Caucuses

WASHINGTON - Have you heard the one about President Donald Trump? How about the notion that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will replace Vice President Joe Biden on the Democrats' 2012 ticket? More than a year before the Iowa caucuses, political speculation ranges from the serious to the silly as pundits and prognosticators look ahead to the next presidential election.

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is coming out fighting against his Republican foes with strong words in a political speech to black lawmakers.

DES MOINES, Iowa - After helping propel several upstart Republican contenders to recent primary victories, Sarah Palin said Friday that it's time for Republicans to unite now that primary season is over.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Sarah Palin is on a roll as she heads to Iowa, the state that's made and broken more than its share of presidential dreams.

WASHINGTON - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is likening the federal government to a drug dealer.