Ron Paul launches uphill bid for 2012 White House
Representative Ron Paul took the first step toward a longshot campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, hoping to expand his support beyond a fervent group of loyalists.

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Pawlenty to visit Metro East next week
Presidential contender Tim Pawlenty will be in Collinsville on Wednesday.

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Factbox: Republican White House contenders in 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Big-name Republicans are maneuvering for their party’s presidential nomination in 2012 to try to deny Democratic President Barack Obama a second four-year term.

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