ZanZibar
10-21-2011, 08:12 AM
Ron Paul:
Washington Times - Ron Paul: The last honest Republican standing (video) (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ad-lib/2011/oct/20/ron-paul-last-honest-republican-standing/)
Real Clear Politics - Palin Praises Ron Paul For Foreign Policy Position On Libya (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/10/20/palin_praises_ron_paul_for_foreign_policy_position _on_libya.html)
DMR - Reminder: Ron Paul in Iowa Friday and Saturday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/reminder-ron-paul-in-iowa-friday-and-saturday/)
WQAD (Davenport, IA) - Ron Paul to visit Davenport and Burlington (http://www.wqad.com/news/wqad-ron-paul-to-visit-davenport-and-burlington-20111020,0,972737.story)
NewsMax - Rasmussen Poll: Cain Leads Romney, Paul in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/cain-romney-paul-poll/2011/10/20/id/415188)
State Sentinel - Ron Paul’s Budget Plan and Federal Employment (http://statesmansentinel.com/2011/10/20/ron-paul-budget-plan-federal-employment/)
Hot Air - The Paul plan: Lots of zeros, little explanation (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/10/20/the-paul-plan-lots-of-zeros-little-explanation/)
CBS - Paul launches $2M ad campaign in early voting states (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123414-503544.html)
Death + Taxes - Ron Paul Spends $2 Million on Attack Ads: Is This Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel? (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/153318/ron-paul-spends-2-million-on-attack-ads-is-this-like-shooting-fish-in-a-barrel/)
Digital Journal - Revolution PAC Seeks to Own 2012 Web Campaigning (http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/461406)
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)
Opposing Views - Ron Paul: Herman Cain's "9-9-9" Tax Plan "Dangerous" (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/ron-paul-herman-cains-9-9-9-tax-plan-dangerous)
Times Call - TC Line: Ron Paul pleases everybody (http://www.timescall.com/ci_19159088)
Rock Mountain Collegian - Mainstream Media Continues Suppression of Ron Paul to Benefit Cuckoo's Nest (http://www.collegian.com/index.php/blog/politics/2011/10/mainstream_media_continues_suppression_of_ron_paul _to_benefit_cuckoo039s_nest)
Daily Iowan - Ron Paul wrongfully ignored by nat'l media (http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/10/21/Opinions/25548.html)
State Column - Anderson Cooper Responds to Ron Paul’s Media Blackout Comments (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/anderson-cooper-responds-to-ron-pauls-media-blackout-comments/)
Digital Journal - Ron Paul releases 'consistent' television ad in large media buy (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313145)
Rick Perry:
WaPo - Flat-tax proposals may fall flat for Perry and Cain (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/flat-tax-proposals-may-fall-flat-for-perry-and-cain/2011/10/20/gIQA5TDl1L_story.html)
USA Today - Tea Party ally: Flat tax could be good for Rick Perry (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/rick-perry-flat-tax-dick-armey-tea-party-/1)
WaPo - Will Romney’s Mormonism hurt him in Republican primaries? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/behind-the-numbers/post/will-romneys-mormonism-hurt-him-in-republican-primaries/2011/10/07/gIQAQCqF1L_blog.html)
New American - Rick Perry's Islamist Connections (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9445-rick-perrys-islamist-connections)
My San Antonio - Selection process that amounts to bigotry (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/news_columnists/article/Selection-process-that-amounts-to-bigotry-2229204.php)
Politico - Illegal immigrant attack on Mitt Romney persists (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66488.html)
WSJ - Perry Campaign Chartered a Plane Used in Drug-Smuggling Ring (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/perry-campaign-chartered-a-plane-used-in-drug-smuggling-ring/)
Chron - Perry: Texas health care coverage a matter of choice (http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Perry-Texas-health-care-coverage-a-matter-of-2229067.php)
BusinessWeek - Rove-Inspired Party Switch Leads to Perry Presidential Candidacy (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-21/rove-inspired-party-switch-leads-to-perry-presidential-candidacy.html)
Greenville Online - Rick Perry to campaign in Gray Court (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20111020/NEWS/310200032/Rick-Perry-campaign-Gray-Court?odyssey=nav%7Chead)
Mitt Romney:
WaPo - CNN yanks Romney Web ad targeting Perry (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/cnn-yanks-romney-web-ad-targeting-perry/2011/10/20/gIQAkptA1L_blog.html)
Reuters - Tempers flare anew between Romney, Perry camps (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/20/us-usa-campaign-idUSTRE79J7H720111020)
WaPo - Romney and Perry headed for tax war (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/romney-and-perry-headed-for-tax-war/2011/10/20/gIQAHzS90L_blog.html?wprss=the-fix)
WSJ - One-Two Punch: Perry, Democrats Release Videos Attacking Romney (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/one-two-punch-perry-democrats-release-videos-attacking-romney/)
WaPo - Mitt Romney’s unexplored vulnerability: His millionaire tax rate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-unexplored-vulnerability-his-millionaire-tax-rate/2011/10/20/gIQAsQp70L_blog.html)
WSJ - Romney Rips Huntsman’s Tax Plan (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/romney-rips-huntsmans-tax-plan/)
LA Times - Mitt Romney steps up campaign for Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-iowa-20111021,0,2562913.story)
WaPo - Mitt Romney makes a cautious return to Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-makes-a-cautious-return-to-iowa/2011/10/20/gIQAvXWn1L_story.html)
CBS - Mitt Romney talks about Obama, Qaddafi and Mormonism in Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123506-503544/mitt-romney-talks-about-obama-qaddafi-and-mormonism-in-iowa/)
WaPo - 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)
LA Times - Mitt Romney isn't inclined to defend his Mormon faith (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-cult-comment-20111020,0,5709785.story?track=rss)
Politico - Tim Kaine defends Mitt Romney over religion (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66493.html)
CSM - Foreclosures: Don't slow them, Romney says (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1020/Foreclosures-Don-t-slow-them-Romney-says)
Las Vegas Sun - Romney may sound callous, but he may also be right (http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/oct/21/romney-may-sound-callous-he-may-also-be-right/)
DMR - Romney to businesspeople: “I spent my life doing what you do” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/romney-to-businesspeople-i-spent-my-life-doing-what-you-do/)
NY Daily News - Mitt Romney showed signs of life, brief weakness during Las Vegas debates, but still came out on top (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/10/21/2011-10-21_mitt_romney_showed_signs_of_life_brief_weakness _during_las_vegas_debates_but_sti.html)
Boston Herald - Mitt Romney finally slips... for Pete’s sake (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1374900)
Fox News - Geraldo Rivera: Mitt Romney's Macho Time Bomb (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2011/10/20/geraldo-rivera-mitt-romneys-macho-time-bomb/)
Bradenton Times - GOP speed daters ready to go steady with Romney? (http://www.bradenton.com/2011/10/21/3583254/gop-speed-daters-ready-to-go-steady.html)
Herman Cain:
Fox News - Cain Adds to ‘9-9-9’ Plan, Angering Unions (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/20/cain-adds-to-plan-angering-unions/)
Technorati - Unraveling Hermann Cain’s Money Laundering Scheme (http://technorati.com/politics/article/unraveling-hermann-cains-money-laundering-scheme/)
Seattle Times - Cain tweaks tax 9-9-9 tax plan to allow exemptions (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2016565737_apuscaineconomy.html)
Forbes - Flat, Fair And Progressive Taxes? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2011/10/20/flat-fair-and-progressive-taxes/)
WSJ - Flat Tax Seen as Savings Booster (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203752604576643382076570282.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
MSNBC - Herman Cain to scrap minimum wage in poorest areas? (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44985289/ns/politics-decision_2012/#.TqFrNt6IrMQ)
HuffPo - Herman Cain's Abortion Comments Roil Iowa Republicans (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-abortion-comments_n_1023046.html)
Politico - Herman Cain says he took Piers Morgan's abortion question literally (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66505.html)
WaPo - Herman Cain’s black card (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cains-black-card/2011/10/20/gIQAshyA1L_blog.html)
The Town Talk - Page: Cain's call for self-help belittles minorities (http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20111021/OPINION/110210303)
American Spec - Cain in the Cross-Hairs (http://spectator.org/archives/2011/10/21/cain-in-the-cross-hairs)
News Max - Herman Cain an Elusive Target for His Rivals (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Cain-Republican-primary-candidates/2011/10/20/id/415236)
ABC - Hillary Clinton Mocks Herman Cain (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/hillary-clinton-mocks-herman-cain/)
SF Gate - Herman Cain's Nine of Hearts Bumps Tim Pawlenty Out of Politicards Deck (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/10/21/prweb8898407.DTL)
Politico - 'A disturbing pattern' by Cain (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66524.html)
Deseret -Herman Cain tells Deseret News the numbers show U.S. economy needs help (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392832/Herman-Cain-tells-Deseret-News-the-numbers-show-US-economy-needs-help.html)
Politico - Herman Cain: 'Lots of brothers from another mother' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66499.html)
Hot Air - Left resurrects Herman Cain’s claim that Jesus was “the perfect conservative” (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/10/20/left-resurrects-herman-cains-claim-that-jesus-was-the-perfect-conservative/)
Michele Bachmann:
Investors Business Daily - In 'emergency' money appeal, Michele Bachmann ignites the illegal immigration issue (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/588716/201110200804/michele-bachmann-illegal-immigration-Obama-Mexico.htm)
SF Gate - Michele Bachmann now officially a footnote in 2012 race? Not a single protester at SF appearance (VIDEO) (http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2011/10/20/michele-bachmann-now-officially-a-footnote-in-2012-race-not-a-single-protester-shows-for-her-sf-appearance/?tsp=1)
Mercury News - Bachmann knocks Occupy movement, praises tea partyers (http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19158465?nclick_check=1)
ABC 7 - Michele Bachmann brings campaign to Bay Area (http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&id=8400277)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann gets a tame reception in San Francisco (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-bachmann-san-francisco-20111021,0,7021528.story?track=rss)
Grand Views - Bachman history offers insight to presidential run (http://www.thegrandviews.com/news/2011/10/21/bachman-history-offers-insight-to-presidential-run/)
Jon Huntsman:
Patch - Nashua Rep. Backs Huntsman (http://nashua.patch.com/articles/nashua-rep-backs-huntsman)
National Review - Jon Huntsman’s Financial Reform Agenda (http://www.nationalreview.com/agenda/280871/jon-huntsmans-financial-reform-agenda-reihan-salam)
SL Trib - Huntsman on religion (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/52731323-82/huntsman-jeffress-pastor-religion.html.csp)
Newt Gingrich:
Star-Telegram - Gingrich pledges to 'dismantle' President Obama's agenda (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/20/3459969/gingrich-pledges-to-dismantle.html)
Catholic Online - Palin says: Gingrich won (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=43314)
Dallas News - Gingrich calls Obama administration radical, incompetent at Dallas tea party gathering (http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20111020-gingrich-calls-obama-administration-radical-incompetent-at-dallas-tea-party-gathering.ece)
Catholic Online - Newt Gingrich has harsh words on recent GOP debate (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=43329)
Star-Telegram - Gingrich draws Tea Party crowd at North Texas stop (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/20/3460625/gingrich-draws-tea-party-crowd.html)
Sunshine State News - Wanna Know a Secret? When 'Melrose Place' Meets Politics (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/wanna-know-secret-when-melrose-place-meets-politics)
Rick Santorum:
CBS - Santorum, Bachmann hammer Cain on abortion comments (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123406-503544.html)
Union Leader - Santorum touts 0-0-0 plan at town hall meeting (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111020/NEWS0605/710219952)
International Business Times - Rick Santorum: No Funding for Birth Control, Despite Its Obvious Benefits (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/235061/20111020/rick-santorum-birth-control-contraception-abortion-federal-funding-sex-procreation.htm)
Reason - Romney Damns Himself Even When He Tells the Truth About RomneyCare (http://reason.com/blog/2011/10/20/romney-damns-himself-even-when)
Reuters - Republican candidates' tax plans may fall flat (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/21/us-usa-politics-tax-idUSTRE79K0LR20111021?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews)
Misc.:
ECONOMY
Reuters - Big buyouts stalled in capital markets freeze (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/21/financial-buyouts-idUSL5E7LL0XY20111021)
BusinessWeek - U.S. Economy: Factories Lead Recovery as Jobs, Housing Flag (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-20/u-s-economy-factories-lead-recovery-as-jobs-housing-flag.html)
Detroit Free Press - Economy could end year on an upswing (http://www.freep.com/article/20111021/BUSINESS07/110210349/Economy-could-end-year-an-upswing)
JOBS
NYT - The Infrastructure Twofer: Jobs Now and Future Growth (http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/the-infrastructure-two-fer-jobs-now-and-future-growth/)
BBC - US jobs plan: Senate blocks key proposal (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15398451)
SL Trib - Utah jobless rate falls but pain of joblessness remains (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/52751044-79/percent-utah-jobs-rate.html.csp)
WSJ - Jobs Machine Sputters in September (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576643500291245790.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
HEALTH CARE
DNJ - Rep. Black: Obamacare continues to reveal its many flaws (http://www.dnj.com/article/20111021/OPINION02/110210302/Rep-Black-Obamacare-continues-reveal-its-many-flaws)
Reason - Democrats Learned About ObamaCare's Individual Mandate From Watching the GOP (http://reason.com/blog/2011/10/20/democrats-learned-about-obamac)
Politico - Another Obamacare front (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1011/Another_Obamacare_front.html)
NPR - Double Take 'Toons: Obamacare Lite? (http://www.npr.org/2011/10/21/141582153/double-take-toons-obamacare-lite)
FOREIGN POLICY
CBS - Syrian protesters take inspiration from Libya (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501713_162-20123614/syrian-protesters-take-inspiration-from-libya/)
USA Today - Gadhafi era ends: What's next for Libya? (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-10-20/libya-faces-uncertain-future-after-gadhafi-death/50847920/1)
ENERGY
Fox News - Energy Department Defends Loan to Company Building Electric Cars in Finland (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/21/energy-department-defends-loan-to-company-building-electric-cars-in-finland/)
BusinessWeek - GE Profit Matches Estimates as Finance Blunts Energy Drop (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-21/ge-profit-matches-estimates-as-finance-blunts-energy-drop.html)
Washington Times - Ron Paul: The last honest Republican standing (video) (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ad-lib/2011/oct/20/ron-paul-last-honest-republican-standing/)
Real Clear Politics - Palin Praises Ron Paul For Foreign Policy Position On Libya (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/10/20/palin_praises_ron_paul_for_foreign_policy_position _on_libya.html)
DMR - Reminder: Ron Paul in Iowa Friday and Saturday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/reminder-ron-paul-in-iowa-friday-and-saturday/)
WQAD (Davenport, IA) - Ron Paul to visit Davenport and Burlington (http://www.wqad.com/news/wqad-ron-paul-to-visit-davenport-and-burlington-20111020,0,972737.story)
NewsMax - Rasmussen Poll: Cain Leads Romney, Paul in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/cain-romney-paul-poll/2011/10/20/id/415188)
State Sentinel - Ron Paul’s Budget Plan and Federal Employment (http://statesmansentinel.com/2011/10/20/ron-paul-budget-plan-federal-employment/)
Hot Air - The Paul plan: Lots of zeros, little explanation (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/10/20/the-paul-plan-lots-of-zeros-little-explanation/)
CBS - Paul launches $2M ad campaign in early voting states (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123414-503544.html)
Death + Taxes - Ron Paul Spends $2 Million on Attack Ads: Is This Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel? (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/153318/ron-paul-spends-2-million-on-attack-ads-is-this-like-shooting-fish-in-a-barrel/)
Digital Journal - Revolution PAC Seeks to Own 2012 Web Campaigning (http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/461406)
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)
Opposing Views - Ron Paul: Herman Cain's "9-9-9" Tax Plan "Dangerous" (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/ron-paul-herman-cains-9-9-9-tax-plan-dangerous)
Times Call - TC Line: Ron Paul pleases everybody (http://www.timescall.com/ci_19159088)
Rock Mountain Collegian - Mainstream Media Continues Suppression of Ron Paul to Benefit Cuckoo's Nest (http://www.collegian.com/index.php/blog/politics/2011/10/mainstream_media_continues_suppression_of_ron_paul _to_benefit_cuckoo039s_nest)
Daily Iowan - Ron Paul wrongfully ignored by nat'l media (http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/10/21/Opinions/25548.html)
State Column - Anderson Cooper Responds to Ron Paul’s Media Blackout Comments (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/anderson-cooper-responds-to-ron-pauls-media-blackout-comments/)
Digital Journal - Ron Paul releases 'consistent' television ad in large media buy (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313145)
Rick Perry:
WaPo - Flat-tax proposals may fall flat for Perry and Cain (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/flat-tax-proposals-may-fall-flat-for-perry-and-cain/2011/10/20/gIQA5TDl1L_story.html)
USA Today - Tea Party ally: Flat tax could be good for Rick Perry (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/rick-perry-flat-tax-dick-armey-tea-party-/1)
WaPo - Will Romney’s Mormonism hurt him in Republican primaries? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/behind-the-numbers/post/will-romneys-mormonism-hurt-him-in-republican-primaries/2011/10/07/gIQAQCqF1L_blog.html)
New American - Rick Perry's Islamist Connections (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9445-rick-perrys-islamist-connections)
My San Antonio - Selection process that amounts to bigotry (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/news_columnists/article/Selection-process-that-amounts-to-bigotry-2229204.php)
Politico - Illegal immigrant attack on Mitt Romney persists (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66488.html)
WSJ - Perry Campaign Chartered a Plane Used in Drug-Smuggling Ring (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/perry-campaign-chartered-a-plane-used-in-drug-smuggling-ring/)
Chron - Perry: Texas health care coverage a matter of choice (http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Perry-Texas-health-care-coverage-a-matter-of-2229067.php)
BusinessWeek - Rove-Inspired Party Switch Leads to Perry Presidential Candidacy (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-21/rove-inspired-party-switch-leads-to-perry-presidential-candidacy.html)
Greenville Online - Rick Perry to campaign in Gray Court (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20111020/NEWS/310200032/Rick-Perry-campaign-Gray-Court?odyssey=nav%7Chead)
Mitt Romney:
WaPo - CNN yanks Romney Web ad targeting Perry (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/cnn-yanks-romney-web-ad-targeting-perry/2011/10/20/gIQAkptA1L_blog.html)
Reuters - Tempers flare anew between Romney, Perry camps (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/20/us-usa-campaign-idUSTRE79J7H720111020)
WaPo - Romney and Perry headed for tax war (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/romney-and-perry-headed-for-tax-war/2011/10/20/gIQAHzS90L_blog.html?wprss=the-fix)
WSJ - One-Two Punch: Perry, Democrats Release Videos Attacking Romney (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/one-two-punch-perry-democrats-release-videos-attacking-romney/)
WaPo - Mitt Romney’s unexplored vulnerability: His millionaire tax rate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-unexplored-vulnerability-his-millionaire-tax-rate/2011/10/20/gIQAsQp70L_blog.html)
WSJ - Romney Rips Huntsman’s Tax Plan (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/20/romney-rips-huntsmans-tax-plan/)
LA Times - Mitt Romney steps up campaign for Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-iowa-20111021,0,2562913.story)
WaPo - Mitt Romney makes a cautious return to Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-makes-a-cautious-return-to-iowa/2011/10/20/gIQAvXWn1L_story.html)
CBS - Mitt Romney talks about Obama, Qaddafi and Mormonism in Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123506-503544/mitt-romney-talks-about-obama-qaddafi-and-mormonism-in-iowa/)
WaPo - 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)
LA Times - Mitt Romney isn't inclined to defend his Mormon faith (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-cult-comment-20111020,0,5709785.story?track=rss)
Politico - Tim Kaine defends Mitt Romney over religion (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66493.html)
CSM - Foreclosures: Don't slow them, Romney says (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1020/Foreclosures-Don-t-slow-them-Romney-says)
Las Vegas Sun - Romney may sound callous, but he may also be right (http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/oct/21/romney-may-sound-callous-he-may-also-be-right/)
DMR - Romney to businesspeople: “I spent my life doing what you do” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/20/romney-to-businesspeople-i-spent-my-life-doing-what-you-do/)
NY Daily News - Mitt Romney showed signs of life, brief weakness during Las Vegas debates, but still came out on top (http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/10/21/2011-10-21_mitt_romney_showed_signs_of_life_brief_weakness _during_las_vegas_debates_but_sti.html)
Boston Herald - Mitt Romney finally slips... for Pete’s sake (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1374900)
Fox News - Geraldo Rivera: Mitt Romney's Macho Time Bomb (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2011/10/20/geraldo-rivera-mitt-romneys-macho-time-bomb/)
Bradenton Times - GOP speed daters ready to go steady with Romney? (http://www.bradenton.com/2011/10/21/3583254/gop-speed-daters-ready-to-go-steady.html)
Herman Cain:
Fox News - Cain Adds to ‘9-9-9’ Plan, Angering Unions (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/20/cain-adds-to-plan-angering-unions/)
Technorati - Unraveling Hermann Cain’s Money Laundering Scheme (http://technorati.com/politics/article/unraveling-hermann-cains-money-laundering-scheme/)
Seattle Times - Cain tweaks tax 9-9-9 tax plan to allow exemptions (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2016565737_apuscaineconomy.html)
Forbes - Flat, Fair And Progressive Taxes? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2011/10/20/flat-fair-and-progressive-taxes/)
WSJ - Flat Tax Seen as Savings Booster (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203752604576643382076570282.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
MSNBC - Herman Cain to scrap minimum wage in poorest areas? (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44985289/ns/politics-decision_2012/#.TqFrNt6IrMQ)
HuffPo - Herman Cain's Abortion Comments Roil Iowa Republicans (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-abortion-comments_n_1023046.html)
Politico - Herman Cain says he took Piers Morgan's abortion question literally (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66505.html)
WaPo - Herman Cain’s black card (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cains-black-card/2011/10/20/gIQAshyA1L_blog.html)
The Town Talk - Page: Cain's call for self-help belittles minorities (http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20111021/OPINION/110210303)
American Spec - Cain in the Cross-Hairs (http://spectator.org/archives/2011/10/21/cain-in-the-cross-hairs)
News Max - Herman Cain an Elusive Target for His Rivals (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Cain-Republican-primary-candidates/2011/10/20/id/415236)
ABC - Hillary Clinton Mocks Herman Cain (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/hillary-clinton-mocks-herman-cain/)
SF Gate - Herman Cain's Nine of Hearts Bumps Tim Pawlenty Out of Politicards Deck (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/10/21/prweb8898407.DTL)
Politico - 'A disturbing pattern' by Cain (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66524.html)
Deseret -Herman Cain tells Deseret News the numbers show U.S. economy needs help (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705392832/Herman-Cain-tells-Deseret-News-the-numbers-show-US-economy-needs-help.html)
Politico - Herman Cain: 'Lots of brothers from another mother' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66499.html)
Hot Air - Left resurrects Herman Cain’s claim that Jesus was “the perfect conservative” (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/10/20/left-resurrects-herman-cains-claim-that-jesus-was-the-perfect-conservative/)
Michele Bachmann:
Investors Business Daily - In 'emergency' money appeal, Michele Bachmann ignites the illegal immigration issue (http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article/588716/201110200804/michele-bachmann-illegal-immigration-Obama-Mexico.htm)
SF Gate - Michele Bachmann now officially a footnote in 2012 race? Not a single protester at SF appearance (VIDEO) (http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2011/10/20/michele-bachmann-now-officially-a-footnote-in-2012-race-not-a-single-protester-shows-for-her-sf-appearance/?tsp=1)
Mercury News - Bachmann knocks Occupy movement, praises tea partyers (http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19158465?nclick_check=1)
ABC 7 - Michele Bachmann brings campaign to Bay Area (http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&id=8400277)
LA Times - Michele Bachmann gets a tame reception in San Francisco (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-bachmann-san-francisco-20111021,0,7021528.story?track=rss)
Grand Views - Bachman history offers insight to presidential run (http://www.thegrandviews.com/news/2011/10/21/bachman-history-offers-insight-to-presidential-run/)
Jon Huntsman:
Patch - Nashua Rep. Backs Huntsman (http://nashua.patch.com/articles/nashua-rep-backs-huntsman)
National Review - Jon Huntsman’s Financial Reform Agenda (http://www.nationalreview.com/agenda/280871/jon-huntsmans-financial-reform-agenda-reihan-salam)
SL Trib - Huntsman on religion (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/52731323-82/huntsman-jeffress-pastor-religion.html.csp)
Newt Gingrich:
Star-Telegram - Gingrich pledges to 'dismantle' President Obama's agenda (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/20/3459969/gingrich-pledges-to-dismantle.html)
Catholic Online - Palin says: Gingrich won (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=43314)
Dallas News - Gingrich calls Obama administration radical, incompetent at Dallas tea party gathering (http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20111020-gingrich-calls-obama-administration-radical-incompetent-at-dallas-tea-party-gathering.ece)
Catholic Online - Newt Gingrich has harsh words on recent GOP debate (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=43329)
Star-Telegram - Gingrich draws Tea Party crowd at North Texas stop (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/20/3460625/gingrich-draws-tea-party-crowd.html)
Sunshine State News - Wanna Know a Secret? When 'Melrose Place' Meets Politics (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/wanna-know-secret-when-melrose-place-meets-politics)
Rick Santorum:
CBS - Santorum, Bachmann hammer Cain on abortion comments (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123406-503544.html)
Union Leader - Santorum touts 0-0-0 plan at town hall meeting (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111020/NEWS0605/710219952)
International Business Times - Rick Santorum: No Funding for Birth Control, Despite Its Obvious Benefits (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/235061/20111020/rick-santorum-birth-control-contraception-abortion-federal-funding-sex-procreation.htm)
Reason - Romney Damns Himself Even When He Tells the Truth About RomneyCare (http://reason.com/blog/2011/10/20/romney-damns-himself-even-when)
Reuters - Republican candidates' tax plans may fall flat (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/21/us-usa-politics-tax-idUSTRE79K0LR20111021?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews)
Misc.:
ECONOMY
Reuters - Big buyouts stalled in capital markets freeze (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/21/financial-buyouts-idUSL5E7LL0XY20111021)
BusinessWeek - U.S. Economy: Factories Lead Recovery as Jobs, Housing Flag (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-20/u-s-economy-factories-lead-recovery-as-jobs-housing-flag.html)
Detroit Free Press - Economy could end year on an upswing (http://www.freep.com/article/20111021/BUSINESS07/110210349/Economy-could-end-year-an-upswing)
JOBS
NYT - The Infrastructure Twofer: Jobs Now and Future Growth (http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/the-infrastructure-two-fer-jobs-now-and-future-growth/)
BBC - US jobs plan: Senate blocks key proposal (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15398451)
SL Trib - Utah jobless rate falls but pain of joblessness remains (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/52751044-79/percent-utah-jobs-rate.html.csp)
WSJ - Jobs Machine Sputters in September (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576643500291245790.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
HEALTH CARE
DNJ - Rep. Black: Obamacare continues to reveal its many flaws (http://www.dnj.com/article/20111021/OPINION02/110210302/Rep-Black-Obamacare-continues-reveal-its-many-flaws)
Reason - Democrats Learned About ObamaCare's Individual Mandate From Watching the GOP (http://reason.com/blog/2011/10/20/democrats-learned-about-obamac)
Politico - Another Obamacare front (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1011/Another_Obamacare_front.html)
NPR - Double Take 'Toons: Obamacare Lite? (http://www.npr.org/2011/10/21/141582153/double-take-toons-obamacare-lite)
FOREIGN POLICY
CBS - Syrian protesters take inspiration from Libya (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501713_162-20123614/syrian-protesters-take-inspiration-from-libya/)
USA Today - Gadhafi era ends: What's next for Libya? (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-10-20/libya-faces-uncertain-future-after-gadhafi-death/50847920/1)
ENERGY
Fox News - Energy Department Defends Loan to Company Building Electric Cars in Finland (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/21/energy-department-defends-loan-to-company-building-electric-cars-in-finland/)
BusinessWeek - GE Profit Matches Estimates as Finance Blunts Energy Drop (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-21/ge-profit-matches-estimates-as-finance-blunts-energy-drop.html)