Republican presidential candidates take sharp aim at one another during a debate.

Republicans race to prove Christian credupdated: Wed Aug 10 2011 14:15:00

When Gov. Rick Perry of Texas called for a day of prayer and fasting in Houston, world-famous televangelist John Hagee answered enthusiastically.

Huntsman: "I am pro-life"updated: Fri Aug 05 2011 15:00:00

GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman discusses his stance on abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration.

Obama's record-breaking campaign haulupdated: Wed Jul 13 2011 14:04:00

President Barack Obama raised more than $86 million for his 2012 re-election campaign in the second quarter of this year, the campaign announced in a video e-mailed to supporters Wednesday.

Huntsman opens Florida campaign officeupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 08:40:00

Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman has opened his campaign office in the battle ground state of Florida.

GOP tensions on display at Republican Leadership Conferenceupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 16:05:00

Conservative after conservative took the stage and railed against President Barack Obama at this week's Republican Leadership Conference, a three-day gathering of presidential candidates, party activists and political operatives in New Orleans.

Huntsman to launch presidential bid next weekupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 13:53:00

Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will formally announce his bid for the presidency next week at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, with the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, a Republican source told CNN on Tuesday.

Bachmann confirms presidential candidacyupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 00:05:00

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann ended any doubt that she is running for president, saying during Monday night's CNN GOP presidential debate that she has filed for the 2012 race.

CNN debate: 5 things that could shape the raceupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 17:39:00

Newt Gingrich is on the ropes, Tim Pawlenty's dropped the gloves, and Mitt Romney will be in the middle.

Why Democrats don't want Huntsman to runupdated: Wed May 25 2011 06:05:00

With Mitch Daniels' decision to opt out of the 2012 presidential race, Jon Huntsman is the lone standard-bearer of the center-right in a crowded GOP field.

Is Jon Huntsman the GOP's fresh face?updated: Wed May 25 2011 06:05:00

Great expectations await Jon Huntsman in New Hampshire. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

Pres. Obama gets paybackupdated: Mon May 02 2011 11:55:00

President Obama speaks at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Obama lampoons Trump, releases 'birth video' at annual dinnerupdated: Mon May 02 2011 11:55:00

President Barack Obama poked fun at everyone -- from his wife to Donald Trump -- during the annual White House Correspondents dinner, before ending his speech with a tribute to journalists who brave deadly conditions to get a story.

Source: Obama to nominate commerce secretary as China envoyupdated: Mon Mar 07 2011 19:24:00

President Barack Obama will nominate Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next U.S. ambassador to China to succeed Jon Huntsman, who will step down on April 30, a senior administration official confirmed to CNN on Monday.

China 'illegally' harasses journalists, U.S. ambassador saysupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 07:48:00

The U.S. ambassador to China said Monday that American and other foreign journalists were "illegally detained or harassed as they attempted to do their jobs" while covering protests in downtown Beijing over the weekend.

Beijing security detains journalistsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 07:48:00

CNN's Eunice Yoon describes journalists being beaten and detained, as Beijing clamps down on potential protests.

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