Election 2012: Romney camp gets caught up in "Etch A Sketch" flap

Click to View in Browser 03/22/2012 Romney camp gets caught up in "Etch A Sketch" flap ARBUTUS, Maryland (Reuters) - Call it the great "Etch A Sketch" controversy of 2012. Romney's man in Congress seeks to rally support WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roy Blunt approached a fellow Republican on the U.S. Senate floor a few weeks back and made a pitch for Mitt Romney, their party's presidential front-runner, who is pushing to nail down the elusive Republican nomination. Robert De Niro apologizes for "white first lady" joke (Reuters) - Actor Robert De Niro on Wednesday apologized for joking at a Democratic fundraiser with Michelle Obama about the possibility of having a "white first lady" at the White House after November's presidential elections. Santorum has few chances left to stop Romney WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rick Santorum is running out of time and opportunities to stop front-runner Mitt Romney's slow, grinding march to the Republican presidential nomination. Romney scores big win over Santorum in Illinois CHICAGO (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney cruised to an easy victory over top rival Rick Santorum in Illinois on Tuesday, moving him one step closer to clinching the party's volatile battle for the presidential nomination. As fuel prices rise, Obama starts energy blitz BOULDER CITY, Nevada (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will direct federal agencies on Thursday to speed approvals of one portion of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, in a move designed to ease political pressure on the White House as the industry frets about a glut of oil trapped in the region. Book celebrating Romney quotes to be published NEW YORK (Reuters) - A book celebrating quotes from Mitt Romney will be published in May, citing everything from the Republican presidential contender's views on Mormonism to healthcare as well as his corporate background, publisher Threshold Editions said on Wednesday. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush endorses Romney for president WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush on Wednesday endorsed Mitt Romney to be the Republican nominee for president and urged the party to unite behind the former Massachusetts governor as the best choice to unseat President Barack Obama. Analysis: Santorum looking more like spoiler in Republican race WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blown out in Illinois, Rick Santorum now has a far tougher path to the Republican presidential nomination and looks more like he is reduced to playing the role of spoiler against rival Mitt Romney. Gingrich White House bid dips into the red WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Votes aren't the only thing not adding up for Republican Newt Gingrich's struggling presidential bid: His campaign is officially in the red. Related Video Mitt Romney cruises to Illinois victory Obama delivers video message to Iranian people Tales from the Trail Alina Selyukh Romney's small dollar disconnect Mary Milliken Washington Extra – Etch A Sketch 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