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Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Texas electors will gather at the State Capitol to cast the state's 38 electoral votes for president and vice president.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Rick Perry is breaking his silence.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Thursday, September 15, 2011  GOP chairman says that while he's satisfied with the current pool of Republican candidates for president, it's not too late for another candidate to join the race.

Saturday, January 15, 2011  No honeymoon for new GOP chairman: Wisconsin's Reince Priebus must erase debt, unite party

Friday, January 14, 2011  Republicans choosing party chief; embattled Michael Steele seeking second term

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Newly elected speaker John Boehner hailed the Republican Party's return to control of the House Wednesday, vowing a more open legislative process but acknowledging that "a great deal of scar tissue has built up on both sides of the aisle."

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  The man who's likely to be the next House speaker, John Boehner, says he'll be looking for President Barack Obama to "change course" and "respect the will of the people."

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Today Republican leaders are telling voters how they would govern if they win back Congress in November, offering a "pledge" to American voters.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  The candidate backed by establishment Republicans as well as former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has taken the lead over a tea-party favorite in New Hampshire's Republican Senate primary.

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Establishment Republicans have been relentless, calling Christine O'Donnell unelectable, a fraud and a liar

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Sens. Olympia Snowe and Scott Brown pushed sweeping financial legislation to the edge of final passage Monday, both announcing they intend to support the regulatory overhaul despite initial misgivings.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  A Republican primary season marked by a blistering campaign spending spree and less-is-more approach to government comes to an end Tuesday with two wealthy businesswomen poised to make history for the GOP.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White is facing GOP allegations that he failed to report $83,000 of income to the Texas Ethics Commission.