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Santorum bolsters comms team as profile grows

Rose Gordon February 16, 2012

Alice Stewart, former national spokeswoman for Michele Bachmann, has joined Rick Santorum's team as national press secretary.

While GOP bickers, Obama reelection campaign counts checks [VIDEO]

Rose Gordon January 13, 2012

While Republicans quibble over who's the conservativest of all, President Obama's reelection campaign raised $130 million last year, including $42 million in the last three months.

Storylines that will define 2012 presidential election

Matt Lauer, Qorvis December 30, 2011

The presidential election will drive next year's news cycle. Here are five storylines that could impact the process.

Countdown to Iowa

Rose Gordon December 22, 2011

Let's review where the Republican contenders are now that there are less than two weeks to go until the first GOP caucus in Iowa on January 3.

Presidential rhetoric's grade school slide

Emory Sullivan December 19, 2011

For my senior thesis, I decided to take what I've learned and explore the relationship between the rise of social media and presidential rhetoric.

Sound bites from this week's trail

Rose Gordon December 16, 2011

This week was full of colorful, often cringe-worthy, sound bites from the 2012 presidential hopefuls, their handlers, and those surrounding them.

Obama's plan

Rose Gordon December 14, 2011

President Obama's re-election team briefed political reporters this week on how they plan to win in 2012. Their presentation apparently underwhelmed some.

Conservatives in crisis

Rose Gordon December 09, 2011

It's easy to surmise that conservatives aren't satisfied with their options for a presidential candidate.

Last week on the Trail Watch, we discussed Newt Gingrich's recent rise in the polls, as well as the new level of scrutiny he's facing, particularly over his relationship with mortgage giant Freddie Mac.

Gingrich facing opponents, past in route to nomination

Frank Washkuch November 17, 2011

The Washington Post and Politico both ran analyses this week on whether former House Speaker Newt Gingrich can overcome his own personal history to remain a viable alternative to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Republican primaries.

First Lady introduces 'Women for Obama'

Rose Gordon November 15, 2011

Those supporting President Obama's re-election campaign received an email last night from the First Lady who introduced the Women for Obama initiative, which she will chair.

Perry stumbles anew in latest debate

Gideon Fidelzeid November 10, 2011

Yet another GOP debate took place last night at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. And if one thing has become pretty apparent, it's this: If the Republican presidential aspirants are going to be on a stage together, there's a good chance Rick Perry will steal the show - and not in a good way for his White House hopes.

One of Cain's accusers is one of PR's own

Rose Gordon November 10, 2011

As the women who have accused Herman Cain of unwanted sexual advances came forward, one of them was identified as Karen Kraushaar, a communications director for the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) within the US Department of Treasury.

Romney's money flap?

Rose Gordon October 25, 2011

I'm surprised that this shot of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stuffing money into (and out) of his suit during his Bain Capital days hasn't resulted in more of a campaign flap.

Perry, Romney turn up heat in Nevada GOP debate

Frank Washkuch October 19, 2011

If politicos were waiting for fireworks in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, they got them in spades Tuesday night when Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney nearly went face to face over immigration.

Obama re-election campaign bests fundraising goal in Q3

Rose Gordon October 13, 2011

The campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama in 2012 raised $70 million in the last three months, well-above the $55 million goal set by the Obama for America team.

Introducing a new blog: Trail Watch

Rose Gordon October 11, 2011

An election year is one of the most exciting times in Washington, DC, including for those working in politics and public affairs. PRWeek is reintroducing our Trail Watch blog in order to chronicle the events, people, and issues that will shape the 2012 presidential and Congressional races.