Public Policy Poll suggests Ryan VP pick boosted Romney in WI

MILWAUKEE -- The results of a new Public Policy Poll show Republican Mitt Romney leading President Barack Obama 48% to 47%.

Romney, Ryan get warm reception for first joint town hall

Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN) -- Republican running mates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan fielded economic and foreign policy questions from a friendly audience at their first joint town hall in New Hampshire Monday.

Akin flub puts abortion at center of campaign debate

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A campaign flub by a Republican Senate candidate shifted the political focus Monday to abortion and women's rights, as certain GOP nominee Mitt Romney and his conservative running mate faced a town hall-style meeting in New Hampshire.

Ryan paid a higher federal tax rate than Romney

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When it comes to their federal taxes in the last two years, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has paid a lower federal tax rate than his running mate, congressman Paul Ryan.

Protester spits on Romney supporter at Wisconsin event

GRAND CHUTE (AP) -- A video taken at a Wisconsin event on behalf of Mitt Romney shows a protester arguing with a Romney supporter and then spitting in her face.

Women more engaged than ever in presidential politics

MILWAUKEE -- As the 2012 presidential race ramps up, it's clear women will be more engaged in the campaigns than ever before.

RNC touts record-breaking July fund-raising

(CNN) -- The Republican National Committee said Friday it raised $37.7 million in July, making last month the best July in the party committee's history.

CNN poll indicates WI could be "true toss up" in presidential race

(CNN) -- CNN Thursday, August 16th turned the important battleground state of Wisconsin from "lean Obama" to true "toss up" on its electoral map, in the wake of Mitt Romney's naming of House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, a seven term congressman from the Badger state, as his running mate.

New Rasmussen poll shows Romney with slight edge in Wis.

MILWAUKEE -- A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in Wisconsin shows Mitt Romney with 48% support to President Barack Obama’s 47%.

Political analysts discuss Tommy-Tammy U.S. Senate race

WISCONSIN -- Political analysts expect former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson to have an advantage out of the gate in November's general election.

Seniors express concerns over Ryan's Medicare plan

RACINE -- Medicare was the focus of Wisconsin Democrats Wednesday, August 15th as several southeastern Wisconsin seniors are sounding off on Paul Ryan's budget proposal.

Campaign Update: Obama wraps in Iowa, Biden attacks Romney

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama wrapped up a three-day bus tour of Iowa on Wednesday, August 15th by accusing Mitt Romney of dishonest attacks on his record, while the certain Republican nominee continued to call Obama's re-election effort a hateful divide-and-conquer strategy.

Eric Hovde concedes U.S. Senate race to Tommy Thompson

PEWAUKEE -- Political newcomer and businessman Eric Hovde conceded the U.S. Senate race to former governor Tommy Thompson just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 14th.

Mark Neumann endorses Tommy Thompson for U.S. Senate

BROOKFIELD -- Wisconsin Congressman Mark Neumann conceded his race for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14th -- saying he's endorsing former governor Tommy Thompson for the seat.

Jeff Fitzgerald concedes in U.S. Senate race

WAUKESHA -- Wisconsin state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald was one of those vying for the U.S. Senate seat on the GOP side.