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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney holds an early morning rally at the Temple for Performing Arts on the day of the Iowa caucus, Des Moines, IA, Tuesday, January 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Iowans press candidates on same issues that concern Republicans across country

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Newt Gingrich ditched his "high road" campaign Tuesday, calling Mitt Romney a liar as the presidential contest shifted to upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida. A PAC supporting Mr. Romney has been running anti-Gingrich ads. (Associated Press)

Race shifts to N.H. with Santorum surging, Gingrich fighting back

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

New tribes in the powerful independent voting bloc: "NPR Republicans" and "America First Democrats," says the upcoming book "The Swing Vote" by Linda Killian. (Image from St. Martin's Press)

Inside the Beltway

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul of Texas is introduced at a forum at Valley High School, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in West Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

GOP candidates try to impress Des Moines teens

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks Jan. 2, 2012, during a campaign stop at the Rising Sun Cafe in Polk City, Iowa. (Associated Press)

Santorum vows end to blaming Obama once in White House

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets residents Jan. 3, 2012, during a caucus day rally at the Temple for Performing Arts in Des Moines, Iowa. (Associated Press)

Romney vs. ‘anyone but’ in Iowa

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sheri Meredith (third from right) of Des Moines, Iowa, listens to Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich speak at a campaign stop Sunday at the Junction Sports Bar & Grill in Marshalltown. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

In Iowa, 40 years at starting line of presidential race

By Paige Winfield Cunningham and Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks Jan. 1, 2012, to local residents during a campaign stop at the Daily Grind coffee shop in Sioux City, Iowa. (Associated Press)

Top Iowa Mormon shuns Romney to stump with Santorum

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks with a reporter before starting a town hall meeting at the Button Factory Restaurant to discuss "faith, family, and freedom", Muscatine, IA, Thursday, December 29, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Santorum singing new tune as Iowa caucuses approach

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

FRONT-RUNNER: Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took the lead in the final pre-caucus Des Moines Register poll, garnering 24 percent of the vote. "I can't tell you who's going to win this thing, but I do believe I'm going to have a great deal of support," Mr. Romney said. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Romney, Santorum gain momentum down stretch in Iowa

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

Inside Politics

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney listen during a campaign stop, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Le Mars, Iowa. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Fate of GOP hopefuls rests with undecided voters

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press

** FILE ** Texas Gov. Rick Perry looks at the crowd as he is introduced during a stop on his GOP presidential campaign in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Perry shifts focus from jobs to Job

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during a campaign appearance at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Knoxville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Poll shows possible second-place surge by Santorum

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney signs autographs after speaking at a cold, rainy, early morning rally at a Hy-Vee grocery store, West Des Moines, IA, Friday, December 30, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Romney has Iowa edge, glimmer of clarity in race?

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks with supporters in the parking lot outside the Fainting Goat Restaurant where he spoke to a full room, Waverly, IA, Friday, December 30, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Perry criticizes Santorum, Paul as Iowa caucuses near

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns Dec. 29, 2011, during a stop in Ames, Iowa. (Associated Press)

Once an afterthought, Romney eyes Iowa with hope

By Philip Elliott - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks Dec. 28, 2011, to local residents during a campaign stop at USA Furniture and Bedding in Dubuque, Iowa. (Associated Press)

Odd notes, mad-dash trips mark Iowa closing sprint

By Charles Babington - Associated Press

STEADFAST: "We can't afford a president who's going to be just a little better than the president who's in there right now," Rick Santorum tells voters. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Santorum pulles no punches in Iowa

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a town-hall meeting at the Fort Dodge GOP headquarters in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Tuesday. Mr. Santorum sees "momentum" leading up to the caucuses. (Associated Press)

Santorum fights on in Iowa

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press