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ZanZibar
10-02-2011, 09:18 PM
Polls And Trends:

Daily Herald: Cain gets 77% of straw poll votes at TeaCon in Schaumburg (http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111001/news/710019823/)
MSNBC: Cain wins another straw poll with 50% (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/02/8100971-cain-wins-another-straw-poll)


GOP CANDIDATES

Ron Paul:

Washington Post: Fundraising prowess, better campaign, fiery message making Paul a powerhouse in 2012 race (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/fundraising-prowess-better-campaign-fiery-message-making-paul-a-powerhouse-in-2012-gop-race/2011/10/02/gIQAcbE5EL_story.html)
AP: Paul proving to be a force in 2012 GOP contest (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gg-kXhSQbPNFlvvz6A7zF7FQERtw?docId=e269530a80c049efb9 87dee32f2c5823)
Boston: Paul proving to be a force in 2012 GOP contest (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/10/02/paul_proving_to_be_a_force_in_2012_gop_contest/)
Sioux City Journal: Paul proving to be a force in 2012 GOP contest (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/article_18230577-27c1-50c7-a9f4-97246297cf3c.html)
Statesman: Ron Paul could be spoiler for more popular Republicans (http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/ron-paul-could-be-spoiler-for-more-popular-1891724.html)
Taiwan News: Paul proving to be a force in 2012 contest (http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1723913)
Third Age: Ron Paul Ups Ante in Republican Race to Primaries (http://www.thirdage.com/news/ron-paul-ups-ante-in-republican-race-to-primaries_10-02-2011)

Fox: Ron Paul Op-Ed: An Unconstitutional Killing: Obama's Killing of Awlaki Violates American Principles (http://nation.foxnews.com/anwar-al-awlaki/2011/10/02/ron-paul-op-ed-unconstitutional-killing-obamas-killing-awlaki-violates-american-principles)
NY Daily News: An unconstitutional killing: Obama's killing of Awlaki violates American principles (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/10/02/2011-10-02_an_unconstitutional_killing.html#ixzz1ZdXeUuiE)
UPI: Ron Paul chides Obama on al-Qaida hit (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/10/02/Ron-Paul-chides-Obama-on-al-Qaida-hit/UPI-92801317567388/?spt=hs&or=tn)
ABC: Ron Paul Scolds Obama on Suspected Terrorist Hit (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/ron-paul-scolds-obama-on-suspected-terrorist-hit/)
Fox: Ron Paul, Civil Liberties Groups Decry Killing of American Militant Without a Trial (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/30/cair-decries-killing-american-militant-without-due-process/)
UK Mail: Ron Paul attacks 'unconstitutional' Obama after Awlaki death (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2044404/Ron-Paul-attacks-unconstitutional-Obama-Anwar-al-Awlaki-death.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)

Rick Perry:

The Eagle: Texas A&M regents kept hiring Rick Perry's 'go-to' guy (http://www.theeagle.com/am/Competency-or-loyalty---6691801)
Politico: Perry adviser: Chris Christie would be 'the real deal' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64928.html)
Washington Post: Perry’s perpetually playing defense (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perrys-perpetually-playing-defense/2011/03/29/gIQAik0bFL_blog.html)
Philly News: Perry's Racist Rock Issue (http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/130937773.html)
Slate: Rick Perry's Hunting Camp Called '******head' (http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/10/02/gov_rick_perry_s_hunting_camp_had_racist_moniker.h tml)
Forbes: Why Rick Perry's Racist Hunting Camp Sign Matters (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/10/02/why-rick-perrys-racist-hunting-camp-sign-matters/)
Vancouver Sun: Row over Rick Perry hunting lodge with racist name (http://www.vancouversun.com/news/over+Rick+Perry+hunting+lodge+with+racist+name/5490950/story.html)
NYT: Texas Hunting Camp’s Name Causes Trouble for Perry (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/02/texas-hunting-camps-name-causes-trouble-for-perry/)
UK Telegraph: Rick Perry under more strain after race row (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/8802635/Rick-Perry-under-more-strain-after-race-row.html)
UK Mail: 'Just plain insensitive': Perry under fire for family camping retreat called 'N***erhead' (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2044412/Rick-Perry-campaign-suffers-racist-******head-hunting-camp-name.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Miami Herald: Perry moves fast to counter questions about hunting camp's offensive name (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/02/2435103/perry-moves-fast-to-counter-questions.html)
Miami Herald: The 'Nig#3rhead' controversy (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/10/the-nig3rh3d-controversy.html)
ABC: Rick Perry Contests Story on Property’s Name Bearing Racial Slur (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/rick-perry-contests-story-on-propertys-name-bearing-racial-slur/)
MSNBC: Cain: Perry camp sign 'just plain insensitive' (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44747781/ns/politics-decision_2012/)
Forbes: Cain: Perry insensitive over name of hunting camp (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/10/02/politics-us-perry-camp_8712177.html)
Politico: Perry team pushes back on Herman Cain criticism (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64926.html)
Politico: Al Sharpton, Herman Cain join attacks on Rick Perry over slur (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64945.html)
Politico: Rick Perry disputes Washington Post story on slur (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64911.html)
Washington Post: At Rick Perry’s Texas hunting spot, camp’s old racially charged name lingered (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/rick-perry-familys-hunting-camp-still-known-to-many-by-old-racially-charged-name/2011/10/01/gIQAOhY5DL_story.html)
CS Monitor: Sex, race, and the Republican presidential campaign (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1002/Sex-race-and-the-Republican-presidential-campaign)
Washington Post: Perry Says Hunting Camp Story Incorrect (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/perry-says-hunting-camp-story-incorrect-as-opponents-pounce/2011/10/02/gIQAlnJHFL_blog.html)
MSNBC: Perry camp pushes back against report of racial epithet at rental hunting site (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/02/8099006-perry-camp-pushes-back-against-report-of-racial-epithet-at-rental-hunting-site)
Houston Chronicle: Perry gets hammered by the Sunday show pundits (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/perry-gets-hammered-by-the-sunday-show-pundits/)
Houston Chronicle: Perry wants to put stem cells therapy to the test in Texas (http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Perry-wants-to-put-stem-cells-therapy-to-the-test-2198556.php)
Washington Post: The state of Perrycare (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/the-state-of-perrycare/2011/03/29/gIQAbJQHDL_blog.html)
Examiner: Rick Perry pledges to take Sharpie to Obamacare (Video) (http://www.examiner.com/liberal-in-manchester/rick-perry-pledges-to-take-sharpie-to-obamacare-video)

Mitt Romney:


Eagle Tribune: Mitt Romney gets down to business (http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x597290205/Mitt-Romney-gets-down-to-business)
Washington Post: Romney takes on social issues in interview with former rival Huckabee (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-takes-on-social-issues-in-interview-with-former-rival-huckabee/2011/10/01/gIQASVytDL_story.html)
Politico: Romney talks abortion with Huckabee (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64902.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee make nice (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64903.html)
Boston Herald: Mitt Romney takes on social issues with Mike Huckabee (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20111002mitt_romney_takes_on_social_issues_with_mi ke_huckabee/srvc=home&position=recent)
Boston: Romney takes on social issues with Huckabee (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/10/01/romney_takes_on_social_issues_with_huckabee/)
CP: Pat Robertson: Mitt Romney an 'Outstanding Christian' (http://www.christianpost.com/news/pat-robertson-mitt-romney-an-outstanding-christian-57017/)

Herman Cain:
The Atlantic: Herman Cain Is No Booker T. Washington (http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/10/herman-cain-is-no-booker-t-washington/246002/)
Huff Post: Herman Cain: Two-Thirds Of Blacks 'Brainwashed,' Standing By Claim (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/02/herman-cain-blacks-brainwashed_n_991124.html)
Fox: Herman Cain Talks Latest Polls & Chris Christie (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-news-sunday/blog/2011/10/02/herman-cain-talks-latest-polls-chris-christie)
Huff Post: Herman Cain: Chris Christie Is Too Liberal For Conservatives In 2012 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/02/herman-cain-chris-christie-2012_n_991026.html)
Seattle Times: Cain says Christie too liberal for conservatives (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2016383940_apuscainchristie.html)
ABC: 'This Week' Transcript: GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain (http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/transcript-gop-presidential-candidate-herman-cain/story?id=14651160)
CBS: Cain: Perry "insensitive" on hunting camp name (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/02/politics/main20114488.shtml)
News Times: Cain: Perry insensitive over name of hunting camp (http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Cain-Perry-insensitive-over-name-of-hunting-camp-2198993.php)
USA Today: Cain: Perry insensitive over name of hunting camp (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-02/perry-cain-hunting-camp-name/50634568/1)
Houston Chronicle: Surging conservative Herman Cain slams Rick Perry over racial slur at hunting site (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/surging-conservative-herman-cain-tweaks-rick-perry-ron-paul/?gta=commentform#commentform)
Fox: Cain: Name of Perry's Hunting Camp 'Insulting' to Blacks (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/02/cain-tea-party-movement-pushed-black-candidate-to-top-gop-pack/)
LA Times: Herman Cain: Name of Rick Perry's hunting camp shows 'insensitivity' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-cain-perry-20111002,0,3601037.story?track=rss)
Huff Post: Herman Cain: Rick Perry Is 'Insensitive' Toward Black People (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/02/herman-cain-rick-perry-hunting-ground-black-people_n_991073.html?ref=mostpopular)
Time: Cain: I’m Sticking To It (http://thepage.time.com/2011/10/02/cain-im-sticking-to-it/)
Think Progress: Herman Cain Defends His Sharia Conspiracy: ‘Call Me Crazy’ (http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/10/02/333873/herman-cain-call-me-crazy/)
Chicago Tribune: Vote for Cain? He may be the GOP's best bet (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-oped-1002-page-20111002,0,6648865.story)
Washington Post: Cain is able to shake up the GOP race (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/cain-is-able-to-shake-up-the-gop-race/2011/03/29/gIQAdnZFDL_blog.html)
Chillicothe Gazette: Herman Cain will speak at Oct. 13 event at Ohio Christian University (http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20111002/NEWS01/110020312)
Huff Post: Herman Cain: 'Hail To The Chief' Needs 'Fresher Sound' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/02/herman-cain-hail-to-the-chief_n_991017.html)
Examiner: Herman Cain takes TeaCon Midwest straw poll in landslide (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-chicago/herman-cain-takes-teacon-midwest-straw-poll-landslide)
QC Times: Herman Cain wins Tea Party straw poll in Illinois (http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/herman-cain-wins-tea-party-straw-poll-in-illinois/article_2804259b-f987-5dac-847a-6cbf1496d4d3.html)
Chicago Tribune: Herman Cain wins Tea Party straw poll in Illinois (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-cain-strawpoll,0,178340.story)

Michelle Bachmann:

Patch: Bachmann Coming to NH Next Week (http://exeter.patch.com/articles/bachmann-returns-to-nh-next-week)
Houston Chronicle: Could sliding Bachmann fall back on House seat? (http://www.chron.com/news/article/Could-sliding-Bachmann-fall-back-on-House-seat-2199158.php)

Newt Gingrich:

Concord Monitor: Gingrich films sketch worldview (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/283452/gingrich-films-sketch-worldview?CSAuthResp=1317589969%3Afd8t655tkpl1ahdl 435v6d2431%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3AD99 3E0E5D66844F73DCB3C0B82F613A4&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
Examiner: Newt Gingrich holds Tea Party Cyber Tour tele-townhall conference (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-tampa-bay/newt-gingrich-holds-tea-party-cyber-tour-tele-townhall-conference)


Rick Santorum:

Radio Iowa: Santorum says Florida moves means he’s more focused on IA, NH (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/10/02/santorum-says-florida-moves-means-hes-more-focused-on-ia-nh/)
LA Times: Rick Santorum stays the course (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-santorum-20111002,0,4681919.story)
Des Moines Register: Rick Santorum attracts a (slightly larger) crowd in Chariton (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/01/rick-santorum-attracts-a-slightly-larger-crowd-in-chariton/)
Des Moines Register: Rick Santorum talks personal responsibility with small crowd in Corydon (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/01/rick-santorum-talks-personal-responsibility-with-small-crowd-in-corydon/)
Des Moines Register: Santorum ‘scores points’ in southern Iowa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/01/santorum-scores-points-in-southern-iowa/)


Jon Huntsman:


Multiple Candidates:

MSNBC: Perry, Bachmann ignore crucial Iowa region so far (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/02/8099309-perry-bachmann-ignore-crucial-iowa-region-so-far)
Stl Today: 3 GOP presidential candidates visit Kansas City (http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/article_bc83d3e5-1588-50ef-bf3e-4f277cd86258.html)
NJ: Gov. Chris Christie would need to hit the ground running to have a chance in 2012 presidential race (http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/christie_lacking_a_national_ca.html)

Other Candidates:

Huff Post: Chris Christie: Destined to Disappoint? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stewart-j-lawrence/chris-christie-2012_b_989995.html)
AP: Candidate Christie could upend GOP race (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ju7BSY0jbD5TLM5H_kKaHN8k4OFw?docId=53545925b 83c42d5a212b6c26ba7fe9f)


Caucus/Primary News:

Huff Post: Nevada Caucus 2012: State Moves Voting Date Earlier On Primary Calendar (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/01/nevada-caucus-election-20_n_990800.html)
Nevada View: Obama’s Jobs Act for Nevada (http://thenevadaview.com/2725/obama%E2%80%99s-jobs-act-for-nevada/)
Des Moines Register: Christmas caucuses? Stay tuned (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/02/christmas-caucuses-stay-tuned/)


Coalitions-Related News:



ECONOMY

Miami Herald: As Obama presses passage of his jobs bill, Congress shrugs (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/02/2434820/as-obama-presses-passage-of-his.html)
NPR: How Budget Battles Keep The Economy In Limbo (http://www.npr.org/2011/10/02/140961812/federal-budget-uncertainty-weighs-on-economy)
USA Today: Economists: Consumers won't save the economy (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-10-02/cnbc-consumers-economy/50619276/1)
Market Watch: The economy’s unfinished work: job growth (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-economys-unfinished-work-job-growth-2011-10-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp)


HEALTH CARE

Washington Examiner: California workers could suffer under Obamacare (http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/2011/10/california-workers-could-suffer-under-obamacare)