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Santorum rallies in GOP caucuses

The former Pennsylvania senator is hoping to revitalize a campaign that has struggled.

U.S. Rep. Mel Watt also considering retirement
By Franco Ordoñez | Washington Correspondent | 7:01AM
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U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he's leaning toward running for re-election but has yet to make a decision. The Charlotte Democrat said he expects to decide this weekend.
Redistricting fuels high N.C. political turnover
By Jim Morrill | E-mail | 7:01AM
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One governor. Three members of Congress. Thirty state lawmakers. And counting. That's how many elected officials have announced they're not running for re-election.

U.S. Rep. Mel Watt also considering retirement
Ex-Shuler aide to run for House seat
Pendergraph declares candidacy for Congress
Rep. Sue Myrick will not seek another term in Congress
By Tim Funk and Jim Morrill | E-mail | February 8, 2012
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U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

Video: Myrick's announcement
So who might run for Myrick's seat?
Editorial: Myrick leaves clear conservative legacy
Pendergraph will enter race for Myrick's seat
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