Australian shooters start their 2012 Paralympic campaign

London, England ‘ This morning, Australian women Elizabeth Kosmala and Natalie Smith started their 2012 Paralympic campaign in the women’s R2-10m air rifle standing SH1 event in the qualification round. According the Team Manager Nick Sullivan, Smith took a while … Continue reading

Romney taps U.S. congressman Paul Ryan as presidential running mate

Yesterday, in front of the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney selected Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate. After an introduction from Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, who himself had … Continue reading

Darcy Richardson to seek Reform Party presidential nomination

Darcy Richardson, the historian who challenged U.S. President Barack Obama in several 2012 Democratic Party primary races, has notified Wikinews he will now “actively seek” the presidential nominations of the Reform Party of the United States of America and several … Continue reading

U.S. Congressman Thad McCotter aborts write-in campaign

U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter of Livonia, Michigan decided Saturday not to wage a write-in campaign to seek the Republican Party nomination for his seat, despite a contrary announcement last week. McCotter admitted that he could not oversee such a campaign … Continue reading

Buddy Roemer suspends U.S. presidential campaign

Former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer suspended his 2012 presidential campaign in an announcement Thursday morning. He cited the lack of ballot access after Americans Elect decided to not field a 2012 presidential candidate. Roemer opened his presidential campaign in July … Continue reading