Today's News 10/20

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GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
The Hill - Paul campaign announces multimillion-dollar ad buy (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/188705-paul-campaign-announces-multi-million-dollar-ad-buy)
Politico - Ron Paul debuts TARP-themed ad mid-debate (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66321.html)
ABC - Ron Paul Launches Two New Ads (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/ron-paul-launches-two-new-ads/)

Slate - Ron Paul in Nevada (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/10/20/ron_paul_in_nevada.html)
Slate - Why Ron Paul has other Republicans running scared in Nevada. (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/10/why_ron_paul_has_other_republicans_running_scared_ in_nevada_.html)

FreedomWorks - Ron Paul's Budget Plan is the Real Deal (http://www.freedomworks.org/blog/jborowski/ron-pauls-budget-plan-is-the-real-deal)
New American - Ron Paul’s Bold Budget Plan Draws Cheers, Jeers (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9442-ron-pauls-bold-budget-plan-draws-cheers-jeers)
Investors BD - Ron Paul's Really Good Idea (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/588705/201110191852/Ron-Pauls-Really-Good-Idea.htm)
Fiscal Times - Ron Paul Economics: The Devil in His Details (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2011/10/20/Ron-Paul-Economics-The-Devil-in-His-Details.aspx#page1)

Christian Post - Ron Paul: US Aid to Israel Must Stop (http://www.christianpost.com/news/ron-paul-u-s-aid-to-israel-must-stop-58661/)
NJ.com - Eat your broccoli: Understanding Ron Paul's position on Iran (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/10/eat_your_broccoli_understandin.html)

CSM - Ron Paul supporters sound off on Christian Science Monitor coverage (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Vox-News/2011/1019/Ron-Paul-supporters-sound-off-on-Christian-Science-Monitor-coverage)

WaPo - Rick Perry, Ron Paul have mixed record on energy subsidies (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-ron-paul-have-mixed-record-on-energy-subsidies/2011/10/19/gIQA457kyL_story.html)
Newser - Perry, Paul Sought Energy Subsidies They Bash (http://www.newser.com/story/131441/perry-paul-sought-energy-subsidies-they-bash.html)

Examiner - Ron Paul defends 'Occupy Wall Street' (http://www.examiner.com/social-issues-in-tampa-bay/we-are-obsessed-with-romney-and-perry-not-the-media)

Ology - Is Ron Paul's Message Catching On Among Republicans? (http://ology.com/politics/ron-pauls-message-catching-among-republicans)
Rick Perry:
The Atlantic - Rick Perry Is Giving Himself a Makeover (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/rick-perry-is-giving-himself-a-makeover/247009/)
ABC - Rick Perry Bets Big on Comeback…for Texas Rangers (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/rick-perry-bets-big-on-comeback-for-texas-rangers/)

WSJ - Perry Takes Up Flat-Tax Banner (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203752604576641471509538248.html)
WaPo - Is the flat tax Rick Perry’s political silver bullet? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/is-the-flat-tax-rick-perrys-political-silver-bullet/2011/10/19/gIQArne3zL_blog.html)
WaPo - Perry to unveil national flat tax plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/perry-to-unveil-a-national-flat-tax-plan/2011/10/19/gIQAGKEHyL_video.html)
WSJ - Rick Perry’s Support for a Flat Tax Cheers Steve Forbes (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/19/rick-perrys-support-for-a-flat-tax-cheers-steve-forbes/)

Reuters - Ideology trumped science at Texas agency, two lawmakers say (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/20/us-climate-change-texas-idUSTRE79J0DW20111020)
National Journal - Perry Campaign to Increase Reimbursement for Private Jets (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/after-em-times-em-investigation-perry-campaign-will-give-private-jet-owners-larger-reimbursements-20111019)

WaPo - Mitt Romney and Rick Perry’s longtime rivalry resurfaces at debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-and-rick-perrys-longtime-rivalry-resurfaces-at-debate/2011/10/19/gIQA4S5syL_story.html)
WaPo - Rick Perry clashes with Romney, goes on attack at Republican debate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-clashes-with-romney-goes-on-attack-at-republican-debate/2011/10/19/gIQAhMkAyL_story.html)
WaPo - GOP presidential hopeful Romney touts his ability, campaign releases video questioning Perry’s (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-presidential-hopeful-romney-touts-his-ability-campaign-releases-video-questioning-perrys/2011/10/19/gIQAJBXyyL_story.html)

Business Week - Perry Names Tech Fund Panel Keeping Official of Loss-Making Firm (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-19/perry-names-tech-fund-panel-keeping-official-of-loss-making-firm.html)
TNR - Rick Perry, Please Come Home: Why Texas Needs Its Governor Back (http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/96455/rick-perry-texas-drought-unemployment)
Miami Herald - Anita Perry taking a higher-profile role on campaign trail (http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/19/2462234/anita-perry-taking-a-higher-profile.html)
Baltimore Sun - Perry, Romney set up campaigns in Md. (http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/10/perry_romney_set_up_campaigns.html)
LA Times - Rick Perry's World Series wager: BBQ, of course (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-perry-world-series-20111019,0,3220564.story)

Mitt Romney:
ABC - Iowa Politics Insider: Return of the Romney (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/iowa-politics-insider-return-of-the-romney/)
LA Times - Mitt Romney may win the GOP presidential nomination by default (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-1020-gop-candidates-20111020,0,4335588.story)
The Hill - Tea Party's ‘anybody but Obama’ attitude benefits Mitt Romney in general election (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/188337-tea-partys-anybody-but-obama-attitude-benefits-mitt-romney)

AP - Romney speech touts ability, as video rips Perry's (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jKDZxOdhvhEODt060LZ0W1vNs6pg?docId=7fa38453f 1504e2fbec455b1f0b4b724)
Mercury News - Romney and Perry share history of bad blood (http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-world/ci_19151277)
LA Times - Mitt Romney's hands-on approach to Rick Perry raises questions (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-shoulder-touch-20111019,0,1690284.story)
Politico - Team Mitt Romney video tries to remind on Rick Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66408.html)
Boston Globe - Romney speech touts ability, as video rips Perry's (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/10/19/romney_speech_touts_ability_as_video_rips_perrys/)
Perry - Perry, Romney: New level of nasty (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66441.html)
St.L Today - Democrats target Romney, draw from Bush vs. Kerry (http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_e012bcf6-945c-5d58-b12a-5e43db30b59c.html)

USA Today - Republican rivals' stabs at 'Romneycare' gaining traction (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-19/mitt-romney-rivals-health-care/50830852/1)
ABC - Romney Delivers Patriotic Speech in South Dakota, Recounts Derek Parra Friendship (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/romney-delivers-patriotic-speech-in-south-dakota-recounts-derek-parra-friendship/)

Examiner - Mitt Romney--Mormon, Christian? (http://www.examiner.com/religion-science-in-salt-lake-city/mitt-romney-mormon-christian)
WashEx - Are you kidding me, Mitt? John Holdren? (http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/2011/10/are-you-kidding-me-mitt-john-holdren)

Herman Cain:
The Atlantic - Cain's 9-9-9 Plan Is (Roughly) Three VATs in One (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/cains-9-9-9-plan-is-roughly-three-vats-in-one/247044/v)
Boston Magazine - Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan = Tax the Poor (http://blogs.bostonmagazine.com/boston_daily/2011/10/19/cry-gop-tax-poor/)
Investors - Big Cain Plank Has Him Tied To The Nines (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/588686/201110191852/Big-Cain-Plank-Has-Him-Tied-To-The-Nines.htm)

TIME - Of Herman Cain, Hostages and Ronald Reagan (http://swampland.time.com/2011/10/19/of-herman-cain-hostages-and-ronald-reagan/)
Fox News - What Cain Needs to Do If He Really Wants to Be President (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/10/19/what-cain-need-to-do-if-really-wants-to-be-president/)
U.S. News - Is Herman Cain Too Funny to Be Elected President? (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/10/19/is-herman-cain-too-funny-to-be-elected-president)
HuffPo - Herman Cain's Resurgence Means Everyone Has To Eat His Pizza, Apparently (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/herman-cains-godfathers-pizza_n_1020793.html)
WaPo - Herman Cain’s race problem (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/herman-cains-race-problem/2011/03/04/gIQAO1dGyL_blog.html)
CNN - Cain on Piers (http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/19/herman-cains-battle-with-cancer-because-of-my-faith-i-wasnt-afraid/)

The Hill - Cain would 'feel comfortable' leaving nomination to Gingrich or Romney (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/188621-cain-would-feel-comfortable-leaving-nomination-to-gingrich-or-romney)
HuffPo - Herman Cain 'Misspoke' When He Said He Might Negotiate With Terrorists (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/herman-cain-terrorist-negotiations_n_1020101.html)
Politico - Hillary Clinton and Hamid Karzai chuckle over Herman Cain (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66434.html)
HuffPo - Herman Cain, Tavis Smiley & Cornel West: Black Sheep or Wolves in Black Sheep's Clothing? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frederick-butler/obama-2012-election_b_1020949.html)

Chicago Sun-Times - Herman Cain coming to Chicago for fund-raiser (http://www.suntimes.com/news/foster/8305228-452/herman-cain-coming-to-chicago-for-fund-raiser.html)
Washington Times - ROOT: Raising Cain (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/19/raising-cain/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

WaPo - Herman Cain on abortion: Pro-choice and pro-life? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cain-on-abortion-pro-choice-and-pro-life/2011/10/19/gIQADJGczL_blog.html)

Kansas City Star - Herman Cain hits a sour note on immigration (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/19/3217980/cain-makes-wrong-noise-on-immigration.html)


Michele Bachmann:
Politifact - Michele Bachmann hits Obama administration for ending long-term care program (Mostly False) (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/oct/19/michele-bachmann/michele-bachmann-hits-obama-administration-ending-/)
Whittier Daily News - Frank Girardot: Waiting for Michele Bachmann (http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_19151939)
Jon Huntsman:
Atlantic - Huntsman's Wall Street Reform Looks a Lot Like Obama's (http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/10/huntsmans-wall-street-reform-looks-a-lot-like-obamas/247025/)
Concord Monitor - Huntsman at Hopkinton town hall (http://www.concordmonitor.com/photo/286866/huntsman-at-hopkinton-town-hall)
AFP - Republican Huntsman says banks still 'too-big-to-fail' (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jZ96weB804EWT0W9kjLpFPIauZVQ?docId=CNG.1b8d0 6e6744ae77bf443892ad3eb4d4e.a1)
Newt Gingrich:
CSM - Is Newt Gingrich the GOP's next flavor of the month? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1019/Is-Newt-Gingrich-the-GOP-s-next-flavor-of-the-month)
Union Leader - Primary Status: Conservative leader Hemingway is Gingrich's first NH paid staffer (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111019/NEWS0605/110609989)
AJC - Gingrich Fights On (http://blogs.ajc.com/jamie-dupree-washington-insider/2011/10/20/gingrich-fights-on/)
Fox 5 (Vegas) - Perry, Gingrich remain in Vegas to address voters (http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/15735789/perry-gingrich-remain-in-vegas-to-talk-to-voters)
Arizona Republic - Newt Gingrich, in Phoenix stop, decries 'bickering' GOP foes (http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2011/10/20/20111020newt-gingrich-phoenix-decries-bickering-gop-foes.html)
NewsMax - Luntz Focus Group: Gingrich Won the Las Vegas Debate (http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/debate-winner-focus-group/2011/10/20/id/415117)
MinnPost - Newt Gingrich's attacks on the courts: Should we pay attention to him? (http://www.minnpost.com/community_voices/2011/10/20/32524/newt_gingrichs_attacks_on_the_courts_should_we_pay _attention_to_him)
Rick Santorum:
New Civil Rights Movement - Rick Santorum Says He Will Die To Stop Gay Marriage (Video) (http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/rick-santorum-says-he-will-die-to-stop-gay-marriage-video/politics/2011/10/19/28773)
MEDIAite - Rick Santorum Vs. Mitt Romney On Health Care Mandate Question (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rick-santorum-and-mitt-romney-rumble-on-health-care-mandate-question/)
Daily Caller - Political consultants: Santorum’s ‘swing state’ math may be fuzzy (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/19/political-consultants-santorums-swing-state-math-may-be-fuzzy/)
WSJ - The GOP and RomneyCare (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203914304576627683818892932.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Caffeinated Thoughts - Interview with Rick Santorum: A Champion for the Family, Manufacturing Jobs (http://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2011/10/interview-with-rick-santorum-a-champion-for-the-family-manufacturing-jobs/)
HuffPo - Rick Santorum Pledges To Defund Contraception, 'Die On That Hill' Fighting Same-Sex Marriage (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/rick-santorum-contraception-gay-marriage_n_1020679.html)
Morning Call - Santorum touts long-ago Pennsylvania wins (http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-santorum-pennsylvania-20111019,0,3950467.story)
Post Crescent - Commentary: Running to be the anti-Romney (http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20111020/APC06/110200342/Commentary-Running-anti-Romney?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7 Cs)
Boston Globe - Rick Santorum won last night's debate by effectively making his case to Iowa conservatives (http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/blogs/the_angle/2011/10/rick_santorum_w.html)
Misc.:

ECONOMY
BusinessWeek - Fed survey finds economy expanding modestly (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QFHAG00.htm)
SF Gate - Economy: Retailers will take losses to gain sales (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/19/BU471LJLE8.DTL)
BusinessWeek - U.S. Economy: Home Starts Jump, Consumer Prices Stabilize (http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LTBC203T6SSB01-4MNSFNJLH5E90CD08PUMK9VPR3)
JOBS
USA Today - Unemployment claims drop in latest week, but still too high (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-10-20/unemployment-claims/50836746/1)
AP - US futures edge up as unemployment claims dip (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g-1FUeJfsV1ZNyNlELCQP0oG33_w?docId=657ae912d3964e5ab 6cad8a86405258b)
HEALTH CARE
Daily Caller - The pillars of Obamacare are crumbling (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/19/the-pillars-of-obamacare-are-crumbling/)
WSJ - ObamaCare's Heritage (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204618704576641190920152366.html)
FOREIGN POLICY
USA Today - Libya officials: Gadhafi captured, possibly killed (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-10-20/moammar-gadhafi-libya/50836710/1)
CNN - Reports indicate Gadhafi is dead (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/20/world/africa/libya-war/)
ENERGY
BusinessWeek - McDonnell takes aim at lack of US energy policy (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QFBLQG3.htm)
BusinessWeek - Chevron Says U.S. Energy Policy Rife With Contradictions (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-19/chevron-says-u-s-energy-policy-rife-with-contradictions.html)

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Polls And Trends:
Rasmussen Reports: 2012 Iowa Republican Caucus Cain 28% Romney 21% Paul 10% (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/iowa/2012_iowa_republican_caucus)

CS Monitor: Mitt Romney GOP front-runner but wouldn't beat Obama, says poll (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2011/1020/Mitt-Romney-GOP-front-runner-but-wouldn-t-beat-Obama-says-poll)
Omaha News: Which GOP plan is best? (http://www.omaha.com/article/20111020/NEWS/111019675)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
RP Op-ed: Blame the Fed for the Financial Crisis (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204346104576637290931614006.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Think Progress: Ron Paul Makes The Case For … Something (http://thinkprogress.org/yglesias/2011/10/20/349032/ron-paul-makes-the-case-for-something/)

AP: Paul drops $2M in new TV ads to criticize rivals (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5giECJzG2tizKL8o1S77xbqs6ojfQ?docId=b5ac3d708 99a4a6db91360cc9182ab73)
Washington Post: Ron Paul spending $2M on TV ads that criticize Romney, Perry and Cain for bailout stances (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/ron-paul-spending-2m-on-tv-ads-that-criticize-romney-perry-and-cain-for-bailout-stances/2011/10/20/gIQA7Mcv0L_story.html)
RCP: Ron Paul Hits Early States With Ad Blitz (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/10/20/ron_paul_hits_early_states_with_ad_blitz_111752.ht ml)
USA Today: Ron Paul launches ad blitz in early voting states (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/ron-paul-ad-campaign-iowa-new-hampshire-/1?csp=34news)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul spends $2 million on TV ads criticizing presidential frontrunners (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/10/ron-paul-spends-2-million-criticizing-rick-perry-mitt-romney-herman-cain/)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul Hits the Airwaves in Iowa and N.H. -- Bashes Obama, GOP Rivals (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/ron-paul-hits-airwaves-iowa-and-new-hampshire-and-bashes-barack-obama-gop-rivals)
MSNBC: Paul’s two new TV ads (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8412626-first-thoughts-iowas-risk-reward-for-romney)
The Hill: Paul campaign announces multimillion-dollar ad buy (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/188705-paul-campaign-announces-multi-million-dollar-ad-buy)

State Column: Ron Paul outraises GOP candidates, Obama among active military (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-outraises-gop-candidates-obama-among-active-military/)

Daily Caller Bruce Fein: Ron Paul’s irresistible budget plan (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/20/ron-pauls-irresistible-budget-plan/)
NY Mag: Alec Baldwin Is Not a Supporter of Ron Paul (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/10/alec_baldwin_man_of_the_people.html)
E! Online: Alec Baldwin Occupies Wall Street, Duels With Ron Paul Supporters (http://www.eonline.com/news/alec_baldwin_occupies_wall_street_duels/270563)

Think Progress: Perry And Paul Sought Energy Subsidies They Claim ‘We Don’t Need’ (http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/20/348998/perry-paul-energy-subsidies/)
Grist: Perry and Paul were for energy subsidies before they were against them (http://www.grist.org/list/2011-10-20-perry-and-paul-were-for-energy-subsidies-before-they-were-agains)
Ology: Rick Perry, Ron Paul Sought Energy Subsidies They Now Condemn (http://www.ology.com/politics/rick-perry-ron-paul-sought-energy-subsidies-they-now-condemn)

Rick Perry:
Statesman: Perry now 6th in Iowa, poll says (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2011/10/20/perry_now_6th_in_iowa_poll_say.html)
Washington Post: Perry’s biggest problem: Voters don’t like him (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perrys-biggest-problem-voters-dont-like-him/2011/10/20/gIQA8YBJ0L_blog.html)

Houston Chronicle: Herman Cain calls Perry flat-tax concept “a good idea” (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/herman-cain-calls-perry-flat-tax-concept-a-good-idea/)
WSJ: Political Wisdom: Will Perry’s Flat Tax Plan Fly? (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/political-wisdom-will-perrys-flat-tax-plan-fly/?mod=google_news_blog)
AJC: Perry hints at the outlines of his economic plan (http://blogs.ajc.com/kyle-wingfield/2011/10/20/perry-hints-at-the-outlines-of-his-economic-plan/)
NY Daily News: Rick Perry, 2012 Republican presidential candidate, to propose national flat tax (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/10/20/2011-10-20_rick_perry_2012_republican_presidential_candida te_to_propose_national_flat_tax_.html)

DT Mag: Rick Perry’s New Anti-Romney Ad Looks Like a Jerry Bruckheimer Production (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/152829/rick-perrys-new-anti-romney-ad-looks-like-a-jerry-bruckheimer-production/)
The Atlantic: Video of the Day: Perry's Strategy Is to Call Romney a Hypocrite (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/video-of-the-day-perrys-strategy-is-to-call-romney-a-hypocrite/247077/)

Huff Post: Rick Perry Spokesman Clarifies Texas Governor's 'Brother' Remarks From GOP Debate (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/rick-perry-herman-cain-brother_n_1021659.html)
UK Telegraph: Republican presidential debate: Rick Perry called Herman Cain 'brother.' Why? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/republicans/8839026/Republican-presidential-debate-Rick-Perry-called-Herman-Cain-brother.-Why.html)

Comedy Central: Rick Perry Still More Popular Than Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman (http://www.indecisionforever.com/2011/10/20/rick-perry-still-more-popular-than-rick-santorum-and-jon-huntsman/)
Comedy Central: Rick Perry Embraces Zombie Flat Tax Proposal (http://www.indecisionforever.com/2011/10/20/rick-perry-embraces-zombie-flat-tax-proposal/)


Mitt Romney:
Politico: Mitt Romney: 'I'd love to win in Iowa' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66453.html)
WSJ: Romney Tells Iowa: ‘I Will Be Here Again and Again’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/romney-tells-iowa-i-will-be-here-again-and-again/?mod=google_news_blog)
MSNBC: Romney: 'I’d love to win Iowa' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8414454-romney-id-love-to-win-iowa)
Washington Post: GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney sees Iowa opening, talks of winning after low-key start (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-presidential-candidate-mitt-romney-sees-iowa-opening-talks-of-winning-after-low-key-start/2011/10/20/gIQAjX3f0L_story.html)

Washington Post: Romney pile-on continues with two new ads (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-pile-on-continues/2011/10/20/gIQAcGbc0L_blog.html)
USA Today: Republican rivals' stabs at 'Romneycare' gaining traction (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-19/mitt-romney-rivals-health-care/50830852/1)
Examiner: Mitt Romney and Obamacare (http://www.examiner.com/republican-in-columbia/mitt-romney-and-obamacare)

UK Mail: Mitt Romney's team 'pull brutal video advert against Rick Perry just hours after posting it online' (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051510/Mitt-Romneys-team-pulls-brutal-video-advert-Rick-Perry-just-hours-posting-online.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Dallas News: Romney launches website blasting Perry as a 'career politician' (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/10/romney-launches-website-blasti.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Ripped In Mitt Romney Campaign Ad (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/rick-perry-mitt-romney-video_n_1021637.html)
CNN: Romney video comes down after objection from CNN (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/20/romney-video-comes-down-after-objection-from-cnn/)
US News: Romney's Campaign Goes on Offense With Career Politician Site (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/Ken-Walshs-Washington/2011/10/20/romneys-campaign-goes-on-offense-with-career-politician-site-)
The Atlantic: Romney's Campaign Tried to Pull Web Ad Mocking Perry (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/romneys-campaign-tried-to-pull-web-ad-mocking-perry/247062/)
CBS: Romney pulls web ad of stumbling Perry (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123152-503544.html)
Politico: Hitting Mitt Romney from both sides on YouTube (UPDATED) (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66452.html)

The Hill: Romney calls on Obama to stop campaigning, blaming (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/188763-romney-blasts-obama-for-campaigning)
MSNBC: Obama agenda: The campaign hits Romney (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8412594-obama-agenda-the-campaign-hits-romney)
NYT: Obama Group’s Web Video Attacks Romney (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/obama-groups-web-video-attacks-romney/)
Huff Post: Democrats Seek To Frame Mitt Romney As John Kerry In 2004 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/mitt-romney-john-kerry-2004-elections_n_1021537.html)

US News: Debate Roughhousing Aside, is Romney Serious about Illegals? (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2011/10/20/debate-roughhousing-aside-is-romney-serious-about-illegals)

Media Ite: Mitt Romney Reacts To Reported Muammar Gaddafi Killing: ‘It’s About Time’ (http://www.mediaite.com/online/mitt-romney-reacts-to-reported-muammar-gaddafi-killing-its-about-time/)
Newsweek: Romney Cheers Gaddafi Death (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/10/20/romney-reacts-to-gaddafi-death.html)
LA Times: Mitt Romney on reported death of Kadafi: 'It's about time' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-kadafi-20111020,0,1935106.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)

Huff Post: Mitt and the Seven Dwarfs (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-helfert/republican-nomination-president_b_1015932.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney takes on Mormon ‘cult’ comments, takes fire from GOP rivals (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-takes-on-mormon-cult-comments-takes-fire-from-gop-rivals/2011/10/19/gIQA3S3V0L_story.html)
Des Moines Register: Mitt Romney says aggressive debates come with the territory (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/mitt-romney-says-aggressive-debates-come-with-the-territory/)


Michelle Bachmann:
Sac Bee: AM Alert: Michele Bachmann ventures into true blue territory (http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/10/am-alert-michele-bachmann-california-cap-and-trade-jennifer-siebel-newsom.html)
NBC: Michele Bachmann to Answer Questions in San Francisco (http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Michele-Bachmann-to-Answer-Questions-in-San-Francisco-132253543.html)
Patch: SGV Supporters Meet Bachmann (http://southpasadena.patch.com/articles/sgv-supporters-meet-bachmann)
Glendale News: In Pasadena, Bachmann slams Obama on economy, Libya (http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-818-1020-bachmann-pasadena-obama-campaign,0,3402427.story)

Herman Cain:
Des Moines Register: New Rasmussen survey shows Herman Cain leading in Iowa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/new-rasmussen-survey-shows-herman-cain-leading-in-iowa/)
CBS: Cain's abortion comments could prove damaging in Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123284-503544.html)
Washington Post: The 9-9-9 plan in one (very long) graph (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/the-9-9-9-plan-in-one-very-long-graph/2011/08/25/gIQAgq8WxL_blog.html)
Fox: Herman Cain Will Try to Clarify 9-9-9 Plan on Friday (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-will-effort-clarify-9-9-9-plan-friday)
Washington Post: Are Herman Cain’s 15 minutes finally over? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/are-herman-cains-15-minutes-finally-over/2011/10/20/gIQARIkb0L_blog.html)
The Atlantic: Herman Cain's Smooth Talk (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/herman-cains-smooth-talk/247041/)
Washington Post: Cain’s troubles multiply (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/cains-troubles-multiply/2011/10/20/gIQAHL6h0L_blog.html)
Huff Post: Herman Cain's Retirement Proposal (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-pozen/herman-cain-999_b_1021605.html)

ABC: Is Herman Cain Pro-Choice? (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/is-herman-cain-pro-choice/)
CNN: Santorum labels Cain 'pro-choice,' Cain rebuts (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/20/santorum-labels-cain-pro-choice-cain-rebuts/)
CBS: Cain suggests abortion should be up to families (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123122-503544.html)
NPR: Is Herman Cain In Trouble With Social Conservatives? (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/10/20/141556101/is-herman-cain-in-trouble-with-social-conservatives)
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s problematic position(s) on abortion (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/herman-cain-flip-flopper/2011/10/20/gIQAzgsw0L_blog.html)
USA Today: Herman Cain clarifies abortion stance (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/herman-cain-homosexuality-abortion-cnn-interview-/1)
ABC: Cain Tweets ‘I’m 100% Pro-Life. End of Story’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/cain-tweets-im-100-pro-life-end-of-story/)
AJC: Rick Santorum: Herman Cain just waffled on abortion (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/10/20/rick-santorum-herman-cain-just-waffled-on-abortion/)
Time: Herman Cain Somehow Misses 40 Years of Abortion Debate (http://swampland.time.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-missed-the-last-40-years-of-u-s-politics/)
Seattle PI: Santorum says Cain misleads voters on abortion (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Santorum-says-Cain-misleads-voters-on-abortion-2228010.php)
Slate: Countdown to Herman Cain "Clarifying" His Abortion Position (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/10/20/countdown_to_herman_cain_clarifying_his_abortion_p osition.html)
Boston: Santorum says Cain misleads voters on abortion (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/10/20/santorum_says_cain_misleads_voters_on_abortion/)
AP: Santorum Says Cain Misleads on Abortion Position (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5izmnaF9XH5c4vxiBtplQjrTm7x0Q?docId=3b0b684e7 bbc4965ac48afd01c0f655d)
Politico: Herman Cain insists he's pro-life after abortion comments (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66464.html)
WSJ: Herman Cain Would Allow Abortions in Rape, Incest Cases (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/herman-cain-would-allow-abortions-in-rape-incest-cases/)
NY Daily News: Herman Cain, GOP presidential hopeful on homosexuality: Being gay is a 'sin' and personal 'choice' (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/10/20/2011-10-20_herman_cain_gop_presidential_hopeful_on_homosex uality_being_gay_is_a_sin_and_per.html?r=news)
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s ‘choice’ stance on gays doesn’t ‘wash’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/herman-cains-choice-stance-on-gays-doesnt-wash/2011/03/04/gIQA35Lp0L_blog.html)
NY Daily News: Herman Cain: Being Gay Is A Sin (http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2011/10/herman-cain-being-gay-is-a-sin)

NYT: Hey Herman Cain, Hamid Karzai Knows Your Name (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-hamid-karzai-knows-your-name/)
Washington Post: Clinton, Karzai joke about Herman Cain's 'stans' comments (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-karzai-joke-about-herman-cains-stans-comments/2011/10/20/gIQAHHmG0L_video.html)
ABC: Hillary Clinton Mocks Herman Cain (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/hillary-clinton-mocks-herman-cain/)
Politico: 'All the 'stans' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1011/All_the_stans.html)
Washington Post: Clinton pokes fun at Herman Cain and the ‘Stans’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/checkpoint-washington/post/clinton-pokes-fun-at-herman-cain-and-the-stans/2011/10/20/gIQAZRCA0L_blog.html)
Think Progress: Karzai On Cain’s ‘Ubeki-beki-beki-stan-stan’ Comment: ‘That Wasn’t Right’ (http://thinkprogress.org/security/2011/10/20/349114/karzai-clinton-cain-ubekibekibekistanstan-wasnt-right/)
The Hill: Karzai questions Clinton over Cain's '-stan' remarks (http://thehill.com/video/administration/188771-karzai-questions-clinton-over-cains-stan-remarks)
Daily Caller: Clinton, Karzai make fun of Herman Cain in Afghanistan (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/20/clinton-karzai-make-fun-of-herman-cain-in-afghanistan/)

State Column: Despite attacks on ’9-9-9′ tax plan, Herman Cain leading polls in South Carolina, Florida, Iowa (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/despite-attacks-on-9-9-9-tax-plan-herman-cain-leading-polls-in-south-carolina-florida-iowa/)
CNN: Zakaria: Why Herman Cain’s “9-9-9” plan is less crazy than you might think (http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/20/zakaria-why-herman-cain%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9C9-9-9%E2%80%9D-plan-is-less-crazy-than-you-might-think/)

Time: Is Herman Cain the Most Unctuous Black Man Alive? (http://ideas.time.com/2011/10/20/is-herman-cain-the-most-unctuous-black-man-alive/)


Newt Gingrich:
Fox: Could Newt Gingrich's Debate Strategy Put Him on Top? (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/hannity/2011/10/20/could-newt-gingrichs-debate-strategy-put-him-top)
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich In 2012: A Man Of Fewer Ideas (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/newt-gingrich-2012-president_n_1021891.html)
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich: Rick Perry And Mitt Romney Are 'Almost Like Seventh Graders' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/newt-gingrich-rick-perry-mitt-romney_n_1021599.html)
Huff Post: Chris Matthews: Newt Gingrich Has 'Demonic Aspect' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/chris-matthews-newt-gingr_n_1021629.html)

Rick Santorum:
Sunshine State News: Rick Santorum Files in N.H. and Gets More Endorsements (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/rick-santorum-files-new-hampshire-and-gets-more-endorsements)

Jon Huntsman:
Union Leader: Jon Huntsman: Why I'm boycotting Nevada in favor of New Hampshire (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111020/OPINION02/111029997)
Washington Post: Jon Huntsman’s foreign policy opportunity (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/jon-huntsmans-foreign-policy-opportunity/2011/03/04/gIQA4sJU0L_blog.html)

Multiple Candidates:
ABC: GOP Candidates Attack One Another With Half-Truths (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gop-candidates-attack-half-truths/story?id=14774191)
NYT: Romney, Bachmann and the Oys of Yiddish (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/romney-bachmann-and-the-oys-of-yiddish/)


Other Candidates.:


Caucus/Primary News:
CBS: Nevada governor expects caucus date compromise (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/20/ap/government/main20123218.shtml)

Coalitions-Related News:
Fox News Latino: Analysis: Perry vs. Romney on Immigration (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2011/10/20/analysis-perry-vs-romney-on-immigration/)
Washington Post: Romney, Perry asked McDonnell for his endorsement (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/romney-perry-asked-mcdonnell-for-his-endorsement/2011/10/20/gIQAtUrE0L_blog.html)


ECONOMY
Fox: What’s Driving Dem Strategy? 21 Million Government Workers (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/20/whats-driving-dem-strategy-21-million-government-workers/)
Bloomberg: Fed survey finds economy expanding modestly (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QFHAG00.htm)
MSNBC: Economy may be sluggish for a while, index shows (http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8413520-economy-may-be-sluggish-for-a-while-index-shows)


HEALTH CARE
Daily Caller: The pillars of Obamacare are crumbling (http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/19/the-pillars-of-obamacare-are-crumbling/)


FOREIGN POLICY
Huff Post: Muammar Gaddafi Killed, Captured In Sirte: Reports (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/muammar-gaddafi-killed_n_1021462.html)
Huff Post: Bill O'Reilly Book Burned By Soldiers In Afghanistan (PHOTOS) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/bill-oreilly-book-burned-_n_1021465.html)
Washington Post: Clinton, in Afghanistan, demands Pakistan step up counterterrorism effort (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/clinton-in-afghanistan-urges-pakistan-to-boost-fight-against-terrorists/2011/10/20/gIQA9jhpzL_story.html)