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ZanZibar
09-18-2011, 05:13 PM
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Politico - Ron Paul wins California straw poll (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63758.html)
Chron - Ron Paul wins big at CA GOP straw poll; candidate talks 9-11, his future (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/ron-paul-big-winner-in-ca-gop-straw-poll-candidate-talks-9-11-his-future-video/)
Sac Bee - Ron Paul wins California GOP straw poll (http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/09/ron-paul-wins-california-gop-straw.html)
MSNBC - Ron Paul wins GOP California straw poll (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44565575/ns/politics-decision_2012/#.TnY5HNRhaoA)
Huntington News - Paul Wins California Republican Party Straw Poll; Money Bomb Over $850,000 (http://www.huntingtonnews.net/9617)
Daily Mail - 'It's Romney and me': Ron Paul cruises to victory in California straw poll - as Bachmann falls to
fourth (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038810/Its-Mitt-Romney-Ron-Paul-cruises-victory-Bachmann-falls-4th-California-straw-poll.html)
Las Vegas Review Journal - On alternative currency and Ron Paul (http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/on-alternative-currency-and-ron-paul-130062513.html?ref=513)
Chicago Tribune - Ron Paul's harsh definition of 'freedom' (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0918-page-20110918,0,4993328.column)
NJ.com - Reaction to Ron Paul shows some Americans are exceptionally stupid (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/09/reaction_to_ron_paul_shows_som.html)

State Column - Ron Paul opens Michigan office (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/michigan/ron-paul-opens-michigan-office/)


Rick Perry:
Tampa Bay Online - Rick Perry front-runner heading into Florida straw poll (http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/rick-perry-front-runner-heading-into-florida-straw-poll/1192196)
Palm Beach Post - Rick Perry can expect flak from left and right as GOP hopefuls return to Florida (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/rick-perry-can-expect-flak-from-left-and-1864288.html)
NYT - Rick Perry, Uber Texan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/opinion/sunday/collins-rick-perry-uber-texan.html?_r=1)
Think Progress - Rick Perry Distorts Texas Historian In His Cozy-Up-To-Israel Op-Ed (http://thinkprogress.org/security/2011/09/16/321622/rick-perry-distorts-texas-historian-in-his-cozy-up-to-israel-op-ed/)
Click 2 Houston - Governor Rick Perry Visits Houston (http://www.click2houston.com/news/29219734/detail.html)
Gawker - Rick Perry Tarred With Oddly Devastating ‘Perrycare’ Label (http://gawker.com/5841152/rick-perry-tarred-with-oddly-devastating-perrycare-label)
Boston Herald - Rick Perry’s quiet friendship with cervical cancer patient (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20110918rick_perrys_quiet_friendship_with_cervical _cancer_patient/)
NYT - Governor Perry’s Vaccine Tribulations (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/opinion/sunday/governor-perrys-vaccine-tribulations.html)
SF Gate - Rick Perry bills state $294,000 for trip security (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/17/MNQ91L603O.DTL)
Kansas City Star - New 'super PAC' aims to raise $55 million for Rick Perry (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/18/3146725/new-super-pac-aims-to-raise-55.html)
Daily Kos - Rick Perry is for sale, but he's not cheap (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/18/1017864/-Rick-Perry-is-for-sale,-but-hes-not-cheap)
State Column - Michele Bachmann on Rick Perry: He changes the dynamic (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/michele-bachmann-defends-her-husband-we-dont-discriminate/)
JTA - Rick Perry cites Obama ‘errors’ in peacemaking efforts (http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/09/18/3089435/rick-perry-cites-obama-errors-visa-vis-israel-and-the-palestinians)
AJC - Bush, Perry rift roots in nixed in-law appointment (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/bush-perry-rift-roots-1183527.html)
Boston Herald - Rick Perry’s wife defends his stance on Social Security (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20110918rick_perrys_wife_defends_his_stance_on_soc ial_security/srvc=home&position=recent)


Mitt Romney:
ABC30 (Fresno) - Mitt Romney makes fundraising stop in Fresno (http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/politics&id=8357939)

Michele Bachmann:
CSM - Michele Bachmann doubles down on ‘Perrycare.’ Will it work? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/0917/Michele-Bachmann-doubles-down-on-Perrycare.-Will-it-work)
Digital Journal - Michele Bachmann clarifies her position on HPV and 'Perrycare' (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/311647)
Ology - Dear Michele Bachmann... Are You Trying To Lose? (http://www.ology.com/politics/dear-michele-bachmann-are-you-trying-lose)
Huliq - Michele Bachmann’s mistakes will cost her shot at White House, say experts (http://www.huliq.com/10282/michele-bachmann%E2%80%99s-mistakes-will-cost-her-shot-white-house-say-experts)
HuffPo - Michele Bachmann Targeted By California Gay Rights Activists With Madonna Flash Mob Dance Routine (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/17/michele-bachmann-flash-mob-gay-rights-madonna_n_967863.html)
Gawker - Michele Bachmann Unfazed by Bad Cougar Joke (http://gawker.com/5841090/michele-bachmann-unfazed-by-bad-cougar-joke)


Jon Huntsman:
Chron - Caesar's president named Jon Huntsman advisor (http://www.chron.com/news/article/Caesar-s-president-named-Jon-Huntsman-advisor-2176715.php)
Oregon Live - Phil Knight joins Jon Huntsman campaign as business advisor (http://blog.oregonlive.com/mapesonpolitics/2011/09/phil_knight_joins_jon_huntsman.html)
Deseret News - Utahn serving as Huntsman's national finance chairman feels the heat (http://deseretnews.com/article/705391049/Utahn-serving-as-Huntsmans-national-finance-chairman-feels-the-heat.html)
Gather - Jon Huntsman Scores Endorsement from Tom Ridge (http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980310471)
SL Trib - Jon Huntsman doubts Mitt Romney on foreign policy, Rick Perry on non-mainstream views (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/52601733-68/huntsman-republican-tax-governor.html.csp)

ABC - Jon Huntsman’s Ready for Some Football (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/jon-huntsmans-ready-for-some-football/)
Bloomberg - Huntsman’s Moderation Alienates Party’s Mainstream: Albert Hunt (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-18/huntsman-s-moderation-alienates-party-s-mainstream-albert-hunt.html)


Herman Cain:
Fox News - Herman Cain Talks Economics (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-news-sunday/blog/2011/09/18/herman-cain-talks-economics)
Patch - Herman Cain and 9-9-9 Come to Daniel Island (http://irmo.patch.com/articles/herman-cain-and-9-9-9-come-to-daniel-island#video-7806766)
SCNow - Herman Cain fires up supporters in North Myrtle Beach (http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/sep/17/herman-cain-fires-supporters-north-myrtle-beach-ar-2424743/)
HuffPo - Paul Ryan, Herman Cain Push For Tax Increases On Middle Class (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/18/paul-ryan-tax-increases-middle-class_n_968408.html)


Rick Santorum:
Lancaster Online - Santorum takes straw poll (http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/461177_Santorum-takes-straw-poll.html)
Carolina Live - Santorum makes fifth Grand Strand visit (http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=664457#.TnZAM9RhaoA)
GoUpstate - Candidate Santorum gives Constitution Day speech in Boiling Springs (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110918/ARTICLES/109171018/1027/OPINION?Title=Candidate-Santorum-gives-Constitution-Day-speech-in-Boiling-Springs)
Boston Globe - Santorum returns to NH for shoot-out, salute (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/09/18/santorum_returns_to_nh_for_shoot_out_salute/)
WaPo - Rick Santorum courts social conservatives (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/rick-santorum-courts-social-conservatives/2011/03/29/gIQAFoDTaK_blog.html)
MSNBC - Santorum says opponents are all flash (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/18/7825695-santorum-says-opponents-are-all-flash)

ECONOMY
AP - Even the smart money is flummoxed by this economy (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hQXWz_Vs7ybZn9GaXnkIw6cKQVpg?docId=bc7fe5aea f114956a177a8d6bde5e254)
Reuters - Follow Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/18/us-markets-stocks-weekahead-idUSTRE78F63U20110918)
Market Watch - Fed, European woes in economic spotlight (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-european-woes-in-economic-spotlight-2011-09-18?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
NewsMax - McConnell: Raising Taxes Will Worsen Economy (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Obama-Buffett-tax-McConnell/2011/09/18/id/411387)
ABC - President Clinton Says Gridlock in Washington Hurting the Economy (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-clinton-gridlock-washington-hurting-economy/story?id=14547264)

JOBS
WSJ - Clinton: Spur Jobs Before Cutting Deficit (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/18/clinton-spur-jobs-before-cutting-deficit/?mod=google_news_blog)

FOREIGN POLICY
USA Today - Libyan fighters advance on Bani Walid again (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-09-18/libya/50456446/1)
Fox News - Libya Revolution Filters Slowly to Desert Towns (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/09/18/libya-revolution-filters-slowly-to-desert-towns/)
Reuters - Post-war Tripoli port back in business, airport ready (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/18/us-libya-port-idUSTRE78H1UU20110918)

ENERGY
mLive - National energy policy envisioned by Gerald Ford still unrealized (guest commentary) (http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/09/national_energy_policy_envisio.html)
Toledo Blade - Energy, economy, ecology (http://www.toledoblade.com/Opinion/2011/09/18/Energy-economy-ecology.html)
WaPo - Casting a wide net for energy sources (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/casting-a-wide-net-for-energy-sources/2011/09/17/gIQAGctoaK_graphic.html)