Republican News--4.4.12

Why I Switched From Republican to Democrat Huffington Post For me, the Republican Party was a natural fit. I am sad to say that over the past few years, this has become no longer the case. This decision did not come about suddenly; I did not go to bed a Republican last night and wake up a Democrat this morning ... See all stories on this topic »

Santorum staying in GOP race despite fading hopes Philadelphia Inquirer ... Maryland, and District of Columbia primaries, Mitt Romney has tightened his grip on the Republican nomination, and a rising chorus of GOP leaders is suggesting that Santorum quit in order to avoid further damage to the party's chances this fall. See all stories on this topic »

The 5 things you need to know in the Wisconsin exit polls Washington Post (blog) Given that Santorum's issue stances are anathema to Democrats, it's hard to imagine Santorum's margin among them as anything but a bit of mischief-making by the rival party — hoping to keep the GOP primary fight going on a little longer. 2. See all stories on this topic »

Cannibalism: The GOP's Urge to Purge Huffington Post Despite the flaws of the book -- and the author -- Life Among the Cannibals is nonetheless a remarkable work, as Specter courageously chastises the Republican Party for its fixation on litmus tests. Specter -- a veteran Republican who left the party in ... See all stories on this topic »

Front-runner Mitt Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries The Journal News | LoHud.com Romney also won primaries in Maryland and Washington, DC (AP Photo/Steven Senne) / Steven Senne/AP Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during a primary election night party Tuesday in Cranberry, Pa. See all stories on this topic »

Obama attacks, mocks Romney and Ryan budget Politico In an election-year appeal to middle-class voters, Obama shredded the spending plan written by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, backed by Romney and supported by the House Republican caucus as a "Trojan horse" built around radical right-wing ... See all stories on this topic »

Romney takes Wisconsin, Maryland, DC KENS 5 TV Credit: AP Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, accompanied by his wife Ann, speaks during a caucus day rally at the Temple for Performing Arts, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. See all stories on this topic »

GOP Candidates Hunt for Delegates Before Voting Begins Texas Tribune by Jay Root It's too soon to tell how big a role Texas will play in the 2012 Republican presidential sweepstakes, but former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and US Rep. Ron Paul of Lake Jackson are treating the upcoming primaries and caucuses as if ... See all stories on this topic »

Colorado GOP sees division over picking delegates for Romney, Santorum, Paul ... Denver Post By Lynn Bartels Six state senators have challenged Colorado Republican Party Chairman Ryan Call over the ballot process for selecting delegates to the national convention, saying they believe it favors those who support presidential candidate Mitt ... See all stories on this topic »