GOP outsider Ron Paul gaining traction in Iowa (AP)

AP - Texas Rep. Ron Paul is emerging as a significant factor in the Republican presidential race, especially in Iowa.

Perry shifts focus to Obama, criticizes Asia trip (AP)

AP - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry assailed President Barack Obama anew Friday — this time on an arms-trafficking probe and jobs — as part of a recent push by the Texas governor to shift the focus from his GOP rivals and his struggling campaign to the Democratic incumbent.

Cain: Perry insensitive over name of hunting camp (AP)

AP - Texas Gov. Rick Perry's family used to lease a hunting camp known by a racially offensive name, and a presidential rival calls that insensitive.

Paul proving to be a force in 2012 GOP contest (AP)

AP - Ron Paul, antagonist of the Federal Reserve and advocate for the gold standard, probably won't capture the Republican presidential nomination. But with his libertarian leanings energizing a small though growing group of passionate conservatives, the quirky Texas congressman is proving to be a force in the 2012 contest.