Election 2012: Santorum makes economic appeal in WSJ before primaries

02/27/2012 Santorum makes economic appeal in WSJ before primaries WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum made his pitch for "bold reforms and major restructuring" in the leading U.S. business newspaper on Monday, one day before primaries in Michigan and Arizona. Romney-Santorum battle in Michigan tightens ROCKFORD, Michigan (Reuters) - A tough fight for Michigan between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum tightened on Monday in a primary that may prove pivotal in choosing a 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Plans for U.S. manufacturing may yield more votes than jobs EASTLAKE, Ohio (Reuters) - U.S. factories are hiring again, and Democratic President Barack Obama and some of his Republican rivals are pitching tax breaks to fuel a rebound in manufacturing and help rebuild a battered middle class. Romney, Santorum seek to overtake at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney visited the Daytona 500 auto race on Sunday to greet NASCAR fans but couldn't escape the presence of his rival Rick Santorum. Santorum win in Michigan could be chaos for GOP WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican presidential race faces a potential turning point on Tuesday in contests in Arizona and Michigan, where upstart Rick Santorum threatens to plunge an already unpredictable nominating battle into chaos. Arkansas GOP aims for statehouse sweep LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - For more than a century, the Democratic Party has dominated Arkansas politics. Arizona governor endorses Romney for president WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, who had a finger-pointing confrontation with President Barack Obama last month, on Sunday endorsed Mitt Romney's bid to become the Republican nominee to challenge Obama in the November 6 U.S. election. Georgia on his mind, Gingrich fights in own backyard ATLANTA (Reuters) - Only a month ago, Newt Gingrich was atop the Republican presidential race. Now he is in a fight for a win even in his home state of Georgia as his campaign stakes its future on the Super Tuesday primaries. Culture wars may weaken youth support for Republicans FAIRFAX, Virginia (Reuters) - Colleen Wilson has all the makings of a foot soldier for whichever Republican becomes the nominee to oppose President Barack Obama in the November election. Why Romney's parents are buried in Brighton, Michigan Sometimes one story leads to another for Mitt Romney. Take the tale of why his parents are buried in Brighton, Michigan. Related Video Jim Rogers: U.S. Presidential favorites clueless on economy Romney's facts wrong in criticism of auto bailout: Ingrassia Tales from the Trail Patricia Zengerle The Oscars, an evening of golden statues and golden donors – to Democrats The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend