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The Southern Primaries and the GOP
In Alabama and Mississippi yesterday, Mitt Romney came in third. If he can't capture the Southern conservative base of the party, why is he still the likely GOP nominee?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenIn Alabama and Mississippi yesterday, Mitt Romney came in third. If he can't capture the Southern conservative base of the party, why is he still the likely GOP nominee? Also, British Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed to the White House, and a shocking public resignation from a high-level figure at Goldman Sachs.
Banner image: Jay Danny Cooper urges Alabama residents to vote in the primary along the side of a highway March 13, 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
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3 storiesBritish Prime Minister Cameron Welcomed to the White House
President Obama welcomed British Prime Minister Cameron to the White House today, after they watched an NCAA basketball last night in Ohio. At today's news conference , Cameron claimed "tangible progress in Afghanistan," but a British reporter said people in both countries aren't buying that.
Read the story8 minThe 'Solid South' Isn't So Solid After All
Mitt Romney is lucky there were two other candidates in Mississippi and Alabama, even though he lost to them both. One alone would have swamped him.
Read the story37 minResignation Letter Highlights Corrupt Culture at Goldman Sachs
Greg Smith worked at Goldman Sachs for 12 years, managed a trillion dollars in assets and was part of the firm's recruiting process. In today's New York Times, he announced his resignation , saying the current leadership has destroyed the culture he once believed in.
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