The 2012 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses took place on January 3, 2012.
Rick Santorum by Gage Skidmore 2
Mitt Romney by Gage Skidmore 6 cropped
Ron Paul
Newt Gingrich by Gage Skidmore 6
The start of the 2012 Republican race for president was shaped by the 13 presidential debates of 2011 beginning on May 5. Gary Johnson and Buddy Roemer, both former Governors, were left out of most of
Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally. She was propelled in the race with support from the Tea Party movement.
Rick Perry speaking to voters in Iowa
Herman Cain gained frontrunner status in October 2011. He ended his campaign December 3, 2011, after media reports of alleged sexual misconduct surfaced.
Mitt Romney by Gage Skidmore 4