2012 U.s. Presidential Election, Republican | featured news

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the best known and most positively rated of five possible contenders for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Her 76% favorable rating among Republicans is higher than those for Mike Huckabee, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, and Bobby Jindal.

Just a few days ago, two potential Republican presidential candidates traveled to this Midwestern hub and in a span of 24 hours addressed some of the most powerful GOP conservative activists in the country.

Likely contenders for 2012 GOP nomination have been sprinkling marquee-worthy endorsements in an unusually large number of bitter contests.

Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession. They are all jockeying for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination -- even if they won't say so.

She may have resigned her position as Governor of Alaska, but Republicans still favor Sarah Palin has a candidate for President in 2012. Could Sarah Palin still run for President? You betcha! Although some pundits and talk show ...