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Santorum sharpening political attacks on Obama’s motives

Wednesday, February 22

PHOENIX – A surging Rick Santorum is making increasingly harsh remarks about President Barack Obama, questioning not just the president’s competence but his motives and even his Christian values.

As Santorum seizes social issues, Romney demurs

Tuesday, February 21

Obama raises $29 million in January for his campaign, Democratic party

Saturday, February 18

Tax records show rapid wealth for GOP’s Santorum

Friday, February 17

Romney takes aim at auto bailout

Thursday, February 16

Santorum tries to keep momentum going

Wednesday, February 15

Analysis: Obama pitches middle; GOP looks right

Monday, February 13

Social issues rule busy campaign day

Saturday, February 11

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Friday, February 10

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Town: Lake Jackson, Texas

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Mitt Romney

Age: 64

Town: Belmont, Mass.

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Rick Santorum

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Town: Penn Hills, Penn.

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Preference for Republican nominee according to realclearpolitics.com polling data.

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Paul

Perry

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Romney

Gingrich

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10%

35%

27%

15%

Gallup

Feb 22, 2012

10%

39%

27%

15%

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Feb 17, 2012

16%

34%

32%

15%

CNN/OR

Feb 17, 2012

14%

18%

38%

24%

ABC/WP

Feb 6, 2012

12%

18%

28%

37%

NBC/WSJ

Feb 6, 2012

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