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10-30-2011, 09:38 AM
Polls And Trends:
Des Moines Register: Herman Cain, Mitt Romney lead new Iowa Poll (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/cain-romney-lead-new-iowa-poll/)
Newsweek: Obama's Swing-State Cash Problem (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/29/mitt-romney-s-fundraising-for-2012-tops-president-obama-in-florida-nevada-michigan-and-colorado.html)
Daily Mail: Afghanistan is as popular as Obamacare (http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/45256)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul attracts 600 at Iowa event, 100 stay for Rick Santorum, Anita Perry (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/ron-paul-attracts-600-at-iowa-event-100-stay-for-rick-santorum-anita-perry/)
CNN: Paul presses campaign themes before mass audience exit (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/paul-presses-campaign-themes-before-mass-audience-exit/)
CNN: Ron Paul wins both tallies at GOP straw poll in Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/ron-paul-wins-both-tallies-at-gop-pres-straw-poll-in-iowa/)
MSNBC: Paul wins yet another straw poll (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8539644-paul-wins-yet-another-straw-poll)
Des Moines Register: Paul, Santorum differ in critiques of Obama (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/paul-santorum-differ-in-critiques-of-obama/)
Des Moines Register: Iowa Politics Insider: Republican Assemblies in Des Moines, candidates all over the place (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/iowa-politics-insider-republican-assemblies-in-des-moines-candidates-all-over-the-place/)
Des Moines Register: Perry, Romney lap competition in fundraising (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/28/perry-romney-lap-competition-in-fundraising/)
Ankeny Patch: Des Moines Register Poll Shows Cain and Romney at Top, Paul Next (http://ankeny.patch.com/articles/one-thing-cain-romney-share-the-lead-des-moines-register-iowa-poll)
New American: Ron Paul Wins NFRA Iowa Straw Poll (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9573-ron-paul-wins-nfra-iowa-straw-poll)
State Column: Ron Paul Wins Iowa Straw Poll at NFRA Convention (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-wins-iowa-straw-poll-at-nfra-convention/)
Union Leader: Ron Paul offers vision for monetary health (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111029/NEWS0605/710299993)
Nashua Telegraph: Paul would cut federal departments, forgive debt (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/938282-227/paul-would-cut-federal-departments-forgive-debt.html)
Nashua Telegraph: Paul speaks at Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce event (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/938251-196/paul-speaks-at-greater-nashua-chamber-of.html)
Concord Monitor: Vote for Paul (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/288988/vote-for-paul)
St. Cloud Times: 3,000 expected at local Ron Paul rally (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111030/NEWS01/110300071/3-000-expected-local-Ron-Paul-rally)
Bismarck Tribune: Rep. Ron Paul to speak in Fargo (http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rep-ron-paul-to-speak-in-fargo/article_2156d8bc-017d-11e1-9d93-001cc4c03286.html)
Hickory Daily Record: In Catawba County, Ron Paul has more GOP donors (http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2011/oct/29/2/database-lists-all-nc-contributors-2012-presidenta-ar-1553363/)
Seattle PI: News of the world in pictures: Ron Paul (http://www.seattlepi.com/national/gallery/News-of-the-world-in-pictures-2306/photo-1709724.php)
Cumberland Times-News: Pill prescribed by Ron Paul may be bitter, but effective (http://times-news.com/opinion/x783646940/Pill-prescribed-by-Ron-Paul-may-be-bitter-but-effective)
GJ Sentinel: Paul supporter runs for 3rd Congressional District (http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/paul_supporter_runs_for_3rd_co/)
Digital Journal: Ron Paul campaign disrupts perceptions on his foreign policy (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313567)
WND: Ron Paul targets terrorists ... inside U.S. government (http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=361829)
Right Perspective: Paul Blasts TSA Program (http://www.therightperspective.org/2011/10/29/ron-paul-blasts-sinister-tsa-checkpoint-program/)
NYT: Speechmaking Call and Response at Alabama Straw Poll (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/speechmaking-call-and-response-at-alabama-straw-poll/)
ABC: Herman Cain Gets Testy at West Alabama Straw Poll (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/herman-cain-gets-testy-at-west-alabama-straw-poll/)
Right Perspective: Herman Cain Heckled By Ron Paul Supporters (http://www.therightperspective.org/2011/10/29/herman-cain-heckled-by-ron-paul-supporters/)
CNN: Cain tells Paul supporters to 'be respectful' during speech (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/cain-tells-paul-supporters-to-be-respectful-during-speech/)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul and Herman Cain Subjected to Mickey Mouse Attacks From Florida Dems (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ron-paul-and-herman-cain-subjected-mickey-mouse-attacks-florida-dems)
Rick Perry:
Huff Post: Rick Perry's Unusual Speech Performance (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/video-rick-perrys-unusual-speech-performance_n_1065571.html)
ABC: A Revved-Up Rick Perry Woos a Conservative New Hampshire Crowd (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/a-revved-up-rick-perry-woos-a-conservative-new-hampshire-crowd/)
ABC: Perry to Attend at Least 5 More Debates (http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/perry-attend-debates-14842872)
Politico: Rick Perry to debate after all (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67147.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Urges New Hampshire To Repeal Gay Marriage Law, Defund Planned Parenthood (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/rick-perry-gay-marriage-planned-parenthood-new-hampshire_n_1065227.html)
Huff Post: Governor Rick Perry Please Lobby the Super Committee to End Permanent Energy Subsidies (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jigar-shah/super-committee-energy-subsidies_b_1064648.html)
Politico: What ailed Rick Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67101.html)
CNN: Why Rick Perry's presidential bid is toast (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/opinion/carville-rick-perry/)
Slate: Perry Plays Nice (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/10/rick_perry_campaign_why_he_won_t_attack_mitt_romne y_or_herman_ca.html)
Politico: Rick Perry's uphill battle for flat tax (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67132.html)
MySA: Perry is correct on flag dispute (http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Perry-is-correct-on-flag-dispute-2241569.php)
Politico: Rick Perry courts conservative media (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67104_Page2.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Post: Mitt Romney flops on climate change (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/mitt-romney-flops-on-climate-change/2011/10/28/gIQAkMsDQM_blog.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry: Mitt Romney 'Has Been On Opposite Sides On A Lot Of Issues' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/rick-perry-mitt-romney-opposite-sides_n_1064898.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s opponents are blowing it on healthcare (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-opponents-are-blowing-it-on-healthcare/2011/10/28/gIQAQlUrPM_blog.html)
Politico: The rough week that may not matter? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67137.html)
Examiner: Jon Stewart rips Mitt Romney for his consistency inconsistency (Video) (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-national/jon-stewart-rips-mitt-romney-for-consistency-inconsistency-video)
AP: LA mayor: Romney out of touch with middle class (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/29/state/n174043D72.DTL)
ABC: Mitt Romney Says He’d Be OK Making Unpopular Decisions as President (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/mitt-romney-says-hed-be-ok-making-unpopular-decisions-as-president/)
Washington Times: Can Mitt Romney overcome the GOP field and the GOP itself? (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/middle-class-guy/2011/oct/28/can-mitt-romney-over-come-gop-field-and-gop-itself/)
NYT: Romney Seeks Order in Chaos of Campaign (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/romney-seeks-order-in-chaos-of-campaign/)
NYT: Romney Fields Friendly Questions In NH (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/romney-fields-friendly-questions-in-new-hampshire/)
NECN: Mitt Romney hosts town hall meeting in NH (http://www.necn.com/10/28/11/Mitt-Romney-hosts-town-hall-meeting-in-N/landing_newengland.html?blockID=584610&feedID=4206)
Union Leader: Romney says he wants ‘to make America right again’ (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111029/NEWS0605/710299973)
Herman Cain:
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s ‘Vote For the Worst’ surge (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/herman-cains-vote-for-the-worst-surge/2011/10/28/gIQAJgyoPM_blog.html)
NYT: For Cain, Reverse Is a Prominent Gear (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/us/politics/for-cain-reverse-becomes-a-prominent-gear.html?_r=2)
LA Times: Herman Cain losing some steam (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cain-20111029,0,5983412.story)
TPM: Herman Cain Speaks Of ‘The So-Called Palestinian People’ (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/10/herman-cain-speaks-of-the-so-called-palestinians.php)
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s boring radio ad (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cains-boring-radio-ad/2011/10/28/gIQAFB4pPM_blog.html)
AP: Cain not running on empty; South could be pivotal (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jgnMmn-5Vjc9J-TaSxzE8LeJQ1tA?docId=d1bcfb2faa5a43d6bc06c5b1b4641 9bf)
Montgomery Advertiser: Cain energizes Montgomery crowd (http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20111028/NEWS/111028042/Cain-energizes-Montgomery-crowd?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage)
Fox: Confident Cain: In it to Win it, Not Get a TV show (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/10/29/confident-cain-it-win-it-not-get-tv-show)
CBS: Cain: I'm in to win, not to get on TV (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20127480-503544/cain-im-in-to-win-not-to-get-on-tv/)
Washington Post: Herman Cain to speak at AEI on 9-9-9 tax plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/think-tanked/post/herman-cain-to-speak-at-aei-on-9-9-9-tax-plan/2011/10/28/gIQANuwtPM_blog.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann calls on Iraq to reimburse U.S. for invasion, war (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/28/michele-bachmann-calls-on-iraq-to-reimburse-u-s-for-invasion-war/)
QCT: Bachmann attacks Obama during Davenport visit (http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/bachmann-starts-off-visit-with-obama-criticism/article_87212352-018f-11e1-99ed-001cc4c03286.html)
AP: Bachmann exaggerates directive in her criticism (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gKrVgfGhzMyDyvvyz1ebZgtNkBnA?docId=b64112938 7624b7db439bf65a8a96297)
Fox: Bachmann Slams Obama’s Student Loan Reform Plan (http://nation.foxnews.com/michele-bachmann/2011/10/28/bachmann-slams-obama-s-student-loan-reform-plan)
CNN: Bachmann's history lesson for Obama (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/28/bachmanns-history-lesson-for-obama/)
Think Progress: Bachmann: Obama’s Student Loan Plan Is An ‘Abuse Of Power’ That Creates ‘Moral Hazard’ (http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/28/356412/bachmann-student-loan-oppose/)
MSNBC: Bachmann: Strength reflected in winning two-month old IA straw poll as woman (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8539480-bachmann-strength-reflected-in-winning-two-month-old-ia-straw-poll-as-woman)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Accuses Rick Perry Campaign Of Dirty Tricks After Tea Party Call To Quit (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/michele-bachmann-rick-perry-tea-party-quit-american-majority_n_1065115.html)
SCJ: Bachmann: GOP needs action, not 'lip service' (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/article_296f3e1a-01ad-11e1-8254-001cc4c03286.html)
Newt Gingrich:
Augusta Chronicle: Nearly 600 gather to hear Newt Gingrich in Aiken (http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/aiken/2011-10-28/nearly-600-gather-hear-newt-gingrich-aiken)
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich to the Rescue? The GOP's Improbable 'Dark Horse' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stewart-j-lawrence/newt-gingrich-2012_b_1065226.html)
NPR: Could Gingrich Be Next GOP Challenger To Surge? (http://www.npr.org/2011/10/28/141758141/could-gingrich-be-next-gop-challenger-to-surge)
National Journal: Gingrich Calls Arab Spring 'Anti-Christian Spring’ (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/gingrich-calls-arab-spring-anti-christian-spring--20111029?mrefid=election2012)
MSNBC: Gingrich plays to base on Obama's schooling, judges (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8538988-gingrich-plays-to-base-on-obamas-schooling-judges)
SC Now: Gingrich makes first campaign stop in the Pee Dee (http://www2.scnow.com/news/2011/oct/29/gingrich-makes-first-stop-pee-dee-ar-2625812/)
CNN: Gingrich touts experience over Cain’s (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/gingrich-touts-experience-over-cain%E2%80%99s/)
Patch: Gingrich Makes It Official in SC (http://irmo.patch.com/articles/gingrich-makes-it-official#photo-8266983)
Rick Santorum:
CNN: Santorum endorsed by ‘nation’s oldest & largest’ GOP volunteer group (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/santorum-endorsed-by-%E2%80%98nation%E2%80%99s-oldest-largest%E2%80%99-gop-volunteer-group/)
Fox: Santorum Nears Goal of 99 Iowa Counties (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/10/28/santorum-nears-goal-99-iowa-counties)
Des Moines Register: by Rick Santorum says Nancy Pelosi is ‘flat out wrong’ on Boeing comment (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/rick-santorum-says-nancy-pelosi-is-flat-out-wrong-on-comment-on-boeing/)
CNN: Santorum: 'They're trying to Huckabee me' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/santorum-theyre-trying-to-huckabee-me/)
ABC: Rick Santorum 2012: Republican Presidential Candidate (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rick-santorum-2012-republican-presidential-candidate/story?id=14836773)
Slate: Rick Santorum As a Dad (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/10/28/rick_santorum_as_a_dad.html)
ABC: Rick Santorum Goes After Cain With Abortion Ad (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/rick-santorum-goes-after-cain-with-abortion-ad/)
SCJ: Bolton, Santorum hit Obama's Middle East policies (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_96fc8aa4-be1e-552b-b786-1005562d1f3f.html)
Jon Huntsman:
Deseret News: Huntsman expects success in New Hampshire; calls Romney a 'well-lubricated weather vane' (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705393319/Huntsman-expects-success-in-New-Hampshire-calls-Romney-a-well-lubricated-weather-vane.html)
CNN: Huntsman daughters spoof Cain's smoking ad (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/28/huntsman-daughters-spoof-cains-smoking-ad/)
Multiple Candidates:
SF Gate: Perry, Romney contrast in style, substance (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/29/national/a003914D05.DTL)
Boston Herald: Perry, Romney seek NH limelight (http://bostonherald.com/blogs/news/katy_on_the_campaign_trail/?p=973)
WMUR: Romney, Perry Make NH Appearances (http://www.wmur.com/news/29621383/detail.html)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
LA Times: Record Number of Candidates File for NH Ballot (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-new-hampshire-ballot-20111028,0,5268278.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+ Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)
AP: Iowa Up For Grabs Two Months Before Caucus (http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_9a99de39-0ebd-56b2-a288-63d9167b838a.html)
Coalitions-Related News:
SCJ: Iowa Latino vote has little impact (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/article_5c9c4fe4-6d7c-5d81-a404-207a07f6b081.html)
ECONOMY
AFP: Economy tests limits of US presidents' power (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hzoI4lLRFk5VAsgmwSwqgh2Yrf1w?docId=CNG.1732b 21b28ee34447047f9aa12dd08c5.991)
Bloomberg: Consumer Spending in U.S. Increased 0.6% in September (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-28/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increased-0-6-in-september.html)
HEALTH CARE
Fox: Pelosi Defends Obamacare Waivers To 1,800 Firms: 'They're Small Companies' (http://nation.foxnews.com/nancy-pelosi/2011/10/29/pelosi-defends-obamacare-waivers-1800-firms-theyre-small-companies)
FOREIGN POLICY
WSJ: Violence in Afghanistan Dropped Over the Summer (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204505304577004220779836102.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
CNN: Army Ranger, 29, killed in Afghanistan on 14th deployment (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/us/afghanistan-ranger-killed/)
Huff Post: Afghanistan: 30 Insurgents Killed In Taliban Attack (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/afghanistan-insurgents-killed_n_1064505.html)
ENERGY
USA Today: GOP's Hatch urged $20M in earmarks for bankrupt clean energy firm (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-10-28/hatch-solyndra-cyrq-energy/50985576/1)
Des Moines Register: Herman Cain, Mitt Romney lead new Iowa Poll (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/cain-romney-lead-new-iowa-poll/)
Newsweek: Obama's Swing-State Cash Problem (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/29/mitt-romney-s-fundraising-for-2012-tops-president-obama-in-florida-nevada-michigan-and-colorado.html)
Daily Mail: Afghanistan is as popular as Obamacare (http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/45256)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul attracts 600 at Iowa event, 100 stay for Rick Santorum, Anita Perry (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/ron-paul-attracts-600-at-iowa-event-100-stay-for-rick-santorum-anita-perry/)
CNN: Paul presses campaign themes before mass audience exit (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/paul-presses-campaign-themes-before-mass-audience-exit/)
CNN: Ron Paul wins both tallies at GOP straw poll in Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/ron-paul-wins-both-tallies-at-gop-pres-straw-poll-in-iowa/)
MSNBC: Paul wins yet another straw poll (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8539644-paul-wins-yet-another-straw-poll)
Des Moines Register: Paul, Santorum differ in critiques of Obama (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/paul-santorum-differ-in-critiques-of-obama/)
Des Moines Register: Iowa Politics Insider: Republican Assemblies in Des Moines, candidates all over the place (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/iowa-politics-insider-republican-assemblies-in-des-moines-candidates-all-over-the-place/)
Des Moines Register: Perry, Romney lap competition in fundraising (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/28/perry-romney-lap-competition-in-fundraising/)
Ankeny Patch: Des Moines Register Poll Shows Cain and Romney at Top, Paul Next (http://ankeny.patch.com/articles/one-thing-cain-romney-share-the-lead-des-moines-register-iowa-poll)
New American: Ron Paul Wins NFRA Iowa Straw Poll (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/9573-ron-paul-wins-nfra-iowa-straw-poll)
State Column: Ron Paul Wins Iowa Straw Poll at NFRA Convention (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-wins-iowa-straw-poll-at-nfra-convention/)
Union Leader: Ron Paul offers vision for monetary health (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111029/NEWS0605/710299993)
Nashua Telegraph: Paul would cut federal departments, forgive debt (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/938282-227/paul-would-cut-federal-departments-forgive-debt.html)
Nashua Telegraph: Paul speaks at Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce event (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/938251-196/paul-speaks-at-greater-nashua-chamber-of.html)
Concord Monitor: Vote for Paul (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/288988/vote-for-paul)
St. Cloud Times: 3,000 expected at local Ron Paul rally (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111030/NEWS01/110300071/3-000-expected-local-Ron-Paul-rally)
Bismarck Tribune: Rep. Ron Paul to speak in Fargo (http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rep-ron-paul-to-speak-in-fargo/article_2156d8bc-017d-11e1-9d93-001cc4c03286.html)
Hickory Daily Record: In Catawba County, Ron Paul has more GOP donors (http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2011/oct/29/2/database-lists-all-nc-contributors-2012-presidenta-ar-1553363/)
Seattle PI: News of the world in pictures: Ron Paul (http://www.seattlepi.com/national/gallery/News-of-the-world-in-pictures-2306/photo-1709724.php)
Cumberland Times-News: Pill prescribed by Ron Paul may be bitter, but effective (http://times-news.com/opinion/x783646940/Pill-prescribed-by-Ron-Paul-may-be-bitter-but-effective)
GJ Sentinel: Paul supporter runs for 3rd Congressional District (http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/paul_supporter_runs_for_3rd_co/)
Digital Journal: Ron Paul campaign disrupts perceptions on his foreign policy (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313567)
WND: Ron Paul targets terrorists ... inside U.S. government (http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=361829)
Right Perspective: Paul Blasts TSA Program (http://www.therightperspective.org/2011/10/29/ron-paul-blasts-sinister-tsa-checkpoint-program/)
NYT: Speechmaking Call and Response at Alabama Straw Poll (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/speechmaking-call-and-response-at-alabama-straw-poll/)
ABC: Herman Cain Gets Testy at West Alabama Straw Poll (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/herman-cain-gets-testy-at-west-alabama-straw-poll/)
Right Perspective: Herman Cain Heckled By Ron Paul Supporters (http://www.therightperspective.org/2011/10/29/herman-cain-heckled-by-ron-paul-supporters/)
CNN: Cain tells Paul supporters to 'be respectful' during speech (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/cain-tells-paul-supporters-to-be-respectful-during-speech/)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul and Herman Cain Subjected to Mickey Mouse Attacks From Florida Dems (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ron-paul-and-herman-cain-subjected-mickey-mouse-attacks-florida-dems)
Rick Perry:
Huff Post: Rick Perry's Unusual Speech Performance (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/video-rick-perrys-unusual-speech-performance_n_1065571.html)
ABC: A Revved-Up Rick Perry Woos a Conservative New Hampshire Crowd (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/a-revved-up-rick-perry-woos-a-conservative-new-hampshire-crowd/)
ABC: Perry to Attend at Least 5 More Debates (http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/perry-attend-debates-14842872)
Politico: Rick Perry to debate after all (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67147.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry Urges New Hampshire To Repeal Gay Marriage Law, Defund Planned Parenthood (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/rick-perry-gay-marriage-planned-parenthood-new-hampshire_n_1065227.html)
Huff Post: Governor Rick Perry Please Lobby the Super Committee to End Permanent Energy Subsidies (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jigar-shah/super-committee-energy-subsidies_b_1064648.html)
Politico: What ailed Rick Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67101.html)
CNN: Why Rick Perry's presidential bid is toast (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/opinion/carville-rick-perry/)
Slate: Perry Plays Nice (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/10/rick_perry_campaign_why_he_won_t_attack_mitt_romne y_or_herman_ca.html)
Politico: Rick Perry's uphill battle for flat tax (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67132.html)
MySA: Perry is correct on flag dispute (http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Perry-is-correct-on-flag-dispute-2241569.php)
Politico: Rick Perry courts conservative media (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67104_Page2.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Post: Mitt Romney flops on climate change (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/mitt-romney-flops-on-climate-change/2011/10/28/gIQAkMsDQM_blog.html)
Huff Post: Rick Perry: Mitt Romney 'Has Been On Opposite Sides On A Lot Of Issues' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/rick-perry-mitt-romney-opposite-sides_n_1064898.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s opponents are blowing it on healthcare (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-opponents-are-blowing-it-on-healthcare/2011/10/28/gIQAQlUrPM_blog.html)
Politico: The rough week that may not matter? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/67137.html)
Examiner: Jon Stewart rips Mitt Romney for his consistency inconsistency (Video) (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-national/jon-stewart-rips-mitt-romney-for-consistency-inconsistency-video)
AP: LA mayor: Romney out of touch with middle class (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/29/state/n174043D72.DTL)
ABC: Mitt Romney Says He’d Be OK Making Unpopular Decisions as President (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/mitt-romney-says-hed-be-ok-making-unpopular-decisions-as-president/)
Washington Times: Can Mitt Romney overcome the GOP field and the GOP itself? (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/middle-class-guy/2011/oct/28/can-mitt-romney-over-come-gop-field-and-gop-itself/)
NYT: Romney Seeks Order in Chaos of Campaign (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/romney-seeks-order-in-chaos-of-campaign/)
NYT: Romney Fields Friendly Questions In NH (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/romney-fields-friendly-questions-in-new-hampshire/)
NECN: Mitt Romney hosts town hall meeting in NH (http://www.necn.com/10/28/11/Mitt-Romney-hosts-town-hall-meeting-in-N/landing_newengland.html?blockID=584610&feedID=4206)
Union Leader: Romney says he wants ‘to make America right again’ (http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111029/NEWS0605/710299973)
Herman Cain:
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s ‘Vote For the Worst’ surge (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/herman-cains-vote-for-the-worst-surge/2011/10/28/gIQAJgyoPM_blog.html)
NYT: For Cain, Reverse Is a Prominent Gear (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/us/politics/for-cain-reverse-becomes-a-prominent-gear.html?_r=2)
LA Times: Herman Cain losing some steam (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cain-20111029,0,5983412.story)
TPM: Herman Cain Speaks Of ‘The So-Called Palestinian People’ (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/10/herman-cain-speaks-of-the-so-called-palestinians.php)
Washington Post: Herman Cain’s boring radio ad (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/herman-cains-boring-radio-ad/2011/10/28/gIQAFB4pPM_blog.html)
AP: Cain not running on empty; South could be pivotal (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jgnMmn-5Vjc9J-TaSxzE8LeJQ1tA?docId=d1bcfb2faa5a43d6bc06c5b1b4641 9bf)
Montgomery Advertiser: Cain energizes Montgomery crowd (http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20111028/NEWS/111028042/Cain-energizes-Montgomery-crowd?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage)
Fox: Confident Cain: In it to Win it, Not Get a TV show (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/10/29/confident-cain-it-win-it-not-get-tv-show)
CBS: Cain: I'm in to win, not to get on TV (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20127480-503544/cain-im-in-to-win-not-to-get-on-tv/)
Washington Post: Herman Cain to speak at AEI on 9-9-9 tax plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/think-tanked/post/herman-cain-to-speak-at-aei-on-9-9-9-tax-plan/2011/10/28/gIQANuwtPM_blog.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann calls on Iraq to reimburse U.S. for invasion, war (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/28/michele-bachmann-calls-on-iraq-to-reimburse-u-s-for-invasion-war/)
QCT: Bachmann attacks Obama during Davenport visit (http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/bachmann-starts-off-visit-with-obama-criticism/article_87212352-018f-11e1-99ed-001cc4c03286.html)
AP: Bachmann exaggerates directive in her criticism (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gKrVgfGhzMyDyvvyz1ebZgtNkBnA?docId=b64112938 7624b7db439bf65a8a96297)
Fox: Bachmann Slams Obama’s Student Loan Reform Plan (http://nation.foxnews.com/michele-bachmann/2011/10/28/bachmann-slams-obama-s-student-loan-reform-plan)
CNN: Bachmann's history lesson for Obama (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/28/bachmanns-history-lesson-for-obama/)
Think Progress: Bachmann: Obama’s Student Loan Plan Is An ‘Abuse Of Power’ That Creates ‘Moral Hazard’ (http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/28/356412/bachmann-student-loan-oppose/)
MSNBC: Bachmann: Strength reflected in winning two-month old IA straw poll as woman (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8539480-bachmann-strength-reflected-in-winning-two-month-old-ia-straw-poll-as-woman)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Accuses Rick Perry Campaign Of Dirty Tricks After Tea Party Call To Quit (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/29/michele-bachmann-rick-perry-tea-party-quit-american-majority_n_1065115.html)
SCJ: Bachmann: GOP needs action, not 'lip service' (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/article_296f3e1a-01ad-11e1-8254-001cc4c03286.html)
Newt Gingrich:
Augusta Chronicle: Nearly 600 gather to hear Newt Gingrich in Aiken (http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/aiken/2011-10-28/nearly-600-gather-hear-newt-gingrich-aiken)
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich to the Rescue? The GOP's Improbable 'Dark Horse' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stewart-j-lawrence/newt-gingrich-2012_b_1065226.html)
NPR: Could Gingrich Be Next GOP Challenger To Surge? (http://www.npr.org/2011/10/28/141758141/could-gingrich-be-next-gop-challenger-to-surge)
National Journal: Gingrich Calls Arab Spring 'Anti-Christian Spring’ (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/gingrich-calls-arab-spring-anti-christian-spring--20111029?mrefid=election2012)
MSNBC: Gingrich plays to base on Obama's schooling, judges (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/29/8538988-gingrich-plays-to-base-on-obamas-schooling-judges)
SC Now: Gingrich makes first campaign stop in the Pee Dee (http://www2.scnow.com/news/2011/oct/29/gingrich-makes-first-stop-pee-dee-ar-2625812/)
CNN: Gingrich touts experience over Cain’s (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/gingrich-touts-experience-over-cain%E2%80%99s/)
Patch: Gingrich Makes It Official in SC (http://irmo.patch.com/articles/gingrich-makes-it-official#photo-8266983)
Rick Santorum:
CNN: Santorum endorsed by ‘nation’s oldest & largest’ GOP volunteer group (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/santorum-endorsed-by-%E2%80%98nation%E2%80%99s-oldest-largest%E2%80%99-gop-volunteer-group/)
Fox: Santorum Nears Goal of 99 Iowa Counties (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/10/28/santorum-nears-goal-99-iowa-counties)
Des Moines Register: by Rick Santorum says Nancy Pelosi is ‘flat out wrong’ on Boeing comment (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/10/29/rick-santorum-says-nancy-pelosi-is-flat-out-wrong-on-comment-on-boeing/)
CNN: Santorum: 'They're trying to Huckabee me' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/29/santorum-theyre-trying-to-huckabee-me/)
ABC: Rick Santorum 2012: Republican Presidential Candidate (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rick-santorum-2012-republican-presidential-candidate/story?id=14836773)
Slate: Rick Santorum As a Dad (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/10/28/rick_santorum_as_a_dad.html)
ABC: Rick Santorum Goes After Cain With Abortion Ad (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/10/rick-santorum-goes-after-cain-with-abortion-ad/)
SCJ: Bolton, Santorum hit Obama's Middle East policies (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_96fc8aa4-be1e-552b-b786-1005562d1f3f.html)
Jon Huntsman:
Deseret News: Huntsman expects success in New Hampshire; calls Romney a 'well-lubricated weather vane' (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705393319/Huntsman-expects-success-in-New-Hampshire-calls-Romney-a-well-lubricated-weather-vane.html)
CNN: Huntsman daughters spoof Cain's smoking ad (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/28/huntsman-daughters-spoof-cains-smoking-ad/)
Multiple Candidates:
SF Gate: Perry, Romney contrast in style, substance (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/29/national/a003914D05.DTL)
Boston Herald: Perry, Romney seek NH limelight (http://bostonherald.com/blogs/news/katy_on_the_campaign_trail/?p=973)
WMUR: Romney, Perry Make NH Appearances (http://www.wmur.com/news/29621383/detail.html)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
LA Times: Record Number of Candidates File for NH Ballot (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-new-hampshire-ballot-20111028,0,5268278.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+ Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)
AP: Iowa Up For Grabs Two Months Before Caucus (http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/article_9a99de39-0ebd-56b2-a288-63d9167b838a.html)
Coalitions-Related News:
SCJ: Iowa Latino vote has little impact (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/a1/article_5c9c4fe4-6d7c-5d81-a404-207a07f6b081.html)
ECONOMY
AFP: Economy tests limits of US presidents' power (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hzoI4lLRFk5VAsgmwSwqgh2Yrf1w?docId=CNG.1732b 21b28ee34447047f9aa12dd08c5.991)
Bloomberg: Consumer Spending in U.S. Increased 0.6% in September (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-28/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increased-0-6-in-september.html)
HEALTH CARE
Fox: Pelosi Defends Obamacare Waivers To 1,800 Firms: 'They're Small Companies' (http://nation.foxnews.com/nancy-pelosi/2011/10/29/pelosi-defends-obamacare-waivers-1800-firms-theyre-small-companies)
FOREIGN POLICY
WSJ: Violence in Afghanistan Dropped Over the Summer (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204505304577004220779836102.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
CNN: Army Ranger, 29, killed in Afghanistan on 14th deployment (http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/28/us/afghanistan-ranger-killed/)
Huff Post: Afghanistan: 30 Insurgents Killed In Taliban Attack (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/afghanistan-insurgents-killed_n_1064505.html)
ENERGY
USA Today: GOP's Hatch urged $20M in earmarks for bankrupt clean energy firm (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2011-10-28/hatch-solyndra-cyrq-energy/50985576/1)