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ZanZibar
09-27-2011, 09:53 AM
POLL
NewsMax - Harris Poll: Romney, Ron Paul Best Obama (http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/Harris-poll-Romney-RonPaul/2011/09/27/id/412375) (Paul 51%/Obama 49%) [Harris (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/mid/1508/ArticleId/870/Default.aspx)]


GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
CNN - Rep. Ron Paul: The country is ripe for revolution (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/27/rep-ron-paul-the-country-is-ripe-for-revolution/)
HuffPo - Dr. Ron Paul's 11-Point Plan That Could Save America (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-trice/ron-paul-11-point-plan_b_947832.html)
Chron - Rep. Ron Paul, “American Jobs Hero" (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/texmessage-ron-paul-american-hero/)
Daily Campus - Ron Paul is a culturally important candidate (http://www.dailycampus.com/commentary/ron-paul-is-a-culturally-important-candidate-1.2613100#.ToHcUdRhaoA)
State Column - Mitt Romney vs. Ron Paul for the 2012 nomination? (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/mitt-romney-vs-ron-paul-for-the-2012-nomination/)
The Hill - Ron Paul should kidnap Chris Christie (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/184089-ron-paul-should-kidnap-chris-christie)
NJ.com - Ron Paul comes to Chris Christie's house (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/09/ron_paul_comes_to_chris_christ.html)
Examiner - Doherty officially endorses Paul and sees name mentioned for 2012 Senate race (http://www.examiner.com/independent-in-newark/doherty-officially-endorses-paul-and-sees-name-mentioned-for-2012-senate-race)
ABC - Jon Stewart Advises Ron Paul on How to Feel The Love (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/jon-stewart-advises-ron-paul-on-how-to-feel-the-love/)
USA Today - Jon Stewart advises Ron Paul on his campaign (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/ron-paul-jon-stewart-daily-show-advice-/1)
ABC - Ron Paul Changes Up Message: Highlights Time in the Military (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/ron-paul-changes-up-message-highlights-time-in-the-military/)
Right Perspective - Ron Paul: UN Undermines Sovereignty (http://www.therightperspective.org/2011/09/26/ron-paul-un-undermines-sovereignty/)
Spokesman-Review - Poll: Romney Beats Paul, 7 Others (http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/hbo/2011/sep/26/poll-romney-beats-paul-7-others/)
Red State - I don’t like Ron Paul, but… (http://www.redstate.com/scottconklin/2011/09/27/i-don%E2%80%99t-like-ron-paul-but%E2%80%A6/)

Rick Perry:
Chron - Perry struggles to get back on offense (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/perry-struggles-to-get-back-on-offense/)
The Bellingham Herald - Perry camp is scrambling to right ship (http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/09/26/2203142/perry-camp-is-scrambling-to-right.html)
ABC - Can Rick Perry Get His Groove Back? (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/can-rick-perry-get-his-groove-back-the-note/)
Hot Air - Can Perry regain his mojo? (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/09/27/can-perry-regain-his-mojo/)
HuffPo - Will Rick Perry's Extreme Views Make Him Unelectable? What History Shows (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/will-rick-perrys-extreme-_b_982404.html)
Union Leader - Another View: Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be America's jobs President (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20110927/LOCALVOICES/709279957)
WaPo - The lovable Rick Perry (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-lovable-rick-perry/2011/09/26/gIQAbMXF0K_story.html)
NY Daily News - Rick Perry is making me swoon: Why I can't help liking the big Texas lug (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/09/27/2011-09-27_rick_perry_is_making_me_swoon_why_i_cant_help_l iking_the_big_texas_lug.html)
Texas Tribune - Perry Faces Tougher Race After Debate, Florida Poll (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/perry-faces-tougher-race-after-missteps/)
LA Times - Rick Perry's underwhelming debates: Do they matter? (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/09/rick-perry-mitt-romney-gop-debates-george-w-bush.html)
Telegraph - Rick Perry's stumble gives Sarah Palin, Chris Christie and even Ron Paul a second chance (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/timstanley/100107116/rick-perrys-stumble-gives-sarah-palin-chris-christie-and-even-ron-paul-a-second-chance/)
The Gazette - As Rick Perry stumbles, pressure on New Jersey's Christie to seek Republican nod (http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Rick+Perry+stumbles+pressure+Jersey+Christie+seek+ Republican/5460831/story.html)
Forbes - Rick Perry's Intriguing Idea for Bi-National Health Insurance (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/09/26/rick-perrys-intriguing-idea-for-bi-national-health-insurance/)
IBT - Is Rick Perry’s Bi-National Health Insurance Plan Too Ambitious? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/220640/20110927/rick-perry-bi-national-health-insurance-policy-binational-health-policy-healthcare-texas-mexico-pres.htm)
WaPo - APNewsBreak: Perry urges Obama to use executive authority to prevent, delay clean air rules (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/apnewsbreak-perry-urges-obama-to-use-executive-authority-to-prevent-delay-clean-air-rules/2011/09/26/gIQADrK5zK_story.html)
BusinessWeek - APNewsBreak: Perry urges Obama to halt air rules (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9Q0FRLG0.htm)
Bakersfield Californian - MARK NEVIN: Rick Perry, Social Security and the ghost of Goldwater (http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/forum/x651158170/Rick-Perry-Social-Security-and-the-ghost-of-Goldwater)
CBS - Perry attacks Romney for "integrity problem" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20111792-503544.html)
WaPo - Perry’s phony attack ad on changes to Romney’s book (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/perrys-phony-attack-ad-on-changes-to-romneys-book/2011/09/26/gIQAR4JA0K_blog.html)
U.S. News - Rick Perry-Mitt Romney Battle Far From Finished (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/scott-galupo/2011/09/26/rick-perry-mitt-romney-battle-far-from-finished)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Online Fundraising Reportedly Defying Expectations (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/rick-perry-online-fundraising_n_982975.html)
CNN - Perry moves to reassure Republicans in Iowa, South Carolina (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/26/perry-moves-to-reassure-republicans-in-iowa-south-carolina/)
LA Times - Pork chopped: Rick Perry takes heat for barbecue blast (http://www.latimes.com/news/la-pn-perry-barbecue-carolina-20110927,0,7236660.story)

Mitt Romney:
NYT - Trump Meets With Romney in New York (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/trump-to-meet-with-romney-in-new-york/)
ABC - The Trump-Romney Photo Op That Wasn’t (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/the-trump-romney-photo-op-that-wasnt/)
Fox - Inside the Trump-Romney Meeting of the Minds (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2011/09/27/inside-trump-romney-meeting-minds)
CBS - Romney gives press the slip at Trump meetin (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20111838-503544.html)
CNN - Poll: Romney's advantage in Virginia (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/26/poll-romneys-advantage-in-virginia/)
WaPo - McDonnell: Romney has an “open invitation” to come to Virginia (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-romney-has-an-open-invitation-to-come-to-virginia/2011/09/26/gIQAHsMi1K_blog.html)
Politico - Whispers on Hill: Romney or Perry? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64476.html)
MoJo - Romney's Secret Weapon Against Perry: Immigration (http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/09/mitt-romney-rick-perry-immigration)
Mlive - Walberg: If Mitt Romney had been the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, Walberg wouldn't have lost his seat in 2008 (http://blog.mlive.com/jackson-politics/2011/09/walberg_if_mitt_romney_had_been_the_republican_pre sidential_nominee_in_2008_walberg_wouldnt_have_los .html)
National Journal - Romney Touts Israel to NYC Donors (http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/mitt-romney-highlights-support-for-israel-on-fundraising-tour-of-new-york-20110926)
SL Trib - Romney, Huntsman may draw media eyes to LDS conference (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52591508-78/says-conference-romney-political.html.csp)
Boston Herald - Mitt Romney pads N.H. support ahead of return (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_0927romney_pads_nh_support_ahead_of_return/)
Religion Dispatches - What's Eating Mitt Romney?
(http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/joannabrooks/5178/what%27s_eating_mitt_romney/)
Michele Bachmann:
HuffPo - Michele Bachmann Dismisses Suggestion 2012 Campaign Is Floundering (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/26/michele-bachmann-2012-campaign_n_982486.html)
Chron - Minn. pastor Hammond backing Bachmann again (http://www.chron.com/news/article/Minn-pastor-Hammond-backing-Bachmann-again-2189878.php)
Politico - Michele Bachmann's no fan of debate formats (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64481.html)
WaPo - Some pediatricians refuse to treat children whose parents oppose immunizations (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/some-pediatricians-refuse-to-treat-children-whose-parents-oppose-immunizations/2011/09/22/gIQAgPg3zK_story.html)
Kansan.com - Editorial: HPV vaccine is important for both sexes (http://www.kansan.com/news/2011/sep/26/hpv-vaccine-important-both-sexes/)
DMR - Michele Bachmann hits Rick Perry, Mitt Romney in Iowa radio interview (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/26/michele-bachmann-hits-rick-perry-mitt-romney-in-iowa-radio-interview/)
KCCI 8 (Des Moines) - Bachmann Sits Down With KCCI (http://www.kcci.com/the-iowa-caucus-extended-coverage/29310172/detail.html)
MEDIAite - Bill O’Reilly To Bachmann: Are You Treated
Differently Than The ‘Eight Sweaty Men?’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-oreilly-asks-rep-michele-bachmann-are-you-treated-differently-than-the-eight-sweaty-men-in-the-race/)

Jon Huntsman:
NYT - Huntsman Spot in Oct. 18 Debate Endangered (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/huntsman-spot-in-oct-18-debate-endangered/)
ABC - Viva Las Vegas? Maybe Not for Jon Huntsman (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/viva-las-vegas-maybe-not-for-jon-huntsman/)
Politico - Huntsman not a lock for CNN debate (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64485.html)
Business Insider - Huntsman And Bachmann Hit Perry For Foreign Policy Inexperience (http://www.businessinsider.com/huntsman-and-bachmann-hit-perry-for-foreign-policy-inexperience-2011-9)
Politico - Jon Huntsman hits Rick Perry debate answer (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64468.html)
Foreign Policy - Huntsman hits Perry on foreign policy (http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/09/26/huntsman_hits_perry_on_foreign_policy)
HTR News - Guest column: Huntsman too moderate for GOP (http://www.htrnews.com/article/20110927/MAN07/109270540/Guest-column-Huntsman-too-moderate-GOP)
Politico - Jon Huntsman hopes donors bank on 'undervalued stock' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64509.html)
Jewish Daily Forward - For Utah's Jews, Jon Huntsman Is Their Kind of Mormon (http://www.forward.com/articles/143534/)

Newt Gingrich:
NY Mag - Has Newt Gingrich Now Emerged Out of the Billowing Smoke and Dust of Tweets and Trivia? (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/09/newt_gingrich_momentum.html)
Politico - Newt Gingrich endorsed by Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64429.html)
Daily Caller - Gingrich endorsed by Tea Party Nation founder (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/27/gingrich-endorsed-by-tea-party-nation-founder/)
The Hill - Gingrich to stay at SC governor's mansion during campaign swing (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/183933-gingrich-to-stay-at-sc-governors-mansion-during-campaign-swing)
The Republic - White House hopeful Gingrich to stay overnight at SC Governor's Mansion (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/616a125004f74d5b91c1221b6e062c92/SC--SC-Governor-Gingrich/)
ABC - Newt Gingrich to Stay Over at S.C. Governor’s Mansion (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/newt-gingrich-to-stay-over-at-s-c-governors-mansion/)
Yahoo - Nikki Haley is giving Newt Gingrich a free place to stay next week (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/nikki-haley-giving-newt-gingrich-free-place-stay-203937953.html)
Politico - Callista Gingrich pens a children’s book (http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/0911/Callista_Gingrich_pens_a_childrens_book.html?showa ll)
WaPo - Afternoon Fix: Former New Jersey governor says Christie talk is ‘real’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/afternoon-fix-former-new-jersey-governor-says-christie-talk-is-real/2011/09/26/gIQALgAuzK_blog.html)

Herman Cain:
My Fox Tampa - How Herman Cain wooed delegates and won the poll (http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/hillsborough/how-herman-cain-wooed-delegates-and-won-the-poll-09262011)
WaPo - Herman Cain’s long-shot run (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cains-long-shot-run/2011/09/26/gIQA9j0O0K_story.html)
Investors Business Daily - Editorial: Who Says Herman Cain Is Unelectable? (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/586071/201109261837/Who-Says-Cain-Is-Unelectable-.htm)
Examiner - Cain back to single digits in a CNN poll, Gingrich comes in third (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-atlanta/cain-back-to-single-digits-a-cnn-poll-gingrich-comes-third)
Sunshine State News - Herman Cain Draws New Attention -- And Scrutiny (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/herman-cain-draws-new-attention-scrutiny)
WaPo - Herman Cain: What you need to know about the GOP presidential candidate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-gop-presidential-candidate/2011/09/26/gIQARrdkzK_story.html)
Politifact - The facts about Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2011/sep/26/facts-about-herman-cains-9-9-9-tax-plan/)
ABC - Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan: Buy Less, Pay Less (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/herman-cains-9-9-9-plan-buy-less-pay-less/)
Politico - Herman Cain: I'll win a third of the black vote (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64507.html)
NewsMax - Cain: Obama's Traditional Base Is Waning (http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/Cain-Obama-nomination-base/2011/09/27/id/412349)
The Root - A Win for Herman Cain, but Not for Mike Vick (http://www.theroot.com/buzz/win-herman-cain-not-mike-vick)
AJC - Herman Cain breaks with House GOP on shutdown threat (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/09/26/herman-cain-breaks-with-house-republicans/)

Rick Santorum:
PC Mag - Santorum's 'Google Problem' Persists, Should Link Be Removed? (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393604,00.asp#fbid=giGhYtBnwYk)
WaPo - Did Santorum bring down Perry? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/did-santorum-bring-down-perry/2011/03/29/gIQAxfKszK_blog.html)
CBS - 'Slow and steady' Rick Santorum focuses on Iowa after Florida straw poll (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20111811-503544.html)
National Journal - `Slow and Steady' Santorum Focuses on Iowa (http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/former-senator-seeks-to-capitalize-on-voter-dissatisfaction-with-front-runners-20110926)
RenewAmerica - Santorum exposes Perry on immigration; Cain reaps spoils, wins FL GOP straw poll (http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/lohmann/110927)
Indiana Daily Student - The GOP's Most Irrelevant: Rick Santorum (http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=83061)
International Business Times - Rick Santorum’s Google Problem: Is it the Algorithm’s Fault? (http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/220437/20110927/rick-santorum-google-search-results.htm)

Misc.:
WaPo - Virginia loves McDonnell, sours on Obama (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/virginia-loves-mcdonnell-sours-on-obama/2011/03/29/gIQAt5VdzK_blog.html)

ECONOMY
WaPo - Weak economy, lower tax receipts force cities to cut jobs, add fees, cancel projects (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/weak-economy-lower-tax-receipts-force-cities-to-cut-jobs-add-fees-cancel-projects/2011/09/27/gIQAfW8s1K_story.html)
HuffPo - European Sovereign Debt Crisis Threatens American Economy (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/26/european-union-sovereign-debt-crisis_n_981859.html)
USA Today - Consumers haven't gained much confidence in the economy (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-09-27/consumer-confidence/50566446/1)

JOBS
NYT - Deep Recession Sharply Altered U.S. Jobless Map (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/us/unrelenting-downturn-is-redrawing-americas-economic-map.html)
HuffPo - Obama Jobs Plan: President Pitches Proposal In Denver (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/obama-jobs-plan-president_n_983042.html)
HuffPo - Hallmark Launches Line Of Job Loss Cards (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/hallmark-layoff-cards-unemployed_n_981985.html)
BusinessWeek - Maximum unemployment benefits in Conn. to rise (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9Q0AM980.htm)

HEALTH CARE
WaPo - Unconstitutional Obamacare? Supreme Court battle is on in 2012. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/unconstitutional-obamacare-supreme-court-battle-is-on-in-2012/2011/09/26/gIQAlnyG0K_blog.html)
KGMI - Obama healthcare law headed for Supreme Court (http://www.kgmi.com/pages/11032216.php?contentType=4&contentId=9039712)
Fox - Americans Get Too Much Health Care, Their Docs Say (http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/27/americans-get-too-much-health-care-their-docs-say/)
Newswer - Analysis: Republicans keep pounding on Obamacare as Democrats change the subject to Medicare (http://www.newser.com/article/d9q0n8hg0/analysis-republicans-keep-pounding-on-obamacare-as-democrats-change-the-subject-to-medicare.html)

FOREIGN POLICY
CSM - Libyan civilians caught in battle for Sirte (http://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2011/0927/Libyan-civilians-caught-in-battle-for-Sirte)
SF Gate - Libyan women train for military, hope for equality (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/27/international/i011244D60.DTL)

ENERGY
NYT - U.S. Is Too Reliant on Oil for Transportation, Report Finds (http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/transportation-fuel-challenge-dogs-the-u-s/)
USA Today - Critic of Obama clean-energy loans lobbied Energy Department (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-09-26/Rep-Fred-Upton-Michigan-GOP-Energy-Department-loan-guarantees-Obama/50561590/1)
WSJ - Red Flags Raised About Solyndra Before Loan Guarantee (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204422404576596601891250510.html)

ZanZibar
09-27-2011, 02:14 PM
POLL


IBOPE/Zogby - Cain 28%, Perry 18%, Romney 17%, Paul 11% (http://zogby.com/news/2011/09/26/ibope-zogby-poll-perry-plummets-18-trails-cain-lead-among-gop-primary-voters/)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
Politico - The Ron Paul 'revolution' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64511.html)
LA Times - Poll: Obama would beat Ron Paul by just four points (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-paul-poll-20110927,0,5007276.story?track=rss)
KSL (Utah) - Rick Perry on his way out, Ron Paul moving up? (http://www.ksl.com/?sid=17416392&nid=148)
Topeka Capital-Journal - Ron Paul Is The Best Hope This Country Has... (http://cjonline.com/blog-post/kevin-mcginty/2011-09-27/ron-paul-offers-best-hope-country-has#.ToIjR9RhaoA)

CBS - Ron Paul draws enthusiastic response in New York (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20112268-503544.html)
WaPo - NYC crowd shows Ron Paul love (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/nyc-crowd-shows-ron-paul-love/2011/09/27/gIQA1dYI2K_video.html)
DMR - Ron Paul makes fundraising push (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/27/ron-paul-makes-fundraising-push/)

The Atlantic - Ron Paul Doesn't Know What He's Up Against (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/ron-paul-doesnt-know-what-hes-up-against/245743/)
WSJ - Ron Paul Calls War on Drugs ‘Ridiculous’ on ‘The Daily Show’ (Video) (http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/09/27/ron-paul-calls-war-on-drugs-ridiculous-on-the-daily-show-video/?mod=google_news_blog)
Bloomberg - Fisher Says Central Bank Is Under Attack From Ron Paul, Barney Frank (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-27/fisher-says-central-bank-is-under-attack-from-ron-paul-barney-frank.html)
United Liberty - Follow Up on the Ron Paul/Gary Johnson Write-up (http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/8833-follow-up-on-the-ron-paulgary-johnson-write-up)
Daily Caller - Cain annoyed by ‘stupid’ questions from Ron Paul supporters (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/27/cain-annoyed-by-%E2%80%98stupid%E2%80%99-questions-from-ron-paul-supporters/)


Rick Perry:
HuffPo - Rick Perry's Administration's HPV Emails Solicit 'Under The Table' Input (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/texas-governor-rick-perry_n_982991.html)
CBS - Will Rick Perry's HPV hullabaloo increase vaccinations? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20112157-503544.html)
Politico - Perry's Medicaid plan secret: Dems like it (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64465.html)

MSNBC - How immigration blew up on Rick Perry (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44675117/ns/politics-decision_2012/#.ToIgRdRhaoA)
HuffPo - Rick Perry and Republican Magical Thinking (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lincoln-mitchell/rick-perry-chris-christie_b_983140.html)
ABC - Texas Dem: Rick Perry Given ‘Free Ride’ as Governor (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/texas-dem-rick-perry-given-free-ride-as-governor/)
CNN - Rick Perry dances with rabbis (http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/27/rick-perry-dances-with-rabbis/)

Mitt Romney:
Sunshine State News - Mitt Romney Names Impressive Campaign Staff in Florida (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/mitt-romney-names-impressive-campaign-staff-florida)
Miami Herald - Mitt Romney has new Florida campaign staffers (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/mitt-romney-has-new-florida-campaign-staffers.html)

Bloomberg - Romney Lures Obama Wall Street Donors (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-27/romney-lures-obama-wall-street-donors-in-race-for-campaign-cash.html)
USA Today - Mitt Romney expands donor trip offer (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/mitt-romney-campaign-trip-donors-plus-one-/1?csp=34news)

Dallas Blog - Mitt Romney, Hypocrite (http://www.dallasblog.com/201109271008389/guest-viewpoint/mitt-romney-hypocrite.html)
Politico - Jeb Bush defends Romney on Perry hit (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64528.html)


Michele Bachmann:
Boston Herald - Michele Bachmann’s campaign seen as struggling, but the GOP race is volatile (http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20110927michele__bachmanns_campaign_seen_as_strugg ling_but_the_gop_race_is_volatile)
Minnesota Independent - Pastor Mac Hammond invited to join Bachmann’s campaign staff (http://minnesotaindependent.com/88710/pastor-mac-hammond-invited-to-join-bachmanns-campaign-staff)
Miami Herald - Perry, Bachmann court N.C. voters this week (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/27/2427201/perry-bachmann-court-nc-voters.html)
USA Today - Bachmann hits Perry as she asks for campaign cash (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/michele-bachmann-rick-perry-attack-foreign-policy-/1)

The Hill - Bachmann warns Hezbollah possibly installing camps, missile sites in Cuba (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/184139-bachmann-warns-hezbollah-possibly-installing-training-camps-missle-sites-in-cuba)
Gawker - Michele Bachmann Warns of Hezbollah Parking Missiles in Cuba (http://gawker.com/5844298/michele-bachmann-warns-of-hezbollah-parking-missiles-in-cuba)


Jon Huntsman:
MSNBC - Huntsman's dilemma: local vs. national (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/27/7991241-huntsmans-dilemma-local-vs-national)
WaPo - This dog won’t hunt — Huntsman’s two percent problem (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/this-dog-wont-hunt--huntsmans-two-percent-problem/2011/09/27/gIQAJSVD2K_blog.html)
HuffPo - Jon Huntsman Faces The Possibility Of Debate Exclusion (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/jon-huntsman-faces-gop-debate-exclusion_n_983594.html)


Newt Gingrich:
U.S. News - Is Newt Gingrich 2012 GOP Campaign Back on Upswing? (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/09/27/is-newt-gingrich-2012-gop-campaign-back-on-upswing)
Vanity Fair - Should Google Tweak Rick Santorum’s Grotesque “Santorum” Problem? (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/09/should-google-tweak-rick-santorums-grotesque-santorum-problem-)
Third Age - Rick Santorum Feels Positive in GOP Race (http://www.thirdage.com/news/rick-santorum-feels-positive-in-gop-race_09-27-2011)
Herman Cain:
Fox Nation - Herman Cain: We're 'Over This First African-American President Thing' (http://nation.foxnews.com/herman-cain/2011/09/27/herman-cain-were-over-first-african-american-president-thing)
The Hill - Cain: Blacks 'over this first-African-American president thing' (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/184095-cain-blacks-over-this-first-african-american-president-thing)
CBS - Cain: Americans don't care Obama was the first black president (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20112301-503544.html)
Christian Post - Herman Cain Next to Meet With Donald Trump in GOP 'Rite of Passage' (http://global.christianpost.com/news/herman-cain-next-to-meet-with-donald-trump-in-gop-rite-of-passage-56592/)
Fox News - Herman Cain Well Liked, but Not Well Known in GOP Circles (http://www.gallup.com/poll/149726/Herman-Cain-Liked-Not-Known-GOP-Circles.aspx)


Rick Santorum:
Politico - Rick Santorum pulls at threads of Bachmann camp (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64537.html)


Misc.:
The Week - Chris Christie: A bigger threat to Rick Perry or Mitt Romney? (http://theweek.com/article/index/219672/chris-christie-a-bigger-threat-to-rick-perry-or-mitt-romneynbsp)



ECONOMY
WaPo - Senate will take up Chinese currency measure before jobs bill (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/senate-will-take-up-chinese-currency-measure-before-jobs-bill/2011/09/27/gIQAtM6J2K_blog.html)
BusinessWeek - U.S. Economy: Consumer Confidence Stagnates Near Two-Year Low (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-27/u-s-economy-consumer-confidence-stagnates-near-two-year-low.html)
Reuters - U.S. cities' fiscal pain may become chronic: survey (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-usa-states-cities-idUSTRE78Q4FN20110927?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews)
AP - Fed dissenter says latest step won't help economy (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iuMuyB5ISu_uXNP-RnCg4LnC8s4A?docId=03ae4e4ed44d44158c3b6548e28a6e6 e)
JOBS
The Atlantic - Obama's Misguided Effort to Protect the Unemployed From Hiring Bias (http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/09/obamas-misguided-effort-to-protect-the-unemployed-from-hiring-bias/245774/)
MarketWatch - Keystone XL to Create Over 7,500 Person Years of Employment in Nebraska (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/keystone-xl-to-create-over-7500-person-years-of-employment-in-nebraska-2011-09-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
HEALTH CARE
WashEx - High court Obamacare ruling looms in 2012 (http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/2011/09/high-court-obamacare-ruling-looms-2012)
Charleston Daily Mail - Obamacare sent health premiums up 9% (http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/43213)
Daily Caller - Paul Ryan: Obamacare’s days are numbered (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/27/paul-ryan-obamacares-days-are-numbered/)
FOREIGN POLICY
Politico - Official: Iran to send ships near U.S. coast (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64534.html)
USA Today - U.S., Iraq target rockets from Iran (http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2011-09-26/Iraq-US-Iran-missiles/50560654/1?csp=34news)
LA Times - Returned U.S. envoy to Libya doesn't see long-term insurgency (http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/23/world/la-fg-libya-ambassador-20110923)
HuffPo - Gaddafi and the Mercenary Myth (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carina-ray/gaddafi-mercenaries_b_983506.html)
ENERGY
Politico - Department of Energy to miss deadline for Solyndra documents (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64553.html)
Reuters - Solyndra cleared for October 27 bankruptcy auction (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-solyndra-bankruptcy-hearing-idUSTRE78Q4BW20110927)
MarketWatch - U.S. in desperate need of energy policy: Hess CEO (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-in-desperate-need-of-energy-policy-hess-ceo-2011-09-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
Reuters - Solyndra cleared for October 27 bankruptcy auction (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-solyndra-bankruptcy-hearing-idUSTRE78Q4BW20110927)