Politics

Kissin

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry, kisses wife Anita Perry, before he spoke to his Iowa Strike Force volunteers before the start of training at the Sheraton hotel on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Newt Disappoints

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks after poor performance in the Iowa Caucus to his supporters while surrounded with his family and wife Callista in Veterans Auditorium at the Iowa Events center on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Surprise Victory

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum victory at Stoney Creek Inn on Caucus Night on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Johnston, Iowa.

Set Up

Workers set up decorations for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's caucus night festivities Hosting caucus night event at Veterans Auditorium on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa.

$Workers set up decorations for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich\'s caucus night festivities Hosting caucus night event at Veterans Auditorium on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa.$ $Workers set up decorations for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich\'s caucus night festivities Hosting caucus night event at Veterans Auditorium on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa.$

Caucus Night

Caucus goers arrive for voting in the Republican Presidential Caucus in Clive Precinct 4 at the DeWaay Capital Management building on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Clive, Iowa.

Caucus Rally

Miranda Ashley and Reagan Ashley, who drove up from Texas to support Perry, are honored as Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry pumps up his "Iowa Strike Force" volunteers before the start of training at the Sheraton hotel on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

$Miranda Ashley and Reagan Ashley, who drove up from Texas to support Perry, are honored as Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry pumps up his \$ $Miranda Ashley and Reagan Ashley, who drove up from Texas to support Perry, are honored as Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry pumps up his \$

Balloons

Balloons block a door outside the ballroom where Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum victory at Stoney Creek Inn on Caucus Night on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Johnston, Iowa.

Take Down

Workers pack up after Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at his victory rally at Stoney Creek Inn on Caucus Night on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Johnston, Iowa.

Callista

Callista Gingrich walks with her husband, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich as he prepares to speak about his poor performance in the Iowa Caucus to his supporters while surrounded with his family and wife Callista in Veterans Auditorium at the Iowa Events center on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Count by Hand

Caucus tellers count the votes in the Republican Presidential Caucus at Clive Precinct 4 at the DeWaay Capital Management building on Caucus Day on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Clive, Iowa. Romney received 238 votes, while Huntsman received just 1 vote.

Ron Paul Army

US Army soldier Michael Quigley and his dad, veteran Patrick Quigley, and son Roger Quigley, 17, right, watch Ron Paul speak during his "Salute to Veterans" rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.

$US Army soldier Michael Quigley and his dad, veteran Patrick Quigley, and son Roger Quigley, 17, right, watch Ron Paul speak during his \$ $US Army soldier Michael Quigley and his dad, veteran Patrick Quigley, and son Roger Quigley, 17, right, watch Ron Paul speak during his \$

Holiday Stumping

The cold Iowa December landscape is reflected in a wreath-decordated window as Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks during a visit to the Copper Cup Coffee on Friday, December 16, 2011 in Cherokee, Iowa.

Bachman

Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann shakes hands at Elly's Coffee shop during a brief campaign event to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Muscatine, Iowa.

$Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann shakes hands at Elly\'s Coffee shop during a brief campaign event to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Muscatine, Iowa.$ $Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann shakes hands at Elly\'s Coffee shop during a brief campaign event to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Muscatine, Iowa.$

Wild West

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to the media in front of a wild west mural at Pizza Ranch as he campaigns to gain support the Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Spencer, Iowa.

Stump Speech

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul gestures with his hands as he speaks during a town hall meeting at the Ericson Public Library while campaigning for the Iowa Caucuses on Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Boone, Iowa.

Camera Spotlight

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry is interviewed by ABC News prior to a veteran's issues forum at the Varsity Theatre before Saturday night's debate in the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.

$Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry is interviewed by ABC News prior to a veteran\'s issues forum at the Varsity Theatre before Saturday night\'s debate in the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.$ $Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry is interviewed by ABC News prior to a veteran\'s issues forum at the Varsity Theatre before Saturday night\'s debate in the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.$

Early Favorite

Democratic Presidential Primary candidate Senator Barack Obama speaks to supporters in St. Louis on Feb. 2, 2008 before the February 5th primary. With 49% of the vote and support from Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill, Obama beat Senator Clinton, eventually securing the Democratic ticket.

Obama Protest

Former Missouri state Senator John Louden rallies the crowd of Americans For Prosperity and other TEA Party members at Leo O'Laughlin Inc. on the eve of President Barack Obama's visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick T. Fallon)

$Former Missouri state Senator John Louden rallies the crowd of Americans For Prosperity and other TEA Party members at Leo O\'Laughlin Inc. on the eve of President Barack Obama\'s visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick T. Fallon)$ $Former Missouri state Senator John Louden rallies the crowd of Americans For Prosperity and other TEA Party members at Leo O\'Laughlin Inc. on the eve of President Barack Obama\'s visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick T. Fallon)$

Vote Now

Tony Taylor poses for a portrait on the street wearing a ''VOTE NOW'' T-Shirt, Michelle Obama campaign button and an American Flag bandana in Downtown Chicago near Grant Park.

$Tony Taylor poses for a portrait on the street wearing a \'\'VOTE NOW\'\' T-Shirt, Michelle Obama campaign button and an American Flag bandana in Downtown Chicago near Grant Park.$ $Tony Taylor poses for a portrait on the street wearing a \'\'VOTE NOW\'\' T-Shirt, Michelle Obama campaign button and an American Flag bandana in Downtown Chicago near Grant Park.$

Keeping Up Appearances

Democratic Presidential primary candidate Senator John Edwards talks at the Fraternal Order of the Eagle banquet hall on Jan. 29, 2008 in Jefferson City, Mo. The next morning, he announced that he was dropping out of the race. Months later, it was revealed that he had been cheating on his wife.

Victory

Barack Obama waves on stage with wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha as he walks to give his victory speech at Grant Park after becoming the country's first black president. Thousands of people attended the historic event at Grant Park in Chicago on November 4, 2008.

$Barack Obama waves on stage with wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha as he walks to give his victory speech at Grant Park after becoming the country\'s first black president. Thousands of people attended the historic event at Grant Park in Chicago on November 4, 2008.$ $Barack Obama waves on stage with wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha as he walks to give his victory speech at Grant Park after becoming the country\'s first black president. Thousands of people attended the historic event at Grant Park in Chicago on November 4, 2008.$

Student Support

Student supporters watch Senator Barack Obama campaign at the University of Missouri Thursday night in front of a crowd of energetic college students. Missouri was among the states the Obama campaign fiercely competed for, as polls indicated a close race between Obama and McCain for victory in the ''Show Me State.'' In an extremely close campaign, Obama lost the state's 11 electoral votes by a margin of just under 4,000 voters.

$Student supporters watch Senator Barack Obama campaign at the University of Missouri Thursday night in front of a crowd of energetic college students. Missouri was among the states the Obama campaign fiercely competed for, as polls indicated a close race between Obama and McCain for victory in the \'\'Show Me State.\'\' In an extremely close campaign, Obama lost the state\'s 11 electoral votes by a margin of just under 4,000 voters.$ $Student supporters watch Senator Barack Obama campaign at the University of Missouri Thursday night in front of a crowd of energetic college students. Missouri was among the states the Obama campaign fiercely competed for, as polls indicated a close race between Obama and McCain for victory in the \'\'Show Me State.\'\' In an extremely close campaign, Obama lost the state\'s 11 electoral votes by a margin of just under 4,000 voters.$

Under The Arch

Senator Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of over 100,000 supporters and undecided voters gathered underneath the St. Louis Gateway Arch next to the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Mo. on Oct. 18, 2008. Obama spoke about his plans to revitalize the economy and help the American worker.

The First TEA Party

Missouri State Democrat Rep. J. C. Kuessner is confronted and chastised by an elderly man carrying a 'Taxed Enough Already' sign as Kuessner gives a speech to protesters gathered on the south steps of the Missouri state capitol building in Jefferson City, Mo. on April 15, 2009 to protest the Obama administration's income tax plans as part of the nationwide Tea Party rallies organized by conservatives. Opponents of the tax plans claim the administration is committing 'generational theft' by stealing trillions of dollars from future American's and creating a huge national debt. Kuessner was invited by the organizers of the event to speak, but was immediately harassed by the crowd when he tried to explain how government could help the American people.

$Missouri State Democrat Rep. J. C. Kuessner is confronted and chastised by an elderly man carrying a \'Taxed Enough Already\' sign as Kuessner gives a speech to protesters gathered on the south steps of the Missouri state capitol building in Jefferson City, Mo. on April 15, 2009 to protest the Obama administration\'s income tax plans as part of the nationwide Tea Party rallies organized by conservatives. Opponents of the tax plans claim the administration is committing \'generational theft\' by stealing trillions of dollars from future American\'s and creating a huge national debt. Kuessner was invited by the organizers of the event to speak, but was immediately harassed by the crowd when he tried to explain how government could help the American people.$ $Missouri State Democrat Rep. J. C. Kuessner is confronted and chastised by an elderly man carrying a \'Taxed Enough Already\' sign as Kuessner gives a speech to protesters gathered on the south steps of the Missouri state capitol building in Jefferson City, Mo. on April 15, 2009 to protest the Obama administration\'s income tax plans as part of the nationwide Tea Party rallies organized by conservatives. Opponents of the tax plans claim the administration is committing \'generational theft\' by stealing trillions of dollars from future American\'s and creating a huge national debt. Kuessner was invited by the organizers of the event to speak, but was immediately harassed by the crowd when he tried to explain how government could help the American people.$

Obama Protest

Members of Americans For Prosperity and other Tea Party supporters sit on top of piles of gravel during a rally at the Leo O'Laughlin Inc. ready-mix concrete facility on the eve of President Barack Obama's visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010.

$Members of Americans For Prosperity and other Tea Party supporters sit on top of piles of gravel during a rally at the Leo O\'Laughlin Inc. ready-mix concrete facility on the eve of President Barack Obama\'s visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010.$ $Members of Americans For Prosperity and other Tea Party supporters sit on top of piles of gravel during a rally at the Leo O\'Laughlin Inc. ready-mix concrete facility on the eve of President Barack Obama\'s visit to Macon, Mo. Tuesday evening, April 27, 2010.$

Secret Service

A Secret Service officer keeps a watchful eye over security before the start of President Obama's speech at the POET ethanol biorefinery in Macon, Mo., April 28, 2010 during the President's main street tour of the midwest.

$A Secret Service officer keeps a watchful eye over security before the start of President Obama\'s speech at the POET ethanol biorefinery in Macon, Mo., April 28, 2010 during the President\'s main street tour of the midwest.$ $A Secret Service officer keeps a watchful eye over security before the start of President Obama\'s speech at the POET ethanol biorefinery in Macon, Mo., April 28, 2010 during the President\'s main street tour of the midwest.$