Political Wisdom
We're a hopeful people ... We think, well, you know it'll get better. After a while you find out some things about this guy over in Europe who's not so good of a guy after all.
- Rick Santorum, speaking to Ohio voters.
50
Percent
In the 2012 election, 50 percent of campaign ads are negative, compared to just 8 percent in 2008. Click to see worst mud-slinging.
Bottom Line
George Stephanopoulos
is anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" and the network's chief political correspondent.
Subway Series
Jonathan Karl
was named ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent in September 2010.
Political Punch
Jake Tapper
was named ABC News' senior White House correspondent on November 5, 2008.
The Note
Amy Walter
ABC News' Political Director is based in D.C., managing all political coverage at ABCNews
Meet the Candidates
GOP Candidate Guide
Find out more about the four men fighting for the GOP nomination and the dozens more who considered a bid.
