Candidates Stake Iowa Debate on Electability, Leadership

Today's Top Stories Candidates Stake Iowa Debate on Electability, Leadership If electability had been the question for primary candidates in 1980, Ronald Reagan would have never become president, Newt Gingrich said Thursday, responding to a question about doubts regarding his ability to beat President Obama in 2012. Pundit and Writer Christopher Hitchens Dies at 62 Christopher Hitchens, the author, essayist and pundit, has died after a lengthy, public battle with cancer. He was 62. Anonymous Donors Pay Off Kmart Layaway Accounts Across Country At Kmart stores across the country, Santa seems to be getting some help: Anonymous donors are paying off strangers' layaway accounts, buying the Christmas gifts other families couldn't afford, especially toys and children's clothes set aside by impoverished parents. Politics • Sources Say South Carolina Governor Haley Set to Endorse Romney • Candidates Stake Iowa Debate on Electability, Leadership • FACT CHECK: Gingrich Off on His Budget History Opinion • Last GOP Debate Sets Stage for High Drama In Iowa on January 3 • Don't Be Fooled, the Euro Pact Is Already Coming Apart • What's Next for Russia and Putin? Scitech • Censoring Clicks or Saving the Web? SOPA Hearing May Shape Net's Future • Facebook Launches 'Timeline,' Biggest Redesign Ever • Samsung's Galaxy Nexus Launches on Verizon Entertainment • 'Batman' Star Christian Bale Gets Roughed Up in China • Lamest Golden Globe Nomination? • Texas Model Loses Eye From Horrific Propeller Accident Leisure • Vote: Car and Truck of the Year • Bradley Ogden: Tried and True for Christmas • IndyCar Determines Cause of Dan Wheldon's Death Video • Can Romney Win Iowa? Part 2 • Michael Bloomberg on Illegal Immigration Solutions • Iraq War Officially Over More From FoxNews.com Just one click to sign up. America's Election HQ Update A monthly rundown of the latest in the 2012 race for the White House. View All Newsletters » Follow Fox News  Facebook  Twitter  RSS Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe to All | Privacy Policy ©2011 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.