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ZanZibar
09-20-2011, 01:08 PM
GOP CANDIDATES

Ron Paul:
YNN - Congressman Ron Paul gaining presidential momentum (http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/280532/congressman-ron-paul-gaining-presidential-momentum)
Gather - Is Ron Paul ready to compete with Perry and Romney? (http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980341767)
Chron - Ron Paul says Solyndra debacle shows why government shouldn’t play venture capitalist (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-says-solyndra-debacle-shows-why-government-shouldnt-play-venture-capitalist/)
Foreign Policy - Ron Paul: Africa has famines because they aren't capitalist enough (http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/09/19/ron_paul_africa_has_famines_because_they_arent_cap italist_enough)
CA Independent Voter Network - Ron Paul storms California Republican straw poll (http://caivn.org/article/2011/09/20/ron-paul-storms-california-republican-straw-poll)
Chron - TexMessage: Reps. Ron Paul, John Culberson and others earn thousands from private holdings (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/texmessage-reps-ron-paul-john-culberson-and-others-earn-thousands-from-private-holdings/)
Eagle Tribune - Skydivers will kick off event for Ron Paul next week (http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x7813635/Skydivers-will-kick-off-event-for-Ron-Paul-next-week)
California Watch - Adult website founder supports Ron Paul (http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/adult-website-founder-supports-ron-paul-12671)

Rick Perry:
HuffPo - Rick Perry: 'I'm Not Particularly Worried About This Barrage' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/19/rick-perry-2012_n_970116.html)
State Column - Rick Perry: Obama’s Deficit-Reduction Plan ‘Is a Bait and Switch’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/rick-perry-obamas-deficit-reduction-plan-is-a-bait-and-switch/)
CU Insight - Governor Rick Perry Says Time to Raise Member Business Lending Cap (http://www.cuinsight.com/456/media/news/governor_rick_perry_says_time_to_raise_member_busi ness_lending_cap.html)
NY Daily News - Rick Perry To Woo NYC Latino Leaders Today: Updated With Angry Lawmakers (http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2011/09/rick-perry-to-woo-nyc-latino-leaders-today-updated-with-angry-lawmakers)
CBS - Charlie Rangel crashes Rick Perry's Harlem party (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108489-503544.html)
NYT - Rick Perry Takes Upper Manhattan (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/19/rick-perry-takes-upper-manhattan/)
Business Insider - Rick Perry Moves In On New York Jews With Pro-Israel Rally (http://www.businessinsider.com/rick-perry-new-york-latinos-jewish-votes-fundraising-2011-9)
HuffPo - Rick Perry's Lesser-Known First Book Could Be A Distraction From Economy-Centered Message (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/19/rick-perry-first-book-distraction_n_970804.html)
Salon - Rick Perry and the Dukakis trap (http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/09/19/perry_texas_miracle)
Religion Dispatches - State as Executioner: Rick Perry Did Not Invent the Death Penalty (http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/politics/5132/state_as_executioner%3A_rick_perry_did_not_invent_ the_death_penalty)
TPM - DOJ: Rick Perry's Texas Congressional Redistricting Map Violates Voting Rights Act (http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/09/justice_department_signals_concerns_with_rick_perr ys_texas_redistricting_map.php)
CBS - Rick Perry's tough home in Texas' "big empty" (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/19/eveningnews/main20108532.shtml)
WaPo - Touring Rick Perry's hometown (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rangel-accidentally-attends-rick-perry-event/2011/09/19/gIQAf2EWgK_video.html)
Gather - Rick Perry Hangs Out with Glenn Beck (http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980345116)

Mitt Romney:
State News - Mitt Romney gains a Michigan endorsement (http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/politicker/2011/09/mitt_romney_gains_a_michigan_endorsement)
Detroit News - State House Speaker Bolger backing Romney (http://www.detnews.com/article/20110919/POLITICS02/109190382/1022/LOCAL/State-House-Speaker-Bolger-backing-Romney)
Politico - Roy Blunt for Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63910.html)
WaPo - Mitt Romney names Sen. Roy Blunt congressional liaison (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-names-sen-roy-blunt-congressional-liaison/2011/09/20/gIQAoAG3hK_story.html)
WaPo - Mitt Romney, a safe choice for risky times (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mitt-romney-a-safe-choice-for-risky-times/2011/09/19/gIQAD7gagK_story.html)
Politico - Mitt Romney, Rick Perry test economic agendas on Capitol Hill (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63886.html)

Michele Bachmann:
DMR - Michele Bachmann outlines her approach to health care in Waterloo (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/19/michele-bachmann-outlines-her-approach-to-health-care-in-waterloo/)
WaPo - Republican Michele Bachmann says she was not linking retardation to cancer-prevention vaccine (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-michele-bachmann-says-she-was-not-linking-retardation-to-cancer-prevention-vaccine/2011/09/19/gIQAsYsNgK_story.html)
CBS News - Michele Bachmann says tax breaks should replace employer health plans (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108617-503544.html)
MoJo - Bachmann Slams Obama for Not Stopping Mubarak's Overthrow (http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/09/michele-bachmann-obama-mubarak-arab-spring)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann says Obama deficit plan would 'ruin' U.S. economy (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bachmann-buffett-20110919,0,1752288.story?track=rss)
NY Mag - Michele Bachmann Rattled by Tough Interview With Jay Leno (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/09/bachmann_leno.html)

Jon Huntsman:
Politico - Jon Huntsman keeps fleeing Florida (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63879.html)
Foster’s Daily Democrat - Huntsman worth your time and effort (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110920/GJOPINION_01/709209980/-1/FOSNEWS)

Newt Gingrich:
DMR - Gingrich: Clinton and I never had ‘this kind of continuous hostility’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/19/gingrich-clinton-and-i-never-had-this-kind-of-continuous-hostility/)
RCP - Still Standing, Gingrich Uses Debates to Remain a Factor (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/09/20/still_standing_gingrich_uses_debates_to_remain_a_f actor___111401.html)
DMR - Newt Gingrich promises new Contract With America (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/19/newt-gingrich-promises-new-contract-with-america/)

Herman Cain:
Bryan County News - Herman Cain is excellent candidate (http://beta.bryancountynews.net/section/3/article/15671/)

Rick Santorum:
Politico - Santorum: 'I can't look past Iowa' yet (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63906.html)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Daily Santorum: Pumpkin spicey (http://earlyreturns.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/early-returns-20/53-post-gazette-staff/3311-daily-santorum-pumpkin-spicey)
WHSV - Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Speak in Harrisonburg (http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Presidential_Candidate_Rick_Santorum_to_Speak_in_H arrisonburg_130146328.html?ref=328)

ECONOMY
AFP - US economy may be weak 'for years to come': IMF (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jHBEp0Slx73stxTuy6oa4Bj1tJqA?docId=CNG.f3113 c68bbb87031c65b6d08521fa4f6.01)
NYT - I.M.F. Slashes Growth Outlook for U.S. and Europe (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/business/global/imf-slashes-growth-outlook-for-us-and-europe.html)
Reuters - US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher on Fed hopes (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/20/markets-stocks-idUSS1E78J0F320110920)
Business Week - U.S. Stock Futures Advance Amid Federal Reserve Stimulus Bets (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-20/u-s-stock-futures-advance-amid-federal-reserve-stimulus-bets.html)
USA Today - Is the economy in God's hands? (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2011/09/god-economy-religion-money/1)

JOBS
Business Week - Obama jobs plan to direct billions in Pa. spending (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PRPTNO0.htm)
Sac Bee - A new economy can't be built on low-end jobs (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/20/3923857/a-new-economy-cant-be-built-on.html)
NYT - United Nations Visit Diverts Obama From Jobs Message — Again (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/united-nations-visit-diverts-obama-from-jobs-message-again/)
CNN Money - To save postal jobs, end Saturday mail - White House (http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/19/news/economy/obama_postal_service/)

HEALTH CARE
Time - Obama's Health Care Cuts Spread the Pain (http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2094023,00.html)
Bloomberg - WellPoint Buys Insurance Exchange to Compete With State-Run Health Markets (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-20/wellpoint-buys-health-exchange-to-compete-with-state-run-insurance-markets.html)
Fox Nation - FAIL: Obamacare Exhibit A (http://nation.foxnews.com/health-care/2011/09/20/fail-obamacare-exhibit)
Fox News - AP Enterprise: GOP won't touch Medicare drug plan (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/19/ap-enterprise-gop-wont-touch-medicare-drug-plan/)

FOREIGN POLICY
LA Times - U.S. ambassador warns China: Foreign businesses feel unwelcome (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/09/us-ambassador-to-china-gary-locke-has-been-something-of-an-enigma-to-the-chinese-in-just-the-one-month-hes-been-in-beiji.html)
USA Today - Obama's day: Foreign affairs, and a fundraiser (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/09/obamas-day-foreign-affairs/1)
Reuters - Libyan forces hold off on storming Gaddafi bastions (http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/09/20/idINIndia-59446220110920)
Reuters - Libya "mercenary" claim turns spotlight on special ops (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/20/us-libya-mercenaries-idUSTRE78J2ER20110920)
VoA - Gadhafi Calls Libya Situation a 'Charade' (http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Gadhafi-Calls-Libya-Events-a-Charade-130187263.html)

ENERGY
Politico - House GOP plays Solyndra for all it's worth (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63888.html)
NYT - The Pursuit of Energy and Visions of a Post-Oil Age (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/books/the-quest-by-daniel-yergin-review.html)
NYT - Solar Installations Rise, but Manufacturing Declines (http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/solar-installations-rise-but-manufacturing-declines/)
NYT - Tax Plan to Turn Old Buildings ‘Green’ Finds Favor (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/business/energy-environment/tax-plan-to-turn-old-buildings-green-finds-favor.html)
NYT - Republican Requests for Clean Energy Funding (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/09/20/us/politics/20110920_SOLAR_DOCS.html)

ZanZibar
09-20-2011, 03:14 PM
Polls And Trends:
WSJ: Perry Gets Mixed Job Reviews in His Home State (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/20/perry-gets-mixed-job-reviews-in-his-home-state/)
WSJ: Second-Tier History (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904194604576582991525794286.html)
Gallup: Perry Looks Better Against Romney Than Against Obama (http://www.gallup.com/poll/149552/Perry-Looks-Better-Against-Romney-Against-Obama.aspx)
Las Vegas Sun: Poll: Nevada voters prefer higher taxes to spending cuts (http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/sep/20/poll-nevada-voters-prefer-higher-taxes-spending-cu/)
Miami Herald: Poll: Many S.C. Republicans think Obama a Muslim, born in another country (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/20/2416382/poll-many-sc-republicans-think.html)
Politico: Rick Perry leads Mitt Romney in South Carolina (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63917.html) US News (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/09/20/poll-perry-leads-romney-in-SC-as-bachmann-fades) (Paul tied with Bachmann) Tabs (http://www.winthrop.edu/winthroppoll/default.aspx?id=9804)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
State Column: USA Today poll: Ron Paul is a top-tier candidate (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/usa-today-poll-ron-paul-is-a-top-tier-candidate/)
LA Times: Ron Paul in third place, polls say (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-ron-paul-comeback-20110920,0,6212217.story)
The Republic: Ron Paul in third place, polls say (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/RONPAUL_6102205/RONPAUL_6102205/)
Des Moines Register: Paul says his campaign steady in polls, while other candidates rise and fall (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/20/paul-says-his-campaign-steady-in-polls-while-other-candidates-rise-and-fall/)
United Liberty: Ron Paul whoops all comers in California (http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/8793-ron-paul-whoops-all-comers-in-california)
Ology: Ron Paul Wins California Straw Poll (http://www.ology.com/politics/ron-paul-wins-california-straw-poll)
CAIVN: Ron Paul Storms CA Republican Straw Poll (http://caivn.org/article/2011/09/20/ron-paul-storms-california-republican-straw-poll)
Fits News: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul Moving Up (http://www.fitsnews.com/2011/09/20/mitt-romney-ron-paul-moving-up/)
KUHF AM: Gov. Perry Leads Romney In Latest GOP Poll, But Rep. Paul Improves His Numbers (http://app1.kuhf.org/articles/1316547891-Gov.-Perry-Leads-Romney-In-Latest-GOP-Poll,-But-Rep.-Paul-Improves-His-Numbers.html)

Vanity Fair: Ron Paul Watch, with Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate: Day 14 (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/09/ron-paul-watch--with-ron-paul--presidential-candidate--day-14)

Reuters: Ron Paul vs. the “pretty boys” (http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2011/09/20/ron-paul-vs-the-pretty-boys/)
Bayou Buzz: Ron Paul, The Rodney Dangerfield Of U.S. Politics (http://www.bayoubuzz.com/buzz/latest-buzz/343073-ron-paul-the-rodney-dangerfield-of-us-politics)

State Column: Ron Paul on Obama’s Deficit-Reduction Plan: ‘Class-Baiting Rhetoric’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-on-obamas-deficit-reduction-plan-class-baiting-rhetoric/)
The Hill: Ron Paul: Obama's proposed cuts to veteran healthcare 'unjust and immoral' (http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/politics-elections/182607-paul-blasts-obama-for-proposed-cuts-to-veteran-health-care)

Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul money bomb eclipses $1 million — again (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-money-bomb-eclipses-1-million/)

Des Moines Register: Paul: Santorum wants to start another war (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/20/paul-will-miss-his-council-bluffs-stop/)

Politico: Amash for Paul (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63943.html)

RGJ: Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign names executive director for Nevada effort (http://www.rgj.com/article/20110920/NEWS19/110920008/-Ron-Paul-2012-Presidential-Campaign-names-executive-director-Nevada-effort?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CLocal%20New s%7Cp)

Press Release Echoes: RP Letter: Market Watch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-issues-open-letter-to-president-obama-concerning-cuts-to-veterans-benefits-2011-09-20) Doherty: Market Watch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-to-receive-endorsement-of-new-jersey-state-sen-mike-doherty-2011-09-20) , iStock (http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/5429154/ron-paul-to-receive-endorsement-of-new-jersey-state-sen-mike-doherty) , Sun Herald (http://www.sunherald.com/2011/09/20/3445303/ron-paul-to-receive-endorsement.html) Amash: Market Watch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-rep-justin-amash-of-michigan-endorses-ron-paul-for-the-presidency-2011-09-20)

Washington Times: Ron Paul is wrong: Ahmajinedad’s Iran is armed and dangerous (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/young-conservative-and-spicy/2011/sep/20/ron-paul-wrong-ahmajinedads-iran-armed-and-dangero/)
ABC 7 : Porn website founder supports Ron Paul (http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=8361582)
Gather: Rep. Ron Paul Gets Endorsement From Porn Mogul in CA (http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980348545)

Rick Perry:
Houston Chronicle: More Texans disapprove of Rick Perry than approve, poll finds (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/more-texans-disapprove-of-rick-perry-than-approve-poll-finds/)
Politico: Poll: Negative approval for Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63954.html)
Washington Post: Path to the nomination: Is Perry fading? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/path-to-the-nomination-is-perry-fading/2011/03/29/gIQAJa9agK_blog.html)
NPR: Poll: Perry Leads Mitt Romney In SC (But Not By Much) (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/09/20/140627806/poll-perry-leads-mitt-romney-in-sc-but-not-hugely)
Politico: Winthrop Poll: Tight race in South Carolina (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63915.html)
Dallas News: In Gallup poll, Perry leads Romney — but he'd lose to Obama (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/in-gallup-poll-perry-leads-rom.html)

Huff Post: Even Rick Perry Knows Obama's Plan Isn't Class Warfare (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethan-rome/even-rick-perry-knows-oba_b_971959.html)
Rolling Stone: Rick Perry's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' America (http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/national-affairs/rick-perrys-dont-ask-dont-tell-america-20110920)
The Week: The Rick Perry-George W. Bush feud: A timeline (http://theweek.com/article/index/219431/the-rick-perry-george-w-bush-feud-a-timeline)
Gulf News: Perry: More Bush than Bush himself (http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/perry-more-bush-than-bush-himself-1.870405)
CBS: HPV vaccine: 20 states that shun the shot (http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10009490.html)
Houston Chronicle: Perry responds to Obama debt reduction plan (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/perry-responds-to-obama-debt-reduction-plan/)
Politico: Perry begins to articulate foreign policy: Tough talk, but no dramatic break (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/Perry_begins_to_articulate_foreign_policy_Tough_ta lk_but_no_dramatic_break.html)
KHN: GOP Presidential Hopeful Rick Perry's Record On Women's Health Scrutinized (http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2011/September/20/perry-bachmann-campaign-news.aspx)

ABC: Rick Perry Assails Obama Policy in Middle East (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-assails-obama-policy-in-middle-east/)
UK Guardian: Rick Perry accuses Barack Obama of betraying Israel over Palestinian bid (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/20/rick-perry-barack-obama-israel)
Washington Post: Perry blasts Obama’s policies on Israel, Palestinians (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/perry-blasts-obamas-policies-on-israel-palestinians/2011/09/20/gIQA75gMiK_story.html?hpid=z2)
SF Gate: Perry Calls Obama Israel Policy 'Naive, Arrogant, Misguided' (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/09/20/bloomberg_articlesLRTZEH1A74E9.DTL)
Jerusalem Post: Perry says Obama Mideast policy is 'naive, arrogant' (http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=238743)
USA Today: Perry, Romney criticize Obama on Middle East (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/rick-perry-israel-palestinian-authority-united-nations-/1)
UK Telegraph: Perry Accuses Obama Of Appeasing Palestinians (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8777558/Rick-Perry-accuses-Barack-Obama-of-appeasing-Palestinians.html)
Reuters: Perry criticizes Obama for "dangerous" Mideast policy (http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCATRE78F6D620110920)
Time: Perry Embraces Israel, Bashes Obama on the Middle East (http://swampland.time.com/2011/09/20/perry-embraces-israel-bashes-obama-on-the-middle-east/)
AFP: Obama's Palestine policy dangerous, naive: Perry (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hEVrt4f-EH6mBOBEtaBsVeK25exQ?docId=CNG.f3113c68bbb87031c65 b6d08521fa4f6.2e1)
LA Times: Rick Perry says Obama's not pro-Israel enough (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2011/09/rick-perry-says-obamas-not-pro-israel-enough.html)
National Post: Rick Perry empties both barrels at Obama policies on Israel (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/09/20/rick-perry-empties-both-barrels-at-obama-policies-on-israel/)
CBS: Perry pledges support for Israel if he wins the White House (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108911-503544.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry: Obama's 'Arrogant' Policy On Israel Is Endangering The Region (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/rick-perry-obama-arrogant-israel_n_971619.html)
MSNBC: In NYC, Perry criticizes Obama on Israel (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/20/7858844-in-nyc-perry-criticizes-obama-on-israel)
CNN: TRENDING: Perry weighs in on Palestinian statehood controversy (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/20/perry-weighs-in-on-palestinian-statehood-controversy/)
Fox: Perry Pumps Up Pressure on Obama Over Israel (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/20/perry-pumps-up-pressure-on-obama-over-israel/)
JTA: Perry slams Obama for ‘endangering’ Israel (http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/09/20/3089485/perry-slams-obama-for-endangering-israel)
NYT: Perry Backs Full Israeli Control Over Jerusalem (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/perry-for-full-israeli-control-over-jerusalem/)

Miami Herald: More Republican officials, activists flock to Rick Perry for P5 (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/more-republican-officials-activists-flock-to-rick-perry-for-p5.html)
Politico: A key Perry moment (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63928.html)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry’s speech reaches out to pro-Israel Jews, Christian Zionists (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/rick-perrys-speech-reaches-out-to-pro-israel-jews-christian-zionists/)
CBS: Rick Perry and Rupert Murdoch have dinner together (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108930-503544.html)
Politico: Rick Perry dines with Rupert Murdoch (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63931.html)
NYT: Murdoch and Perry Dine at Steak House (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/murdoch-and-perry-dine-at-steak-house/)
NY Mag: Rick Perry Had Dinner With Rupert Murdoch (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/09/rick_perry_had_dinner_with_rup.html)


Mitt Romney:
Boston: Romney pummels, profits from Fannie, Freddie (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/romney-pummels-profits-from-fannie-freddie/a2YN7UoFKXQHW1RzAiaW4J/index.html)
AJC: 2012 Tuesday: Do timing and the economy finally play in Romney’s favor? (http://blogs.ajc.com/kyle-wingfield/2011/09/20/2012-tuesday-do-timing-and-the-economy-finally-play-in-romneys-favor/)
WSJ: Romney Picks Up Steam In South Carolina (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/20/romney-picks-up-steam-in-south-carolina/)
CNN: In South Carolina, Perry and Romney lead the pack (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/20/in-south-carolina-perry-and-romney-lead-the-pack/)
Comedy Central: Mitt Romney Has Perceived Edge on Rick Perry in National Election (http://www.indecisionforever.com/2011/09/20/mitt-romney-has-perceived-edge-on-rick-perry-in-national-election/)

Boston: Romney says aid to Palestinians should be threatened (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/romney-says-aid-palestinians-should-threatened/W0SIkhMg75KreWMl53nkWM/index.html)

Washington Post: Mitt Romney names Sen. Roy Blunt congressional liaison (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-names-sen-roy-blunt-congressional-liaison/2011/09/20/gIQAoAG3hK_story.html)
LA Times: Roy Blunt Backs Romney (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-blunt-gallup-poll-20110920,0,959025.story)
Boston: Missouri Senator Blunt endorses Romney (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/missouri-senator-blunt-endorses-romney/OOzZCEDk5FSSWMUdWts3vJ/index.html)
Houston Chronicle: Mo. Sen. Blunt to lead Romney effort in Congress (http://www.chron.com/news/article/Mo-Sen-Blunt-to-lead-Romney-effort-in-Congress-2179293.php)
Politico: Roy Blunt for Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63910.html)
The Hill: Sen. Blunt leads Romney support in Congress (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/182619-sen-blunt-leads-romney-support-in-congress)
Third Age: Mitt Romney Taps Roy Blunt as Congressional Liason (http://www.thirdage.com/news/mitt-romney-taps-roy-blunt-as-congressional-liason_09-20-2011)
NYT: Romney Recruits Congressional Republicans (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/romney-recruits-congressional-republicans/)
Stl Today: Roy Blunt backs Romney, will help him gain Capitol Hill support (http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/article_f437e7ee-e396-11e0-811b-001a4bcf6878.html)
Des Moines Register: Mitt Romney announces Sen. Roy Blunt to lead bid for congressional support (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/20/mitt-romney-announces-sen-roy-blunt-to-lead-bid-for-support-effort/)
United Liberty: Jeff Flake endorses Mitt Romney (http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/8798-jeff-flake-endorses-mitt-romney)
Tucson Citizen: Jeff Flake and Mitt Romney both support Cuban Amnesty under Cuban Adjustment Act (http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-hispanic-republicans/2011/09/20/jeff-flake-and-mitt-romney-both-support-cuban-amnesty-under-cuban-adjustment-act/)


Michelle Bachmann:
CS Monitor: Is Michele Bachmann's campaign cratering? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/0920/Is-Michele-Bachmann-s-campaign-cratering)
LA Times: As poll numbers sag, Bachmann pledges to be 'very competitive' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bachmann-iowa-20110920,0,904924.story)
Texas Insider/Washington Examiner: Bachmann Hoping Florida Rejuvenates Her Campaign (http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=53275)
USA Today: Bachmann: Campaign is 'alive and well' (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/michele-bachmann-presidential-campaign-iowa-caucus-ed-rollins-/1?csp=34news)

NPR: HPV Vaccine: The Science Behind The Controversy (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/19/140543977/hpv-vaccine-the-science-behind-the-controversy)
CBS: Bachmann on HPV: "I wasn't speaking as a doctor" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108772-503544.html)
UK Mail: 'I was just relaying what the woman said': Bachmann claims she did not say the HPV vaccine can cause mental retardation (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2039595/I-just-relaying-woman-said-Bachmann-claims-did-say-HPV-vaccine-cause-mental-retardation.html)
Forbes: Bachmann says vaccine retardation claim not hers (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/20/business-us-bachmann-2012_8689499.html)

Newsmax: Bachmann: Obama Plan Won't Create Jobs (http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/Bachmann-Obama-tax-plan/2011/09/20/id/411579)
The Hill: Bachmann to Obama: Don't let Ahmadinejad go to the UN (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/182611-bachmann-to-obama-dont-let-ahmadinejad-in)
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann: Live from the meat locker (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/20/michele-bachmann-live-from-the-meat-locker/)
Radio Iowa: Bachmann slices raw meat in Des Moines (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/09/20/bachmann-slices-raw-meat-in-des-moines/)

State Column: Jane Lynch’s Sue Sylvester Will Go for Likeness of Michele Bachmann (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/jane-lynchs-sue-sylvester-will-develop-the-likeness-of-michele-bachmann/)

Herman Cain:
WSJ: Shhhh, It’s Herman Cain’s Secret Kitchen Cabinet (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/18/shhhh-its-herman-cains-secret-kitchen-cabinet/?mod=google_news_blog)
Fox Oped: If You Mess With Israel, You're Messing With the USA (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/09/20/herman-cain-if-mess-with-israel-youre-messing-with-usa/)


Newt Gingrich:
The Atlantic: Gingrich Seeks Relevance with a 'Contract with America' Sequel (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/09/gingrich-seeks-relevance-contract-america-sequel/42697/)
Iowa News: Newt promises a ‘21st Century contract’ with USA (http://www.southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/09/20/council_bluffs/news/doc4e78b08d4b5a0346695030.txt)
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich To Unveil New 'Contract With America' In Iowa (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/newt-gingrich-contract-with-america_n_971639.html)
Politico: Newt plans very, very, very important speech (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63912.html)
CBS: Still standing, Gingrich uses debates to remain a factor (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20108875-503544.html)

Rick Santorum:
Des Moines Register: Rick Santorum returns to Iowa this weekend for first time since straw poll (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/20/rick-santorum-returns-to-iowa-this-weekend-for-first-time-since-straw-poll/)
Post-Gazette: Daily Santorum: Gallup death knell (http://earlyreturns.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/early-returns-20/53-post-gazette-staff/3321-daily-santorum-gallup-death-knell)
Patch: VIDEO: Rick Santorum, Gary Johnson Discuss Campaign Progress in NH (http://bedford-nh.patch.com/articles/video-rick-santorum-gary-johnson-discuss-campaign-progress-in-new-hampshire%23video-7834018)
Politico: Rick Santorum: 'I can't look past Iowa' yet (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63906.html)

Jon Huntsman:
ABC: Jon Huntsman 2012: Republican Presidential Candidate (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/voice-vote-meet-jon-huntsman/story?id=14563408)

Multiple Candidates:
Washington Post: Who can beat Obama? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/who-can-beat-obama/2011/09/20/gIQABbzYiK_blog.html)
Sunshine State News: Rick Perry and Mitt Romney Battle to Control South Carolina (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/rick-perry-and-mitt-romney-battle-control-south-carolina)
ABC: GOP Candidates Assail Obama on Israel (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/perry-slam-obama-israel-14561374)
NY Daily News: Rick Perry, Mitt Romney slam President Obama over Israel as Palestine seeks U.N. recognition (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/20/2011-09-20_rick_perry_mitt_romney_slam_president_obama_ove r_israel_as_palestine_seeks_un_re.html?r=news/politics)
Reuters: Republican contenders seek congressional support (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/20/us-usa-campaign-romney-blunt-idUSTRE78J35Z20110920)


Other Candidates.:


Caucus/Primary News:
Politico: One-state candidates (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/Onestate_candidates.html?showall)
Washington Post: A long, drawn-out GOP nomination battle? Don’t you believe it. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/a-long-drawn-out-gop-nomination-battle-dont-you-believe-it/2011/03/28/gIQANhHCiK_blog.html)

Coalitions-Related News:
New American Media: Population Boost Isn’t Giving Latinos an Edge in State Redistricting Plans (http://newamericamedia.org/2011/09/population-boost-isnt-giving-latinos-an-edge-in-state-redistricting-plans.php)


ECONOMY
Reuters: Housing starts drop underscores economic woes (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/20/us-usa-economy-idUSTRE78C33C20110920)
NYT: Dodd-Frank Wears the Bull’s-Eye on G.O.P. Campaign Trail (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/business/dodd-frank-act-is-a-target-on-gop-campaign-trail.html?_r=1)


HEALTH CARE
Forbes: Reframing ObamaCare for Libertarians (http://www.forbes.com/sites/shenegotiates/2011/09/20/reframing-obamacare-for-libertarians/)
Weekly Standard: Obamacare Repeal Should Be Part of Any Deficit Plan (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obamacare-repeal-should-be-part-any-deficit-plan_593954.html)


FOREIGN POLICY
ABC: Palestinian Bid for U.N. Recognition Weighs Heavily on Obama (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/palestinian-bid-for-statehood-weighs-heavily-over-obama-at-un/)
NYT: Saudi Arabia: 41 Accused of Terrorism (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-41-accused-of-terrorism.html)

eleganz
09-20-2011, 03:25 PM
thanks for doing this, so much positive news for Ron Paul lately! could this be the beginning of a sweet victory in the making?