Today's News 9/13

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Ron Paul:
Politico - Ron Paul checks Rick Perry on his jobs record (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63324.html)
Politico - Ron Paul: Cut! (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63318.html)
CBS - Ron Paul: Time to stop spending trillions on war (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20105161-503544.html)
LA Times - Ron Paul's 9/11 answer draws boos from 'tea party' crowd (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-paul-911-boos-20110912,0,5738355.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Collegiate times - Paul’s ideas are not on the fringe (http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/18194/pauls-ideas-are-not-on-the-fringe)
Politico - Ron Paul gets booed! (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63337.html)
ABC - Ron Paul Booed During Debate (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/ron-paul-booed-during-debate/)
NJ.com - Ron Paul on defense vs. nation-building (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/09/ron_paul_on_defense_vs_nation-.html)
New American - CNN/Tea Party Debates the Fed (without Ron Paul) and Healthcare (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8962-cnntea-party-debates-the-fed-without-ron-paul-and-health-care)
HuffPo - Ron Paul Goes After Rick Perry Over Texas Job Growth In GOP Tea Party Debate (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/ron-paul-rick-perry-texas-jobs-gop-debate_n_959326.html)
Chron - Pro-Ron Paul ad features Perry, Romney as cartoon villains (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/pro-ron-paul-ad-features-perry-romney-as-cartoon-villains/)
Mail Online - Did Ron Paul just defend al Qaeda? Presidential candidate's campaign rocked by comments at
GOP debate (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036767/Ron-Paul-defends-Al-Qaeda-Presidential-candidate-booed-9-11-answer.html)
Star Telegram - Romney, Paul and Gingrich say Texas job growth not due to Perry (http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2011/09/romney-paul-and-gingrich-say-texas-job-growth-not-due-to-perry.html)
Chron - Pro-Ron Paul ad features Perry, Romney as cartoon villains (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/pro-ron-paul-ad-features-perry-romney-as-cartoon-villains/)
Spencer Daily - Paul announces Spencer town hall (http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1761994.html)
Chron - Tea partiers cheer to let uninsured die, Ron Paul says let churches help (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/tea-partiers-cheer-to-let-uninsured-die-ron-paul-says-let-churches-help/)
New American - Rick Perry Defends Legislating by Executive Order, Ron Paul Condemns (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/8960-rick-perry-defends-legislating-by-executive-order-ron-paul-condemns)
Orlando Sentinel - Afghanistan divides candidates along different lines – Huntsman, Paul: “let’s get out;’ (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/afghanistan-divides-candidates-along-different-lines-huntsman-paul-lets-get-out.html)
MEDIAite - Rick Santorum Tells Rep. Ron Paul To Stop ‘Parroting Osama Bin Laden’ At CNN Debate (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rick-santorum-tells-rep-ron-paul-to-stop-parroting-osama-bin-laden-in-cnn-debate/)


Rick Perry:
CNN - Why Perry is beating Romney (http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/12/opinion/erickson-poll-romney-trust/)
WaPo - Texas Gov. Rick Perry wins key endorsement from Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/ap-source-texas-gov-rick-perry-to-win-key-endorsement-from-louisiana-gov-bobby-jindal/2011/09/12/gIQACMkVNK_story.html)
Miami Herald - DNC chair Wasserman Schultz: Florida will reject "radical" Rick Perry (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/dnc-chair-wasserman-schultz-florida-will-reject-radical-rick-perry.html)
Perry - Perry targeted by rivals in Republican debate (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/13/us-usa-campaign-debate-idUSTRE7861J620110913)
LA Times - Rick Perry's 'hard facts' about Social Security vs. actual facts (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2011/09/rick-perrys-hard-facts-about-social-security-vs-actual-facts.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OpinionLa+%28L.A.+Times+-+Opinion+Blog%29)
SF Gate - Perry assailed by GOP rivals, defends his record (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/12/politics/p173815D58.DTL)
Politico - Tim Pawlenty presses Rick Perry's Social Security buttons (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63285.html)
LA Times - On immigration, Rick Perry takes heat for Texas DREAM Act (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-debate-immigration-20110912,0,3903518.story)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Stands By Harsh Ben Bernanke Remarks (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/rick-perry-ben-bernanke-treasonous_n_959356.html)
CBS - Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry for president (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20104999-503544.html)
NY Mag - Rick Perry Is Going to Get Piñata-ed Tonight Like It’s a Mexican Birthday Party (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/09/rick_perry_social_security.html)
HuffPo - Tea Party Debate Themes: Gang Up On Rick Perry, Dismantle Washington (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/tea-party-debate-rick-perry_n_959387.html)
HuffPo - Rick Perry, Human Piñata (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-schroeder/cnn-tea-party-debate_b_959377.html)
NYT - Jindal to Endorse Perry (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/jindal-to-endorse-perry/)
LA Times - Endorsement fever: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-jindal-perry-20110912,0,7169942.story)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Calls For Afghanistan Withdrawal At GOP Tea Party Debate (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/rick-perry-afghanistan-gop-debate_n_959360.html)
CNN - Perry's immigration policy is different than GOP rivals (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/13/perry.immigration/)
LA Times - Governors group is Perry's largest donor (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-perry-rga-20110913,0,1422330.story)
Politico - Palin slams Perry on 'crony capitalism' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63343.html)
Politico - Rick Perry's pain is Mitt Romney's gain (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63357.html)
Sea Coast Online - Perry's stance on death penalty tells us something (http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110913-OPINION-109130360)
Politifact - Jim Hightower says Rick Perry and Republican Legislature (False) (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2011/sep/13/jim-hightower/jim-hightower-says-rick-perry-and-republican-legis/)
Politico - 2012 petition: 'Ask Rick Perry why he executed an innocent man' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63259.html)
WaPo - Perry’s not-so-innocuous inoculation at the Tea Party HPV debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/perrys-not-so-innocuous-inoculation-at-the-tea-party-hpv-debate/2011/09/12/gIQAmlzMOK_blog.html)
ABC - GOP Debate: Rick Perry Booed Over Texas Immigration Law (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/gop-debate-rick-perry-booed-over-texas-immigration-law/)
NJ.com - Good poll result for Rick Perry, but what would the voters know about electability? (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/09/good_poll_result_for_rick_perr.html)


Mitt Romney:
Chron - Tim Pawlenty flip-flops, endorses Mitt Romney over Rick Perry (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/tim-pawlenty-flip-flops-endorses-mitt-romney-over-rick-perry/)
Times Online - Romney: Perry is a poker player dealt 4 aces (http://www.timesonline.com/news/national/romney-perry-is-a-poker-player-dealt-aces/article_85019db6-d711-5348-b4c9-ddeca084a954.html)
CBS - Romney wins debate, but is the crowd with him? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20105311-503544.html)
Politico - Mitt Romney lands Doster to run Florida (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63273.html)
WaPo - Mitt Romney will try to drive Social Security message in Florida GOP debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-will-try-to-drive-social-security-message-in-florida-gop-debate/2011/09/12/gIQApHr4MK_story.html)
CBS - Romney: Perry doesn't deserve credit for Texas job growth (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20105165-503544.html)
WaPo - Donation helps Romney get some skin in the presidential game (http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/donation-helps-romney-get-some-skin-in-the-presidential-game/2011/08/25/gIQAlvctNK_story.html)
Hattiesburg American - Romney, Perry trade jabs (http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110913/NEWS01/109130311)
AZ Central - Romney to visit retirement community near Chandler (http://www.azcentral.com/community/chandler/articles/2011/09/12/20110912mitt-romney-town-hall-arizona-retirement-community.html)
NYT - As Perry Rises, G.O.P. Elite Look Toward Romney (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/us/politics/13repubs.html)
Politico - Mitt Romney at CNN debate: 'I'm not running for governor' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63332.html)
Atlantic - Is Rick Perry Helping Mitt Romney's Candidacy? (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/is-rick-perry-helping-mitt-romneys-candidacy/244997/)


Michele Bachmann:
Fay Observer - GOP presidential candidate Bachmann to attend Moore County events (http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/09/12/1122314?sac=Home)
News Record - Michele Bachmann, the inartful dodger (http://www.news-record.com/blog/54431/entry/127198)
HuffPo - Michele Bachmann Slams Rick Perry Over HPV Vaccine (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/michele-bachmann-rick-perry-hpv-vaccine_n_959349.html)
Politico - Michele Bachmann camp slams Rick Perry 'crony capitalism' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63330.html)
Politico - Bachmann: 'I'm offended' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63348.html)
ABC - Analysis: Michele Bachmann Wins Tea Party Debate (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/analysis-michele-bachmann-wins-tea-party-debate/)
MEDIAite - Sarah Palin Praises Rep. Bachmann’s Debate Attacks On Perry’s ‘Crony Capitalism’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/sarah-palin-praises-rep-bachmanns-debate-attacks-on-perrys-crony-capitalism/)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann regains footing in 'tea party' debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-white-house-items-debate-20110912,0,3420619.story?track=rss)
Business Insider - SHE'S BACK! Palin Gushes Over Bachmann, Slams Perry For 'Crony Capitalism' (http://www.businessinsider.com/sarah-palin-stands-up-for-michele-bachmann-slams-rick-perry-2011-9)
wsbTV - Bachmann Makes Drug Lobbyist Claims (http://www.wsbtv.com/nationalnews/29165006/detail.html)
Pajamas Media - Et Tu, Michele Bachmann? (http://pajamasmedia.com/tatler/2011/09/12/et-tu-michele-bachmann/)
MSNBC - Dems Need a Bachmann! (http://powerwall.msnbc.msn.com/politics/dems-need-a-bachmann-1701222.story)
NYT - In Suburb, Battle Goes Public on Bullying of Gay Students (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/us/13bully.html?_r=1)
Flat Hat - Bachmann boasts of College tax law degree (http://flathatnews.com/content/75707)
National Review Online - Bachmann & Bernie (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/276962/bachmann-bernie-andrew-c-mccarthy)
Star Telegram - Bachmann and Santorum slam Perry on HPV decision (http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2011/09/bachmann-and-santorum-slam-perry-on-hpv-decision.html)
LA Times - Bachmann slams Perry over HPV program at 'tea party' debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-perry-bachmann-hpv-20110912,0,7840247.story?track=rss)

Jon Huntsman:
Politico - Jon Huntsman: Rick Perry sounds 'pretty much' treasonous on border security (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63335.html)
MoJo - Jon Huntsman's New Campaign Strategy? Smack Talk (http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/09/jon-huntsman-new-campaign-strategy-smack-talk)
TWS - Perry and Huntsman Incoherent on Afghanistan (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/perry-and-huntsman-incoherent-afghanistan_593473.html)
WaPo - Huntsman needs another good debate in Tampa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/huntsman-needs-another-good-debate-in-tampa/2011/09/12/gIQAvy73MK_story.html)

Newt Gingrich:
Politico - Newt Gingrich charms crowd from back of pack (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63356.html)
Politico - Newt Gingrich on 'creating energy' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63328.html)
WaPo - Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum reminisce about the ’90s (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-and-rick-santorum-reminisce-about-the-90s/2011/09/12/gIQAJ8SNOK_story.html)

Herman Cain:
MoJo - Herman Cain's Chilean Model, Explained (http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/09/herman-cain-chilean-model-explained)
CNN - Cain: 'America's too uptight!' (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/12/debate.cain.humor/)

Rick Santorum:
My Sun Coast - GOP hopeful Rick Santorum stops by Sarasota (http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/story/GOP-hopeful-Rick-Santorum-stops-by-Sarasota/_yn93p1H4Eqrg6pOpa5YOQ.cspx)
Fox Nation - Santorum: 'Obama's Economy Needs a Dramatic Improvement Just To Be a Disaster' (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-santorum/2011/09/13/santorum-obamas-economy-needs-dramatic-improvement-just-be-disaster)
CNN - Santorum: I feel like I'm on 'Survivor' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/13/santorum-i-feel-like-im-on-survivor/)
Morning Call - Santorum debates, targets Perry (http://blogs.mcall.com/penn_ave/2011/09/santorum-debates-targets-perry.html)

Misc.:
WaPo - Florida Republican presidential debate: Winners and losers (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/florida-republican-presidential-debate-winners-and-losers/2011/09/12/gIQAFKgHOK_blog.html)
The Atlantic - The 2012 Presidential Candidates as NFL Players (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/the-2012-presidential-candidates-as-nfl-players/244864/)
Weekly Standard - Where's Buddy? (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/wheres-buddy_593145.html)
NPR - GOP Candidates Spar On Social Security In Debate (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140418494)
HuffPo - Three-Way Dance: Romney, Perry, Bachmann (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-brenner/threeway-dance-perry-romn_b_954741.html)
WaPo - GOP candidates take a vow of candor, but skirt the details (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-candidates-take-a-vow-of-candor-but-skirt-the-details/2011/09/12/gIQAUvVMOK_story.html)
WaPo - Fireworks in Tea Party debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/fireworks-in-tea-party-debate/2011/03/29/gIQAUbNIOK_blog.html)
WaPo - A pathetic discussion on national security (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/a-pathetic-discussion-on-national-security/2011/09/13/gIQAFUtHPK_blog.html)


ECONOMY
Business Week - Oil prices caught between two trends in economy (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PN415O0.htm)
Bloomberg - Stocks in U.S. Are Little Changed Amid Concern Over European Debt Crisis (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-13/u-s-stock-index-futures-slide-s-p-500-may-retreat-for-third-day-in-four.html)
Time - World Markets Extend Gains after U.S. Rally (http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2093040,00.html)


JOBS
Fox News - Obama Takes Jobs Plan to Voters as GOP Questions Tax Component (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/13/obama-takes-jobs-plan-to-voters-as-gop-questions-tax-component/)
Atlantic - What Is the Republican Alternative to the American Jobs Act? (http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/09/what-is-the-republican-alternative-to-the-american-jobs-act/244975/)
CNN Money - Boost spending on equipment, create more jobs? (http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/09/news/economy/business_equipment/)
Business Week - Analysis: Alaska gains under Obama's jobs proposal (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PN4SK00.htm)


HEALTH CARE
CNBC - A Low-Cost Short Cut to Primary Health Care (http://www.cnbc.com/id/44175865/)
New American - New York Republicans Stall Implementation of ObamaCare Exchanges (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/8957-new-york-republicans-stall-implementation-of-obamacare-exchanges)
Fox Business - The Real Cost of Obamacare (http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/09/12/real-cost-obamacare/)
CNN - A half-trillion-dollar Medicare cut? Not exactly (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/12/truth.squad.medicare.cuts/)


FOREIGN POLICY
Libya - Libya: NATO Warplanes Bomb Gaddafi Stronghold (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/13/libya-nato-gaddafi_n_959780.html)
RTT News - Pentagon: Four US Troops On Ground In Libya (http://www.rttnews.com/Content/GeneralNews.aspx?Node=B1&Id=1712007)
NYT - Libya’s War-Tested Women Hope to Keep New Power (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/world/africa/13women.html)
IEA - IEA Cuts Oil Demand Forecast, Sees ‘Difficult’ Libya Restart (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-13/iea-cuts-oil-demand-forecast-sees-difficult-libya-restart.html)


ENERGY
Politico - Gates brings energy pitch to Senate (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63371.html)
Atlantic - Can China Manage Its Energy Consumption? (http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2011/09/can-china-manage-its-energy-consumption/244861/)
Politico - Solyndra scandal a PR nightmare (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63306.html)

[hazek]

This paints such a clear picture of the media propaganda at work it's unbelievable.

[V3n]

So many headlines about RP getting booed.
Perry and Romney each got booed at different points during the show, louder than the mixed reaction Paul got.
Paul also got louder cheers than each of them at different points as well.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Polls:
PPP General Election Matchup Poll: Social Security hurting Perry? (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2011/09/americans-strongly-disagree-with-the-statements-rick-perry-made-about-social-security-in-last-weeks-republican-presidential-d.html)
Gallup: Perry Leads but Romney Gaining in GOP Favorability (http://www.gallup.com/poll/149423/Perry-Leads-Romney-Gaining-GOP-Favorability.aspx)
WSJ: CNN Poll: Voters Don’t See Social Security as ‘Monstrous Lie’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/13/cnn-poll-voters-dont-see-social-security-as-monstrous-lie/)
USA Today: Poll shows 'gaping divide' between Democrats and 'switchers' (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2011-09-12-Poll-Obama-moderates-Democrats-switchers-GOP.htm)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
DT Mag: Ron Paul's New Iowa Hire Reflects His Anti Gay Politics (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/141440/ron-pauls-new-iowa-hire-reflects-his-anti-gay-politics/)
US News: Ron Paul's Issue With Style Over Substance (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/Ken-Walshs-Washington/2011/09/13/ron-pauls-issue-with-style-over-substance)
RT: Ron Paul stands tall at GOP debate (http://rt.com/usa/news/ron-paul-debate-gop-483/)
Slate: Ron Paul Wins! (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/09/13/ron_paul_wins_.html)
Newsmax: Limbaugh: Huntsman, Paul Should Join Democratic Party (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/rush-obamacare-bachmann-romney/2011/09/13/id/410821)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul proves once again that he can get under Rick Perry’s skin (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-proves-once-again-that-he-can-get-under-rick-perrys-skin/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul continues to needle Rick Perry (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/ron-paul-continues-to-needle-rick-perry/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul’s 9/11 comments booed at presidential debate (Video) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/ron-pauls-911-comments-booed-at-presidential-debate-video/2011/09/13/gIQAyq0XPK_blog.html)
Ology: Watch This: Ron Paul Booed Last Night, And Why (http://www.ology.com/politics/watch-ron-paul-booed-last-night-and-why)
MSNBC: Paul and Santorum spar over foreign policy (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/13/7743500-paul-and-santorum-spar-over-foreign-policy)
ABC: Tea Party Debate Audience Cheered Idea of Letting Uninsured Patients Die (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/tea-party-debate-audience-cheered-idea-of-letting-uninsured-patients-die/)
MA: "Are you saying society should just let him die?" Ron Paul answers toughest question of GOP Tea Party debate (http://blog.masslive.com/thefray/2011/09/society_should_let_him_die_ron_paul_health_care_go p_debate.html)
NJ: Why they hate us: Ron Paul explains his views (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/09/why_they_hate_us_ron_paul_expl.html)
LA Times: Support at GOP debate for letting the uninsured die (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-ron-paul-gop-debate-20110913,0,3161863.story?track=rss)
State Column: Ron Paul Holds Hearing to ‘Restore Sound Money’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-holds-hearing-to-restore-sound-money/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul schedules House hearing to push gold standard (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-schedules-house-hearing-to-push-gold-standard/)
New American: Ron Paul Wants Competing Currencies (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/8972-ron-pauls-word-is-as-good-as-gold)
ITB: Drunk Driver Professes Love for Ron Paul 2012 (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/213126/20110913/ron-paul-2012-drunk-driver.htm)
The Blaze: Have You Seen The Constitution-quoting, Ron Paul Supporting Drunk Driver Video? (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/have-you-seen-the-constitution-quoting-ron-paul-supporting-drunk-driver-video/)
Texas Tribune: Ron Paul Gets Taiwanimated (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/ron-paul-gets-taiwanimated/)
Houston Chronicle: Video: Taiwanese animators release new video on “Republican rebel” Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/video-taiwanese-animators-release-new-video-on-republican-rebel-ron-paul/)
Boston: GOP candidates stumble on facts in Florida debate (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/gop-candidates-stumble-facts-florida-debate/G7RZd6bAFa1bKW3IW7LmEL/index.html)
NPR: Gov. Perry Disappoints Some Tea Party Supporters (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/13/140424278/tea-party-audience-learns-more-about-perry)
The Atlantic: Matching GOP Presidential Candidates to Nirvana Songs (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/matching-gop-presidential-candidates-to-nirvana-songs/244985/)


Mitt Romney:
RCP: Romney's Motor Could Provide Edge Over the Long Haul (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/09/13/romneys_motor_could_provide_edge_over_the_long_hau l_111317.html)
Reason: Mitt Romney’s Health Care Evasions (http://reason.com/blog/2011/09/13/mitt-romneys-health-care-evasi)
CNN: Advice to Romney campaign -- be afraid (http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/13/opinion/carville-advice-romney/)
Washington Post: What GOP governors think about Social Security (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/what-gop-governors-think-about-social-security/2011/03/29/gIQAg8mtPK_blog.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney to Arizona (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63410.html)
East Valley Tribune: Romney holds East Valley town hall (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/article_a169c918-de39-11e0-8f11-001cc4c002e0.html)


Michelle Bachmann:
NYT: On HPV, Palin Makes First Overt Attack on Perry (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/on-h-p-v-vaccine-palins-first-overt-attack-on-perry/)
New Yorker: HPV, Perry, And Bachmann (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/09/hpv-perry-and-bachmann.html)
Dallas News: Palin piles on Perry for HPV mandate (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/palin-piles-on-perry-for-hpv-m.html)
Time: Vaccination Causes 'Mental Retardation'? Fact-Checking Michele Bachmann's Claim (http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/13/vaccination-causes-mental-retardation-fact-checking-michele-bachmanns-claim/)
Washington Post: Bachmann questions safety of HPV vaccine for girls (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/after-debate-bachmann-questions-safety-of-hpv-vaccine-for-girls/2011/09/13/gIQAynNfPK_story.html)
Washington Post: Bachmann claims HPV vaccine might cause ‘mental retardation’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/michele-bachmann-continues-perry-attack-claims-hpv-vaccine-might-cause-mental-retardation/2011/09/13/gIQAbJBcPK_blog.html)
Slate: Bachmann Asks: Can Gardisil Make Your Kids Retarded? (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/09/13/bachmann_asks_can_gardisil_make_your_kids_retarded _.html)
Houston Chronicle: Michele Bachmann continues to use talk about ‘very serious drug’ to hit Perry, raise money (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/michele-bachmann-continues-to-use-hpv-scare-tactics-to-hit-perry/)
SF Gate: Michele Bachmann turns HPV slam on Perry into fundraising pitch (VIDEO) (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=97417)
LA Times: Backed by Palin, Bachmann keeps up HPV attack on Perry (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bachmann-perry-hpv-20110913,0,7587306.story)
Politico: Rick Perry pushes back on Michele Bachmann HPV vaccine talk (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63401.html)
ABC: Bachmann Needles Perry on HPV Vaccines (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2011/09/13/bachmann-needles-perry-on-hpv-vaccines/)
NY Daily News: Michele Bachmann, GOP presidential hopeful suggests HPV vaccination may cause 'mental retardation' (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/13/2011-09-13_michele_bachmann_gop_presidential_hopeful_sugge sts_hpv_vaccination_may_cause_men.html?r=news/politics)
MSNBC: Fact Check: No evidence to suggest HPV vaccine causes 'mental retardation' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/13/7745847-fact-check-no-evidence-to-suggest-hpv-vaccine-causes-mental-retardation)
NYT: Bachmann Finds an Issue With H.P.V. Debate (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/bachmann-finds-an-issue-with-hpv-debate/)
Politico: Michele Bachmann's HPV vaccine views (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63381.html)
LA Times: Michele Bachmann's parental rights theme is an old one (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2011/09/injecting-an-issue.html)
CNN: Did Bachmann wound front-runner Perry at CNN/Tea Party Debate? (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/13/bachmann.perry.debate/)
MPR News: Bachmann Super PAC typifies new election ground rules (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/09/13/bachmann-super-pac-typifies-new-election-ground-rules)
Flat Hat News: Bachmann boasts of College tax law degree (http://flathatnews.com/content/75707)
Quad City Times: Bachmann calls herself 'consistent conservative' (http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/bachmann-calls-herself-consistent-conservative/article_222b3c3e-de3b-11e0-9ebe-001cc4c002e0.html)
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann will return to Iowa next Monday and Tuesday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/13/bachmann-will-return-to-iowa-next-monday-and-tuesday/)


Jon Huntsman:
Business Insider: The Media's Love Affair With Jon Huntsman Is Officially Over (http://www.businessinsider.com/the-medias-love-affair-with-jon-huntsman-is-officially-over-2011-9)
Politico: Jon Huntsman 2012 camp needs spellcheck! (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63390.html)
Politico: Jon Huntsman at 2012 debate: Seriously, come home, America (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63338.html)
SLC Trib: Huntsman: Perry comment on border ‘treasonous’ (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/huntsman/52570858-188/huntsman-perry-governor-treasonous.html.csp)
USA Today: Huntsman reference to Kurt Cobain gets tweeted (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/jon-huntsman-kurt-cobain-gop-debate-/1)
Seattle PI: Huntsman name drops Nirvana in GOP debate; bassist responds (http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/09/13/huntsman-name-drops-nirvana-in-gop-debate-bassist-responds/)


Rick Perry:
WSJ: Perry’s Ties to Merck: $29,500+ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/13/perrys-ties-to-merck-29500/?mod=google_news_blog)
CBS: Perry underestimated donations from Merck more than fivefold in debate (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20105539-503544.html)
Washington Post: Perry has deep financial ties to maker of HPV vaccine (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/perry-has-deep-financial-ties-to-maker-of-hpv-vaccine/2011/09/13/gIQAVKKqPK_story.html)
Dallas News: Gov. Perry minimized HPV drug maker's financial donations, report shows (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/report-merck-gave-28500-to-per.html)
Houston Chronicle: Maybe Rick Perry can’t be bought for $5,000, but Merck gave much more (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/maybe-rick-perry-cant-be-bought-for-5000-but-merck-gave-much-more/)
LA Times: Rick Perry understated drug company campaign cash (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-perry-merck-campaign-cash-20110913,0,3068787.story?track=lat-pick)
US News: Was Rick Perry's HPV Vaccine Mandate Wrong? (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/09/13/was-rick-perrys-hpv-vaccine-mandate-wrong)
Forbes: Analysis: GOP foes seek cracks in Perry's record (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/13/analysis-gop-foes-seek-cracks-in-perrys-record/)
The Atlantic: Video of the Day: Rick Perry Bashed Social Security, Medicare in December (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/video-of-the-day-rick-perry-bashed-social-security-medicare-in-december/245016/)
CS Monitor: Social Security no longer a 'monstrous lie'? Why Rick Perry is shifting. (VIDEO) (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/0913/Social-Security-no-longer-a-monstrous-lie-Why-Rick-Perry-is-shifting.-VIDEO)
NY Daily News: Rick Perry's poll numbers dropping after calling Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme'; Obama's lead up (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/13/2011-09-13_rick_perrys_poll_numbers_dropping_after_calling _social_security_a_ponzi_scheme_o.html)
CNN: Foreign policy takeaways from the GOP presidential debate (http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/13/foreign-policy-takeaways-from-the-gop-presidential-debate/)
MSNBC: First Thoughts: Piling on Perry (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/13/7741780-first-thoughts-piling-on-perry)
Dallas News: Perry 'taken aback' by debate crowd's reaction to insurance question (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/perry-taken-aback-by-debate-cr.html)
MSNBC: Perry 'taken aback' by debate crowd reaction (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/13/7744165-perry-taken-aback-by-debate-crowd-reaction)
DT Mag: Rick Perry is the Second Best Thing To Happen To Obama (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/141137/rick-perry-is-the-second-best-thing-that-could-have-happened-to-obama-2012/)
NYT: Leading the Pack Brings New Perils, Perry Discovers (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/us/politics/perry-learns-the-perils-of-being-the-front-runner.html)
UK Telegraph: Republican presidential debate: Rick Perry goes on the defensive (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/republicans/8760292/Republican-presidential-debate-Rick-Perry-goes-on-the-defensive.html)
KC Star: Perry's stumbles raise doubts as Romney stays on message (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/13/3140003/perrys-stumbles-raise-doubts-as.html)
Miami Herald: Perry's stumbles raise doubts as Romney stays on message (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/13/2405230/perrys-stumbles-raise-doubts-as.html)
American Spectator: Bachmann and Santorum: Perry a Compassionate Conservative? (http://spectator.org/blog/2011/09/13/bachmann-and-santorum-perry-a)
The Nation: Perry and Huntsman Agree: Get US Out of Afghanistan (http://www.thenation.com/blog/163338/perry-and-huntsman-agree-get-us-out-afghanistan)
National Review: Incoherent on Afghanistan (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/277043/incoherent-afghanistan-andrew-c-mccarthy)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Immigration Policy Draws Backlash With In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/13/rick-perry-backlash-tuition-undocumented-students_n_960193.html?ir=College)
Dallas Observer: Rick Perry's Blossoming Bromance With Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a Walking Civil Rights Violation (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2011/09/rick_perrys_ongoing_bromance_w.php)
UK Guardian: Rick Perry in the spotlight as Texas sets to work on controversial executions (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/13/rick-perry-texas-death-penalty)
Politico: PPP: Obama leads Perry by 11 (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63387.html)
Politico: Rick Perry leads, Mitt Romney gaining in positive intensity, Gallup finds (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63421.html)
Washington Post: Perry needs to hit the books (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perry-needs-to-hit-the-books/2011/03/29/gIQAn8JJPK_blog.html)
Boston: Perry speaks in Boston (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/perry-speaks-boston/etkZ9mXlov0th4sH1ev2NO/index.html)


Newt Gingrich:
Des Moines Register: Gingrich to open Iowa campaign office, looking for volunteers (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/13/gingrich-to-open-iowa-campaign-office-looking-for-volunteers/)
Washington Post: Gingrich scares seniors on Social Security in GOP debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/gingrich-scares-seniors-on-social-security-in-gop-debate/2011/03/04/gIQAi14gPK_blog.html)
Fox: Gingrich: Obama's Speech 'Pathetic,' We Must Confront How Weak and Dangerous the Economy Is ... and How It Could Get Worse (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/09/13/gingrich-obamas-speech-pathetic-we-must-confront-how-weak-and-dangerous-economy-and-how-i)
NY Mag: The Disappointed Newt Gingrich Animated GIF (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/09/the_disappointed_newt_gingrich.html)


Herman Cain:
Washington Post: Herman Cain still seeking relevance in CNN/Tea Party Express debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-still-seeking-relevance-in-cnntea-party-express-debate/2011/09/12/gIQAZlN6MK_story.html)


Rick Santorum:
Morning Call: Santorum debates, targets Perry (http://blogs.mcall.com/penn_ave/2011/09/santorum-debates-targets-perry.html)


Other Candidates.:
Fox: Has Obama Lost His Youth Support? (http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-presidential-elections/2011/09/13/has-obama-lost-his-youth-support)


Multiple Candidates:
ABC: Debate word clouds show candidates' most-used phrases. (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/slideshow/debate-word-clouds-14503533)
Forbes: Mitt Romney's Mixed, and Michele Bachmann's Terrible, Performances on Health Care at the CNN-Tea Party Debate (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/09/13/mitt-romneys-mixed-and-michele-bachmanns-terrible-performances-on-health-care-at-the-cnn-tea-party-debate/)
Washington Post: Everything you need to know about Monday’s GOP debate, and a little you don’t (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/republican-debate-winner-perrys-texas-swagger-the-key-moments/2011/09/12/gIQAc0fWOK_blog.html)
Washington Post: A foreign policy horror show (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/a-foreign-policy-horror-show/2011/03/29/gIQATSAaPK_blog.html)
Boston: Mass. Democrats criticize Perry, Romney on Social Security (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/mass-democrats-criticize-perry-romney-social-security/ixjgP5lvC66y9S4RbtmWqL/index.html)
CNN: BLITZER’S BLOG: More goes into moderating a debate than meets the eye (http://situationroom.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/13/blitzers-blog-more-goes-into-moderating-a-debate-than-meets-the-eye/)
Forbes: Romney vs. Perry: Round Two (http://blogs.forbes.com/jerryweissman/?p=183)


Caucus/Primary News:
Minn Post: Wide White: Does Iowa (or New Hampshire) matter to the Republican presidential nomination? (http://www.minnpost.com/mnblogcabin/2011/09/13/31537/wide_white_does_iowa_or_new_hampshire_matter_to_th e_republican_presidential_nomination)
Patch: S.C. To Protect Its Early Primary Status (http://standrews.patch.com/articles/sc-to-protect-its-early-primary-status)


ECONOMY
WSJ: Small Business Hangs ‘Demand Wanted’ Sign (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/09/13/small-business-hangs-demand-wanted-sign/)
WSJ: Small Businesses Still Gloomy (http://blogs.wsj.com/in-charge/2011/09/13/small-businesses-still-gloomy/?mod=google_news_blog)
Bloomberg: Oil prices caught between two trends in economy (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PN415O0.htm)
Fox: Obama Seeks Complications on Stimulus Bill (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/13/obama-seeks-complications-on-stimulus-bill/)


HEALTH CARE
The Hill: HHS rejects Delaware healthcare waiver (http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/health-reform-implementation/180907-hhs-rejects-delaware-request-for-healthcare-waiver)


FOREIGN POLICY
AP: Senate panel approves freeze in defense spending (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9d6wU97Bd7T_sHsEpQTqGREEbkA?docId=27f232ed4 ff3406490496ad91f3bb8a4)
Forbes: General: US soldiers to be spread thinner (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/13/business-us-army-forces_8675235.html)
NPR: Foreign Policy: The Wars We Don't Talk About (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/13/140426987/foreign-policy-the-wars-we-dont-talk-about)
Washington Examiner: Al Qaeda was never an 'existential threat' (http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/2011/09/al-qaeda-was-never-existential-threat)
ABC: Osama Bin Laden's Last Message to America: Beware Capitalism? (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-laden-video-terror-threats-warns-capitalization/story?id=14507258)


ENERGY
Bloomberg: Solyndra Failure May Blunt Obama Energy Drive (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-13/solyndra-failure-is-seen-blunting-obama-drive-to-aid-clean-energy-startups.html)