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Napoleon's Shadow
09-08-2011, 09:38 AM
Ron Paul:
Boston Globe - Ron Paul's chance to shine (http://boston.com/community/blogs/less_is_more/2011/09/ron_pauls_chance_to_shine.html)
Factcheck - Paul ‘Stood with Reagan,’ but Not Long (http://factcheck.org/2011/09/paul-stood-with-reagan-but-not-long/)
CBS - Ron Paul: Government set up the stage for 9/11 (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20103042-503544.html)
NewsMax - Pundits: Ron Paul Big Debate Loser (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/ron-paul-debate-romney/2011/09/07/id/410155)
Telegraph - Ron Paul is right. Military adventurism is a luxury we can no longer afford (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100103756/ron-paul-is-right-military-adventurism-is-a-luxury-we-can-no-longer-afford/)
Politico - Ron Paul: TSA 'abusive,' involved in 'all kind of sexual activities' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62934.html)
HuffPo - GOP Debate: Ron Paul Says TSA Is 'Abusive' And 'Accused Of All Kinds Of Sexual Activities' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/ron-paul-tsa-gop-debate_n_953175.html)
The Hill - GOP candidates join Ron Paul in blasting TSA at debate (http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/tsa/180129-gop-candidates-target-tsa-at-reagan-debate)
Fox - Ron Paul: Border Fence Will Be Used To 'Keep Us In' (http://nation.foxnews.com/ron-paul/2011/09/07/ron-paul-border-fence-will-be-used-keep-us)
Town Hall - If Ron Paul Was President, U.S. Troops Wouldn't Have Air Conditioning (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2011/09/08/if_ron_paul_was_president,_us_troops_wouldnt_have_ air_conditioning)
Caffeinated Thoughts - Ron Paul Wants to Scorch the Troops, Then Add $10B to Fund MORE Federal
Healthcare. (http://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2011/09/ron-paul-wants-to-scorch-the-troops-then-add-10b-to-fund-more-federal-healthcare/)
Fox - Factor Producer Jesse Watters Confronts Ron Paul (http://nation.foxnews.com/ron-paul/2011/09/07/factor-producer-jesse-watters-confronts-ron-paul)
United Liberty - Why isn’t Paul a serious candidate? (http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/8716-why-isn-t-paul-a-serious-candidate)
Star Telegram - A dime's worth of wisdom from Ron Paul (http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2011/09/a-dimes-worth-of-wisdom-from-ron-paul.html)
Marietta Journal - Melvyn L. Fein: Ron Paul and the Libertarian dilemma (http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/15427694/article-Melvyn-L--Fein--Ron-Paul-and-the-Libertarian-dilemma?instance=secondary_story_left_column)
Politico - Ron Paul hits Rick Perry on HPV vaccine (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62930.html)
VC Star - Paul supporters, progressives demonstrate outside GOP debate (http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/sep/07/paul-supporters-progressives-demonstrate-outside/)
Yahoo - Ron Paul will skip Obama’s speech on job creation (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/ron-paul-skip-obama-speech-job-creation-195256514.html)
Fox - Perry Vs. Paul (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/09/07/perry-vs-paul/)
Reason - Ron Paul's Reagan (http://reason.com/archives/2011/09/07/ron-pauls-reagan)

Rick Perry:
LA Times - Perry, Romney square off in Reagan Library debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-0908-gop-debate-2012-20110908,0,5476010.story)
Fox - Perry Zings Rove: 'I'm Not Responsible For Karl Anymore' (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2011/09/07/perry-zings-rove-im-not-responsible-karl-anymore)
WaPo - Rick Perry repeats Social Security is ‘Ponzi scheme’ statement (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rick-perry-and-mitt-romney-come-out-swinging-in-reagan-debate/2011/09/07/gIQAhygcAK_blog.html)
Daily Beast - Rick Perry Falls Short (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/07/republican-presidential-candidates-debate-rick-perry-falls-short.html)
Laura Ingraham Show - Gov. Susana Martinez rejects Rick Perry's stance on immigration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9GdRz832Sw)
Politico - Perry may not have actually been Gore's chair (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62875.html)
ABC - Rick Perry Under the Spotlight With Little Debate Experience (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-under-the-spotlight-with-little-debate-experience/)
WaPo - Rick Perry comes out fighting (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/rick-perry-comes-out-fighting/2011/09/07/gIQAJIdvAK_story.html)
CNN - Perry's night of 'duck the question' (http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/09/08/graham.debate.gop/)
Daily Beast - The Mitt and Rick Show (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/07/mitt-romney-rick-perry-dominate-gop-debate.html)
CBS - Rick Perry stands by calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20103039-503544.html)
USA Today - Fact checking Rick Perry vs. Mitt Romney on jobs (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/rick-perry-mitt-romney-debate-fact-check-/1)
Atlantic - Rick Perry and Mitt Romney Dominate Republican Debate (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/rick-perry-and-mitt-romney-dominate-republican-debate/244724/)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Blasts Karl Rove, Defends Social Security 'Ponzi Scheme' Comments At GOP Debate (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/rick-perry-karl-rove-social-security-ponzi-scheme_n_953160.html)
WaPo - Can Rick Perry debate? Does Santorum still exist? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/can-rick-perry-debate-does-santorum-still-exist/2011/09/07/gIQA12a39J_blog.html)
Politico - So, one Rick will apparently come out swinging (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62897.html)
Daily Kos - Republican Debate Night #2: Rick Perry and the Seven Bores (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/07/1014419/-Republican-Debate-Night-2:-Rick%C3%82%C2%A0Perry%C3%82%C2%A0and%C3%82%C2%A0th e%C3%82%C2%A0Seven%C3%82%C2%A0Bores)
NYT - Romney and Perry Clash, Drawing Lines in G.O.P. Sand (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/us/politics/08debate.html?_r=1)
Chron - Controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says Rick Perry wants his endorsement (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/controversial-arizona-sheriff-joe-arpaio-says-rick-perry-wants-his-endorsement/)
Politico - Rick Perry and Al Gore: What's the truth? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62904.html)
Dallas Observer - Pull the Covers Over Your Head If You Like, But Rick Perry's Not Going Away (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2011/09/pull_the_covers_over_your_head.php)
WaPo - Texas wildfires burn out of control, force Rick Perry to leave campaign trail (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/texas-wildfires-burn-out-of-control-force-rick-perry-to-leave-campaign-trail/2011/09/06/gIQApIbb9J_story.html)
WaPo - Rick Perry debuts as debater at Reagan Library (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-debuts-as-debater-at-reagan-library/2011/09/07/gIQAMuUb9J_story.html)
WSJ - Rove: Perry’s Book Is His Biggest Problem (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/07/rove-perrys-book-is-his-biggest-problem/)
WSJ - Rove: Perry’s Book Is His Biggest Problem (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/07/rove-perrys-book-is-his-biggest-problem/)

Mitt Romney:
CBS - Mitt Romney, Rick Perry spar at GOP debate (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20103032-503544.html)
USA Today - Romney's rhetoric differs from record as governor (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-09-07/Romneys-energy-rhetoric-differs-from-his-record-as-governor/50304822/1)
WaPo - Obama and Romney mostly agree on taxes (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/obama-and-romney-mostly-agree-on-taxes/2011/08/25/gIQA7fus9J_blog.html)
The Hill - Actor creates new Romney campaign catchphrase (http://thehill.com/capital-living/in-the-know/180095-actor-creates-new-romney-campaign-catchphrase-)
SF Gate - GOP rivals gang up on Romney over health care law (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/07/national/a174744D01.DTL)
KFDM - Romney, Perry spar on jobs in presidential debate (http://www.kfdm.com/news/perry-44653-romney-debate.html)
Ottawa Citizen - Perry, Romney clash over jobs (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Perry+Romney+clash+over+jobs/5368238/story.html)
Miami Herald - Debate was the Rick Perry Show, but Mitt Romney stole some of the spotlight (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/07/2395817/debate-was-the-rick-perry-show.html)
Reuters - Mitt Romney says he wouldn't keep Bernanke (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/08/us-usa-campaign-bernanke-idUSTRE7870ND20110908)
Daily Beast - Mitt's Best Night (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/07/mitt-romney-s-best-debate-of-2012-besting-perry-gingrich-bachmann.html)
WTOL - FACT CHECK: Perry, Romney twist records in debate (http://www.wtol.com/story/15415049/fact-check-perry-romney-twist-records-in-debate)
Concord Monitor - Romney shares Tea Party's goals (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/278443/romney-shares-tea-partys-goals?CSAuthResp=1315483742%3A8cmokscde3gej335pgoe 0ljqa6%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3ACFD5F40 C1053D151C68229EF559AB52F&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
HuffPo - But Mitt, I Don't Own One of Those Do-Hickeys (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-phillips/but-mitt-i-dont-own-one-o_b_953076.html)
KSL - Romney, Perry spar over jobs, Social Security (http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=157&sid=15947516)
WaPo - Mitt Romney’s flawed economic plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mitt-romneys-flawed-economic-plan/2011/09/07/gIQA7RBVAK_story.html)
Politico - Mitt Romney the magnanimous (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62932.html)
WHTC - Romney puts China squarely in presidential race (http://whtc.com/news/articles/2011/sep/07/romney-puts-china-squarely-in-presidential-race/)
HuffPo - Here's What Mitt Romney's Recession/Recovery Chart Should Look Like (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/mitt-romney-recession-recovery-chart_n_952872.html)
KSFY - Gov. Mitt Romney is keynote speaker at Sioux Falls Chamber Meeting (http://www.ksfy.com/story/15410732/gov-mitt-romney-is-keynote-speaker-at-sioux-falls-chamber-meeting)
NYT - Mitt Romney’s Tightrope Walk (http://douthat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/mitt-romney-and-the-middle-class/)
WaPo - Mitt Romney has to decide whether to tackle Rick Perry in Wednesday’s debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-has-to-decide-whether-to-tackle-rick-perry-in-wednesdays-debate/2011/09/07/gIQAU1RW9J_story.html)
HuffPo - Five Reasons Romney's "Plan" Is the Same Old Job-Killing Madness (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rj-eskow/five-reasons-romneys-plan_b_952454.html)
Kentucky.com - Romney plan: anti-regulation taken to extreme (http://www.kentucky.com/2011/09/08/1873376/romney-plan-anti-regulation-taken.html)
Argus leader - Mitt Romney giving speech at Chamber's annual meeting (http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110908/BUSINESS/109080319/Mitt-Romney-giving-speech-Chamber-s-annual-meeting)
The Nation - Mitt Romney Releases Plan to Increase Unemployment and the Budget Deficit (http://www.thenation.com/?q=blog/163220/mitt-romney-releases-plan-increase-unemployment-and-budget-deficit)

Michele Bachmann:
IBT - Michele Bachmann: Is Her Campaign for President Finished? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/210257/20110907/michele-bachmann-campaign-2012-tea-party-sarah-palin-rick-perry-mitt-romney-republican-nomination-pr.htm)
LA Times - As Perry and Romney spar, Michele Bachmann fades (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-michele-bachmann-debate-20110907,0,4923330.story)
MinnPost - Michele Bachmann not a big factor in GOP debate (http://www.minnpost.com/dailyglean/2011/09/08/31406/michele_bachmann_not_a_big_factor_in_gop_debate)
WaPo - Michele Bachmann looking to regain her position in top-tier at Reagan Library debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/michele-bachmann-looking-to-regain-her-position-in-top-tier-at-reagan-library-debate/2011/09/07/gIQApidb9J_story.html)
The Hill - Pro-Bachmann group: Ad targeting Perry back on TV (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/180007-pro-bachmann-group-ad-targeting-perry-ad-back-on-tv)
Politico - Rocking out with Michele Bachmann Overdrive (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62827.html)
Reuters - Bachmann campaign pressed by Perry, fundraising (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/08/us-usa-campaign-bachmann-idUSTRE78718820110908)
Daily wildcat - Bachmann’s godly gaffe (http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/index.php/article/2011/09/bachmanns_godly_gaffe)
Politico - Bachmann schools rivals on 'Obamacare' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62975.html)
Tampa Bay - Oil drilling in the Everglades was a race to the start — in 1940s (http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wetlands/oil-drilling-in-the-everglades-has-a-long-history/1190259)
HuffPo - Leaving God at the Door -- Why Michele Bachmann Needs to Reaffirm Kennedy's Promise (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ami-fieldsmeyer/michele-bachmann-religion-_b_952269.html)
Deseret - Michele Bachmann's pastor on Mormonism (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700176783/Michele-Bachmanns-pastor-on-Mormonism.html)
Jezebel - What We’ll Miss If Michele Bachmann Doesn’t Last (http://jezebel.com/5838014/what-well-miss-if-michele-bachmann-doesnt-last)
Des Moines Register - Steve King’s advice: Bachmann needs to ‘just dive right into the mosh pit’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/07/steve-kings-advice-bachmann-needs-to-just-dive-right-into-the-mosh-pit/)
Politico - Michele Bachmann all alone on $2 gas pledge (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62955.html)
Kansan.com - Nephew of Michele Bachmann offers insights (http://www.kansan.com/news/2011/sep/07/nephew-michele-bachmann-recalls-memories/?news)
Central Florida Future - Drilling in Everglades a detrimental scheme (http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/drilling-in-everglades-a-detrimental-scheme-1.2621828#.Tmiyv9T_uoA)

Jon Huntsman:
HuffPo - Jon Huntsman On Afghanistan: We've Got To Bring Our Troops Home (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/jon-huntsman-afghanistan_n_953236.html)
Politico - At Reagan debate, Jon Huntsman wins a prize nobody wants (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62961.html)
Salon - Wall Street Journal attacks Romney's tax-slashing plan, loves Huntsman's tax-slashing plan (http://www.salon.com/news/2012_elections/?story=/politics/war_room/2011/09/07/romney_wall_street_journal)
NewsMax - Huntsman: America's Confidence 'Shattered' by 9/11 (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/huntsman-debate-911-america/2011/09/07/id/410151)
CBS - Jon Huntsman: GOP "can't run from science" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20103065-503544.html)
Union Leader - John DiStaso's Granite Status: Huntsman can't get enough NH, plans first town hall (http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20110907/NEWS0602/709019999/0/news02)
Politico - Huntsman swats Bachmann on gas (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62922.html)
The Hill - Huntsman plans to attend GOP debate despite sinus infection (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/179885-huntsman-skips-interviews-because-of-sinus-infection-still-plans-to-attend-debate)
State Column - Presidential debate: Huntsman: Immigration reform is a human issue (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/president-debate-huntsman-immigration-reform-is-a-human-issue/)
Salt Lake Tribune - In Huntsman’s living room, fans cheer on their man (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/huntsman/52539640-188/huntsman-washington-debate-supporters.html.csp)
Politico - Jon Huntsman talks to POLITICO (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62891.html)
WaPo - Jon Huntsman is looking to back up tough talk at Reagan Library debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-jon-huntsman-back-up-his-tough-talk/2011/09/07/gIQAwxRa9J_story.html)
Boston Globe - Huntsman plans first town hall in N.H. (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/huntsman-plans-first-town-hall/zhRH0fAbwPQyDgbzWtyqpM/index.html)

Newt Gingrich:
HuffPo - GOP Debate: Newt Gingrich Attacks The Media Again (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/gop-debate-newt-gingrich-media_n_953148.html?ref=mostpopular)

Herman Cain:
Greta - Cain: Obama Iraq Troop Drawdown 'Purely Motivated for Political Reasons' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/09/08/cain-obama-iraq-troop-drawdown-purely-motivated-political-reasons)
Politico - Immigration, continued (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62941.html)
Politico - Herman Cain talks to POLITICO (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62886.html)
Orlando Sentinel - Herman Cain to visit Lake County (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-herman-cain-visit-20110907,0,3947169.story)
The Atlanta Post - Rep. West Accuses Herman Cain: Muslims “Backed Him Into a Corner” (http://atlantapost.com/2011/09/07/rep-west-accuses-herman-cain-muslims-backed-him-into-a-corner/)
FitsNews - Tim Scott To Host Presidential Town Hall With Herman Cain (http://www.fitsnews.com/2011/09/07/tim-scott-to-host-presidential-town-hall-with-herman-cain/)
Orlando Sentinel - Herman Cain coming to Howey-in-the-Hills (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/herman-cain-coming-to-howey-in-the-hills.html)

Rick Santorum:
Politico - Rick Santorum talks to POLITICO (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62900.html)
Morning Call - Republicans debate, Santorum was there too (http://blogs.mcall.com/penn_ave/2011/09/republicans-debate-santorum-was-there-too-.html)
Examiner - Rick Perry, Mitt Romney take center stage at GOP debate (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/rick-perry-mitt-romney-take-center-stage-at-gop-debate)

Misc.:
The Hill - Sarah's September surprise (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/179857-sarahs-september-surprise)
ABC - Can GOP Candidates Claim Reagan Mantle? ‘No – Short Answer,’ Says Reagan Scholar (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/41301/)
CharlotteObserver - A look at key moments in the GOP debate (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/09/07/2588269/a-look-at-key-moments-in-the-gop.html)
Carrol County Times - GOP candidates offer nothing new (http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/letters/gop-candidates-offer-nothing-new/article_f15cd036-d94e-11e0-841e-001cc4c002e0.html)
Denver post - Photos: GOP Debate from Simi Valley, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2011 (http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2011/09/photos-gop-debate-from-simi-valley-calif-on-sept-7-2011/)
Herald Tribune - Five things to watch in tonight's GOP debate (http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110907/WIRE/110909683/-1/news?Title=Five-things-to-watch-in-tonight-s-GOP-debate)
WANE - A look at key moments in the GOP debate (http://www.wane.com/dpps/elections/president/a-look-at-key-moments-in-the-gop-debate-nt11-jgr_3937320)
AJC - Old nostrums not enough to meet modern economic challenges (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/09/07/old-nostrums-not-enough-to-meet-modern-economic-challenges/)
VoA - Republican Presidential Hopefuls Spar on Jobs, Economy (http://www.voanews.com/english/news/usa/Republican-Presidential-Hopefuls-Spar-on-Jobs-Economy-129445683.html)

ECONOMY
Reuters - Obama to call for urgent steps on economy (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/08/us-obama-jobs-idUSTRE78176520110908)
SF Gate - Treasury 10-Year Yields Fall Before Bernanke Speaks on Economy (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/09/08/bloomberg1376-LR6HQ40D9L3501-1OGP0F6QB78KQ57KH06RV9LVHP.DTL)
Boston Globe - Fed is exploring new ways to give economy a nudge (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/09/08/fed_is_exploring_new_ways_to_give_economy_a_nudge/)

JOBS
Fox - Weekly Jobless Claims Rise, Hiring Remains Slow (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/08/weekly-jobless-claims-rise-hiring-remains-slow/)
WaPo - Meltzer Says Fed Stimulus Won't Lower Unemployment Rate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/meltzer-says-fed-stimulus-wont-lower-unemployment-rate/2011/09/07/gIQA9Zx79J_video.html)
WaPo - On jobs, Obama needs to be a radical (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-innovations/on-jobs-obama-needs-to-be-a-radical/2011/09/07/gIQANsL9AK_story.html)
AP - Democrats want debt-cutting panel to address jobs (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gEIPCMHl4qMSJRShMlrhyrw5wxyQ?docId=3f9199d2c 6bf4af9ad33f92e6ffdd34e)
Philly inquirer - POINT: Don't expect miracles on job growth (http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20110908_Inquirer_Editorial__The_president_s_jobs_ speech.html)

HEALTH CARE
NewsMax - Give Obama Jobs Plan, But Repeal Obamacare Too (http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/obamacare-debt-ceiling-debate/2011/09/07/id/410096)
Heritage - Majority of Physicians Don’t See Eye to Eye with the AMA on Obamacare (http://blog.heritage.org/2011/09/07/majority-of-physicians-don%E2%80%99t-see-eye-to-eye-with-the-ama-on-obamacare/)
LA Times - Healthcare costs rose while insurance coverage fell, studies show (http://www.latimes.com/health/la-fi-health-insurance-20110908,0,343767.story)

FOREIGN POLICY
AHN - Gaddafi insists he is still in Libya (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90059273?Gaddafi%20insists%20he%20is%20still%20in% 20Libya)
Tripoli Post - At least 30,000 Killed, 50,000 Wounded in Libyan Conflict (http://tripolipost.com/articledetail.asp?c=1&i=6862)
Globe and Mail - Moammar Gadhafi sold 29 tons of gold in last days of Libya regime (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/moammar-gadhafi-sold-29-tons-of-gold-in-last-days-of-libya-regime/article2157224/)
Boston Globe - Gas mask shipments add to concern over Libya’s chemical arsenal (http://www.boston.com/news/world/africa/articles/2011/09/08/gas_mask_shipments_add_to_concern_over_libyas_chem ical_arsenal/)
ENERGY
AOL - NY State Releases Fracking Report (http://energy.aol.com/2011/09/08/ny-state-releases-fracking-report/)
Reuters - UPDATE 1-Oil-funded study: drilling could add 1 mln US jobs (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/07/usa-api-study-idUSN1E7861FQ20110907)
UPI - Halliburton working on green fracking (http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2011/09/07/Halliburton-working-on-green-fracking/UPI-77011315393262/?spt=hs&or=er)

Napoleon's Shadow
09-08-2011, 06:36 PM
Polls:
AL: Poll finds Alabama Republican voters lean toward Texas Gov. Rick Perry (http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/09/poll_finds_alabama_republican.html)
US News: Poll: Obama Five Times Worse Than Carter on Economy (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/09/08/poll-obama-five-times-worse-than-carter-on-economy)
Today Show: Unemployment is the problem, but Americans see no clear solution (http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/09/07/7654490-unemployment-is-the-problem-but-americans-see-no-clear-solution)
Rasmussen: Social Security – Ponzi Scheme or Not? Voters Not Sure (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/taxes/september_2010/social_security_ponzi_scheme_or_not_voters_not_sur e)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
Chron: Ron Paul seeks to boost candidacy by tapping into his fountain of youth (votes) (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-seeks-to-boost-candidacy-by-tapping-into-his-fountain-of-youth-votes/)
HuffPost: Rick Perry Subjects Ron Paul To A 'Rick Lazio Moment' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/rick-perry-ron-paul_n_954440.html)
State Column: Ron Paul Takes First In Debate Poll Despite Debates Perry vs Romney Focus (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-takes-first-in-debate-poll-despite-debates-perry-vs-romney-focus/)
Opposing Views: Video: All of Ron Paul's Answers from GOP Debate (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/video-all-ron-pauls-answers-gop-debate)
Houston News: Pearland councilwoman announces bid for Ron Paul’s congressional seat (http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pearland/news/pearland-councilwoman-announces-bid-for-ron-paul-s-congressional-seat/article_0e2aeae2-8d1d-503c-b096-7ce730c65eb0.html)
Fox: Jesse Watters Confronts Ron Paul About Avoiding 'The Factor' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/2011/09/08/jesse-watters-confronts-ron-paul-about-avoiding-factor)
Think Progress: Ron Paul To Fox Ambush Reporter Jesse Watters: Bill O’Reilly Doesn’t Understand Journalism Or Economics (http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/09/08/314656/oreilly-ron-paul-jesse-water/)
MediaIte: Ron Paul Explains ‘Dodge’ To Factor Producer: ‘Bill O’Reilly’s Not Really A Journalist’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ron-paul-explains-dodge-to-factor-producer-%E2%80%98bill-o%E2%80%99reilly%E2%80%99s-not-really-a-journalist%E2%80%99/)
Fox: Perry Confronts Ron Paul During Commercial (http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-presidential-debates/2011/09/08/meeting-minds-during-debate-break)
IBT: Ron Paul Debate: Rick Perry Physically Grabs Him, Points at His Face (http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/20110908/210639_ron-paul-debate-rick-perry-gop-debate-september-7.htm)
Dallas News: A not-so-friendly chat betwen Ron Paul and Rick Perry? (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/a-not-so-friendly-chat-betwen.html)
UK Guardian: Rick Perry and Ron Paul get intense during Republican presidential debate (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/richard-adams-blog/2011/sep/08/rick-perry-ron-paul-photos)
IBT: Ron Paul Has Become the Right's Ralph Nader (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/210717/20110908/ron-paul-ralph-nader-presidential-race-2012-rick-perry-gop-republican.htm)
Des Moines Register: Paul's policies evoke thoughts of Somalia (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110908/OPINION04/309080037/-1/SPORTS12/Paul-s-policies-evoke-thoughts-Somalia)
Washington Times: Perry vs. Paul: A Texas-sized war (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/8/perry-vs-paul-texas-sized-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)
Washington Post: Ron Paul: Hi-ho silver! (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/ron-paul-hi-ho-silver/2011/03/04/gIQAai9TCK_blog.html)
PR Web: Guilty as Charged: Ron Paul Is the “Constitutional Absolutist” (http://www.prweb.com/releases/ron-paul/msnbc-politico-debate/prweb8780492.htm)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul Attacked by Conservative Leader Gary Bauer (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ron-paul-attacked-conserative-leader-gary-bauer)
Hot Air: Paul: A border fence might be used to keep Americans from fleeing to Mexico, or something (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/09/08/paul-a-border-fence-might-be-used-to-keep-americans-from-fleeing-to-mexico-or-something/)
YouTube: John Tate, Ron Paul's Campaign Manager (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRRAUxJRur4)
Dallas News: GRADES: How the experts rated Wednesday's GOP debate (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/grades-how-the-experts-rated-w-2.html)


Mitt Romney:
Market Watch: Romney joins anti-Bernanke club (http://blogs.marketwatch.com/election/2011/09/07/romney-joins-anti-bernanke-club/)
The New Yorker: Why Romney Won (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/09/why-romney-won.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney's day-after attack (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62983.html)
Huff Post: Jon Stewart Derides Mitt Romney: 'You Want To Be President So Bad, Al Gore Can Taste It' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/jon-stewart-mitt-romney_n_953553.html)
Examiner: 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart': Mitt Romney-bashing begins (http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-mitt-romney-bashing-begins)
LA Times: Late Night: Jon Stewart blasts Mitt Romney's jobs plan (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/09/late-night-jon-stewart-blasts-mitt-romneys-job-plan.html)
Rolling Stone: Jon Stewart on Romney Vs. Perry (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/national-affairs/jon-stewart-on-romney-vs-perry-20110908)
Market Watch: Romney edges ahead with economic plan (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/romney-edges-ahead-with-economic-plan-2011-09-08)
Boston: Dukakis will take the compliment, even if it’s backhanded (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/dukakis-will-take-the-compliment-even-backhanded/1K7e2ddrr1j1g5R5PIRjDJ/index.html)
New American: Romney Job Plan: Tinkering, Not Reforming (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8901-romneys-economic-program-tinkering-not-fundamental-reform)
Boston: On international trade, Mitt Romney's plan lacking on details (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/blogs/the_angle/2011/09/on_internationa.html)
Miami Herald: Was Rick Scott a Mitt Romney man in 2008? (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/was-rick-scott-a-mitt-romney-man-in-2008.html)


Michelle Bachmann:
Des Moines Register: Bachmann would do well to mingle more, King says (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110908/NEWS/309080026/-1/zagform/Bachmann-would-do-well-mingle-more-King-says)
Slate: I Seem to Remember Somebody Named "Michele Bachmann" (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/09/08/i_seem_to_remember_somebody_named_michele_bachmann _.html)
Business Insider: The Biggest Loser In Last Night's Republican Debate (http://www.businessinsider.com/the-biggest-loser-in-last-nights-republican-debate-2011-9)
CBS News: Is Michele Bachmann finished in the GOP race? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20103207-503544.html)
UK Mail: The end of Michele Bachmann? 'Queen of rage' losing momentum as funds reportedly dwindle (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2035246/The-end-Michele-Bachmann-Queen-rage-losing-momentum-Rick-Perry-Mitt-Romney-funds-reportedly-dwindling.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Slate: Bachmann's Internal Campaign Squabbles (http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2011/09/08/why_michele_bachmann_s_advisors_really_left_her_ca mpaign.html)
Newsmax: Bachmann Stands by $2 Gas Promise (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/michele-bachmann-mitt-romney/2011/09/08/id/410213)
Politico: Bachmann schools rivals on 'Obamacare' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62975.html)
CNN: Bachmann to react to Obama's job speech (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/08/bachmann-to-react-to-obamas-job-speech/)
Fox: Bachmann to Hold Press Conference Post-Obama Speech (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/08/bachmann-to-hold-press-conference-post-obama-speech/)
WSJ: Bachmann Plans News Conference After Obama’s Jobs Speech (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/08/bachmann-plans-news-conference-after-obamas-jobs-speech/)


Jon Huntsman:
ABC: Jon Huntsman 2.0: Campaign Focus on New Hampshire (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jon-huntsman-20-campaign-focus-hampshire/story?id=14473484)
IBT: Republican Presidential Debate: Jon Huntsman Gets Aggressive (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/210596/20110908/jon-huntsman-republican-debate-huntsman-presidential-debate-huntsman-huntsman-debate-hunstman-presid.htm)
Politico: Jon Huntsman ducks question about adviser's 'cranks' remark (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62946.html)
NYT: Huntsman Warns That GOP Can't Win the White House by Denying Climate Science (http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2011/09/08/08climatewire-huntsman-warns-that-gop-cant-win-the-white-h-82737.html)
Sunshine State News: Jon Huntsman's Team Bashes Mitt Romney and Rick Perry on Social Security (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/jon-huntsmans-team-bashes-mitt-romney-and-rick-perry-social-security)
Post on Politics: Huntsman coming to West Palm Beach on Friday (http://www.postonpolitics.com/2011/09/huntsman-coming-to-west-palm-beach-on-friday/)
CNN: Haley rules out Huntsman endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/08/haley-rules-out-huntsman-endorsement/)
USA Today: S.C. Gov. Haley rules out Huntsman endorsement (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/nikki-haley-endorsement-jon-huntsman-/1)
Politico: Haley nixes Huntsman (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62993.html)
Patch: Haley to Huntsman: Thanks, But No Thanks (http://easley.patch.com/articles/haley-to-huntsman-thanks-but-no-thanks)
The Hill: SC Gov. Haley: I will not endorse Huntsman (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/180263-sc-gov-haley-i-will-not-endorse-huntsman)
Huff Post: Jon Huntsman's 'Reasonable Man' Scam (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/jon-huntsman-2012-debate-reasonable-man-scam_n_954098.html)


Rick Perry:
Huff Post: Perrycare Health Reform: Cowboy Social Darwinism Culls the Herd (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/blake-fleetwood/perrycare-health-reform-c_b_952306.html)
Boston Herald: Rick Perry takes cue from Ted K on Mitt Romney attack (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_0908perry_takes_cue_from_ted_k_on_mitt_attack/)
Dallas News: Don't forget the other stuff Rick Perry "created" in Texas (http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/dont-forget-the-1.html)
The New Yorker: Galileo and the Eight Dwarfs (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/closeread/2011/09/galileo-and-the-eight-dwarfs.html)
NJ: Rick Perry, Galileo would not side with you on climate change (http://blog.nj.com/njv_tom_moran/2011/09/rick_perry_galileo_would_not_s.html)
Slate: Rick Perry's Crotch Shot (http://www.slate.com/id/2303363/)
Forbes: Romney vs. Perry: The Debate Over Health Care Reform (http://www.forbes.com/sites/merrillmatthews/2011/09/08/romney-vs-perry-the-debate-over-health-care-reform/)
Patch: Perry Impresses NH Republicans (http://portsmouth-nh.patch.com/articles/rick-perry-makes-positive-impression-on-nh-republicans)
Bloomberg: Perry Calls Social Security ‘Ponzi Scheme’ in Debate Debut (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-08/perry-calls-social-security-ponzi-scheme-in-debate-debut.html)
Rolling Stone: Rick Perry's Social Security Extremism: Why It Will Sink Him (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/rick-perrys-social-security-extremism-why-itll-do-him-him-20110908)
USA Today: 'Ponzi scheme' line worked in Wis. Senate race (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/rick-perry-social-security-ponzi-scheme-/1)
Washington Post: Rick Perry and his Social Security problem (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rick-perry-and-his-social-security-problem/2011/09/08/gIQAwGlRCK_blog.html)
NYT: Romney Hits Perry Again on Social Security (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/romney-continues-to-hit-perry-on-social-security/)
Politico: Eric Cantor weighs in on Rick Perry’s 'Ponzi' rhetoric (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63001.html)
WSJ: Romney Pounces on Perry’s Social Security Remarks (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/08/romney-pounces-on-perrys-social-security-remarks/)
Time: On Social Security, Perry’s Not Suicidal (http://swampland.time.com/2011/09/08/on-social-security-perrys-not-suicidal/)
ABC: Romney Campaign Says Rick Perry’s Social Security Stance Has ‘Badly Damaged His Candidacy’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/romney-campaign-says-rick-perrys-social-security-stance-has-badly-damaged-his-candidacy/)
NPR: New Republic: Rick Perry's Ponzi Scheme Debate (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/08/140288323/new-republic-rick-perrys-ponzi-scheme-debate)
The Atlantic: Ron Johnson Called Social Security a Ponzi Scheme -- and Won (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/ron-johnson-called-social-security-a-ponzi-scheme-and-won/244753/)
Washington Post: Perry doubles-down, but also dodges on Social Security (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/perry-doubles-down-but-also-dodges-on-social-security/2011/09/08/gIQAgbJGCK_blog.html)
Time: Social Security: Picture of a Ponzi Scheme or Not? (http://swampland.time.com/2011/09/08/social-security-picture-of-a-ponzi-scheme-or-not/)
USA Today: News analysis: Perry, GOP front-runner, under fire at debate (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-09-07/News-analysis-Perry-GOP-frontrunner-under-fire-at-debate/50307818/1?csp=34news)
CNN: Perry's night of 'duck the question' (http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/09/08/graham.debate.gop/)
WSJ: Political Wisdom: How Did Perry Do? (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/08/political-wisdom-how-did-perry-do/)
Chron: Seven things the country learned about Rick Perry at his first debate (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/seven-things-the-country-learned-about-rick-perry-at-his-first-debate/)
WSJ: Why Perry Camp Wants Focus on Jobs (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/08/heres-why-perry-camp-wants-focus-on-jobs/)
Mother Jones: Rick Perry's Texas Miracle—for Corporations (http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-corporate-welfare-bonanza)
WSJ: Why They Cheered (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904836104576558422839279558.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
ABC: Death Penalty: Applause for Rick Perry’s ‘Ultimate Justice’ at Republican Debate (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/death-penalty-applause-for-rick-perrys-ultimate-justice-at-republican-debate/)
AJC: On style points, Rick Perry ‘a natural’ like Reagan (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/09/08/on-style-points-rick-perry-a-natural-like-reagan/?cxntfid=blogs_jay_bookman_blog)
LA Times: Reagan debate shows promise, peril of Rick Perry (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-perry-debate-20110908,0,1004949.story)
The Economist: Prime-time Perry (http://www.economist.com/node/21528663)
Reuters: Jon Stewart Declares Rick Perry GOP Debate Winner Before It Happens (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/08/idUS97586796920110908)
The Hill: Stewart: 'Oh my God, Rick Perry is going to be our next president' (http://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/180195-stewart-oh-my-god-rick-perry-is-going-to-be-our-next-president)
Colorado Independent: Perry leans on Sheriff Joe Arpaio for advice on immigration (http://coloradoindependent.com/98640/perry-leans-on-sheriff-joe-arpaio-for-advice-on-immigration)
Chron: Sen. John Cornyn dubs Rick Perry’s debate debut a “solid performance” (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/sen-john-cornyn-dubs-rick-perrys-debate-debut-a-solid-performance/)


Newt Gingrich:
Third Age: Ben Bernanke Should Be Fired, House Speaker Gingrich Says (http://www.thirdage.com/news/ben-bernanke-should-be-fired-house-speaker-gingrich-says_09-08-2011)
MediaIte: Chris Wallace On Newt Gingrich’s Debate Performance: ‘I Find It Kind Of Sad’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/chris-wallace-calls-newt-gingrichs-debate-performance-kind-of-sad/)


Herman Cain:


Rick Santorum:
Huff Post: Chris Matthews, Rick Santorum Argue After Republican Debate (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/chris-matthews-rick-santorum_n_953581.html)


Other Candidates.:


Multiple Candidates:
Time: The Republican Debate (http://swampland.time.com/2011/09/08/the-republican-debate/)
ABC: At Reagan Library, GOP Candidates Debate Foreign Policy, U.S. Troops (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/at-reagan-library-gop-candidates-debate-foreign-policy-u-s-troops/)
CNN: 4 Foreign Policy Takeaways from the Debate (http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/08/4-foreign-policy-takeaways-from-the-gop-presidential-debate/)
NPR: Perry & Romnney Go Head To Head (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/08/140284880/weekly-standard-perry-and-romney-go-head-to-head)
AJC: Debate clarifies the race: Romney vs. Perry (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/09/08/debate-clarifies-the-race-romney-vs-perry/?cxntfid=blogs_jay_bookman_blog)
Time: GOP Debate Shows Freedom Fries are Long Gone (http://battleland.blogs.time.com/2011/09/08/gop-debate-shows-freedom-fries-are-long-gone/)
CNN: Analysts: GOP debate showed tight two-man race (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/08/gop.debate/)
National Post: Debate turns GOP nomination into a two-horse race (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/tag/u-s-presidential-election-2012/)
NYT: Romney and Perry Unleash Testy Rivalry at Debate (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/debate-previews-romney-perry-rivalry/)
Politico: Romney, Perry and the direction of the GOP (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/Romney_Perry_and_the_direction_of_the_GOP.html?sho wall)
US News: Who Won the GOP Debate? (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/09/08/who-won-the-gop-debate)
Salon: Farewell, third-tier candidates (http://www.salon.com/news/2012_elections/?story=/politics/war_room/2011/09/08/debate_goodbye)
NY Daily News: GOP debate in California for President 2012: Did Romney, Perry, Bachmann tell the truth? (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/08/2011-09-08_gop_debate_in_california_for_president_2012_did _romney_perry_bachmann_tell_the_t.html)
CS Monitor: Republican presidential debate: Who won? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/2011/0908/Republican-presidential-debate-Who-won)
US News: Perry? Bachmann? Romney? There's Still No 2012 GOP Front-Runner (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2011/09/08/perry-bachmann-romney-theres-still-no-2012-gop-front-runner)
Washington Post: Fact checking the GOP debate at the Reagan library (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/fact-checking-the-gop-debate-at-the-reagan-library/2011/09/07/gIQAFrz5AK_blog.html)
Boston: A factcheck on statements in last night’s GOP debate (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/factcheck-statements-last-night-gop-debate/lu5sbtZWZbEuqpDmDm5VyM/index.html)
Time: Looking for Ronald Reagan — and Not Finding Him (http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2092425,00.html)


Caucus/Primary News:

Coalitions Related:
Life News: Catholic Bishops Back Bill to Fix Conscience Gaps in Obamacare (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/09/08/catholic-bishops-back-bill-to-fix-conscience-gaps-in-obamacare/)
Christian Post: Romney Faces Challenge in Battling Perry for Evangelical Support (http://www.christianpost.com/news/romney-faces-challenge-in-battling-perry-for-evangelical-support-55232/)
Chron: Ron Paul seeks to boost candidacy by tapping into his fountain of youth (votes) (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-seeks-to-boost-candidacy-by-tapping-into-his-fountain-of-youth-votes/)


ECONOMY
USA Today: New claims for unemployment benefits rise in latest week (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-09-08/New-claims-for-unemployment-benefits-rise-in-latest-week/50317284/1)
NYT: Some in G.O.P. Seem Open to Obama Call for Payroll Tax Cut (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/09/us/politics/09payroll.html)
UK Guardian: Would you fire Ben Bernanke? (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/poll/2011/sep/08/ben-bernanke-fire-poll)


HEALTH CARE
Heritage: Want to Help Job Creation? Don’t Forget to Repeal Obamacare (http://blog.heritage.org/2011/09/08/want-to-help-job-creation-dont-forget-to-repeal-obamacare/)
Fox: Appeals Court Dismisses Virginia's Challenge to Obama Health Care Law (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/08/appeals-court-dismisses-virginias-challenge-to-obamacare/)


FOREIGN POLICY
CS Monitor: US response to 9/11 contributed to causes of current debt crisis (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/0908/US-response-to-9-11-contributed-to-causes-of-current-debt-crisis)

sailingaway
09-08-2011, 06:50 PM
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/sep/07/paul-supporters-progressives-demonstrate-outside/

^^ way cool. They could have chosen a better picture, it sounds like. That pep squad, perhaps....