Today's News 10/3

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GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
AP - Paul proving to be a force in 2012 GOP contest (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hxWbwf8tKZbmMVMl3tgk3TjKhBYQ?docId=3ac83bc48 aba4fb98a882b472be8816c)
Chron - Ron Paul a 'spoiler' in 2012 GOP contest? (http://www.chron.com/news/article/Ron-Paul-a-spoiler-in-2012-GOP-contest-2199866.php)
HuffPo - Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Could Spoil Romney, Perry Hopes (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/ron-paul-2012_n_991907.html)
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/)
Deseret - Al-Awlaki's killing: Why Ron Paul isn't ready for prime time (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705391828/Al-Awlakis-killing-Why-Ron-Paul-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.html)
Daily Caller - Balanced budget or empire? You can’t have both (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/02/balanced-budget-or-empire-you-cant-have-both/)
Central Michigan Life - COLUMN: Ron Paul, a man to consider (http://www.cm-life.com/2011/10/03/ron-paul-a-man-to-consider/)

Mitt Romney:
WaPo - Ann Romney is sure: ‘Mitt’s going to win! (http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/ann-romney/2011/09/30/gIQA97PKDL_gallery.html)
Herald Net - Is Mitt Romney the next Meg Whitman? (http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20111002/OPINION04/710029991/0/BIZ)
Politico - What the Marco Rubio - Mitt Romney ties mean (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64950.html)
Politico - The Romney-Rubio axis (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64976.html)
Fox News - Christie Candidacy Would Cripple Romney (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/03/christie-candidacy-would-cripple-romney/)

Rick Perry:
HuffPo - Rick Perry Bet Big On Tax Grants To Subprime Lenders As Governor (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/rick-perry-subprime-lenders_n_992037.html)
MoJo - Rick Perry's Spectacular Fall From Grace (http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2011/10/rick-perrys-spectacular-fall-grace)
MSNBC - First Thoughts: Perry's bleeding continues (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/03/8118626-first-thoughts-perrys-bleeding-continues)
NewsMax - Rick Perry’s Still Got Game (http://www.newsmax.com/Ruddy/perry-mitt-romney-debate/2011/10/02/id/412964)
LA Times - Rick Perry works in New Hampshire to regain ground (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-1003-perry-20111003,0,5828040.story)
Texas Tribune - In New Hampshire, Perry Pivots on Immigration Answer (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/gov-perry-gives-deeper-answer-immigration/)
NPR - Rick Perry Caught Between Racist Rock And Toxic Mortgages (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/10/03/141004538/rick-perry-caught-between-racist-rock-and-toxic-mortgages)
WFAA Dallas - Perry at center of racial slur controversy (http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/Perry-at-center-of-racial-slur-debate-130952698.html)
The State Column - Rick Perry Receives Criticism from Cain over Hunting Camp Name (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/rick-perry-receives-criticism-from-cain-over-hunting-camp-name/)
Daily Beast - Rick Perry's Rabbi (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/02/rick-perry-s-rabbi-irwin-katsoff.html)
WaPo - Rick Perry’s claim of higher returns from Social Security alternatives (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/rick-perrys-claim-of-higher-returns-from-social-security-alternatives/2011/09/30/gIQATVnuAL_blog.html)


Michele Bachmann:
Minnesota Independent - Bachmann ranks 4th in Iowa Indy’s power rankings (http://minnesotaindependent.com/89079/bachmann-ranks-4th-in-iowa-indys-power-rankings)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann's campaign is sputtering in Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-bachmann-20111003,0,519758.story)
Colorado Independent - Bachmann accuses China of theft from U.S. (http://coloradoindependent.com/101301/bachmann-accuses-china-of-theft-from-u-s)
Mankato Free Press - Bachmann has docs still talking about HPV (http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x555347042/Bachmann-has-docs-still-talking-about-HPV)
AP - Does Michele Bachmann Have a Backup Plan? (http://www.fox21online.com/news/does-michele-bachmann-have-backup-plan)
American Medical News - Bachmann HPV vaccine comment might spark new patient fears (http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/03/hlsa1003.htm)

Jon Huntsman:

Rick Santorum:
KCRG - Rick Santorum Visits Vinton Monday (http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Rick-Santorum-Visits-Vinton-Monday-130957748.html)
DMR - Mighty Santorum steps to the plate (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20111003/NEWS09/310030018/-1/gallery_array/Mighty-Santorum-steps-plate)
Standard Speaker - Santorum gets it wrong on military policy (http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/santorum-gets-it-wrong-on-military-policy-1.1210892#axzz1ZiU1Q635)

Herman Cain:
NY Mag - Litmus Taste Test - Herman Cain’s pizza. (http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/herman-cain-2011-10/)
MSNBC - Why is Herman Cain winning? (http://powerwall.msnbc.msn.com/politics/why-is-herman-cain-winning-1703131.story)
NewsMax - Cain Wins National GOP Women's Straw Poll (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Cain-GOP-women-straw/2011/10/03/id/412990)
Politico - Donald Trump praises Herman Cain, says Chris Christie won’t run (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64985.html)
AJC - Your morning jolt: Herman Cain’s blur of a weekend (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/10/03/your-morning-jolt-herman-cains-blur-of-a-weekend/)
CNN - Cain's busy week (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/cains-busy-week/)
Pajamas Media - As Cain Rises, His Communications Team…Resigns? (http://pajamasmedia.com/tatler/2011/10/03/as-cain-rises-his-communications-team-resigns/)
State Column - Herman Cain Slams Rick Perry over Hunting Camp Name (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/herman-cain-slams-rick-perry-over-hunting-camp-name/)
KJRH - Cain says Christie too liberal for conservatives (http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/political/elections_national/Copy_of_USCainChristie_32678695)
Politifact - Herman Cain: Recovery 14 million jobs behind typical upswing (Mostly True) (http://www.politifact.com/georgia/statements/2011/oct/03/herman-cain/herman-cain-recovery-14-million-jobs-behind-typica/)
Fox News - Cain: I Should've Defended Gay Soldier From Boos at Debate (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/02/cain-shouldve-defended-gay-soldier-from-boos-at-debate/)
Fox News - Herman Cain Talks Surge in GOP Polls (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-news-sunday/2011/10/02/herman-cain-talks-surge-gop-polls-business-leaders-state-us-economy)
Patch - Herman Cain Brings His 9-9-9 Message to Nearby Milton (http://cumming.patch.com/articles/herman-cain-brings-his-9-9-9-message-to-nearby-milton#photo-7985949)
HuffPo - Cain and the GOP Can't De-Brainwash Blacks (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/earl-ofari-hutchinson/cain-and-the-gop-cant-de-_b_991212.html)

Newt Gingrich:
Island Packet - Gingrich to visit Sun City, Hilton Head (http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/10/02/1814384/gingrich-to-visit-sun-city-hilton.html)

ECONOMY
Forbes - US Currency Bill: Will China Yield? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2011/10/03/us-currency-bill-will-china-yield/)
Bloomberg - Falling U.S. Wages Threaten Consumer Spending (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-02/falling-wages-threaten-u-s-rebound-as-consumers-may-retrench-on-spending.html)
HuffPo - Economists Call For Massive Debt Relief To Jumpstart Economy (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/debt-relief-haircut-economists_n_991909.html)

JOBS
NewsMax - Economists: Hiring Probably Stagnated in September (http://www.newsmax.com/Economy/economy-data-jobs-labor/2011/10/02/id/412965)
CNN - Tax hikes and jobs: The whole story (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/tax-hikes-and-jobs-the-whole-story/)

HEALTH CARE
Big Government - ObamaCare Tops Upcoming Supreme Court Agenda (http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/10/02/obamacare-tops-upcoming-supreme-court-agenda/)
NY Post - ObamaCare in court (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/obamacare_in_court_ToZz90IkwcE8IUWyyhk3KK)
Reuters - Obama's healthcare law tops new US high court term (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/03/usa-court-idUSS1E78S1LY20111003)

FOREIGN POLICY
AP - Libya's post-Gadhafi rulers name new Cabinet (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZy9L2AJF33Yqbkm6ZMR5TKkOh_g?docId=1f5da8566 3bd4a5e879ce96cd641abb5)
Politico - New expose on Koch brothers (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64987.html)

ENERGY
Business Week - U.S. Closes $4.75 Billion in Solar Loans Before Program Deadline (http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LSCZDD6K50Y301-2J7A97IULKM1A6FARTSG097H98)

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Polls And Trends:
Ology: Christie Bait: Poll Shows Cain/Newt New GOP Frontrunners (http://ology.com/politics/christie-bait-poll-shows-cainnewt-new-gop-frontrunners)
NY Daily News: Nearly half of Republicans don't know what 'GOP' stands for: poll (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/10/03/2011-10-03_nearly_half_of_republicans_dont_know_what_gop_s tands_for_poll.html)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
State Column: Poll: Ron Paul a Rising Contender Against Obama in Florida (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/florida/poll-ron-paul-a-rising-contender-against-obama-in-florida/)
Washington Independent: Iowa 2012 GOP Presidential Power Rankings: Perry leads with soft support, Paul second with strong base (http://washingtonindependent.com/112884/iowa-2012-gop-presidential-power-rankings-perry-leads-with-soft-support-paul-second-with-strong-base)
American Independent: Iowa 2012 GOP Presidential Power Rankings: Perry leads with soft support, Paul second with strong base (http://www.americanindependent.com/196950/iowa-2012-gop-presidential-power-rankings-perry-leads-with-soft-support-paul-second-with-strong-base)
Iowa Independent: Iowa 2012 GOP Presidential Power Rankings: Remain seated until the ride comes to a full stop (http://iowaindependent.com/61633/iowa-2012-gop-presidential-power-rankings-remain-seated-until-the-ride-comes-to-a-full-stop)
Colorado Independent: In a fluid field, Perry still leads Iowa (http://coloradoindependent.com/101292/in-a-fluid-field-perry-still-leads-iowa)
New American: Ron Paul Campaign Gains Steam, Attracts Attention (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9231-ron-paul-campaign-gains-steam-attracts-more-attention)
Fox Houston: Paul A Force in 2012 GOP Contest (http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/111003-ron-paul-spoiler)
RT: Ron Paul success scares establishment (http://rt.com/usa/news/ron-paul-campaign-candidate-971/)
The Hill: Ron Paul should blast Rick Perry over Mexico, and Rick Perry's ‘N’ problem (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/185145-ron-paul-should-blast-rick-perry-over-mexico-and-rick-perrys-n-problem)
Bloomberg: Ron Paul Says U.S. AAA Rating Is Not Worth Saving (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-03/ron-paul-says-u-s-aaa-rating-is-not-worth-saving.html)
State Column: Ron Paul: ‘The Fed Has Failed’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-the-fed-has-failed/)
CNN: Rep. Paul: Impeachment a possibility for Obama (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/paul-impeachment-a-possibility-for-obama/)
MSNBC: Paul: Impeach Obama – and all the rest of ’em, too (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/03/8126097-paul-impeach-obama-and-all-the-rest-of-em-too)
Politico: Ron Paul says President Obama could be impeached for al-Awlaki killing (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65033.html)
The Republic: Ron Paul: death of US-born al-Qaida cleric latest example of presidents abusing Constitution (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f6364670d7914d859c93d462136e9372/NH--Ron-Paul-Cleric-Killed/)
Seattle PI: Ron Paul decries al-Awaki killing (http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/10/03/ron-paul-decries-al-awaki-killing/)
Fox: Ron Paul Says Obama Could Be Impeached (http://nation.foxnews.com/anwar-al-awlaki/2011/10/03/ron-paul-says-obama-could-be-impeached)
Politico: Obama impeachment a possibility, says Ron Paul (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65035.html)
The Hill: Ron Paul: Possible to impeach Obama over Awlaki killing (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/185167-ron-paul-possible-to-impeach-obama-over-awlaki-killing)
Boston: Paul: cleric's death could be impeachable offense (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/10/03/paul_clerics_death_could_be_impeachable_offense/)
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=htr)
Florida Independent: Spanish-language media closely tracking Republicans, tea party on immigration (http://floridaindependent.com/50143/ron-paul-rick-perry-marco-rubio-immigration)
Univision: Aspirante Republicano Ron Paul (http://noticias.univision.com/al-punto/videos/video/2011-10-02/aspirante-republicano-ron-paul-)
Examiner: Herman Cain wins straw poll at GOP Women's forum, 'undecided' beats Ron Paul (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/herman-cain-wins-straw-poll-at-gop-women-s-forum-undecided-beats-ron-paul)
Washington Times: Ron Paul’s phony stance against the federal government (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/red-thread-adoptive-family-forum/2011/oct/3/ron-pauls-phony-stance-against-federal-government/)
Deseret News: Al-Awlaki's killing: Why Ron Paul isn't ready for prime time (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705391828/Al-Awlakis-killing-Why-Ron-Paul-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.html)
Boston: Paul criticizes killing of US-born cleric in Yemen (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/10/paul-criticizes-killing-born-cleric-yemen/WyjykNKbnbXOuYHeFlh1jI/index.html)

Rick Perry:
Boston: Perry bet big on tax grants to subprime lenders (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/10/03/perry_bet_big_on_tax_grants_to_subprime_lenders/)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Bet Big On Tax Grants To Subprime Lenders As Governor (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/rick-perry-subprime-lenders_n_992037.html)
SF Gate: Perry bet big on tax grants to subprime lenders (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/03/national/w012830D03.DTL&type=politics)
Newsday: Perry bet big on tax grants to subprime lenders (http://www.newsday.com/news/perry-bet-big-on-tax-grants-to-subprime-lenders-1.3217899)
AP: Perry bet big on tax grants to subprime lenders (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iiElzQAhVEZQoWMscaG97zME1OqQ?docId=9794c1a2c 15c42fab8a36c7db89aaf28)
Seattle Times: Perry bet big on tax grants to subprime lenders (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2016389355_apusperrylenders.html)
NPR: Rick Perry Caught Between Racist Rock And Toxic Mortgages (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/10/03/141004538/rick-perry-caught-between-racist-rock-and-toxic-mortgages)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Signed 2007 Mandate Requiring 30 Minutes Of Daily Exercise For Texas Students (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/rick-perry-exercise-mandate-texas-students_n_992601.html)
National Post: David Frum: How could Rick Perry’s family afford their unfortunately-named ranch? (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/10/03/david-frum-how-could-rick-perrys-family-afford-their-unfortunately-named-ranch/)
Time: Michael Steele on Perry’s Hunting Camp: “It’s Very Troubling” (http://swampland.time.com/2011/10/03/michael-steele-on-perrys-hunting-camp-its-very-troubling/)
Politico: Texas Dems defend Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65009.html)
CBS: Rick Perry's ranch keeps Texas governor backpedaling (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20114771-503544.html)
National Post: Rick Perry comes a cropper over untimely revelations about the N-word (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/10/03/rick-perry-comes-a-cropper-over-untimely-revelations-about-the-n-word/)
The Atlantic: '******head' (http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/10/******head/246024/)
Vanity Fair: Rick Perry's Week Off to a Racially Insensitive Start (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/10/rick-perry-s-week-off-to-a-racially-insensitive-start)
Washington Post: GOP candidates silent on Perry hunting camp story (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/gop-candidates-silent-on-perry-hunting-camp-scandal/2011/10/03/gIQAU6e8HL_blog.html)
Washington Post: Rick Perry’s hunting camp problem (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rick-perry-how-does-the-hunting-camp-hurt-him/2011/10/02/gIQArWGvHL_blog.html)
BBC: Republican Rick Perry in hunting lodge race row (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15155042)
IBT: Rick Perry Hunting Ranch: Can a Racial Slur be Justified? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/223931/20111003/rick-perry-ranch.htm)
SF Gate: Rick Perry disputes story on camp's racial name (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/03/MNMI1LCHR4.DTL&tsp=1)
UK Telegraph: Rick Perry fights back over Texas camping retreat called 'N-----head' (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/republicans/8804761/Rick-Perry-fights-back-over-Texas-camping-retreat-called-N-head.html)
Huff Post: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski Debate Rick Perry N-Word Controversy (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/joe-scarborough-mika-brzezinski-rick-perry_n_992099.html)
Slate: ******head, U.S.A. (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/10/03/******head_u_s_a_.html)
The Atlantic: Perry Campaign Readies for Backlash Over Ranch Sign (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/perry-campaign-readies-for-backlash-over-ranch-sign/246027/)
Washington Post: Rick Perry’s ranch dressing down (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/rick-perrys-ranch-dressing-down/2011/10/03/gIQAVOkSIL_blog.html)
Mother Jones: Rick Perry's Spectacular Fall From Grace (http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2011/10/rick-perrys-spectacular-fall-grace)
CNN: Perry's weekend attention: Wanted or unwanted? (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/perrys-weekend-attention-wanted-or-unwanted/)
Politico: Perry's distractions (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1011/Perrys_distractions.html)
ABC: Rick Perry’s Rough Weekend (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/rick-perrys-rough-weekend/)
Esquire: Perry's GOP Trap: Us v. Them, and Not Just on Immigration (http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/rick-perry-immigration-6503697)
MSNBC: First Thoughts: Perry's bleeding continues (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/03/8118626-first-thoughts-perrys-bleeding-continues)
The Atlantic: Rick Perry Wants to Send the Military into Mexico to Fight Drugs (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/rick-perry-wants-to-send-the-military-into-mexico-to-fight-drugs/246007/)
CS Monitor: Gov. Rick Perry's call for US troops in Mexico: 10 questions he should answer (http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/Latin-America-Monitor/2011/1003/Gov.-Rick-Perry-s-call-for-US-troops-in-Mexico-10-questions-he-should-answer)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry favored among right-wing Jews (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/rick-perry-favored-among-right-wing-jews/)


Mitt Romney:
Fox: Christie Candidacy Would Cripple Romney (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/03/christie-candidacy-would-cripple-romney/)
Think Progress: Romney: I Would ‘Absolutely’ Support State Constitutional Amendment To Define Life As Beginning At Conception (http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/10/03/334190/mitt-romeny-constitutional-amendment-abortioneption/)
CP: Is Mike Huckabee Warming to Mitt Romney? (http://www.christianpost.com/news/is-mike-huckabee-warming-to-mitt-romney-57033/)
Chicago Tribune: Kanavas to Chair Romney Wisconsin Campaign (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-romney-kanavas,0,2781383.story)


Michelle Bachmann:
Business Insider: Bachmann Flubs Line In Campaign Video, Says Nation Is In Trouble Because Of "Very High Employment" (http://www.businessinsider.com/bachmann-flubs-line-in-campaign-video-says-nation-is-in-trouble-because-of-very-high-employment-2011-10)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Doesn't Want Voters To 'Settle' For Someone Who's Not Michele Bachmann (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/michele-bachmann-dont-settle-republican-candidates_n_992512.html)
Politico: Bachmann running on fumes in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64967.html)
MPR News: Bachmann's third quarter fundraising ability faces questions (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/10/01/bachmann-third-quarter-fundraising/)
Third Age: Michele Bachmann Campaign Sputtering (http://www.thirdage.com/news/michele-bachmann-campaign-sputtering_10-03-2011)
MN Independent: Bachmann ranks 4th in Iowa Indy’s power rankings (http://minnesotaindependent.com/89079/bachmann-ranks-4th-in-iowa-indys-power-rankings)
Minnesota Independent: Bachmann warns of Chinese lasers blinding U.S. satellites (http://minnesotaindependent.com/89067/bachmann-warns-of-chinese-lasers-blinding-us-satellites)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Misses House Votes During 2012 Presidential Election Campaign (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/michele-bachmann-house-votes_n_992134.html)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Thanks Supporter Who Says He'd Rather Vote For Charles Manson Than Barack Obama (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/michele-bachmann-charles-manson-obama-radio_n_992535.html)
The Hill: Bachmann: 'This is not the year' for a moderate GOP nominee (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/185093-bachmann-tells-conservatives-they-can-have-it-all)
Minn Post: Monday morning brings a new 'won't settle' video from Bachmann (http://www.minnpost.com/minnpotus/2011/10/03/32099/monday_morning_brings_a_new_wont_settle_video_from _bachmann)
Sunshine State News: Michele Bachmann Tries to Rally Conservatives in New Video (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/michele-bachmann-tries-rally-conservatives-new-video)
Minn Post: Committee to take up Bachmann's St. Croix bridge bill (http://www.minnpost.com/devinhenry/2011/10/03/32081/committee_to_take_up_bachmanns_st_croix_bridge_bil l)
UK Guardian: Growing up in Michele Bachmann's world (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/oct/03/michele-bachmann-evangelical-creationism?newsfeed=true)

Herman Cain:
US News: Herman Cain Shows He's a Big-League Player (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/Ken-Walshs-Washington/2011/10/03/herman-cain-shows-hes-a-big-lague-player)
Fox: Herman Cain: Why My Campaign Is Picking Up Steam (http://nation.foxnews.com/herman-cain/2011/10/03/herman-cain-why-my-campaign-picking-steam)
MSNBC: Why Is Herman Cain Winning? (http://powerwall.msnbc.msn.com/politics/why-is-herman-cain-winning-1703131.story)
CNN: Cain's busy week (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/cains-busy-week/)
CNN: Black voters aren't 'brainwashed' (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/03/opinion/gillespie-blacks-brainwashed/)
NY Daily news: I should have defended Stephen Hill, gay soldier booed during GOP debate: Herman Cain (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/10/03/2011-10-03_i_should_have_defended_gay_soldier_booed_during _gop_debate_herman_cain.html)
Fox: Cain Says He Should Have Spoken Up for Gay Soldier (http://nation.foxnews.com/herman-cain/2011/10/03/cain-says-he-should-have-spoken-gay-soldier)
NPR: Cain Says He Should Have Spoken Up For Gay Soldier (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140990309)
Politico: Herman Cain as Mike Huckabee (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64994.html)
Politico: Donald Trump praises Herman Cain, says Chris Christie won’t run (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/64985.html)
The Hill: Cain: Meeting with Trump was 'great' (http://thehill.com/blogs/twitter-room/other-news/185095-herman-cain-meets-with-donald-trump)
Orlando Sentinel: Herman Cain, Demi Moore to visit ‘The View’ (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/10/herman-cain-demi-moore-to-visit-the-view.html)


Newt Gingrich:
The Hill: Gingrich: Same-sex marriage a 'temporary aberration' (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/185051-gingrich-same-sex-marriage-a-temporary-abberration-that-will-dissipate)
The Hill: The Wrong Way To Campaign (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/185073-the-wrong-way-to-campaign)

Rick Santorum:
Think Progress: Rick Santorum: ‘I Don’t Stay Awake At Night’ Worrying About The Jeering Of A Gay Soldier (http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2011/10/03/334107/rick-santorum-i-dont-stay-awake-at-night-worrying-about-the-jeering-of-a-gay-soldier/)

Jon Huntsman:
CNN: My Take: Call him crazy - Huntsman for president in 2024 (http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/03/my-take-call-him-crazy-huntsman-for-president-in-2024/)

Multiple Candidates:
Miami Herald: War Room poll: Perry support plummets, Cain rises, Romney’s on top in FL (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/10/war-room-poll-perry-support-plummets-cain-rises-romneys-on-top-in-fl.html)
Third Age: Mitt Romney, Rick Perry Reach Deeper in Iowa (http://www.thirdage.com/news/mitt-romney-rick-perry-reach-deeper-in-iowa_10-03-2011)
Washington Post: Romney and Perry: ‘You want to be commander in chief?’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/romney-and-perry-you-want-to-be-commander-in-chief/2011/03/04/gIQAdosGGL_blog.html)
US News: Cain Lights Up Internet, Bachmann Goes Dark (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/10/03/cain-lights-up-internet-bachmann-goes-dark)


Other Candidates.:


Caucus/Primary News:
Iowa Independent: Nevada will move to January (http://iowaindependent.com/61644/nevada-will-move-to-january)
Politico: GOP primary chaos continues as South Carolina reschedules (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65008.html)

Coalitions-Related News:


ECONOMY
Boston: Economy up slightly but threats remain, data show (http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/10/03/economy_up_slightly_but_threats_remain_data_show/)


HEALTH CARE
NY Post: ObamaCare in court (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/obamacare_in_court_ToZz90IkwcE8IUWyyhk3KK)