Today's News 9/2

[Napoleon's Shadow]

POLLS
Fox News - Rick Perry 26%, Romney 18%, Palin 8%, Paul 7% (http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/politics/2011/09/01/perry-overtakes-romney-as-top-gop-2012-pick-most-say-palin-should-stay-out-race/)


GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
WaPo - Perhaps those Ron Paul folks have a point (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/perhaps-those-ron-paul-folks-have-a-point/2011/09/01/gIQAAoa3uJ_blog.html)
Tampa Bay - America's double disaster: Ron Paul and Eric Cantor (http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/americas-double-disaster-ron-paul-and-eric-cantor/1189206)
Vanity Fair - Ron Paul Watch, with Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate: Day Four (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/09/ron-paul-watch--with-ron-paul--presidential-candidate--day-four)
ABC - Ron Paul on 9/11 Anniversary: Wars ‘Made Things Much Worse’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/ron-paul-on-911-anniversary-wars-made-things-much-worse/)
The Agora - Book Review: "End the Fed" (http://www.mcccagora.com/a-e/book-review-end-the-fed-1.2571835)
Bangor Daily News - ‘Pay attention to me!’ political candidates say (http://bangordailynews.com/2011/09/01/opinion/%E2%80%98pay-attention-to-me%E2%80%99-political-candidates-say/)
Ology - Ron Paul​ Continues War On FEMA (http://www.ology.com/politics/ron-paul-continues-war-fema)
NECN - Ron Paul: "FEMA's broke" (http://www.necn.com/09/01/11/Ron-Paul-FEMAs-broke/landing_newengland.html?blockID=557850&feedID=4212)
Digital Journal - Revolution PAC Superbomb Propelling Ron Paul to Primary Victory (http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/408959)
Slate - Ron Paul Loves the Markets, but It's Unrequited Love (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/09/01/ron_paul_loves_the_markets_but_it_s_unrequited_lov e.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)
New American - Did Ron Paul Force Obama to Reschedule a Speech? (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8836-did-ron-paul-force-obama-to-reschedule-a-speech)
New Republic - A Libertarian’s Lament: Why Ron Paul Is an Embarrassment to the Creed (http://www.tnr.com/article/94477/ron-paul-distorted-libertarian-ideology)
NC Advertiser - 'I think he's an idiot': Malloy on Ron Paul's view of FEMA's 'uselessness' (http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/localnews/102095-i-think-hes-an-idiot-malloy-on-ron-pauls-view-of-femas-uselessness.html)
Iowa State Daily - Kruzic: Ron Paul, the anti-war, pseudo-hippy presidential hopeful? (http://www.iowastatedaily.com/opinion/article_fe75eb52-d42d-11e0-b4db-001cc4c002e0.html)
Cache valley daily - Political activist surveys candidates, backs Ron Paul (http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/Political-activist-surveys-candidates-backs-Ron-Paul-128950848.html)

Rick Perry:
WaPo - Perry hits back (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perry-hits-back/2011/03/29/gIQAO5quuJ_blog.html)
KHOU - Perry leads Obama in national poll (http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/Perry-leads-Obama-in-national-poll-128938548.html)
Kansas City Star - Rick Perry courts Christian leaders (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/01/3115034/rick-perry-courts-christian-leaders.html)
The Hill - Rick Perry reiterates support for AT&T/T-Mobile merger (http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/179249-rick-perry-reiterates-support-for-atatt-mobile-merger)
Politico - Richards: Perry 'so cruel' to women (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62525.html)
Daily Caller - Carville: Rick Perry ‘wants to repeal the 20th century’ (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/01/carville-rick-perry-wants-to-repeal-the-20th-century/)
WSJ - Perry's Job-Creation Funds Draw Flak From Left, Right (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424053111903352704576538582911372612.html)
Religion Dispatch - Burning Man in the Age of Rick Perry: Revelation, Pluralism, and Moral Imperative (http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/culture/5045/burning_man_in_the_age_of_rick_perry%3A_revelation ,_pluralism,_and_moral_imperative/)
NYT - Perry’s Book Gives Rivals Ammunition (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/02/perrys-book-gives-rivals-ammunition/)
AP - Perry hopes polling surge spurs donors nationally (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jevxG1MDG0aSbrV7SrsCkzCqWKpw?docId=b3678307a efb40fe9956ceb7552a96d7)
MSNBC - Rick Perry pushed bill that could benefit stem cell doctor's firm (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44291973/ns/politics-decision_2012/#.TmDJ1o7_uoA)
Mother Jones - Rick Perry's Big Death Penalty Decision (http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/09/rick-perry-death-penalty-duane-buck)

Mitt Romney:
CNN - S.C. tea party elected official mulls Romney endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/01/s-c-tea-party-elected-official-mulls-romney-endorsement/)
HuffPo - Mitt Romney Campaign Sees Florida Advantage In Rick Perry's Social Security Comments (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/02/mitt-romney-rick-perry-social-security_n_945886.html)
Boston Herald - Two for coffee? Mitt Romney, Jon Huntsman odd men out in N.H. (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/2011_0902two_for_coffee_romney_huntsman_odd_men_ou t_in_nh/)
National Journal - Who has a better chance of beating President Obama in 2012—Mitt Romney or Rick Perry? (http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/political-insiders-poll-mitt-romney-versus-rick-perry-best-job-creation-proposals-20110901)
TBO - GOP candidates Romney, Cain in Tampa today (http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/sep/02/5/gop-candidates-romney-cain-in-tampa-today-ar-254670/)
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)
WSJ - Perry and Romney's First Face-Off (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904583204576544950123880920.html)
Boston Herald - Romney to gain key conservative N.H. endorsement (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/romney-gain-key-conservative-endorsement/qFq59ZGF34gU1ID3tuFD1K/index.html)
Guardian - Mitt Romney is not done yet (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/sep/01/mittromney-rick-perry)
HuffPo - Rick Perry: Fred Thompson and Barry Goldwater's Lovechild (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/victoria-m-defrancesco-soto/rick-perry-fred-thompson-_b_943236.html)
HuffPo - Late Returns: Mitt Romney Still Loved By 'Insiders' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/01/mitt-romney-loved-by-insiders_n_945801.html?ref=mostpopular)

Michele Bachmann:
CBS - In speech to veterans, Michele Bachmann invokes Margaret Thatcher comparison (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20100615-503544.html)
Yahoo - Florida Republicans reject Bachmann’s call for Everglades drilling (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/florida-republicans-reject-bachmann-call-everglades-drilling-135618869.html)
HuffPo - Pro-Bachmann Super PAC Attacks Rick Perry In 2012 GOP Primary Ad (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/01/pro-bachmann-super-pac-rick-perry_n_945622.html)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Hits Back At Super PAC's Ad For Michele Bachmann (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/01/rick-perry-michele-bachmann-pac_n_945763.html)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann invokes Thatcher in veterans speech (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bachmann-thatcher-20110901,0,2537575.story?track=rss)
TPM - FOX Poll: Bachmann Getting Hammered By Perry’s Surge In Polls (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/09/fox-poll-bachmann-falls-off-while-perry-leads.php)
Boston Globe - Bachmann compares herself to Thatcher (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/09/02/bachmann_compares_self_to_margaret_thatcher/)
Politico - How Rick Perry helps Michele Bachmann (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62483.html)

Jon Huntsman:
Concord Monitor - Huntsman is a break from GOP bombast (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/277306/huntsman-is-break-from-gop-bombast?CSAuthResp=1314965642%3A8cmokscde3gej335pg oe0ljqa6%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A29D21 040C6B6BD5CF8C74793A48F3A15&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
Fox - Jon Huntsman: 'You've Got to Pull Yourself from the Extremes and Get the Business of the Nation Done' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/09/02/jon-huntsman-youve-got-pull-yourself-extremes-and-get-business-nation-done)
Patch - Huntsman Talks Taxes [VIDEO] (http://concord-nh.patch.com/articles/huntsman-talks-taxes-video)
Politico - WSJ pens mash note to Huntsman (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62544.html)
News Medical - Health politics: Huntsman supports Ryan plan; Perry's thoughts on health law (http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110902/Health-politics-Huntsman-supports-Ryan-plan3b-Perrys-thoughts-on-health-law.aspx)
WSJ - Huntsman's Good Economic Plan (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904583204576544703176083600.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
CNN - Huntsman: 'I might not have the Texas Rangers' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/01/huntsman-i-might-not-have-the-texas-rangers/)
NPR - Can Jon Huntsman Break Away From The Pack? (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/01/140115630/can-jon-huntsman-break-away-from-the-pack)
NPR - Huntsman Hopes Jobs Plan Gets Him President's Job (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/01/140103694/gop-presidential-hopeful-huntsman-reveals-jobs-plan)
Deseret - Questions raised about Utah PAC associated with Jon Huntsman presidential bid (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705390145/Questions-raised-about-Utah-PAC-associated-with-Jon-Huntsman-presidential-bid.html)

Newt Gingrich:
Maui News - Newt Gingrich gave education speech (http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/553007/Newt-Gingrich-gave-education-speech.html?nav=18)
Fox News - Newt's Trillion Dollar Answer: Sell Alaska? (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/09/01/newt-s-trillion-dollar-answer-sell-alaska)

Herman Cain:
Politico - Herman Cain's upcoming book available for pre-order (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62510.html)
News 13 - Presidential candidate Herman Cain at Sanford conservative event this weekend (http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/september/304732/Presidential-candidate-Herman-Cain-at-Sanford-conservative-event-this-weekend)

Rick Santorum:
Catholic Online - Rick Santorum Defends Truth and Stands up To Piers Morgan on CNN (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=42647)
Union Leader - Primary Status: Huntsman NH campaign manager fired; Santorum moves into TPaw's former NH office (http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20110901/NEWS0605/110609989/0/NEWHAMPSHIRE0506)

Misc.:
DMR - King to question candidates in quasi-debate Monday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/01/king-to-question-candidates-in-quasi-debate-monday/)


ECONOMY
CNBC - US Is Set to Sue a Dozen Big Banks Over Mortgages (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44367003)
CBS - Experts downbeat on global economy (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/02/ap/business/main20100890.shtml)
BBC - White House upbeat on US economic growth (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14757238)

JOBS
CNBC - Economy Gains No Jobs in August, Rate Holds at 9.1% (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44370439)
WSJ - Economy Fails to Add Jobs (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904583204576546220157206548.html)
AJC - Employers add no net jobs in Aug.; rate unchanged (http://www.ajc.com/business/employers-add-no-net-1154501.html)

HEALTH CARE
Reason - ObamaCare: A Victory For Regulatory Whimsy (http://reason.com/blog/2011/09/01/obamacare-a-victory-for-regula)
Miami Herald - Healthcare for a select few (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/01/2386071/healthcare-for-a-select-few.html)
Fits News - Nikki Haley Flip Flops On Obamacare Exchanges (http://www.fitsnews.com/2011/09/01/nikki-haley-flip-flops-on-obamacare-exchanges/)

FOREIGN POLICY
WaPo - Bolton Says NATO Didn't Move Quickly Enough on Libya (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/bolton-says-nato-didnt-move-quickly-enough-on-libya/2011/09/02/gIQAnzy3vJ_video.html)
CNN - Libya's real challenge may lie ahead (http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/09/02/hayden.libya.next/)
Reuters - EU lifts Libya sanctions, discusses future help (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/02/us-libya-eu-sanctions-idUSTRE7811OJ20110902)

ENERGY
Market Watch - Cheniere Energy and Clean Energy Fuels Receive Bipartisan Support (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cheniere-energy-and-clean-energy-fuels-receive-bipartisan-support-2011-09-02)
Market Watch - The U.S. Department of Energy Awards Dow Solar $12.8 Million to Develop Next Generation Breakthrough Building Integrated Photovoltaics (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-department-of-energy-awards-dow-solar-128-million-to-develop-next-generation-breakthrough-building-integrated-photovoltaics-2011-09-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
Clean Technica - LED vs CFL - which lightbulb is more efficient (http://cleantechnica.com/2011/09/01/led-vs-cfl-which-light-bulb-is-more-efficient/)
Telegraph - The energy-efficient lightbulbs that keep us in the dark (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/greenerliving/8735431/The-energy-efficient-lightbulbs-that-keep-us-in-the-dark.html)
Forbes - Frack Gas Not Likely To Displace King Coal, Study Suggests (http://blogs.forbes.com/danielfisher/?p=2044)

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Polls:
Magellan: Nevada Poll: Perry Leads Romney by 5%, Ron Paul 6% (http://www.magellanstrategies.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Magellan-Nevada-2012-Republican-Presidential-Caucus-Survey-Release-0902111.pdf)
UK Mail: Perry tops GOP poll as voters tell Palin not to run... while Bachmann is down in fifth place (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032894/Rick-Perry-tops-poll-Republicans-advise-Sarah-Palin-run-GOP-presidential-race.html)
WSJ: Poll: Republican Voters Say Palin Should Stay Out of Race (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/02/poll-republican-voters-say-palin-should-stay-out-of-race/)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
Washington Post: Ron Paul churns in the Mention Machine (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/ron-paul-churns-in-the-mention-machine/2011/09/02/gIQAvxwMxJ_blog.html)
State Column: Ron Paul Slams Unemployment Report, Stock Market Tumbles (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-slams-unemployment-report-stock-market-tumbles/)
ABC: Republican Candidates on August Jobs Numbers (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/republican-candidates-on-jobs-numbers/)
Patch: Campaign Q&A: Ron Paul (http://salem-nh.patch.com/articles/campaign-qa-ron-paul-3)
Patch: VIDEO: Ron Paul Stops in Salem (http://salem-nh.patch.com/articles/video-ron-paul-stops-in-salem%23video-7600587)
CNN: Paul hits the bike trail (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/paul-hits-the-bike-trail/)
MSNBC: Paul on the (bike) trail (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/02/7576631-paul-on-the-bike-trail)
Bismarck Tribune: Ron Paul coming to North Dakota (http://bismarcktribune.com/news/columnists/rebecca-beitsch/ron-paul-coming-to-north-dakota/article_c7d04ece-d574-11e0-a1da-001cc4c03286.html)
Reuters: Bernanke channeled Keynes to deflect Paul (http://blogs.reuters.com/macroscope/2011/09/02/bernanke-channeled-keynes-to-deflect-paul/)
Orlando Sentinel: Ron Paul talks to ‘Political Connections’; show salutes Scott Harris (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/09/ron-paul-talks-to-political-connections-show-salutes-scott-harris.html)
New American: Ron Paul's Comments On FEMA Provoke Passionate Responses (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8839-ron-pauls-comments-on-fema-provokes-passionate-responses)


Mitt Romney:
CNN: Tea Party-backed group calls Romney 'poseur,' protests his appearance at Tea Party event (http://am.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/tea-party-backed-group-calls-romney-poseur-protests-his-appearance-at-tea-party-event/)
ABC: Romney on Jobs report (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/romney-on-jobs-report/)
Miami Herald: Romney visits Tampa to open campaign office (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/02/2386870/romney-visits-tampa-to-open-campaign.html)
Patch: Bettencourt Endorses Romney (http://salem-nh.patch.com/articles/bettencourt-endorses-romney)
Mother Jones: Mitt Romney's Latest Endorser Called Catholic Bishop "Pedophile Pimp" (http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/09/mitt-romney-dj-bettencourt-pedophile-pimp)
Patch: UPDATE: Bettencourt Responds to Catholic Group's Criticism (http://salem-nh.patch.com/articles/catholics-rip-romney-over-bettencourt-endorsement)
Politico: Mitt Romney endorsed by N.H.'s Bettencourt backs as 'plenty conservative' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62509.html)
Daily Caller: Romney attacks Perry as ‘career politician’ (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/02/romney-attacks-perry-as-career-politician/)
TPM: Mitt Romney Tries To Make August Job Numbers Rick Perry’s Problem (http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/09/mitt-romney-tries-to-make-august-job-numbers-rick-perrys-problem.php)
Politico: Mitt Romney draws immigration contrast with Rick Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62559.html)
Boston: Romney hits Obama over immigration inaction (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/romney-hits-obama-over-immigration-inaction/y5WdEMDUG1h8XTPd3yrKDK/index.html)
ABC: Romney Talks Illegal Immigration in Florida (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/romney-talks-illegal-immigration-in-florida/)
LA Times: Mitt Romney Speaks Immigration to Florida's Latino Voters (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-mitt-romney-immigration-florida-20110902,0,1990270.story)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney highlights his differences with Perry over immigration policy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-highlights-his-differences-with-perry-over-immigration-policy/2011/09/02/gIQAD1kjwJ_story.html)
WSJ: Border Attack: Romney Hits Perry on Immigration (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/02/border-attack-romney-hits-perry-on-immigration/)
Washington Post: Romney, Perry duel over business credentials define GOP nomination fight focused on economy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/romney-perry-duel-over-business-credentials-define-gop-nomination-fight-focused-on-economy/2011/09/02/gIQAAhPnwJ_story.html)
AP: Romney, Perry wage GOP fight over business records (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gY2ViwBy8fn4JH0RGrmWM1x-d03A?docId=030dd6f29d784afb9b015bd7096d8db8)
AJC: Romney, Perry wage GOP fight over business records (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/romney-perry-wage-gop-1154740.html)
CNN: Romney gives sneak peek of his jobs plan (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/romney-gives-sneak-peek-of-his-jobs-plan/)
USA Today: Mitt Romney previews his jobs plan (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/mitt-romney-jobs-plan-preview/1)
Reuters: Mitt Romney promises "bold" jobs plan (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/02/us-usa-campaign-romney-idUSTRE77U65A20110902)
Economic Times: US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney promises 'bold' jobs plan (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/us-republican-presidential-hopeful-mitt-romney-promises-bold-jobs-plan/articleshow/9839579.cms)
UK Telegraph: Mitt Romney can still win this thing (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/timstanley/100102934/mitt-romney-can-still-win-this-thing/)
Gulf News: Romney paces himself like a marathoner (http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/romney-paces-himself-like-a-marathoner-1.860475)


Michelle Bachmann:
SacBee: Perry's spending record criticized by Bachmann's Super PAC (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/02/3880041/perrys-spending-record-criticized.html)
Politico: The Bachmann wing (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/The_Bachmann_wing.html?showall)
Orlando Sentinel: Michele Bachmann, Jon Huntsman on ‘Face the Nation’ (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/09/michele-bachmann-jon-huntsman-on-face-the-nation.html)
Daily Caller: Role of Bachmann’s campaign in 2012 race still up in the air (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/02/role-of-bachmanns-campaign-in-2012-race-still-up-in-the-air/)
State Column: Bachmann, Romney slam Obama over unemployment rate (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/bachmann-romney-slam-obama-over-unemployment-report/)
Business Insider: Perry and Bachmann Attack Obama, But Are Vague About Their Own Jobs Plans (http://www.businessinsider.com/perry-and-bachmann-attack-obama-but-are-vague-about-their-own-jobs-plans-2011-9)
Washington Post: Bachmann-Jewish story: ‘I haven’t heard that at all’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/bachmann-jewish-story-i-havent-heard-that-at-all/2011/09/02/gIQAAZDSwJ_blog.html)
Talk Radio News Service: Bachmann To Obama: No More Speeches (http://www.talkradionews.com/quicknews/2011/9/2/bachmann-to-obama-no-more-speeches.html)


Jon Huntsman:
CNN: Wall Street Journal loves Huntsman jobs plan (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/wall-street-journal-loves-huntsman-jobs-plan/)
Politico: WSJ pens mash note to Huntsman (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62544.html)
Red State: In Praise of Jon Huntsman (http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/09/02/in-praise-of-jon-huntsman/)
Washington Post: Down in polls, Huntsman tries to turn around White House bid by casting opponents as extreme (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/down-in-polls-huntsman-tries-to-turn-around-white-house-bid-by-casting-opponents-as-extreme/2011/09/02/gIQAmdKpwJ_story.html)
AP: Struggling Huntsman tries to turn around bid (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gWq3d1VRdT16HkBC2fPmqGOp3eRw?docId=79f66a137 d2046be80ca49642d798200)


Rick Perry:
Washington Post: Meet the new frontrunner (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/meet-the-new-frontrunner/2011/09/01/gIQAJz5OvJ_blog.html)
Weekly Standard: Political Checks on the Supreme Court, Then and Now (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/political-checks-supreme-court-then-and-now_592101.html)
The Atlantic: Skip Evolution: Perry's Got Some Controversial Economic Ideas, Too (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/09/skip-evolution-perrys-got-some-odd-economic-ideas-too/42054/)
Politico: Rick Perry leads Mitt Romney in Nevada, poll finds (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62561.html)
Politico: Rick Perry 2012 campaign announces tight-knit team (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62549.html)
Politico: Perry's egghead, Fox's pollster (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62553.html)
UK Mail: Rick Perry or Barack Obama? America may get a chance to vote for a real man (http://synonblog.dailymail.co.uk/2011/09/rick-perry-or-barack-obama-america-may-vote-for-the-real-man.html)
Politico: The Rick Perry opposition research book (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62546.html)
Politico: Rick Perry's book a treasure trove for foes (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62531.html)
AJC: Your morning jolt: With debates looming, Rick Perry’s ‘Fed Up!’ becomes required reading (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/09/02/your-morning-jolt-with-debates-looming-rick-perrys-fed-up-becomes-required-reading/)
Politico: 'Read the book' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/Read_the_book.html)
Politico: Nine questions for Rick Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62556.html)
NYT: Perry’s Book Gives Rivals Ammunition (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/02/perrys-book-gives-rivals-ammunition/)
Chron: A possible Achilles’ heel to Perry’s conservative armor (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/finding-a-chink-in-perrys-conservative-armor/)
Washington Post: Crony capitalism: Perry’s Achilles heel? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/crony-capitalism-perrys-achilles-heel/2011/03/29/gIQAHVRXwJ_blog.html)
IBT: Rick Perry Supports AT&T T-Mobile Merger, Even Wrote a Letter [TEXT] (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/207761/20110902/rick-perry-at-t-t-mobile-merger.htm)
The Nation: Rick Perry Takes AT&T's $500,000, Then Asks Feds for 'Light' Regulation of Firm's Monopoly Moves (http://www.thenation.com/blog/163099/rick-perry-takes-atts-500000-then-asks-feds-light-regulation-firms-monopoly-moves)
CBS: Will Rick Perry put an innocent man to death? (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/02/opinion/main20100776.shtml)
Miami Herald: Perry's spending record criticized by Bachmann's Super PAC (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/02/2386856/perrys-spending-record-criticized.html)
CNN: Perry blasts pro-Bachmann super PAC's ad (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/perry-blasts-pro-bachmann-superpacs-ad/)
MSNBC: Pro-Bachmann Super PAC to air anti-Perry ad in SC (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/02/7572678-pro-bachmann-super-pac-to-air-anti-perry-ad-in-sc)
Politico: Rick Perry's pro-immigration Texas base (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62564.html)
Boston: How the politics of college football could thwart Rick Perry's presidential bid (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/blogs/the_angle/2011/09/how_the_politic.html)


Newt Gingrich:


Herman Cain:
Des Moines Register: Herman Cain book release and tour set for early October (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/02/herman-cain-book-release-and-tour-set-for-early-october/)
Rick Santorum:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Daily Santorum: Office Space (http://earlyreturns.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/early-returns-20/53-post-gazette-staff/3234-daily-santorum-office-space)
Minn Post: Santorum takes TPaw's vacated New Hampshire space (http://www.minnpost.com/minnpotus/2011/09/02/31310/santorum_takes_tpaws_vacated_new_hampshire_space)
Post and Courier: Rick Santorum to speak at Goose Creek breakfast (http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/02/rick-santorum-speak-goose-creek-breakfast/)
BayNet: Santorum Addresses Local GOP (http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/23961)
RCP: Interview with Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/08/31/interview_with_presidential_candidate_rick_santoru m_111170.html)


Other Candidates.:
CNN: Palin will up the ante but not announce run in Iowa speech (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/02/Palin.iowa.speech/)
Chron: George W. Bush says he’s not endorsing anybody in the 2012 primary race (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/george-w-bush-says-hes-not-endorsing-anybody-in-the-2012-primary-race/)
Newsmax: John Fund: Why Sarah Palin Is Not Running (http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/fund-sarah-palin-/2011/09/02/id/409556)
CS Monitor: If Obama looks as if he'll lose in 2012, what about Hillary Clinton? (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/John-Hughes/2011/0902/If-Obama-looks-as-if-he-ll-lose-in-2012-what-about-Hillary-Clinton)

Multiple Candidates:
Time: Romney, Perry and Rubio: Immigration and the GOP in 2012 (http://swampland.time.com/2011/09/02/romney-perry-and-rubio-immigration-and-the-gop-in-2012/)
Boston Herald: Two for coffee? Romney, Huntsman and Tea Party (http://bostonherald.com/blogs/news/katy_on_the_campaign_trail/?p=916)
MSNBC: 2012: The Titanium Lady? (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/02/7570881-2012-the-titanium-lady)


Caucus/Primary News:
ABC: In 2012, The Calendar Is King (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/in-2012-the-calendar-is-king-the-note-2/)
CNN: GOP primary calendar in doubt as Arizona threatens move (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/gop-primary-calendar-in-doubt-as-arizona-threatens-move/)
Boston: Republican Party leader in N.H. quits (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/09/02/republican_party_leader_in_nh_quits/)


ECONOMY
ABC: Experts Downbeat on Global Economy (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=14434302)
WSJ: U.S. Economy Shows No Job Growth (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904583204576546220157206548.html)
Bloomberg: Employment Numbers Show Economy Going Nowhere: The Ticker (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-02/employment-numbers-show-economy-going-nowhere-the-ticker.html)


HEALTH CARE
Life News: Obamacare: Constitutionally Infirm, Headed to Supreme Court (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/09/02/obamacare-constitutionally-infirm-headed-to-supreme-court/)
Life News: Catholic Bishops: Revoke Obamacare-Abortion Drug Mandate (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/09/02/catholic-bishops-revoke-obamacare-abortion-drug-mandate/)


FOREIGN POLICY
NYT: Amid Triumph in Libya, War Lingers for Britain in Afghanistan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/03/world/europe/03iht-letter03.html?_r=1)
Fox: Libya Rebel Commander Plays Down Islamist Past (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/09/02/libya-rebel-commander-plays-down-islamist-past/)