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Napoleon's Shadow
08-31-2011, 07:15 AM
POLLS
Politico - Quinnipiac poll shows slimmer Perry edge (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62384.html) (Perry 24%, Mitt 18%, Palin 11%, Bach 10%, Paul 9%)
Zogby - Perry 41%, Mitt 12%, Paul 11% (http://www.zogby.com/news/2011/08/30/ibope-zogby-poll-perry-races-far-ahead-republican-field-4-announced-gop-candidates-tie-or-lead-obama/)
Chinook Observer - Pacific GOP straw poll: Perry 43%, Paul 17%, Mitt 14% (http://www.chinookobserver.com/news/perry-wins-pacific-gop-straw-poll/article_3c6a454a-d364-11e0-a20e-001cc4c03286.html)


GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Washington Independent - Bernie Sanders: Ron Paul is ‘out to lunch’ on opposition to FEMA’s existence (http://washingtonindependent.com/110962/bernie-sanders-ron-paul-is-out-to-lunch-on-opposition-to-femas-existence)
HuffPo - The Top 10 Reasons Why Dr. Ron Paul Is the Only Rational Choice (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-trice/ron-paul-elections_b_939004.html)
The Hill - Sen. Sanders: Ron Paul is 'completely out to lunch' (http://thehill.com/component/content/article/1135-senate/178933-sen-sanders-ron-paul-is-completely-out-lunch)
Media Research Center - CNN Questions Whether Paul and Bachmann Are Even Ready for Presidency (http://www.mrc.org/biasalert/2011/20110830060610.aspx)
Fredericksburg - Ron Paul's missing-- in the media at least (http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/082011/08302011/646620)
Daily Iowan - Constitutional scholar refutes anti-Paul claims (http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/08/31/Opinions/24610.html)
HuffPo - Anderson Cooper, Ron Paul Spar About FEMA (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/anderson-cooper-ron-paul-_n_943108.html)
WaPo - Ron Paul and media coverage: It’s all real (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/ron-paul-and-media-coverage-its-all-real/2011/08/30/gIQAdv1FqJ_blog.html)
California IVN - Young Turks host defends Ron Paul from Bill O'Reilly (http://caivn.org/article/2011/08/30/young-turks-host-defends-ron-paul-bill-oreilly)

Rick Perry:
The Atlantic - How Rick Perry Got Rich While Working Government Jobs (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/08/how-rick-perry-got-rich-while-working-government-jobs/244342/)
Forbes - Rick Perry Needn't Sweat His Global Warming Skepticism (http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2011/08/30/rick-perry-neednt-sweat-his-global-warming-skepticism/)
MSNBC - Inhofe: Perry's 'the one' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/30/7528235-inhofe-perrys-the-one)
Politico - Perry defends Clinton letter, says he doesn't know Mitt well (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62353.html)
CBS - Rick Perry: They called Reagan dumb, too (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20099519-503544.html)
iWatch - Perry assembles extraordinary bundler ranks in early weeks of campaign (http://www.iwatchnews.org/2011/08/30/6057/perry-assembles-extraordinary-bundler-ranks-early-weeks-campaign)
WaPo - Rick Perry is no libertarian (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/rick-perry-is-no-libertarian/2011/08/30/gIQA6IsbqJ_story.html)
WaPo - Rick Perry, by the book (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/rick-perry-by-the-book/2011/08/30/gIQAJJsbqJ_story.html)
AZ Central - Rick Perry's rise serves as 'wake-up call' to the left (http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/08/30/20110830-rick-perry-worries-left-politico.html?ST=1)
Boston Globe - Perry: States’ rights — for me, not thee (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/08/31/perry_states_rights__for_me_not_thee/)
The Republic - Perry brings his message of 'change' to Dallas (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/PERRY_5931188/PERRY_5931188/)
National Post - Rick Perry's God (http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/Rick+Perry/5330950/story.html)
CNN - A foreign policy platform from Rick Perry? Not quite (http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/31/a-foreign-policy-platform-from-rick-perry-not-quite/)
Star-Telegram - What happens if both Perry and Dewhurst win 2012 primaries? (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/08/30/3324901/what-happens-if-both-perry-and.html)
Texas Tribune - Perry's Anti-Abortion Stance Has Grown More Insistent (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-health-resources/abortion-texas/perrys-anti-abortion-stance-has-grown-louder-vehem/)

Mitt Romney:
NY Post - Romney raking it in (http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/romney_raking_it_in_auSxllByYR4Io9ICejvIpL)
Forbes - Romney on Perry turf assails 'career politicians' (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/08/30/general-us-romney_8651242.html)
RCP - Is It Time for Romney to Engage in Iowa? (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/08/31/romneys_iowa_strategy_is_it_time_for_him_to_engage _111147.html)
Daily Caller - Romney to party with the tea partiers (http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/31/romney-to-party-with-the-tea-partiers/)
Business Insider - Mitt Romney Takes A Swipe At Rick Perry On His Home Turf (http://www.businessinsider.com/romney-jabs-2012-rival-perry-on-home-turf-2011-8)
NYT - Despite Risks, Romney Presses Grim Picture of Obama (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/us/politics/31romney.html?_r=1)
ABC - Rick Perry Camp Doesn’t Take Mitt Romney’s ‘Career Politician’ Bait (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/08/rick-perry-camp-doesnt-take-mitt-romneys-career-politician-bait/)
WaPo - EXCLUSIVE: Romney to attend Jim DeMint’s South Carolina forum (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/exclusive-romney-to-attend-demints-south-carolina-forum/2011/08/30/gIQAx1cKqJ_blog.html)
Fosters - Mitt Romney comfortable in his own skin for 2012 (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110831/GJOPINION_01/708319999/-1/FOSOPINION)
Politico - Mitt Romney camp not panicking over Rick Perry — yet (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62379.html)
Politico - FreedomWorks will protest Mitt Romney appearance (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62380.html)
Boston Globe - In bashing Harvard, Romney hits alma mater (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/08/bashing-harvard-romney-hits-alma-mater/qb3g8zuxqzPxcrgZirc1RK/index.html)
U.S. News - Mitt Romney's Problem Is That He's Bad at Politics (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/scott-galupo/2011/08/31/mitt-romneys-problem-is-that-hes-bad-at-politics)
Politico - Mitt Romney's in for Jim DeMint's Labor Day forum (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62360.html)
LA Times - Mitt Romney: 'We can't lead the world by hoping our enemies will hate us less' (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/08/mitt-romney-vfw-national-convention-speech-full-text.html)
USA Today - Mitt Romney to address DeMint, Tea Party events (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/mitt-romney-tea-party-express-labor-day-speech-/1?csp=34news)
Independent - I'm only doubling the size of my mansion, says Mitt Romney (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/im-only-idoublingi-the-size-of-my-mansion-says-mitt-romney-2346483.html)
The American - Romney Speaks Up for Defense (http://blog.american.com/2011/08/romney-speaks-up-for-defense/)
Politifact - "As governor, [Mitt Romney] balanced the budget without raising taxes and created jobs." (http://www.politifact.com/georgia/statements/2011/aug/30/ed-lindsey/georgia-pol-whips-debate-romney-record/) (Mostly True)
TPM - Tea For ‘12: Mitt Romney Suddenly Finds Time For The Tea Party (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/08/tea-for-12-mitt-romney-suddenly-finds-time-for-the-tea-party.php)

Michele Bachmann:
NY Mag - Michele Bachmann’s Eyes Scared People Away From Buying Newsweek (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/08/michele_bachmanns_eyes_scared.html)
WCF Courier - Bachmann, King enjoy political ties (http://wcfcourier.com/iowacaucus/profiles/michele_bachmann/bachmann-king-enjoy-political-ties/article_5f65528f-3096-5801-9d99-45392183424c.html)
International Business Times - Campaign 2012: Perry Continues to Steal Bachmann's Thunder (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/206131/20110830/rick-perry-michele-bachmann-mitt-romney-republican-presidential-campaign.htm)
WaPo - So Bachmann’s a diva? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/so-bachmanns-a-diva/2011/08/30/gIQAGWaIqJ_blog.html)
LA Times - Likely title for Bachmann book: 'Something America something' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bachmann-book-20110830,0,3662032.story?track=rss)
Boston Globe - Anti-religious diatribes come in many forms (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/08/31/anti_religious_diatribes_come_in_many_forms/)
Seattle Times - Foot in mouth, part four or five: Michele Bachmann (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/edcetera/2016059824_foot_in_mouth_part_four_or_fiv.html)
NY Post - Michele kibitzes with key NY Jews (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/michele_kibitzes_with_key_ny_jews_Ks5Rm6JnZBxW9OY7 8pwwoK)
SC Times - Fact check: Bachmann's energy claims oversimplified (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20110831/NEWS01/108310021/Fact-check-Bachmann-s-energy-claims-oversimplified)

Jon Huntsman:
Politico - Jon Huntsman Corporation distances from PAC (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62321.html)
SL Trib - Huntsman’s ad man jumps to new super PAC (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/huntsman/52486184-188/huntsman-pac-able-campaign.html.csp)
LA Times - Jon Huntsman latest hopeful to be backed by 'super PAC' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-huntsman-super-pac-20110830,0,594503.story)
KCRG - Jon Huntsman To Outline Jobs Creation Plan (http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Jon-Huntsman-Outlining-Job-Creation-Plan-128743108.html)
ABC - Jon Huntsman to Introduce Four-Part Jobs Plan (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/08/jon-huntsman-to-introduce-four-part-jobs-plan/)

Newt Gingrich:
American Spec - Redeeming Newt (http://spectator.org/archives/2011/08/31/redeeming-newt)

Rick Santorum:
Morning Call - Santorum: I 'absolutely' can win (http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-rick-santorum-2012-fundraisers-20110830,0,7484286.story)
Daily Caller - Santorum slams Perry, says his lead is temporary (http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/30/santorum-slams-perry-says-his-lead-is-temporary/)
Penn Live - Santorum visits Harrisburg area to raise money for presidential campaign (http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/08/santorum_visits_harrisburg_are.html)
Fox News - Rick Santorum Unveils His Jobs Plan: 'America's Might Is Tied to Our Economic Might' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/08/31/rick-santorum-unveils-his-jobs-plan-americas-might-tied-our-economic-might)
Misc.:
Slate - Buddy Roemer has a plan to win the presidency. Really. (http://www.slate.com/id/2302761/)
Tampa Bay - Adam Putnam as presidential kingmaker? (http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/adam-putnam-as-presidential-kingmaker/1188885)
RollingStone - GOP Hearts End-Times Insanity (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/gop-hearts-end-times-insanity-20110830)
Guardian - 2012 is President Obama's to lose (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/aug/30/2012-obama-republicans)

ECONOMY
WSJ - Economy Deeply Divides Fed (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904332804576540651581740740.html)
WSJ - S&P: Finance Firms Performed Well In 2Q Despite Weak Economy (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110830-712384.html)
Bloomberg - A Tax Reform to Kick-Start the Economy: Laurence Kotlikoff (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-31/a-tax-reform-to-kick-start-the-economy-laurence-kotlikoff.html)
NYT - Fed Divisions Led to a Compromise on Interest Rates (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/business/economy/fed-considered-doing-nothing-record-shows.html)

JOBS
Reuters - Jobs data will help traders guess Fed move (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/30/us-markets-bonds-outlook-idUSTRE77T5HG20110830)
CNBS - Futures Hold Gains After ADP Jobs Report (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44338610)
WSJ - Treasury Prices Little Changed After ADP Jobs Data (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110831-706794.html)
Reuters - Federal agency accuses American Samoa of age bias (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/31/us-samoa-discrimination-idUSTRE77U0MS20110831)
Market Watch - U.S. Private-Sector Employment Increased by 91,000 Jobs in August, According to ADP National Employment Report (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-private-sector-employment-increased-by-91000-jobs-in-august-according-to-adp-national-employment-report-2011-08-31?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
WSJ - US Stock Futures Rise Ahead Of Private-Sector Employment Data (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110831-706370.html)
WaPo - Magnus Says Employment Must Be `Litmus Test' of Policy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/magnus-says-employment-must-be-litmus-test-of-policy/2011/08/31/gIQAY7merJ_video.html)

HEALTH CARE
WaPo - Why did we stop looking for individual health insurance? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/why-did-we-stop-looking-for-individual-health-insurance/2011/08/30/gIQAXlMBqJ_blog.html)
WashExam - Obamacare and the jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas (http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/08/obamacare-and-jurisprudence-clarence-thomas)

FOREIGN POLICY
CBS - Libya rebels give Qaddafi loyalists an ultimatum (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/31/501364/main20099638.shtml)
Time - Is Libya a New Model of U.S. Intervention, or an Afghanistan Do-Over? (http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/08/31/is-libya-a-new-model-of-u-s-intervention-or-an-afghanistan-do-over/)
WSJ - From Baghdad to Tripoli (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904332804576538583073952182.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)

ENERGY
Mercury News - Gov. Brown calls for action on clean energy (http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_18790164?nclick_check=1)
AP - Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iPn8njqOpQjGJq_1qu5oXCYPilCw?docId=3a8e3b760 b47456fae03e1ef1ff8378f)

Badger Paul
08-31-2011, 01:34 PM
Thanks! I hope you do this every day.

Nickwanz
08-31-2011, 01:51 PM
Nice!

Napoleon's Shadow
08-31-2011, 02:27 PM
Polls:
Fox: Poll: Obama In Dead Heat with Perry, Romney (http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-presidential-race/2011/08/31/poll-obama-dead-heat-perry-romney)
Quinnipiac National Poll, Paul 9% (with Palin) (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1295.xml?ReleaseID=1639)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
Politico: Ron Paul could object to Obama's request (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62427.html)
Daily Caller: Ron Paul threatens to object to Obama’s job speech request (http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/31/ron-paul-threatens-to-object-to-obamas-job-speech-request/)
Slate: Ron Paul "Weighing his Options" Over Debate-Blocking Presidential Speech (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/08/31/ron_paul_weighing_his_options_over_debate_blocking _presidential_.html)
State Column: Ron Paul is ‘considering his options’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-is-considering-his-options/)
Daily Kos: Ron Paul wants President Obama to reschedule his jobs speech because Republicans are having a debate (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/31/1012265/-Ron-Paul-wants-President-Obama-to-reschedule-his-jobs-speech-because-Republicans-are-having-a-debate)
Politico: Ron Paul 'weighing his options' on Obama's joint session of Congress (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62432.html)
Daily Iowan: Constitutional scholar refutes anti-Paul claims (http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/08/31/Opinions/24610.html)
NPR: Ron Paul: 'Philosophy Of Liberty And The Constitution' Has Been Vindicated (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/08/31/140091512/ron-paul-philosophy-of-liberty-and-the-constitution-has-been-vindicated)
Boston NPR: Ron Paul: 'Philosophy Of Liberty And The Constitution' Has Been Vindicated (http://www.wbur.org/npr/140091512/ron-paul-philosophy-of-liberty-and-the-constitution-has-been-vindicated)
Newsmax: Paul: We Haven’t Learned Lessons of 9/11 (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/ron-paul-911-lessons/2011/08/31/id/409313)
New American: Ron Paul: An Enigma Who Could Be The Next President (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8807-ron-paul-an-enigma-who-could-be-the-next-president)
CT Courant: Dan Malloy: Ron Paul "Is An Idiot" (http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/2011/08/dan-malloy-ron-paul-is-an-idio.html)
CT Mirror: Malloy on Ron Paul's attack on FEMA: 'I think he's an idiot' (http://www.ctmirror.org/story/13776/malloy-ron-pauls-attack-fema-i-think-hes-idiot)
CNN: Conn. Governor Dannel Malloy: Ron Paul is 'an idiot' (http://am.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/31/conn-governor-dannel-malloy-ron-paul-is-an-idiot/)
The Hill: Connecticut governor: Ron Paul is an 'idiot' for views on FEMA (http://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/179059-connecticut-gov-ron-paul-is-an-idiot-for-views-on-fema-)
Huff Post: Anderson Cooper, Ron Paul Spar About FEMA (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/anderson-cooper-ron-paul-_n_943108.html)
CNN: AC360: Ron Paul wants to cut FEMA funding (http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/31/ac360-ron-paul-wants-to-cut-fema-funding/)
Blog Critics: Hurricane-Force Politics: Ron Paul Nostalgic For 1900, the Year a Big One Killed 8,000 (http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/hurricane-force-politics-ron-paul-nostalgic1/)
Uprising Radio: Why Progressives Should Take a Deeper Look at Ron Paul and His Rightwing Ideas (http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=23335)
Washington Post: Path to the nomination: The South Carolina forum (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/path-to-the-nomination-the-south-carolina-forum/2011/03/29/gIQA5b5hqJ_blog.html)


Mitt Romney:
Business Insider: Mitt Romney Has 2 Hamptons Parties With Hedge Funders Scheduled This Weekend (http://www.businessinsider.com/mitt-romney-fundraisers-louis-moore-bacon-john-paulson-hamptons-2011-8)
Politico: Jim DeMint open to endorsing Romney? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62387.html)
Chicago Tribune: Rick Perry tops GOP poll, but Mitt Romney has edge against Obama (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-pn-quinnipiac-poll-perry-president-20110831,0,1130219.story)
NY Daily News: President Obama is neck-and-neck with 2012 GOPers Rick Perry and Mitt Romney: poll (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/08/31/2011-08-31_president_obama_is_neckandneck_with_2012_gopers _rick_perry_and_mitt_romney_poll.html)
RCP: Is It Time for Romney to Engage in Iowa? (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/08/31/romneys_iowa_strategy_is_it_time_for_him_to_engage _111147.html)
NBC: First Thoughts: Romney shifts course (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/31/7538690-first-thoughts-romney-shifts-course)
NYT: Tea Party Groups to Protest Romney in N.H. (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/tea-party-groups-to-protest-romney-in-n-h/)
USA Today: Tea Party ally to protest Mitt Romney speech (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/tea-party-mitt-romney-freedomworks-protest-/1)
CNN: Tea party -- Perry gets it, Romney doesn't (http://www.cnn.com/2011/08/31/opinion/moore-romney-perry/)
Chron: Romney begins to feel the ‘Perry effect’ (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/08/romney-begins-to-feel-the-perry-effect/)
US News: Could Romney Private-Sector Resume Trump GOP Foes' Public Service? (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/08/31/could-romney-private-sector-resume-trump-gop-foes-public-service)
Purdue Exponent: Mitt Romney to visit Indianapolis (http://www.purdueexponent.org/city/article_888d7506-d3ea-11e0-b22e-0019bb30f31a.html)
The Republic: Mitt Romney names Kay Ivey, others to Alabama campaign team (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2d89375a07004e4480e7953d26ac459f/AL--Romney-Alabama/)
Fox: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Mitt Romney qualifies Alabama ballot (http://www.myfoxal.com/story/15367374/exclusive-video-mitt-romney-qualifies)
The Economist: Can Mitt Romney win? (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/08/also-running)


Michelle Bachmann:
Minn Post: Bachmann's online ads may have helped win Straw Poll (http://www.minnpost.com/minnpotus/2011/08/31/31230/bachmanns_online_ads_may_have_helped_win_straw_pol l)
The Hill: Bachmann talks up Rubio, DeMint in speech (http://thehill.com/component/content/article/1137-campaign/178963-bachmann-talks-up-rubio-demint-in-speech)
Patch: Bachmann Beat: Will Perry 'Steal Bachmann's Thunder'? (http://stmichael.patch.com/articles/bachmann-beat-will-perry-steal-bachmanns-thunder)
Jewish Times: Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann meets with Orthodox leaders (http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/08/31/3089186/presidential-hopeful-bachmann-meets-with-orthodox-leaders)
Slate: Is Bachmann Chosen? (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/08/31/is_bachmann_chosen_.html)
Haaretz: Is ‘Jewish’ Michele Bachmann stealing Mitt Romney’s funders? (http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/is-jewish-michele-bachmann-stealing-mitt-romney-s-funders-1.381754)
Washington Post: Bachmann ‘Jewish’ story — tough nut (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/bachmann-jewish-story--tough-nut/2011/08/30/gIQAyqQgrJ_blog.html)
Huff Post: Allen West: Michele Bachmann Made 'An Incredible Faux Pas' With Everglades Drilling Remarks (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/allen-west-michele-bachmann_n_943332.html)
AP/Keys Net: Bachmann's consideration of Everglades oil drilling is called 'ludicrous' (http://www.keysnet.com/2011/08/31/373437/bachmanns-consideration-of-everglades.html)
The Hill: Reps. West, Wasserman Schultz agree on Everglades drilling opposition (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/179029-reps-west-wasserman-schultz-agree-on-everglades-drilling-opposition)
Examiner: Michele Bachmann states that Hurricane Irene came from God (http://www.examiner.com/religious-perspectives-in-greensboro/michele-bachmann-states-that-hurricane-irene-came-from-god)
Town Hall: Bachmann, God, and the Press (http://townhall.com/columnists/sandyrios/2011/08/31/bachmann,_god,_and_the_press)
News Press: West: Bachmann talk of Everglades energy was 'faux pas' (http://www.news-press.com/article/20110831/NEWS0107/110831021/West-Bachmann-talk-Everglades-energy-faux-pas-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome)
Human Events: Drilling In the Everglades (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=45880)
One News Now: Bachmann lauded for domestic drilling stance (http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1422082)
The Hill: West: Bachmann made ‘incredible faux pas’ in Florida (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/178935-west-bachmann-made-incredible-faux-pas-in-fla)
New Times: Allen West Says Something Rational: Rejects Michele Bachmann's Everglades Idea (http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2011/08/allen_west_michele_bachmann_everglades.php)
Time: Michele Bachmann's Hair: Supported by Both Red and Blue States (http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/08/31/michele-bachmanns-hair-supported-by-both-red-and-blue-states/)


Jon Huntsman:
Boston: Huntsman to unveil economic plan in N.H. (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/08/huntsman-unveil-economic-plan/s0JpZe41VcQb7m0gFUtUwL/index.html)
Reuters: Huntsman tax plan goes big and bold (http://blogs.reuters.com/james-pethokoukis/2011/08/31/huntsman-tax-plan-goes-big-and-bold/)
CNN: Huntsman plan would restructure tax code (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/31/huntsman-plan-would-restructure-tax-code/)
Politico: Jon Huntsman to attack rivals in 2012 jobs speech (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62404.html)
Politico: Jon Huntsman tries the Tim Pawlenty approach (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62401.html)
NYT: Huntsman Seeks Far-Reaching Tax Changes (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/huntsman-seeks-far-reaching-tax-changes/)
USA Today: Jon Huntsman to propose major tax code changes (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/08/jon-huntsman-jobs-plan-/1)
LA Times: Jon Huntsman's jobs plan: lower taxes, simplify code (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-huntsman-economy-20110831,0,2881382.story)
US News: Will Jon Huntsman's Jobs Plan Revive His 2012 Run? (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/Ken-Walshs-Washington/2011/08/31/will-jon-huntsmans-jobs-plan-revive-his-2012-run)


Rick Perry:
ABC: Battle of the Dueling War Rooms: Perry’s Campaign Circulates Internal Romney Campaign E-mail (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/08/battle-of-the-dueling-war-rooms-perrys-campaign-circulates-internal-romney-campaign-e-mail/)
Aljazeera: Government programmes for me, not for thee (http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/08/201183192312142487.html)
CS Monitor: Rick Perry's secret plan to save blue states from red states (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Robert-Reich-s-Blog/2011/0831/Rick-Perry-s-secret-plan-to-save-blue-states-from-red-states)
NBC: Outlines of 'HillaryCare' were known before Perry wrote letter praising reform effort (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/31/7539843-outlines-of-hillarycare-were-known-before-perry-wrote-letter-praising-reform-effort)
The Week: Rick Perry's praise for 'HillaryCare': Will it hurt him? (http://theweek.com/article/index/218747/rick-perrys-praise-for-hillarycare-will-it-hurt-him)
Chron: Perry defends letter to Hillary on Hannity show, Politico reports (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/08/perry-defends-letter-to-hillary-on-hannity-show-politico-reports/)
Daily Caller: Joe Scarborough rips into Rick Perry, calls him ‘a dime store conservative’ (http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/31/joe-scarborough-rips-into-rick-perry-calls-him-a-dime-store-conservative/)
Huff Post: Joe Scarborough Rails Against Rick Perry: He's 'Not A Real Conservative' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/joe-scarborough-rick-perry_n_943409.html)
News Busters: Joe Scarborough Proclaims: 'Of Course' Rick Perry 'Can't Get Elected' (http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2011/08/31/joe-scarborough-proclaims-course-rick-perry-cant-get-elected)
Commentary Mag: HillaryCare Letter Won’t Dent Perry’s Lead (http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/08/31/perry-romney-health-care/)
Fox: Rick Perry’s Camp Defends 1993 Hillary Care Praise (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2011/08/30/rick-perry-s-camp-defends-1993-hillary-care-praise)
Daily Caller: Rick Perry’s camp defends 1993 HillaryCare praise (http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/30/rick-perrys-camp-defends-1993-hillarycare-praise/)
Washington Post: The Perry letters (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/the-perry-letters/2011/03/29/gIQARee3rJ_blog.html)
CBS: Four polls in a row for Perry (http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/08/31/four-polls-in-a-row-for-perry/)
WSJ: Another Poll Shows Perry Leading GOP Field, Closing in on Obama (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/31/another-poll-shows-perry-leading-gop-field-closing-in-on-obama/)
Dallas News: Perry remains GOP front-runner, Quinnipiac poll shows (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/perry-remains-gop-front-runner.html)
CS Monitor: Why Rick Perry is downplaying his front-runner status (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2011/0831/Why-Rick-Perry-is-downplaying-his-front-runner-status)
Al Jazeera: Rick Perry: Too big to fail? (http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/2011/08/201182953950935669.html)
US News: Rick Perry Promises Pro-Life Vice President (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/08/31/rick-perry-promises-pro-life-vice-president-)
Salon: How Rick Perry became a millionaire (http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/08/30/rick_perry_rich)
Fox: Perry Responds to 'Dumb' Charge (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2011/08/31/perry-responds-dumb-charge)
ABC: Rick Perry on Obama and The Economy: ‘The Definition Of Dumb’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/08/rick-perry-on-obamas-and-the-economy-the-definition-of-dumb/)
Washington Post: If Perry is ‘dumb,’ why is he such a smart campaigner? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/if-perry-is-dumb-why-is-he-such-a-smart-campaigner/2011/08/31/gIQA1OKJsJ_blog.html)
Huff Post: Perry's Iowa Remarks Reveal Republican Strategy on Social Security (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-marans/perrys-iowa-remarks-revea_b_942741.html)
Boston Herald: Rick Perry brings his message of ’change’ to Dallas (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20110831rick_perry_brings_his_message_of_change_to _dallas/srvc=home&position=recent)
Washington Post: Could Rick Perry mobilize the left? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/could-rick-perry-mobilize-the-left/2011/08/25/gIQAyPV4rJ_blog.html)
Dallas News: Perry set for a tea party Labor Day in South Carolina (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/perry-set-for-a-tea-party-labo.html)


Newt Gingrich:


Herman Cain:
AJC: Why Herman Cain is no Georgia Bulldog (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/08/31/why-herman-cain-is-no-georgia-bulldog/)
Chron: GOP hopeful Herman Cain stops by Ga. Legislature (http://www.chron.com/news/article/GOP-hopeful-Herman-Cain-stops-by-Ga-Legislature-2149068.php)
Slate: Flying While Black (http://www.slate.com/id/2302812/)


Rick Santorum:
State College: Santorum, at Penn State, Speaks on Economic, Social Issues (http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/santorum-at-penn-state-speaks-on-economic-social-issues-857117/)


Other Candidates.:
IBT: Sarah Palin 2012: Getting Down to the Wire (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/206421/20110831/sarah-palin-2012-president-campaign-gop-iowa-rick-perry.htm)
WSJ: Sarah Palin Appearance at Tea Party Rally in Iowa ‘No Longer Confirmed’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/08/31/sarah-palin-cancels-appearance-at-tea-party-rally-in-iowa/)


Coalitions Related:
LA Times: As Rick Perry ascends, Mitt Romney chases Latino vote (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-latino-20110831,0,2047822.story)
Jerusalem Post: GOP Jews grapple with a changed field (http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=236178)
Daily Iowan: Why politicians’ faith shouldn’t be private (http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/08/31/Opinions/24609.html)


Multiple Candidates:
Bloomberg: Perry Less Likely Than Romney to Beat Obama (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-31/perry-less-likely-than-romney-to-beat-obama-in-2012-poll-shows.html)
Washington Post: Different candidates, different press strategies (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/different-candidates-different-press-strategies/2011/03/29/gIQAJHzorJ_blog.html)
Dallas News: Presidential rivals respond to Rick Perry's surge (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/presidential-rivals-respond-to.html)
Fox: Perry Overtakes Romney in GOP Polls (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/special-report/2011/08/31/perry-overtakes-romney-gop-polls)


Caucus/Primary News:
NYT: Will Arizona Scramble the Republican Primary Calendar? (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/will-arizona-scramble-the-republican-primary-calendar/)
Boston: Kimball makes last-ditch effort to save N.H. GOP post (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/08/kimball-makes-last-ditch-effort-save-gop-post/4ifEeURJBv1By8aZs0rZiJ/index.html)
National Review: The Party’s Over (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/275980/party-s-over-brian-bolduc%23)
National Review: NH GOP Preps for Chairman Exit (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/275953/new-hampshire-gop-preps-chairmans-exit-brian-bolduc)


ECONOMY
CNBC: Private-Sector Job Creation at 91,000; Layoff Pace Slows (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44338688/)
CNBC: Low Expectations and Gaming the Fed (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44340572)


HEALTH CARE
Business Insider: The Super Comittee Should Do Away With Obamacare's Rationing Board (http://www.businessinsider.com/consumer-choice-not-deeper-payment-cuts-2011-8)


FOREIGN POLICY
AP: Panel: Widespread waste and fraud in war spending (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hh9cP7wgo072aP53h7QDAm4FLk5w?docId=0869f6ec8 9ac4d379ceca8b6855e0084)
Time: Waste, Fraud and Abuse... (http://battleland.blogs.time.com/2011/08/31/waste-fraud-and-abuse/)
NPR: As Much As $60 Billion Of 'Waste And Fraud' In War-Related Contracts (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/31/140084801/as-much-as-60-billion-of-waste-and-fraud-in-war-related-contracts)

Rudeman
08-31-2011, 02:43 PM
On the Quinnipiac poll Paul gets 10% w/o Palin:
Perry 26%
Romney 20%
Bachmann 12%
Paul 10%
Cain 5%
Gingrich 4%
Santorum 2%
Huntsman 1%
McCotter 1%

Don't Know/NA 19%

Link: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1295.xml?ReleaseID=1639