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U.S. Ron Paul, (R-TX) has his picture taken following his announcement for his candidacy for U.S. president.

The Republican Party is toiling away on its love song to the American people, but as they court the nation, they are also busy deciding on a sweetheart for the 2012 presidential election. The GOP roster is filling up and today Rick Santorum threw his hat into the race - joining the likes of Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty. Though it’s still early in the process, prominent members of the Grand Ol’ Party like Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman have yet to issue official statements of their intent. Conservatives everywhere are watching and waiting to see: who will be the belle of the ball at the Republican party?

Guest:

Molly Ball, national political reporter for Politico