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On the eve of the Nevada Caucuses, the Republican presidential candidates make their final arguments to Nevada voters today. A recent poll conducted by Cannon Survey Center at the University of Nevada finds that Romney is the favorite, supported by 45 percent of the likely caucusgoers. While he's not on the road campaigning like the rest of the presidential candidates, Barack Obama is partaking in his own campaigning in Washington. Fully aware of the significance of veterans in the upcoming elec

Voters in Florida flocked to the polls yesterday to participate in the Florida primary election. With 29 electoral votes, 50 delegates up for grabs, and as host of the Republican National Convention in August, Florida's political significance is obvious. Despite its political significance, however, voter turnout yesterday was down 14% since 2008. Here are the final results of yesterday's primary election: Mitt Romney: 46.4%, Newt Gingrich: 31.9%, Rick Santorum: 13.4%, Ron Paul: 7%, Other: 1.3%

Today, the remaining Republican candidates face off in Florida, campaigning for the 50 delegates of this winner-take-all state. While Ron Paul and Rick Santorum have been focusing their attentions elsewhere, the battle for Florida remains heated between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney.  The polls close today at 7pm ET. Check in with the Independent Voter Network tomorrow for a full report on the results and implications of the Florida primary. You can also find live updates on our Twitter feed: @I

In 2008, the two presidential candidates couldn’t say enough about the dangers of climate change. John McCain wanted to see a 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gases during his term of office, while Barack Obama put his target at 80 percent.  Flash forward to 2012 and look at President Barack Obama’s single, passionless comment on climate change in his State of the Union address: “The differences in this chamber may be too deep right now to pass a comprehensive plan to fight climate change.”

Last night, the GOP candidates participated in yet another Republican Presidential Debate, marking the second and final debate before the Florida primary. While the debate became heated between candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul also had their moments in what the Washington Times described as "a dignified discussion worthy of selecting the next President of the United States." Below is a summary of the candidates' most defining moments in the debate. On the cam

President Obama created the White House Office of Urban Affairs in February 2009. According to the White House, the feds gave insufficient attention to urban America's past problems.The office’s stated goal is to encourage wise urban investment and development that would lead to more employment and housing opportunities by working alongside various executive branch agencies. The stances of all the presidential candidates on urban development could be a key issue in this next election, given tha

The four remaining Republican presidential candidates will meet in Jacksonville, Florida for the 19th Republican debate, tonight at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. central, 5 p.m. pacific). Hosted by CNN, this debate is a make or break moment for the political rivalry between Romney and Gingrich. Unlike Monday's debate, this debate will allow audience applause. What's at stake? All of Florida's 50 delegates will go to the winner of Tuesday's primary. On the campaign trail... Newt Gingrich (Republican): As

FROM IVN.US Last night’s debate in Tampa, Florida marked the 18th Republican Presidential debate of the 2012 election. What made it different than the previous ones, however, was the lack of audience participation. NBC host Brian Williams told members of the audience to hold their applause in an attempt to focus attention on the candidates’ arguments, not their popularity with the audience. After refusing to release his tax returns until he secured the GOP presidential nomination, Mitt Romney

Last night's debate in Tampa, Florida marked the 18th Republican Presidential debate of the 2012 election. What made it different than the previous ones, however, was the lack of audience participation. NBC host Brian Williams told members of the audience to hold their applause in an attempt to focus attention on the candidates' arguments, not their popularity with the audience. After refusing to release his tax returns until he secured the GOP presidential nomination, Mitt Romney made headline

After a hectic weekend in South Carolina, the candidates start their campaigning in Florida with another Presidential Debate tonight, hosted by NBC. For a recap of the South Carolina Primary results: Newt Gingrich: 40.4%, Mitt Romney: 27.8%, Rick Santorum: 17%, Ron Paul: 13%, and Other: 1.4% What's more important than these percentages, however, is the actual numbers of delegates distributed in South Carolina. Of the 25 delegates up for grabs, Gingrich won 23, bringing his total number of dele