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Florida Senator Marco Rubio celebrates his 2010 election win with his mother Oria.

Immigrant bashers among the 6 sons of immigrants running for president

Global Politics

Donald Trump and Bobby Jindal appear to be running away from their parents’ immigrant roots. However, Marco Rubio’s mom once told him: “They’re human beings just like us, and they came for the same reasons we came.”

Mitt Romney wins big on Tuesday night

Global Politics

Wisconsin focuses on Scott Walker recall election

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Romney picks up major endorsement from Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio

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The benefits of being bilingual

Environment

As Republicans struggle over presidential nomination, declining influence of party elders is on display

Global Politics

This election cycle, most of the party’s elites are lined up behind Mitt Romney. But Romney, though ahead in the delegate count, has struggled to unify the base of the party in a way that will force his challengers out of the election. It shows how far the influence of those elites has fallen.

Romney wins convincing victory in Illinois primary

Global Politics

The Republican presidential election marched on Wednesday with Mitt Romney winning the Illinois Republican Primary Tuesday night. Pundits said Rick Santorum will face must-win contests in April.

Illinois voters cast votes for Republican Presidential Primary

Global Politics

In the 2012 election, the Republican primary contest has shifted to Illinois. It’s the latest state where voters are trying to choose from among the four, remaining mainstream Republican candidates, including Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.

As Puerto Ricans prepare to vote, presidential candidates seek their support

Global Politics

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have been campaigning in Puerto Rico this week in advance of the island territory’s primary. But the issues in Puerto Rico have their own special orientation.

Gingrich advisors insist he’s still in it to win, despite tough electoral math

Global Politics

Newt Gingrich is committed to making sure Mitt Romney isn’t the Republican nominee for president of the United States. But on Tuesday, he failed to win two states that many had said were crucial to his victory.