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Ron Paul explains his 'Plan to Restore America'
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul unveiled his economic plan yesterday, saying that he would balance the federal budget in his first year in office if elected.
Paul said that he'd accomplish this task by cutting one trillion dollars in government spending while eliminating five cabinet-level departments of government, including HUD and the the Departments of Energy, Commerce, Interior and Education. Under his "Plan to Restore America," Paul also would move to eliminate all foreign aid and war spending.
Paul currently stands in fourth place behind Romney, Cain and Perry for the candidate most likely to win the GOP nomination. He joins Carol Costello on American Morning today to discuss his new economic plan and to weigh in on what his chances are in this race ahead of tonight's CNN Western Republican Presidential Debate.
New polling shows Romney, Cain vying for top spot among GOP presidential hopefuls
According to new CNN/ORC polling, Herman Cain and Mitt Romney are vying for the top spot among the 2012 GOP presidential candidates. The two candidates will join the other GOP presidential hopefuls tonight to go head to head at the Republican debate in Las Vegas, co-hosted by CNN and the Western Republican Leadership Conference.
Although these types of debates have been happening frequently across the country, CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein says that they are having an impact on voters. In fact, Brownstein calls the current campaign season a "nation audition" for the GOP candidates.
Today on American Morning, Brownstein joins Carol Costello in Las Vegas to weigh in on the latest polling numbers and to discuss what he is looking forward to at tonight's debate.
Cain's former colleagues weigh in on what makes the candidate click with voters
Herman Cain's presidential campaign is hot right now. Cain's amicable personality and catchy, unorthodox policy proposals have captured the attention of the electorate.
In fact, a new CNN/ORC poll shows that the former Georgia business executive is locked in a dead heat with Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.
Ali Velshi speaks with Spencer Wiggins and Jeff Campbell, two former Cain business colleagues, on American Morning today to find out what makes the pizza man tick and what makes him click with voters.
What are Nevada voters looking for at tonight's GOP debate? Former Nev. congressman weighs in
It only seems fitting that the gambling capitol of the world is the backdrop for tonight's CNN Western Republican Presidential Debate, because the stakes couldn't be higher. Nevada is becoming a player in the battle for the nomination and Silver State Republicans may play a crucial role in choosing the next GOP presidential nominee.
Nevada's currently scheduled January 14 caucus will come early in the voting season, after Iowa and New Hampshire, and before South Carolina and Florida.
Jon Porter, former Nevada Congressman and chairman for the Western Republican Leadership Conference, talks with Carol Costello today about what the people of Nevada want to hear from the candidates at tonight's debate.
Stakes are high for Republican presidential candidates in tonight's GOP debate
Tonight, seven Republican candidates for president will take to the stage in Las Vegas for a crucial nationally televised debate co-hosted by CNN and the Republican Western Leadership Conference.
The candidates are likely to address the key issues facing the nation, such as unemployment, foreclosures and illegal immigration, as Mitt Romney seeks to cement his status as the frontrunner in the race. However, Romney will have to fend off a serious challenge from Herman Cain, the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, who has been moving up in the polls.
Today on American Morning, Carol Costello sits down with Jon Ralston, a columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, to get his take on what Nevada voters are looking for in a potential GOP nominee.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio weighs in on the 2012 GOP candidates
Presidential hopeful Herman Cain will meet with Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Phoenix, Arizona today before the two take part in a Republican fundraiser. Cain joins the list of GOP presidential candidates who are trying to win the sheriff's endorsement.
Arpaio, who is the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, is an outspoken critic of illegal immigration who is known for his "tent cities" and immigration raids. He has yet to endorse any candidate for 2010, although he has already met with Michele Bachmann and spoken to Governors Rick Perry and Mitt Romney on the phone.
Today on American Morning, Sheriff Arpaio discusses the 2012 GOP race with Christine Romans, explaining what the candidates need to do to win over Republicans in Arizona.
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