Today's News 9/30

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POLL
Miami Herald - PPP: Obama blows out Perry in FL, tied with Romney and... Paul(?!) (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/ppp-obama-blows-out-perry-in-fl-tied-with-romney-and-paul.html)

GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
CNN - Texas Rep. Ron Paul brings in over $5 million in 3rd quarter (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/texas-rep-ron-paul-brings-in-over-5-million-in-3rd-quarter/)
Politico - Ron Paul raised $5 million in Q3 (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64803.html)
WSJ - Ron Paul’s Campaign Raises At Least $5 Million in 3rd Quarter (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/29/ron-pauls-campaign-raises-at-least-5-million-in-3rd-quarter/?mod=google_news_blog)
Sun Herald - Ron Paul is the only one who’s right about the Fed (http://www.sunherald.com/2011/09/29/3471830/ron-paul-is-the-only-one-whos.html)
News Tribune - Ron Paul gets scant attention despite fairly good poll showings (http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/09/30/1845897/ron-paul-gets-scant-attention.html)
Chron - Barry Manilow says he’s endorsing Obama, not Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/barry-manilow-isnt-backing-ron-paul-after-all/)
The Moderate Voice - Jon Stewart's Challenge to Ron Paul (http://themoderatevoice.com/123995/jon-stewarts-challenge-to-ron-paul/)


Rick Perry:
NPR - Can Rick Perry Regain His Momentum? (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/29/140924715/can-rick-perry-regain-his-momentum)
WaPo - Rick Perry backs down... but on what? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/rick-perry-apologizes/2011/09/29/gIQAofky7K_blog.html)
Business Week - U.S. Court Blocks Texas Electoral Maps Approved by Rick Perry (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-30/u-s-court-blocks-texas-electoral-maps-approved-by-rick-perry.html)
WaPo - GOP hopeful Rick Perry attacks Mitt Romney, President Obama in domestic policy address (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-hopeful-rick-perry-attacks-mitt-romney-president-obama-in-domestic-policy-address/2011/09/30/gIQA8NUB9K_story.html)
The Telegraph - Rick Perry: My wife prodded me to enter presidential race (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/republicans/8797753/Rick-Perry-My-wife-prodded-me-to-enter-presidential-race.html)
MSN - Rick Perry says Buffett is out of touch (http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=c80f24e7-52ea-4162-b7de-d3ebf69c2316)
NY Daily News - Rick Perry's tuition policy, immigrants' dream: Why students need a path to citizenship (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/09/30/2011-09-30_rick_perrys_tuition_policy_immigrants_dream_why _students_need_a_path_to_citizens.html)
ABC - New Mitt Romney Video Slams Rick Perry’s Immigration Policy (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/new-mitt-romney-video-slams-rick-perrys-immigration-policy/)
WaPo - Afternoon Fix: Perry apologizes for calling DREAM Act foes heartless (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/afternoon-fix-perry-apologizes-for-calling-dream-act-foes-heartless/2011/09/28/gIQAXgLP5K_blog.html)
SF Gate - Rick Perry's views on science concern some in GOP (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/29/MNV71LBHSL.DTL)
NYT - Few Bright Spots in Perry’s Health Care Record (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/us/few-bright-spots-in-rick-perrys-health-care-record-in-texas.html?_r=1)
Politico - Mitch Daniels: Social Security sniping must stop (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64779.html)
MoJo - Rough Justice Under Rick Perry (http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-death-penalty-documentary)
KENS 5 (San Antonio) - Poll: Perry dives, opponents hammer tuition issue (http://www.kens5.com/news/national/130819833.html)
WSOCTV (NC) - Republican hopefuls Bachmann, Perry hold fundraisers in Charlotte (http://www.wsoctv.com/news/29343087/detail.html)
Herald Online - N.C. gets taste of GOP's Perry and Bachmann (http://www.heraldonline.com/2011/09/30/3410711/nc-gets-taste-of-gops-perry-and.html)
HuffPo - Rick Perry Heckled: GOP Presidential Candidate Faces Hecklers, Protesters During Campaign Stops (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/rick-perry-heckled_n_988161.html)
Miami Herald - Meet Dave Carney, Rick Perry's Karl Rove-like political guru (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/29/2431373/meet-dave-carney-rick-perrys-karl.html)

Mitt Romney:
Fay Observer - Fiery Bachmann predicts GOP win in 2012 (http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/09/30/1126713?sac=)
Esquire - Mitt Romney, Tenther (http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/mitt-romney-tenther-6499889)
Fox News - White House Quotes Romney in Defense of Health Care (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/09/29/white-house-quotes-romney-defense-health-care)
Boston Globe - Mitt Romney to report raising up to $13 million, lower than previous quarter and 2008 pace (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/09/mitt-romney-report-raising-million-lower-than-previous-quarter-and-pace/ek0T84AAGcNNZ7q8DQZsmL/index.html)
CNN - Ann Romney to stay at South Carolina governor's mansion (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/29/ann-romney-to-stay-at-south-carolina-governors-mansion/)
Go Upstate - Romney's wife focuses on family in SC stump (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110930/ARTICLES/109301008/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Romney-s-wife-focuses-on-family-in-SC-stump)
MenaFN - Romney lines of GOP backers in Connecticut (http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story.asp?storyid=%7b71b4c9b2-f366-44e0-9fd3-967c1fc54c5b%7d)
AJC - Perry attacks Romney, Obama in policy speech (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/perry-attacks-romney-obama-1191771.html)
National Review Online - Mitt Romney Is Still Wrong about China (http://www.nationalreview.com/exchequer/278762/mitt-romney-still-wrong-about-china)

Michele Bachmann:
MSNBC - Bachmann condemns Arab Spring, blames it on Obama (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/29/8038856-bachmann-condemns-arab-spring-blames-it-on-obama)
Salisbury Post - Bachmann says it's time for a conservative to win in Concord for fundraiser (http://www.salisburypost.com/News/093011-elect-bachmann-Michelle-Bachmann-Concord-fundraiser-qcd)
DMR - Updated: Michele Bachmann boasts of ‘rising’ in polls, but the numbers tell a different story (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/29/michele-bachmann-boasts-of-rising-in-polls-but-the-numbers-tell-a-different-story/)
Independent Tribune - Bachmann supporters hold fundraiser as presidential candidate visits Concord (http://www2.independenttribune.com/news/2011/sep/29/bachmann-supporters-hold-fundraiser-presidential-c-ar-1445730/)

Jon Huntsman:
NYT - Huntsman Moves Headquarters to New Hampshire (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/29/huntsman-moves-headquarters-to-new-hampshire/)
Politico - Huntsman: It's always been about NH (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64699.html)
WaPo - Jon Huntsman moves his campaign headquarters to New Hampshire (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jon-huntsman-moves-his-campaign-headquarters-to-new-hampshire/2011/09/29/gIQA8PnB8K_story.html)
WaPo - Jon Huntsman moving campaign headquarters from Florida to New Hampshire (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jon-huntsman-to-move-campaign-headquarters-from-florida-to-new-hampshire/2011/09/29/gIQAd5Dy7K_story.html)
HuffPo - Jon Huntsman, Donald Trump Engage In Twitter War (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/jon-huntsman-donald-trump-twitter_n_987817.html)
Sunshine State News - GOP 2012 Hopeful Jon Huntsman Gets Backing of Two Florida State Senators (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/gop-2012-hopeful-jon-huntsman-gets-backing-two-florida-state-senators)
Politico - Trump aide says Huntsman wanted an audition too (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64778.html)
Miami Herald - As GOP presidential candidates bash Obama, voters clamor for specifics (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/28/2432057/as-gop-presidential-candidates.html)

Newt Gingrich:
NYT - Gingrich’s Newer, and Longer, Contract With America (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/29/gingrich-unveils-newer-longer-incomplete-contract-with-america/)
First Things - Cain/Gingrich: 20NEVER (http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/postmodernconservative/2011/09/29/caingingrich-20never/)
Opposing Views - Newt Gingrich Updates "Contract with America" (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/newt-gingrich-updates-contract-america)
Boston Globe - Gingrich calls for changes in taxes, health care (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/09/29/gingrich_calls_for_changes_in_taxes_health_care/)
AJC - Romney: ‘Individual mandate seen as conservative idea’ (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/09/29/romney-individual-mandate-seen-as-conservative-idea/)
WaPo - Callista Gingrich, children’s author: Political VIPs can sell books, but can they write them? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/post/callista-gingrich-childrens-author-political-vips-can-sell-books-but-can-they-write-them/2011/09/29/gIQAMPJ87K_blog.html)
Gather - George Clooney Wants Newt Gingrich in a New Movie...Really! (http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980426403v)
Boston Globe - Gingrich maps out plan for America (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/09/30/gingrich_calls_for_overhaul_of_tax_systems_social_ security/)

Herman Cain:
AJC - Cain sees boost in fund raising, Gingrich hopes for momentum (http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/cain-sees-boost-in-1191553.html)
Ology - How Did The Cain Train Get Back On Track? (http://www.ology.com/politics/how-did-cain-train-get-back-track)
Washington Times - Herman Cain looks like the real deal, but for how long? (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/forbidden-table-talk/2011/sep/29/herman-cain-looks-read-deal-how-long/vvvvvvvv)
Weekly Standard - Morning Jay: Why Herman Cain Could Be a Game Changer (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay-why-herman-cain-could-be-game-changer_594601.html)
Patch - Herman Cain in the News (http://peachtreecorners.patch.com/articles/herman-cain-in-the-news)
WaPo - Herman Cain: The GOP’s next big thing? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-the-gops-next-big-thing/2011/09/29/gIQA9dyU8K_story.html)
NY Daily News - Sarah Palin rambles on about GOP hopeful Herman Cain on Fox: 'I'm one of his biggest fans' (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/29/2011-09-29_sarah_palin_tells_fox_she_is_one_of_gop_preside ntial_hopeful_herman_cains_bigges.html)
International Business Times - Herman Cain Says Segments of African American Community 'Brainwashed' to Vote Democratic (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/222713/20110930/herman-cain-blacks-brainwashed-gop-voters.htm)
The Day - Why Herman Cain infuriates liberals (http://www.theday.com/article/20110930/OP02/309309911)
MSNBC - 8 Juiciest Bits From Cain's Memoir (http://powerwall.msnbc.msn.com/politics/8-juiciest-bits-from-cains-memoir-1702955.story)
The New Republic - How Herman Cain's New Book Explains His Success (http://www.tnr.com/blog/the-stump/95579/how-herman-cains-new-book-explains-his-success)
Examiner - Herman Cain set to appear to at TeaCon 2011 (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-chicago/herman-cain-set-to-appear-to-at-teacon-2011)
Chicago Sun Times - Herman Cain to be at TeaCon in Schaumburg this weekend (http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/7952138-418/hermain-cain-to-be-at-teacon-in-schaumburg-this-weekend.html)
North Fulton Paper - Herman Cain to visit Crabapple (http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-c-2011-09-29-189261.114126-sub-Herman-Cain-to-visit-Crabapple.html)
Chicago Tribune - 2nd former Cain staffer gets unemployment in Iowa (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-ia-cain-unemployment,0,5920347.story)
Wash Ex - York: Cain's 9-9-9 plan sounds good; will it work? (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/york-cains-9-9-9-plan-sounds-good-can-it-work)
CSM - Cain's 999 plan: Not sane tax policy (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Economist-Mom/2011/0929/Cain-s-999-plan-Not-sane-tax-policy)
Investors - Cain's 'Chilean Model' (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/586464/201109291833/Cains-Chilean-Model.htm)
The Michigan View - Call 999-CAIN to rescue Detroit (http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/MIVIEW/109300301/1467/OPINION01/Call-999-CAIN-to-rescue-Detroit)
New American - Herman Cain Denies Federal Reserve Flip-Flop, Economic Cluelessness (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9207-herman-cain-denies-federal-reserve-flip-flop-economic-cluelessness)

Rick Santorum:
Santorum - Santorum the Debater (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/278766/santorum-debater-katrina-trinko)
Politico - Rick Santorum supports primary calendar process (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64762.html)
Politico - Santorum hits Perry on 'heart' walkback (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64772.html)
DMR - Rick Perry RSVPs for two conservative presidential forums in Iowa this fall (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/29/rick-perry-rsvps-for-family-leader-presidential-forum-nov-19/)
MEDIAite - Rick Santorum Lashes Out At Perry, Cain, Romney On Laura Ingraham Show (http://www.mediaite.com/print/rick-santorum-lashes-out-at-perry-cain-romney-on-laura-ingraham-show/)

ECONOMY
Chicago Sun-Times - Economy grows a bit brighter, but lacks gusto to fuel hiring (http://www.suntimes.com/business/7948241-420/economy-grows-a-bit-brighter-but-lacks-gusto-to-fuel-hiring.html)
AP - Economy Grew at Weak 1.3 Pct. Annual Rate in Q2 (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/economy-grew-weak-13-pct-annual-rate-q2-14631613)

JOBS
SF Gate - Unemployment claims fall (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/29/BUMO1LABJE.DTL)
Bloomberg - Fed Operation Twist Fails to Reduce Unemployment in Global Poll (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-30/fed-operation-twist-fails-to-reduce-unemployment-in-global-poll.html)
BusinessWeek - Stock futures as unemployment applications fall (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9Q273180.htm)

HEALTH CARE
NY Daily News - The unaffordable Affordable Care Act: Obamacare is already infecting America's economy (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/09/30/2011-09-30_the_unaffordable_affordable_care_act_obamacare_ is_already_infecting_americas_eco.html?r=topnews)
Heartlander - Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court (http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2011/09/28/obamacare-heads-supreme-court)

FOREIGN POLICY
AP - Iran to Syria: Save regime and preserve alliance (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/30/international/i000053D20.DTL)
Business Week - US senators call Libyans inspiration for world (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9Q2FF0O0.htm)

ENERGY
UPI - U.S. moves ahead with loans post-Solyndra (http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2011/09/30/US-moves-ahead-with-loans-post-Solyndra/UPI-57841317385994/)
Smart Planet - U.S. invests $156M into ‘groundbreaking’ clean energy projects (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/intelligent-energy/us-invests-156m-into-8216groundbreaking-clean-energy-projects/9239)
Forbes - Obama Administration Banking On Next-Generation Nukes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2011/09/30/obama-administration-banking-on-next-generation-nukes/)

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Ron Paul 2012
Polls And Trends:
CNN: 90% of Americans say economy stinks (http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/30/news/economy/economy_poll/index.htm?iid=Popular)
Washington Post: Obama may own the economy, but Americans do think Bush broke it (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/obama-may-own-the-economy-but-americans-do-think-bush-broke-it/2011/03/03/gIQAtsF39K_blog.html)
The Hill: Poll: Voters favor GOP over Dems to handle economy, security (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/184749-poll-americans-favor-gop-over-dems-to-handle-economy-security)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
TWS: PPP: Romney, Paul Statistically Tied With Obama in Florida (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/ppp-romney-paul-statistically-tied-obama-florida_594632.html)

WSJ: Ron Paul Condemns Killing of al Qaeda’s Awlaki (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/30/ron-paul-condemns-killing-of-al-qaedas-awlaki/)
Boston: Ron Paul: US-born al-Qaida cleric 'assassinated' (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/09/30/ron_paul_us_born_al_qaida_cleric_assassinated/)
LA Times: Ron Paul criticizes Obama for U.S. role in killing of Awlaki (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-ron-paul-anwar-awlaki-20110930,0,1545350.story?track=rss)
NY Daily News: Ron Paul, GOP presidential hopeful, blasts President Obama for 'assassinating' Anwar al-Awlaki (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/30/2011-09-30_ron_paul_gop_presidential_hopeful_blasts_presid ent_obama_for_assassinating_anwar.html?r=news)
NHPR: Pres. Candidate Ron Paul Criticizes President Obama's Foreign Policy (http://www.nhpr.org/pres-candidate-ron-paul-criticizes-president-obamas-foreign-policy)
CBS: Ron Paul, ACLU condemn Anwar al-Awlaki killing (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20113962-503544.html)
Forbes: Ron Paul Condemns Assassination of al-Awlaki (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/09/30/ron-paul-condemns-assassination-of-al-awlaki/)
Reason: Ron Paul, Gary Johnson Among Those Not Keen on U.S. Killing of Anwar al-Awlaki (http://reason.com/blog/2011/09/30/ron-paul-and-gary-johnson-amon)
ABC: Ron Paul on Awlaki Killing: ‘Sad’ Precedent (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/ron-paul-on-awlaki-killing-sad-precedent/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul calls US killing of American-born al-Qaida cleric in Yemen an ‘assassination’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ron-paul-calls-us-killing-of-american-born-al-qaida-cleric-in-yemen-an-assassination/2011/09/30/gIQA9G909K_story.html)
The Atlantic: Ron Paul Condemns U.S. 'Assassination' of al-Awlaki; Perry, Romney Praise Obama (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/ron-paul-condemns-us-assassination-of-al-awlaki-perry-romney-praise-obama/245949/)
Media Ite: Ron Paul Condemns Obama Admin For ‘Assassinating’ U.S. Born Anwar al-Awlaki (http://www.mediaite.com/online/ron-paul-condemns-obama-administration-for-assasinating-u-s-born-anwar-al-awlaki/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul condemns Obama for Al Qaeda leader assassination; McCaul, Hutchison praise it (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/ron-paul-condemns-obama-for-al-qaeda-leader-assassination-mccaul-praises-it/)
Daily Caller: Ron Paul decries ‘assassination’ of Al-Awlaki (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/30/ron-paul-decries-assassination-of-al-awlaki/)
Patch: Paul Criticizes Obama on "Assassination" of Al-Qaida Leader [VIDEO] (http://bedford-nh.patch.com/articles/ron-paul-criticises-obama-on-assassination-of-al-quida-leader-video#video-7961168)
Vanity Fair: Ron Paul Watch with Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate: Day 21 (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/09/ron-paul-watch-with-ron-paul--presidential-candidate--day-21)
Politico: Ron Paul blasts al Qaeda leader al-Awlaki killing (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64815.html)
Forbes: Ron Paul: US-born al-Qaida cleric 'assassinated' (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/30/general-us-cleric-killed-ron-paul_8709762.html)
CNN: Paul criticizes Obama on al-Awlaki killing (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/paul-criticizes-obama-on-al-awlaki-killing/)
The Hill: Gary Johnson: Awlaki was 'entitled to due process' (http://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/184821-gary-johnson-awlaki-was-qentitled-to-due-processq)
Journal Times: Ron Paul: US-born al-Qaida cleric 'assassinated' (http://www.journaltimes.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_9cd065b2-4d09-50ec-81ba-e8119e70dd1e.html)
LA Times: Obama: Death of Awlaki is 'major blow' to Al Qaeda (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-awlaki-20110930,0,7979336.story?track=rss)

Reuters: Ron Paul raised over $5 mln in 3rd quarter (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/30/us-usa-campaign-paul-idUSTRE78T2LU20110930)
CNN: Texas Rep. Ron Paul brings in over $5 million in 3rd quarter (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/texas-rep-ron-paul-brings-in-over-5-million-in-3rd-quarter/)
The Atlantic: Romney Rakes in $14 Million; Paul Collects $5 Million (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/romney-rakes-in-14-million-paul-collects-5-million/245952/)
DT Mag: Ron Paul Raises Over $5 Million In Third-Quarter (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/147133/ron-paul-raises-over-5-million-in-third-quarter/)
The Inquisitr: Ron Paul Raises $5 Million In Q3 2011 (http://www.inquisitr.com/146637/ron-paul-raises-5-million-in-q3-2011/)
The Hill: Paul nets more than $5 million in third-quarter fundraising (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/184847-paul-nets-more-than-5-million-in-third-quarter-fundraising)
Digital Journal: GOP Pres. Candidate Ron Paul raises $5 million in third quarter (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/312170)
Daily Caller: Ron Paul’s third-quarter fundraising nets $5M (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/30/ron-pauls-third-quarter-fundraising-nets-5m/)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul raised roughly $5 million in third quarter, staff say (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/30/ron-paul-raised-roughly-5-million-in-third-quarter-staff-say/)

CS Monitor: Ron Paul's faves: Grover Cleveland, 'freedom movement,' not the Fed (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/monitor_breakfast/2011/0930/Ron-Paul-s-faves-Grover-Cleveland-freedom-movement-not-the-Fed)
Nashua Telegraph: Ron Paul talks federal spending, foreign policy at Politics & Eggs Friday (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/934452-196/ron-paul-talks-federal-spending-foreign-policy.html%23)
WSJ: Ron Paul Takes a Bike Ride in N.H. — Sans Helmet, Of Course (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/30/ron-paul-takes-a-bike-ride-in-n-h-sans-helmet-of-course/?mod=google_news_blog)
Patch: Ron Paul Takes a Ride [VIDEO] (http://concord-nh.patch.com/articles/ron-paul-takes-a-ride-video%23photo-7962191)
Alaska Dispatch: What drives Ron Paul and his dream of being president? (http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/what-drives-ron-paul-and-his-dream-being-president)
420 Times: Ron Paul On Marijuana: Where Conservatives Should Stand (http://the420times.com/2011/09/ron-paul-on-marijuana-where-conservatives-should-stand/)

New America: Paul Derangement Syndrome (http://www.thenewamerican.com/opinion/jack-kerwick/9206-paul-derangement-syndrome)
Chron: Presidential longshot Gary Johnson doesn’t want to be “Ron Paul Light” (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/09/presidential-longshot-gary-johnson-doesnt-want-to-be-ron-paul-light/)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul returns to Iowa Oct. 10 (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/30/ron-paul-returns-to-iowa-oct-10/)

RTT News: Bachmann Drawing Fire For Missing House Votes (http://www.rttnews.com/Content/PoliticalNews.aspx?Node=B1&Id=1725193)
The Hill: Some Ron Paul supporters should man up and stop whining (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/184867-some-ron-paul-supporters-should-man-up-and-stop-whining)
The Hill: The bailed out-bankers’ boys: Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Chris Christie and friends (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/184763-the-bailed-out-bankers-boys-ron-paul-rick-perry-chris-christie-and-friends)

Rick Perry:
The Hill: GOP kingmakers in Iowa: Support for Rick Perry is weakening (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/184715-gop-kingmakers-in-iowa-support-for-perry-is-weakening)
CS Monitor: Rick Perry slips on immigration banana (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2011/0930/Rick-Perry-slips-on-immigration-banana)

LA Times: Campaigns lowering expectations as key fundraising period ends (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-presidential-fundraising-20110930,0,2542287.story)
Fox: Is Rick Perry Avoiding 'The Factor'? (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/2011/09/30/rick-perry-avoiding-factor)

NYT: Perry Suggests Romney Inspired ‘Obamacare’ (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/perry-suggests-romney-inspired-obamacare/)
USA Today: Perry uses first policy speech to slam Romney (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/perry-romney-policy-speech/1)
ABC: Perry Attacks Romney, Obama in Policy Speech (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/perry-attacks-romney-obama-policy-speech-14637994)
WSJ: Perry Steps Up Criticism of Romney (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204138204576602891727126466.html)
MSNBC: Perry hits Romney on health care, praises al-Awlaki strike (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/30/8061650-perry-hits-romney-on-health-care-praises-al-awlaki-strike)
USA Today: Perry uses first policy speech to slam Romney (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/perry-romney-policy-speech/1?csp=34news)
ABC: Rick Perry Links Mitt Romney’s Policies to President Obama (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/rick-perry-links-mitt-romneys-policies-to-president-obama/)
Forbes: Perry attacks Romney, Obama in policy speech (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/30/general-us-perry-domestic-policy_8709868.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Attacks Mitt Romney, Obama In Policy Speech (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/rick-perry-mitt-romney-obama_n_988569.html)

Huff Post: Rick Perry Delivers Policy Speech In Georgia (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/rick-perry-speech_n_988747.html)
AJC: Perry makes first visit to Georgia, targets Obama and Romney (http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/perry-makes-first-visit-1191998.html)
Houston Chronicle: Perry visit protested by anti-immigration group in North Carolina (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/09/perry-visit-protested-by-anti-immigration-group-in-north-carolina/)
11 Alive: SMYRNA: Gov. Rick Perry makes his Georgia debut (http://www.11alive.com/news/article/207036/3/Gov-Rick-Perry-makes-his-Georgia-debut)
Patch: Live blog: Rick Perry Speaks in Cobb (http://acworth.patch.com/articles/live-blog-rick-perry-speaks-in-smyrna)


Mitt Romney:
Huff Post: Was Mitt Romney On The Receiving End Of A Potentially Illegal Donation? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/mitt-romney-illegal-donation_n_989126.html)
Washington Post: Bad Romney is back! (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/bad-romney-is-back/2011/09/30/gIQAr36NAL_blog.html)
Washington Post: Romney in-state tuition attack could backfire (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/romney-immigration-attack-could-backfire/2011/09/30/gIQA3u6QAL_blog.html)
US News: Tea Party Drive to Beat Romney Could Mean An Obama 2012 Win (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/brad-bannon/2011/09/30/the-tea-partys-drive-to-beat-romney-could-mean-an-obama-2012-win)

Bloomberg: Romney Campaign Said to Raise Up to $14 Million in Quarter (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-30/romney-campaign-said-to-raise-up-to-14-million-in-quarter.html)
USA Today: Mitt Romney's presidential fundraising drops (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/romney-fundraising-drops/1)

WSJ: Romney Ad Slams Perry on Immigration, Links Him to Former Mexican President (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/30/romney-ad-slams-perry-on-immigration-links-him-to-former-mexican-president/)
CNN: Romney web ad stings Perry on immigration (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/romney-web-ad-stings-perry-on-immigration/)

Huff Post: Mitt Romney 2012: Support Coming From Reluctant Voters Looking To Beat Obama (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/mitt-romney_n_988641.html)
Go Upstate: Romney's wife focuses on family in SC stump (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110930/ARTICLES/109301008/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Romney-s-wife-focuses-on-family-in-SC-stump&tc=ar)
NBC: Ann Romney files for Mitt to run in SC (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/30/8062875-ann-romney-files-for-mitt-to-run-in-sc)
Politico: An Iowa opening for Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0911/An_Iowa_opening_for_Romney.html)
Des Moines Register: Some Republicans in Iowa give Romney a new look (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/30/some-republicans-in-iowa-give-romney-a-new-look/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IowaPolitics+%28Iowa+Politics +Insider+-+Des+Moines+Register%29)


Michelle Bachmann:
Third Age: Michele Bachmann Blames President Obama for 'Arab Spring' (http://www.thirdage.com/news/michele-bachmann-blames-president-obama-for-arab-spring_09-30-2011)
Iowa Independent: Bachmann: Obama’s ‘weakness’ to blame for Arab Spring (http://iowaindependent.com/61589/bachmann-obamas-weakness-to-blame-for-arab-spring)
The Root: Bachmann: Obama to Blame for 'Arab Spring' (http://www.theroot.com/buzz/bachmann-obama-blame-arab-spring)
CBS: Bachmann says Obama policies led to Arab spring (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20113937-503544.html)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Slams Arab Spring As Consequence Of Obama's 'Weakness' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/michele-bachmann-arab-spring_n_989127.html)

SF Weekly: Why You Should Completely Ignore Michele Bachmann (http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2011/09/michele_bachmann.php)
Fay Observer: Fiery Bachmann predicts GOP win in 2012 (http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/09/30/1126713?sac=)
The Pilot: Bachmann Brings GOP Presidential Campaign to Pinehurst (http://www.thepilot.com/news/2011/sep/30/bachmann-brings-gop-presidential-campaign-pinehurs/)

Herman Cain:
CS Monitor: Herman Cain: Five signs that Cain's got momentum (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/2011/0930/Herman-Cain-Five-signs-that-Cain-s-got-momentum)
Huff Post: Herman Cain 2012: The Secret Behind Presidential Contender's Momentum (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/herman-cain-2012-president_n_988671.html)
IBT: Why Southern Black Voters Will Support Herman Cain (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/222737/20110930/southern-blac-voters-herman-cain-republican-presidential-candidate-democrat-barack-obama.htm)
NY Daily News: Wake Up Call: Yes He Cain? Palin Says So (http://iloveny.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2011/09/wake-up-call-yes-he-cain-palin-says-so)
Huff Post: Cain and Obama Insult Blacks (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-crawford/cain-and-obama-insult-bla_b_988325.html)
Daily Caller: Where’s the outrage over D.L. Hughley’s racist attack on Herman Cain? (http://dailycaller.com/2011/09/30/wheres-the-outrage-over-d-l-hughleys-racist-attack-on-herman-cain/)
Media Ite: Cornell Belcher Calls Out Media ‘Double-Standard’ Over Herman Cain’s ‘Blacks Are Brainwashed’ Comment (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cornell-belcher-calls-out-media-double-standard-over-herman-cain%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98blacks-are-brainwashed%E2%80%99-comment/)
NPR: Weekly Standard: Is Herman Cain A Game-Changer? (http://www.npr.org/2011/09/30/140946067/weekly-standard-is-herman-cain-a-game-changer)
Reuters: A 2012 boom for Cain, but winning will be tougher (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/30/us-usa-campaign-cain-idUSTRE78S6EU20110930)
CBS: How far can Herman Cain go? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20113616-503544.html)
IBT: Herman Cain Says Segments of African-American Community 'Brainwashed' to Vote Democratic (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/222713/20110930/herman-cain-blacks-brainwashed-gop-voters.htm)
The Atlantic: Excerpts From Herman Cain's Strange New Memoir (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/09/excerpts-from-herman-cains-strange-new-memoir/245928/)
Huff Post: Sarah Palin Defends Herman Cain Comments, Talks 2012 Plans (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/sarah-palin-herman-cain-2012-flavor-of-the-week_n_988665.html)


Newt Gingrich:
The Hill: Gingrich on Obama's healthcare law: 'About 300 pages are pretty good' (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/184747-gingrich-on-obamas-healthcare-law-about-300-pages-are-pretty-good)

Bloomberg: Newt Gingrich's Contract With the Future: The Ticker (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-30/newt-gingrich-s-contract-with-the-future-the-ticker.html)
Slate: Newt Gingrich is Too Good for Us (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/09/30/newt_gingrich_is_too_good_for_us.html)
DT Mag: Newt Gingrich Blames Media for Lackluster Campaign Again (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/147005/newt-gingrich-blames-media-for-lackluster-campaign-again/)
CNN: Gingrich to GOP pres. candidates: Stop fighting and 'get over it' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/30/gingrich-to-gop-pres-candidates-stop-fighting-and-get-over-it/)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich warns against slogan-based candidates (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/30/gingrich-warns-against-slogan-based-candidates/)
AJC: Comedy gold discovered in Iowa (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/09/30/comedy-gold-discovered-in-iowa/)
Politico: Newt Gingrich 2012 budget plan: Too big to share (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64809.html)
Vanity Fair: Newt Gingrich’s Ideas Are So Huge They Make Newt Gingrich’s Shot at the Nomination Look Just Medium-Sized (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/09/newt-gingrich_s-ideas-are-so-huge-they-make-newt-gingrichs-shot-)
Forbes: Gingrich calls for changes in taxes, health care (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/30/business-financials-us-gingrich-contract_8709576.html)

Rick Santorum:
Miami Herald: Rick Santorum sees a Florida early-primary conspiracy at play (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/09/rick-santorum-sees-a-florida-early-primary-conspiracy-at-play.html)
Fox: Santorum: The American People Are Tired of the 'Mitt and Rick Show' (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-santorum/2011/09/30/santorum-american-people-are-tired-mitt-and-rick-show)
The Hill: Santorum: Voters 'tired of Mitt and Rick show' (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/184727-santorum-voters-tired-of-mitt-and-rick-show)
WSJ: Santorum: Someone in Florida ‘Is Shilling for Romney and Probably Perry’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/09/30/santorum-someone-in-florida-is-shilling-for-romney-and-probably-perry/?mod=google_news_blog)

Jon Huntsman:
Boston: Huntsman moving campaign to New Hampshire (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/09/29/huntsman_moving_campaign_to_new_hampshire/)
National Journal: Struggling Huntsman Campaign Moves Headquarters to New Hampshire (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/struggling-huntsman-campaign-moves-headquarters-to-new-hampshire-20110930)
Miami New Times: Jon Huntsman Ditches Crazy Mistress Florida, Returns to Classy Ol' New Hampshire (http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2011/09/jon_huntsman_ditches_crazy_mis.php)
Washington Post: Jon Huntsman’s only shot (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/jon-huntsmans-only-shot/2011/09/30/gIQAlbP39K_blog.html)

Multiple Candidates:
Hannity: Perry, Romney Campaigns Clash on 'Hannity' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/hannity/2011/09/30/perry-romney-campaigns-clash-hannity)
Miami Herald: N.C. Republicans size up Perry, Bachmann (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/30/2432252/nc-republicans-size-up-perry-bachmann.html)


Other Candidates.:
Washington Post: Chris Christie reconsiders 2012 presidential race (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/chris-christie-reconsiders-2012-presidential-race/2011/09/30/gIQAx1c69K_blog.html)


Caucus/Primary News:
Politico: Not unanimous in Florida about the date (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64816.html)
LA Times: Iowa determined to go first in GOP presidential nomination race (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/09/iowa-determined-to-go-first-in-gop-presidential-nomination-race.html)
Washington Post: Leapfrogging states inch start of Republican presidential contests closer to New Year’s Day (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/leapfrogging-states-inch-start-of-republican-presidential-contests-closer-to-new-years-day/2011/09/29/gIQA1V0a7K_story.html)

Coalitions-Related News:


ECONOMY
CNN: Forecast says double-dip recession is imminent (http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/30/news/economy/double_dip_recession/)
Nevada News: Gov. Brian Sandoval Announces $13.8 Million In Federal Funds To Spur Nevada Job Growth (http://www.nevadanewsbureau.com/2011/09/30/gov-brian-sandoval-announces-13-8-million-in-federal-funds-to-spur-nevada-job-growth/)
Bloomberg: US Stocks Decline Amid Concerns Global Economy Is Slowing (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-30/u-s-stocks-decline-amid-concerns-global-economy-is-slowing.html)
FBN: Bullard: Fed will act if economy weakens further (http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/09/30/bullard-fed-will-act-if-economy-weakens-further/)


HEALTH CARE
Hot Air: Surprise! ObamaCare doesn’t lower health-insurance costs (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/09/30/surprise-obamacare-doesnt-lower-health-insurance-costs/)


FOREIGN POLICY
Reuters: Pakistani sanctioned by U.S. denies militant links (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/30/us-pakistan-taliban-sanctions-idUSTRE78T1OF20110930)
Deseret News: Afghanistan's leaders sour on peace talks (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700183661/Afghanistans-leaders-sour-on-peace-talks.html)
UK Guardian: Afghanistan to host first rock festival in 30 years (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/30/afghanistan-holds-rock-festival?newsfeed=true)