Between myriad business successes, construction magnate and investor became a major player in Republican politics and served as U.S. ambassador to France
Calls race to lead Republicans nationally 'wide open'
Trio of GOP voters not with Saltsman - or any candidate to lead Republican party
Former Huckabee guru says he is 'making calls and taking calls,' considering RNC chair race
McCain delivers, thus ending the 2008 political conventions and our unconventional coverage
Palin 'knocks it out of the park,' a handful of local Republicans share their excitement, and more...
Thompson, others praise McCain and Palin's credentials, Lieberman offers his views, and more...
Updated 11:10 p.m. CST - Ramsey's focus on state races, a sample of time-killing options for an abbreviated schedule, and more...
With Tennessee's GOP in spotlight for controversial tactics, talk is that 'heads should roll.' Answers may come at party executive committee tomorrow morning
Mayor's ex-chief of staff sees no conflict in joining armies of lobbyists and media handlers engaged on both sides of cable battle