Newt Gingrich, the Happy Warrior

The Last Republican Debate Before the Iowa Caucuses

Being labeled “too close to Washington” may be a negative for candidates in the 2012 elections.

A resurgent Newt Gingrich tops the polls in the campaign to be the Republican candidate for president.

Foreign Policy and attack ads take front and center for the Republican presidential hopefuls.

A Wide Audience for the Republican Debates and the Developing Shadow Campaign

Times political reporters discuss the so-called “brain freeze” displayed by GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry during the latest Republican debate and how — or whether it will affect his candidacy.

As accusations emerge that Herman Cain made unwanted sexual overtures to women while he led the National Restaurant Association more than a decade ago, his campaign staff deals with its first major crisis.

A look at the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, and the challenges facing Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. Chief correspondent for The Caucus at NYTimes.com Michael Shear, chief political correspondent Jeff Zeleny, and national correspondent Richard Oppel join Sam Roberts in New York.

The gloves come off at the latest Republican debate, strong positions on illegal immigration may be cause for concern in the general election for some candidates, and exactly what is a Super PAC? Chief correspondent for The Caucus at NYTimes.com Michael Shear, White House correspondent Jackie Calmes, and political correspondents Nick Confessore and Trip Gabriel join Sam Roberts in New York.