Newt Gingrich

Sex scandals and political setbacks might have brought out the best in US leaders Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, writes Khaya Dlanga.

A South African-born TV evangelist has served up holy laughter, fire and brimstone during the Republican primaries in the United States.

Republican Rick Santorum has won two crucial Deep South primaries, taking control of the conservative wing and dealing a setback to Newt Gingrich.

Mitt Romney has coasted to victory in the US Republican Party’s latest presidential nomination caucus, but rival Newt Gingrich has vowed to fight on.

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

In the latest tell-people-what-they-want-to-hear speech on the election circuit, Newt Gingrich made a remarkable promise: he wants a moon base.

Republican candidates and President Barack Obama recognise the importance of Nevada.

Mitt Romney leads the Republican presidential race with his Florida win but drew criticism with remarks suggesting indifference to America’s poor.

Florida’s Republicans vote tonight in a high-stakes presidential primary election with Mitt Romney holding a double-digit lead over Newt Gingrich.

Mitt Romney stormed towards a likely Tuesday victory in Florida that would make him strong favourite for the Republican presidential nomination.

The US president has launched his first salvo in an election race marked by financial issues.

<b>Verashni Pillay</b> wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans.

Newt Gingrich received a boost when the family who donated $5-million to an organisation supporting his campaign this month gave another $5-million.

Republican candidates are gearing up for party nominations after Newt Gingrich’s sensational victory in South Carolina threw the race wide open.

Newt Gingrich has pulled off a sensational victory in the Republican race by taking the South Carolina primary, wrecking Mitt Romney’s plans.