Today's News 10/21

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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)

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Rasmussen Poll: Cain Leads Romney, Paul in Iowa

This was post-debate.. I cannot believe that Cain is still winning..

Rick Perry, Ron Paul Sought Energy Subsidies They Now Condemn

And what is this..?

Thank you for the links by the way.

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Polls And Trends:
Press-Citizen: Herman Cain leads Mitt Romney by 10 points in Iowa Caucus poll, Paul 12 (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20111021/NEWS01/111021006/Herman-Cain-leads-Mitt-Romney-by-10-points-Iowa-Caucus-poll?odyssey=nav%7Chead)
The Atlantic: What Goes Up: Perry's Fundraising Crashed in September (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/what-goes-up-perrys-fundraising-crashed-in-september/247148/)


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
WSJ: Ron Paul Plans $2 Million Ad Buy in Early-Voting States (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/21/ron-paul-plans-2-million-ad-buy-in-early-voting-states/?mod=google_news_blog)
Dallas News: Ron Paul attacks Perry, Romney and Cain on bank bailouts in new ad (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/10/ron-paul-attacks-perry-romney.html)
Third Age: Ron Paul Spending $2 Million on TV Ads (http://www.thirdage.com/news/ron-paul-spending-2-million-on-tv-ads_10-21-2011)
Ology: Watch This: Ron Paul Launches $2 Million Multi-Ad Campaign (http://www.ology.com/politics/watch-ron-paul-launches-2-million-multi-ad-campaign)

Patch: Paul Earns Most Financial Support From Residents in Q3 (http://merrimack.patch.com/articles/paul-earns-most-financial-support-from-residents-in-q3)
WSJ: Ron Paul’s Latest Moneybomb: $2.5 Million and Counting (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/21/ron-pauls-latest-moneybomb-2-5-million-and-counting/?mod=google_news_blog)
IBT: Ron Paul Money Bomb Raises Millions of Dollars (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/235531/20111021/ron-paul-gop-money-bomb-black-this-out.htm)
The Hill: Paul raises more than $2.5 million in 'media blackout' moneybomb (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/189121-paul-raises-over-25-million-in-media-blackout-moneybomb)

Huff Post: What Republican Presidential Candidates Say About Legalizing Marijuana (SLIDESHOW) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/republican-candidates-legalizing-marijuana_n_1023838.html#s423925&title=Ron_Paul_)

Des Moines Register: In Newton, Ron Paul calls for smaller government, less ‘militarism’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/ron-paul-calls-for-smaller-government-less-militarism-in-newton/)
WCF Courier: Ron Paul visits Iowa City on campaign stop (http://wcfcourier.com/iowacaucus/profiles/ron_paul/ron-paul-visits-iowa-city-on-campaign-stop/article_f528a81e-fc05-11e0-9f44-001cc4c002e0.html)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul sounds off on Gadhafi, 14th Amendment, looming economic collapse on Iowa radio show (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/ron-paul-sounds-off-on-gadhafi-14th-amendment-looming-economic-collapse-on-iowa-radio-show/)
KCCI: Paul Makes Another Iowa Stop (http://www.kcci.com/r/29551246/detail.html)
Des Moines Register: Scene Setter: Ron Paul in Newton (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/scene-setter-ron-paul-in-newton/)

New American: Paul Drives the Republican Debate (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9469-ron-paul-drives-the-republican-debate-agenda)

Media Ite: Did Herman Cain Borrow His 9-9-9 Plan From A ’96 Report? Ron Paul Supporters Think So (http://www.mediaite.com/online/did-herman-cain-borrow-his-9-9-9-plan-from-a-96-report-ron-paul-supporters-think-so/)

Sac Bee: Ron Paul, Herman Cain, Rick Santorum Finish On Top in Values Voter Summit Straw Poll (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/21/3993330/ron-paul-herman-cain-rick-santorum.html)

Frum Forum: More Problems With Ron Paul’s Budget (http://www.frumforum.com/more-problems-with-ron-pauls-budget)
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/)
The Hill: Ron Paul and Rick Perry lobbied for energy subsidies they oppose in the Republican reign of hypocrisy (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/189019-ron-paul-and-rick-perry-lobbied-for-energy-subsidies-they-oppose-in-the-republican-reign-of-hypocrisy)

Rick Perry:
Politifact True: Rick Perry says "Romneycare was model for Obamacare" (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2011/oct/21/rick-perry/rick-perry-says-romneycare-was-model-obamacare/)
Houston Chronicle: The job numbers Perry doesn’t want you to see: his Texas job-approval ratings (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/the-job-numbers-perry-doesnt-want-you-to-see-his-texas-job-approval-ratings/)

The Hill: Jindal breaks with Perry on tuition credits for illegal immigrants (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/188999-jindal-breaks-with-perry-on-tuition-credits-for-illegal-immigrants)
ABC: Jindal Disagrees With Perry on In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/jindal-disagrees-with-perry-on-in-state-tuition-for-illegal-immigrants/)

DT Mag: Rick Perry's Campaign Gets High On Drug Plane (http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/153357/rick-perrys-campaign-gets-high-on-drug-plane/)
LA Times: Washington-hater Rick Perry pays a call on D.C. insiders (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-perry-washington-20111021,0,7272298.story)
Houston Chronicle: Gov. Rick Perry huddles with business executives in Washington (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/10/gov-rick-perry-huddles-with-business-executives-in-washington/)
Dallas News: Perry travels to D.C. to meet with lobbying crowd (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/10/perry-travels-to-dc-to-meet-wi.html)
The Hill: Perry in DC to meet with lobbyists Friday (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/189003-perry-in-dc-to-meet-with-lobbyists-friday)

Washington Post: Rick Perry’s flat tax proposal, aggressive strategy get mixed reception (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perrys-flat-tax-proposal-aggressive-strategy-get-mixed-reception/2011/10/20/gIQANRXE3L_story.html)
CS Monitor: How flat will Rick Perry's flat tax be? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1021/How-flat-will-Rick-Perry-s-flat-tax-be)
CS Monitor: Taxes: Flat isnt always simple and vice versa (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/On-the-Economy/2011/1021/Taxes-Flat-isnt-always-simple-and-vice-versa)


Mitt Romney:
Houston Chronicle: Collins: Romney wilts as Perry heats up primary debate (http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Romney-wilts-as-Perry-heats-up-primary-debate-2228808.php)
Fox: Iowa Conservatives Complain of Romney Snub, Despite Focus From Campaign (http://nation.foxnews.com/mitt-romney/2011/10/21/iowa-conservatives-complain-romney-snub-despite-focus-campaign)
Huff Post: Romney Refines Position On Ethanol Subsidies On His Return To Iowa (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/romney-refines-position-o_n_1023981.html)
The Hill: Iowa conservatives see Romney snub (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/188937-iowa-conservatives-complain-romneys-snubbing-them)
CBS: Can Romney win Iowa? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20123707-503544/can-romney-win-iowa/)
Bloomberg: Romney Hints at Boosting Iowa Campaign (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-21/romney-hints-at-boosting-iowa-campaign-as-staff-quietly-works.html)
IBT: Mitt Romney May Turn His Focus Toward Iowa (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/235493/20111021/mitt-romney-iowa.htm)
ABC: Romney Asks Oklahoma Voters for an ’08 Repeat (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/romney-asks-oklahoma-voters-for-an-08-repeat/)

AJC: GOP speed daters ready to go steady with Romney? (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/gop-speed-daters-ready-1206882.html)
MSNBC: Romney delivers red meat in 'reddest state' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/21/8431808-romney-delivers-red-meat-in-reddest-state)


Michelle Bachmann:
National Journal: Key Bachmann Aide in New Hampshire Quits, Joins Perry (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/key-bachmann-aide-in-new-hampshire-quits-joins-perry-20111021)
UK Guardian: Michele Bachmann's campaign falters as entire New Hampshire team quits (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/21/michele-bachmann-republican-presidential-nomination-2012)
ABC: Bachmann’s New Hampshire Staff Quits, Latest in String of Campaign Departures (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/bachmanns-new-hampshire-staff-quits-latest-in-string-of-campaign-departures/)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann 2012 Campaign Staffers In New Hampshire Quit: Report (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/michele-bachmann-2012-new-hampshire_n_1024036.html)
Patch: Flashback: Patch Declares Bachmann Has the Worst Ground Game in NH (http://amherst.patch.com/articles/flashback-patch-declares-bachmann-has-the-worst-ground-game-in-nh%23photo-7996479)
Politico: Michele Bachmann paid New Hampshire staffers quit en masse (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66555.html)
Reuters: Bachmann's New Hampshire campaign staff quit (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/21/us-usa-campaign-bachmann-idUSTRE79K4EY20111021)
ABC: Report: Michele Bachmann New Hampshire Staffers Quit (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/report-michele-bachmann-new-hampshire-staffers-quit/)
IBT: Bachmann's New Hampshire Campaign Staff Quits En Masse: Can She Rebound? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/235602/20111021/michele-bachmann-new-hampshire-campaign-staff-quit-republican-nomination-primary-iowa.htm)
Des Moines Register: Report: Michele Bachmann’s New Hampshire staff quits (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/report-michele-bachmanns-new-hampshire-staff-quits/)
USA Today: Reports: Bachmann's entire New Hampshire staff quits (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/michele-bachman-new-hampshire-staff-quit/1)
NPR: Citing Frustration With Strategy, Bachmann's Paid N.H. Staff Quits (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/10/21/141589268/citing-frustration-with-strategy-bachmanns-paid-n-h-staff-quits)
Yahoo!: Michele Bachmann’s New Hampshire staffers resign en masse (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/bachmann-hampshire-staffers-resign-masse-161946711.html)
Minnesota Independent: Bachmann’s New Hampshire campaign staffers call it quits (http://minnesotaindependent.com/90408/bachmanns-new-hampshire-campaign-staffers-call-it-quits)
MPR: New Hampshire staffers leave Bachmann campaign (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/10/new_hampshire_s.shtml)
Newsmax: Bachmann's Entire New Hampshire Staff Quits (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Bachmann-Hampshire-staff-quit/2011/10/21/id/415327)
CNN: New Hampshire shake up for Bachmann staff (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/21/new-hampshire-shakeup-for-bachmann-staff/)
The Hill: Report: Bachmann's New Hampshire staff resigns en masse (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/189057-bachmanns-new-hampshire-staff-quits)

Minn Post: Bachmann vs. Cravaack? Matchup could happen under citizens' redistricting plan (http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2011/10/21/32583/bachmann_vs_cravaack_matchup_could_happen_under_ci tizens_redistricting_plan)

SF Gate: Fiscal conservative Michele Bachmann favors $21 million-a-mile US-Mex border fence (VIDEO) (http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2011/10/21/5331/?tsp=1)

Herman Cain:
Huff Post: Herman Cain's Abortion Comments Roil Iowa Republicans (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/20/herman-cain-abortion-comments_n_1023046.html)
Technorati: Unraveling Herman Cain’s Money Laundering Scheme (http://technorati.com/politics/article/unraveling-herman-cains-money-laundering-scheme/)
New Yorker: When Politicians Buy Their Own Books (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2011/10/when-politicians-buy-their-own-books.html)
CNN: Cain: For the poor, it's '9-0-9' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/21/cain-for-the-poor-its-9-0-9/)
Huff Post: 9 Reasons the Cain Campaign is Done (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shawna-vercher/is-cain-scamming-us-five-_b_1018867.html)
Think Progress: Herman Cain Compares Social Security To Slavery (http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/10/21/349901/herman-cain-compares-social-security-to-slavery/)

Bloomberg: Cain's 'Simple' Tax Plan Misunderstood by Fans: The Ticker (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-21/cain-s-simple-tax-plan-misunderstood-by-fans-the-ticker.html)
Washington Post: Herman Cain tweaks 999 plan to help lower-income Americans, and himself (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-tweaks-999-plan-to-include-opportunity-zones-for-lower-income-americans/2011/10/21/gIQAfBlh3L_story.html)
MSNBC: Cain tweaks plan to '9-0-9' for poor Americans (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/21/8431269-cain-tweaks-plan-to-9-0-9-for-poor-americans)
WSJ: Herman Cain Tweaks 9-9-9 Tax to Remove Flat Tax for Poorest Americans (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/21/herman-cain-tweaks-9-9-9-tax-to-remove-flat-tax-for-poorest-americans/?mod=google_news_blog)
ABC: Cain’s Plan Not as Simple as 9-9-9 (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/cains-plan-not-as-simple-as-9-9-9/)
Detroit Free Press: In Detroit, Herman Cain defends 9-9-9 tax plan (http://www.freep.com/article/20111021/NEWS15/111021023/In-Detroit-Herman-Cain-defends-9-9-9-tax-plan?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE)
Chicago Tribune: Cain tweaks 9-9-9 tax plan to allow exemptions (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-us-cain-economy,0,1644258.story)
USA Today: Herman Cain tweaks 9-9-9 tax plan (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/10/herman-cain-9-9-9-tax-plan-/1?csp=34news)
Politico: Herman Cain redefines 9-9-9 plan (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66561.html)
AJC: Your morning jolt: Herman Cain to redefine his ‘9-9-9’ plan (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/10/21/your-morning-jolt-herman-cain-to-redefine-his-%E2%80%989-9-9%E2%80%99-plan/)

Huff Post (some explicit words): Dan Savage Challenges Herman Cain To Prove Being Gay Is 'A Choice'... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/dan-savage-herman-cain-oral-sex-gay_n_1024315.html)

Fox: Herman Cain's Life an Inspiration (http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/10/21/herman-cains-life-inspiration/)

CP: Cain Shows His Libertarian Streak in Abortion Answer? (http://www.christianpost.com/news/cain-shows-his-libertarian-streak-in-abortion-answer-58883/)
Christianity Today: Cain Calls His Abortion Position '100% Pro-Life' After Interviews Raise Doubts (http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctpolitics/2011/10/cain_calls_his.html)
The Week: Herman Cain's 'bizarre' abortion confusion (http://theweek.com/article/index/220595/herman-cains-bizarre-abortion-confusion)
Texas GOP: Herman Cain Tells Piers Morgan He is Pro-Choice on the Subject of Abortion (http://www.texasgopvote.com/2012-elections/herman-cain-tells-piers-morgan-he-pro-choice-subject-abortion-003425)
NY Mag: Herman Cain Clarifies That He Is Pro-Life, Easily Confused (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/10/herman_cain_clarifies_abortion.html)


Newt Gingrich:
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich to campaign in Iowa Saturday and Monday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/newt-gingrich-to-campaign-in-iowa-saturday-and-monday/)

Rick Santorum:
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, plan Iowa pheasant hunts with Congressman King this weekend (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/rick-perry-rick-santorum-plan-pheasant-hunts-with-iowa-congressman-king-this-weekend/)
Des Moines Register: Santorum recruits 189 Iowans as GOP caucus captains (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/21/santorum-recruits-189-iowans-as-gop-caucus-captains/)
Politico: Rick Santorum lines up Iowa organizers (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66569.html)
SW Iowa News: BREAKING NEWS: Santorum to visit Page County (http://www.southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/10/21/shenandoah/doc4ea06e211eaa5872068353.txt)
Post-Gazette: Daily Santorum: The Path (http://earlyreturns.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/early-returns-20/53-post-gazette-staff/3496-daily-santorum-the-path)
Patch: VIDEO: Santorum Reveals "0-0-0" Plan at New Hampshire Town Hall Event (http://bedford-nh.patch.com/articles/video-santorum-reveals-0-0-0-plan-at-new-hampshire-town-hall-event%23video-8189271)

Jon Huntsman:
Huff Post: Jon Huntsman: 'I Was Totally Embarrassed' By Republican Debate (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/jon-huntsman-republican-debate-nevada-new-hampshire_n_1023692.html)

Multiple Candidates:



Other Candidates.:


Caucus/Primary News:
Time: Caucus Anxiety in Iowa: Looking Out for Number One (http://swampland.time.com/2011/10/21/caucus-anxiety-in-iowa-looking-out-for-number-one/)
Politico: Priebus sides with New Hampshire in calendar spat (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66551.html)
WSJ: Sen. Ayotte Keeps Fighting for Military Trials for Terror Suspects (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/10/21/sen-ayotte-keeps-fighting-for-military-trials-for-terror-suspects/)
Politico: Primary shuffle troubles RNC (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/66454.html)


FOREIGN POLICY
Huff Post: Obama Announces Iraq Troops Will Be Withdrawn By End Of 2011 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/21/obama-iraq-troop-withdrawal_n_1024108.html)

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