Political campaigns spark any number of public opinion polls, but here's some food for thought. A new poll shows Herman Cain is the top choice of Republicans for a dinner companion.

A Texas Tea Party group will hold a "modified" Lincoln-Douglas debate featuring GOP presidential hopefuls Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain.

GOP's backup prom date is riding high, in spite of lingering doubts about his core beliefs and ability to connect to everyday Americans.

The two Republicans at the top of the polls were pilloried by the rest of the field on Tuesday.

The GOP presidential field meets in Las Vegas for its latest debate. We preview the event by looking at five things learned from the forums this year.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has gotten more coverage in the news media -- and more positive coverage -- than any other presidential candidate, according to a new Pew Research Center study.

Herman Cain is building support around his tax overhaul plan and becoming a leader in national polls for the GOP presidential nomination.

Several GOP presidential candidates are threatening to boycott Nevada's caucuses if the event isn't pushed back at the request of New Hampshire, which is contemplating holding its primary as early as Dec. 6.