ZanZibar
11-06-2011, 06:37 PM
Polls And Trends:
Gallup Poll November 2: Public: Giuliani Has Best Chance of Defeating Clinton (http://www.gallup.com/poll/102505/Public-Giuliani-Has-Best-Chance-Defeating-Clinton.aspx)
Newsmax Iowa Poll: Cain 30 Romney 15 Gingrich 12 Ron Paul 9 Bachmann 8 Perry 6 Huntsman 2 (http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Newsmax-Iowa-Poll-Gingrich/2011/11/04/id/416954)
NY Post: Romney, Bam in poll tie (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/romney_bam_in_poll_tie_ga6XhQKQblpHFn5LFduQOJ)
Washington Post: Perry and Gingrich inch their way back to form new second tier (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/perry-and-gingrich-inch-their-way-back-to-form-new-second-tier/2011/11/04/gIQA18RWmM_blog.html)
NYT: What Are the Chances for Republicans? (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/11/03/magazine/538-gdp-election-calculator.html?ref=magazine)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
WGN Chicago: Illinois GOP fundraising straw poll goes to Ron Paul (http://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-gop-fundraising-straw-poll-goes-to-ron-paul-20111105,0,623197.story)
Chicago Tribune: Illinois GOP fundraising straw poll goes to Ron Paul (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-gop-fundraising-straw-poll-goes-to-ron-paul-20111105,0,3298734.story)
State Column: Ron Paul wins Illinois straw poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-wins-illinois-straw-poll/)
Oskaloosa News: Reagan Dinner Speaker Ron Paul Talks Monetary Policy (http://oskynews.org/?p=34218)
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Ron Paul blasts debt, abortion, war and the U.S. Department of Education (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-ron-paul-blasts-debt-abortion-war-and-the-u-s-department-of-education/)
Des Moines Register: 1,000 expected at tonight’s Reagan dinner – and the first attendee is reading her Bible (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/1000-expected-at-tonights-reagan-dinner-and-the-first-is-reading-her-bible/)
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Photos of the candidates (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-spotlights/)
CBS: Two months before Iowans cast their votes, GOP presidential contenders make their cases (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57319119-503544/two-months-before-iowans-cast-their-votes-gop-presidential-contenders-make-their-cases/)
AFP: Republicans hold major fundraiser in Iowa (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5isTokVswtt5jQMNYWKn5JKQvqAPQ?docId=CNG.37fe1 daad11cebb70185a595ccf6e937.541)
CNN: 5 GOP pres. candidates praise Reagan, berate Obama (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/05/5-gop-pres-candidates-praise-reagan-berate-obama/)
National Journal: Presidential Hopefuls Woo Iowa Republicans (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/two-months-before-iowans-cast-votes-gop-presidential-contenders-make-their-cases-20111104?page=1)
Boston: Amid allegations against Cain, rivals ignore issue (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/11/05/amid_allegations_against_cain_rivals_ignore_issue/)
Reuters: Republican candidates court Iowa insiders (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/05/usa-campaign-republicans-idUSN1E7A400720111105)
LA Times: Trailing Republicans make their case in Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-iowa-reagan-dinner-20111104,0,129972.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Patch: Youth Vote Turns Out To Annual Iowa Republican Party Reagan Dinner (http://marion.patch.com/articles/youth-vote-turns-out-to-annual-iowa-republican-party-reagan-dinner)
MSNBC: Five Republicans make their pitch in Iowa (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/05/8651175-five-republicans-make-their-pitch-in-iowa)
Note that the volume of local news coverage that consists mainly of repeats of the same AP article are impractical to list here. I’ve included significant national news sources below, but to view an up-to-date list of local AP duplicate stories please click here (http://news.google.com/news/story?pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&geo=us&ncl=http://www.keyc.tv/story/15964478/gop-presidential-hopeful-paul-to-stop-in-st-cloud&cf=all&scoring=d&start=0).
State Column: Ron Paul launches Minnesota state operations with 3000 strong rally (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-launches-minnesota-state-operations-with-3000-strong-rally/)
MPR News: Ron Paul brings campaign to Minnesota Saturday (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/05/ron-paul-st-cloud/)
MPR News: Ron Paul rocks St. Cloud (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/11/ron_paul_rocks.shtml)
MPR News: Supporters turn out for Ron Paul in St. Cloud (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/05/ron-paul-rally-st-cloud/)
Washington Examiner: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign-st-cloud)
Austin American Statesman: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign-to-st-cloud-1952521.html)
St. Cloud Times: Paul rallies his faithful in St. Cloud (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111105/NEWS01/111050034/Paul-rallies-his-faithful-St-Cloud-)
Star Tribune: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.startribune.com/local/133296878.html)
Star Telegram: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/05/3502447/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign.html)
RCP: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Nov/05/ron_paul_brings_presidential_campaign_to_st__cloud .html)
Fargo-Moorhead Forum: Ron Paul to deliver ‘ideas’ speech at fundraiser (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/339506/)
The Republic: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul appears at fundraising event for ND policy group (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/6d57d844c90349fa9760d2e2218425ad/ND--Paul-North-Dakota/)
Austin American Statesman: Ron Paul makes ND stop for fundraising event (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/ron-paul-makes-nd-stop-for-fundraising-event-1952998.html)
Star Telegram: Ron Paul makes ND stop for fundraising event (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/05/3502946/ron-paul-makes-nd-stop-for-fundraising.html)
US News: Ron Paul's Secret to Energy in a Grueling 2012 Campaign (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/04/ron-pauls-secret-to-energy-in-a-grueling-2012-campaign)
Conway Daily Sun: National Perspective: Ron Paul, True Believer (http://www.conwaydailysun.com/columns/story/shribman-11511)
NJ: Another perplexing Ron Paul oversight from the Times (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/11/more_anti-ron_paul_and_anti-re.html)
Nolan Chart: Too Many Pretty Candidates (http://www.nolanchart.com/article9083-too-many-pretty-candidates.html)
The Gazette: Paul, Bachmann, Golding will bring stability (http://thegazette.com/2011/11/04/paul-bachmann-golding-will-bring-stability/)
The Ledger: TSA Not Needed; Ron Paul Is (http://www.theledger.com/article/20111105/EDIT02/111109668/1001/business?Title=TSA-Not-Needed-Ron-Paul-Is&tc=ar)
Times Union: Ron Paul, get out of Occupy movement (http://blog.timesunion.com/highschool/ron-paul-get-out-of-occupy-movement/24169/)
TC Palm: Letter: In primary voting, I'll be voting for Ron Paul (http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/nov/05/letter-in-primary-voting-ill-be-voting-for-ron/)
Daily Caller: Ron Paul staying out of race to replace him in Congress, not encouraging sons to run (http://dailycaller.com/2011/11/04/ron-paul-staying-out-of-race-to-replace-him-in-congress-not-encouraging-sons-to-run/)
RT: Ron Paul vs. 'In God We Trust' (http://rt.com/usa/news/ron-paul-god-trust-575/)
Politifact: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul remix (http://www.politifact.com/georgia/article/2011/nov/05/us-rep-ron-paul-remix/)
Orlando Sentinel: Ron Paul on ‘Fox News Sunday’; Jon Huntsman on ‘Meet the Press’ (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/11/ron-paul-on-fox-news-sunday-jon-hunstman-on-meet-the-press.html)
The Hill: Sunday Show Preview: The Speaker, Ron Paul, And The Huntsman Clan (http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/191983-sunday-show-preview-the-speaker-ron-paul-and-the-huntsman-clan)
Rick Perry:
NYT: Risks Seen in Perry Plan for Switch to Pensions (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/many-see-risk-in-rick-perrys-plan-for-social-security.html?_r=1)
Sentinel Source NH: Rick Perry is, well, dumb (http://sentinelsource.com/opinion/columnists/guest/rick-perry-is-well-dumb/article_0c2e2220-9dd7-560d-8b2c-8420138e172b.html)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry in Des Moines defends his work opposing ethanol (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/rick-perry-in-des-moines-defends-his-work-opposing-ethanol/)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Rick Perry hits away on government spending (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/ronald-reagan-dinner-rick-perry-remarks/)
Oskaloosa News: Reagan Dinner Speaker Rick Perry Blasts Washington Politicians (http://oskynews.org/?p=34262)
Radio Iowa: Perry quips campaign is “Operation Occupy the White House” (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/11/04/perry-quips-campaign-is-operation-occupy-the-white-house/)
Politico: Giuliani aide helping Rick Perry in NY (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67666.html)
Houston Chronicle: Top Rudy Giuliani aide goes to work for Rick Perry (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/11/top-rudy-giuliani-aide-goes-to-work-for-rick-perry/)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry, take heart — 4 years ago, the polls were picking Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton for president (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/11/rick-perry-take-heart-4-years-ago-the-polls-were-picking-rudy-giuliani-and-hillary-clinton-for-president/)
Mitt Romney:
Politifact False: Mitt Romney said repealing 'Obamacare' would save $95 billion in 2016 (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/nov/04/mitt-romney/mitt-romney-said-repealing-obamacare-would-save-95/)
Politifact True: Rick Perry says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion rights (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2011/nov/05/rick-perry/rick-perry-says-mitt-romney-flip-flopped-abortion-/)
NBC: Occupy Philly Protests Mitt Romney's Visit (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Occupy-Philly-to-Protest-Mitt-Romneys-Visit-133249488.html)
Reuters: Biden defends Romney's Mormon faith (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/04/us-usa-campaign-biden-romney-idUSTRE7A371Q20111104?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true)
UK Guardian: GOP set to embrace Mitt Romney as candidate who can beat Barack Obama (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/05/gop-mitt-romney-barack-obama?newsfeed=true)
Washington Post: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Ryan has nothing but praise for Romney plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/exclusive-interview-paul-ryan-has-nothing-but-praise-for-romney-plan/2011/11/04/gIQAgUaSmM_blog.html)
WSJ: Romney Proposes Voucher Option for Medicare Plan (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203804204577018092798952590.html)
Think Progress: Mitt Romney’s Medicare Mythology (http://thinkprogress.org/health/2011/11/04/361737/mitt-romneys-medicare-mythology/)
LA Times: Romney presents plan to cut $500 billion from federal budget (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-gop-20111105,0,2123697.story)
Forbes: Mitt Romney's Vaguely Promising Plan for Entitlement Reform (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/11/05/mitt-romneys-vaguely-promising-plan-for-entitlement-reform/)
ABC: In Iowa, Romney’s Son Stands in for His Dad (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/in-iowa-romneys-son-stands-in-for-his-dad/)
Eastern Iowa Government: Romney son expects dad to ‘do really well’ in Iowa caucuses (http://easterniowagovernment.com/2011/11/04/romney-son-expects-dad-to-do-really-well-in-iowa-caucuses/)
NYT: Hello, It’s a Message From Mitt Romney About Rick Perry (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/hello-its-a-message-from-mitt-romney-about-rick-perry/)
Washington Post: GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney assails Perry on immigration in Iowa automated calls (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-presidential-candidate-mitt-romney-assails-perry-on-immigration-in-iowa-automated-calls/2011/11/04/gIQAdCJ0lM_story.html)
CS Monitor: Why Romney's Iowa robo-calls are targeting Rick Perry, not Herman Cain (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2011/1104/Why-Romney-s-Iowa-robo-calls-are-targeting-Rick-Perry-not-Herman-Cain)
NYT: Romney, Always Campaigning for Others ... and for Himself (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/politics/mitt-romney-campaigns-tirelessly-and-not-just-for-himself.html?_r=1)
Herman Cain:
News Busters: Politico Publishes More Stories About Cain 'Scandal' in Six Days Than it Did Obama's Ties to Ayers or Rezko (http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2011/11/05/politico-publishes-94-stories-herman-cain-scandal-less-six-days)
Fox: Republicans in Early-Voting States May Be Giving Cain Benefit of the Doubt (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/05/republicans-in-early-voting-states-may-be-giving-cain-benefit-doubt/)
AP/ABC: Accusations Not yet Costing Cain in Early States (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/accusations-costing-cain-early-states-14887146#.TrWAumBuu1l)
UK Mail: 'Nobody's perfect': Sexual harassment accusations fail to hurt Cain's campaign... for now (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2058078/Nobodys-perfect-Sexual-harassment-claims-fail-hurt-campaign.html)
Fox: Cain Maintains Momentum in Polls Despite Sexual Harassment Allegations (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/04/cain-tries-to-get-back-to-business-as-usual-amid-harassment-allegations/?test=latestnews)
Washington Post: Cain accuser alleged several harassment incidents, lawyer says; he presses on with campaign (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/herman-cain-continues-campaign-stumping-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations/2011/11/04/gIQAYw49kM_story.html?sub=AR)
LA Times: Restaurant group to respond Friday to Cain accuser request (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-cain-accuser-friday-20111103,1,7618331.story)
Politico: Under Herman Cain, NRA launched sex harassment fight (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67669.html)
Huff Post: Rush Limbaugh Condemns Republican Critics Of Herman Cain (AUDIO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/05/rush-limbaugh-republicans-herman-cain_n_1077163.html?ref=media)
TPM: Colbert Defends Rush, Cain Against Stereotypes (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/colbert-defends-rush-cain-against-stereotypes.php)
Huff Post: Herman Cain 'High-Tech' Lynching Ad: Supporters Compare Candidate's Troubles To Clarence Thomas Hearings (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/04/herman-cain-high-tech-lynching-ad_n_1076516.html)
Huff Post: Gloria Cain's Silence Presents Challenges For Husband's Campaign (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/05/herman-cain-wife-gloria-cain_n_1077723.html)
Fox: Cain Plans to Introduce Public to His 'Greatest Supporter' -- His Wife (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/05/cain-plans-to-introduce-public-to-his-greatest-supporter-his-wife/)
Journal Sentinel: Cain campaign to hire lawyers for funding probe (http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/cain-chief-of-staff-says-campaign-moving-forward-pu2u48u-133252973.html)
USA Today: Contender Cain to chat with comedian Kimmel (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/11/candidate-cain-to-chat-with-comedian-kimmel/1)
WSJ: Herman Cain Brags About Ties to Koch Brothers (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/11/04/herman-cain-brags-about-ties-to-koch-brothers/)
MSNBC: Cain: 'I am the Koch brothers' brother from another mother' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/04/8637464-cain-i-am-the-koch-brothers-brother-from-another-mother)
NY Daily News: Herman Cain: 'I am the Koch brothers' brother from another mother' (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/herman-cain-i-koch-brothers-brother-mother-article-1.972623)
Michelle Bachmann:
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Michele Bachmann touts her experience fighting government spending (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-michele-bachmann-touts-her-experience-fighting-government-spending/)
ABC: Bachmann on Cain: Great on Personality, Bad on Governing (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/bachmann-on-cain-great-on-personality-bad-on-governing/)
CBS: Bachmann slams Cain for inconsistencies on issues (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57319243-503544/bachmann-slams-cain-for-inconsistencies-on-issues/)
The Hill: Bachmann: Sexual harassment scandal is least of Herman Cain's problems (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/191979-bachmann-harassment-scandal-is-least-of-cains-problems)
Newt Gingrich:
ABC: Gingrich Cracks Double Digits in ABC-Post News Poll (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/gingrich-cracks-10-in-abc-post-news-poll/)
Politico: A good Newt night in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67673.html)
National Review: Newt’s Night (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/282350/newts-night-katrina-trinko)
Politico: Newt Gingrich embraced at Iowa GOP dinner (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67668.html)
NYT: Gingrich Tailors Message at Iowa G.O.P. Dinner (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/gingrich-tailors-message-and-unites-with-opponents-in-iowa/)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich, Santorum stand out at Reagan dinner (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/gingrich-santorum-stand-out-at-reagan-dinner/)
CNN: Another poll shows Gingrich on the rise (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/04/another-poll-shows-gingrich-on-the-rise/)
CNN: Gingrich weighs in on campaign momentum (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/04/gingrich-weighs-in-on-rising-campaign/)
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich to speak at Polk County GOP dinner Dec. 1 (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/newt-gingrich-to-speak-at-polk-county-gop-dinner-dec-1/)
The Hill: Gingrich: I'd trail Obama around country until he accepts debate challenge (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/191971-gingrich-promises-to-follow-obama-around-the-country-until-he-accepts-debate-challenge)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Newt Gingrich compliments competitors, reveals campaign strategy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-newt-gingrich-compliments-competitors-reveals-campaign-strategy/)
Rick Santorum:
Politico: Rick Santorum says accusations flap not Herman Cain's biggest problem (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67529.html)
Politico: Rick Santorum to talk moral values in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67617.html)
Concord Monitor: Santorum talks social issues (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/290403/santorum-talks-social-issues?CSAuthResp=1320523783%3Aumkolks91um5sb7qkfb l7o0uh5%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A7425E7 48E871836F76E4D298A0FACD0C&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
ABC: Santorum Launches Policy Tour, Pushes Social Issues (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/santorum-launches-policy-tour-pushes-social-issues/)
Concord Monitor: Best alternative to Romney? Santorum! (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/290461/best-alternative-to-romney-santorum?CSAuthResp=1320542132%3Aumkolks91um5sb7qk fbl7o0uh5%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A2548 0813A1ED92F37628E9F6A46DCA3B&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
AP: Santorum: GOP needs to talk more about values (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i3sYIXCfMYEPDXvA5A4vcIPVBP1Q?docId=56c06ac59 5004de09fafafef0e2a2a16)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Rick Santorum promises both social and fiscal conservatism (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/ronald-reagan-dinner-rick-santorum-promises-both-social-and-fiscal-conservatism/)
Jon Huntsman:
Charlotte Observer: GOP hopeful Jon Huntsman is low in the polls, but high on expectations (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/11/05/2748751/gop-hopeful-jon-huntsman-is-low.html)
Satellite Radio: Sirius XM Radio Kicks Off Interview Series With Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman, Jr. (http://satelliteradioplayground.com/2011/11/05/sirius-xm-radio-kicks-off-interview-series-with-presidential-candidate-jon-huntsman-jr/)
Multiple Candidates:
Washington Post: Yes, the GOP race is a strange campaign (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/yes-the-gop-race-is-a-strange-campaign/2011/11/04/gIQAvNBVpM_story.html?sub=AR)
US News: Rookie GOP Candidates Lead to Campaign Blunders (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/11/05/rookie-gop-candidates-lead-to-campaign-blunders)
LA Times: Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich to face off in Texas debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-cain-gringrich-20111105,0,4456544.story)
Washington Post: Cain-Gingrich GOP debate intended to focus on key campaign issues; harassment claim off limits (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/on-sidelines-of-contest-for-gop-nomination-white-house-hopefuls-cain-gingrich-debate/2011/11/05/gIQAyr0VpM_story.html)
Washington Post: Romney, Perry target independent voters with bipartisan, cooperative tone amid political risks (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/romney-perry-target-independent-voters-with-bipartisan-cooperative-tone-amid-political-risks/2011/11/05/gIQAUo5BpM_story.html?sub=AR)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Boston Globe: NH GOP group holding conference on climate (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/11/05/nh_gop_group_holding_conference_on_climate/)
National Journal: Jump Ball: Iowans Still Seeking Favorite in GOP Presidential Race (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/gingrich-wins-biggest-ovation-cain-and-romney-mia-at-iowa-gop-dinner-20111105)
NPR: GOP Front-Runners Pass Iowa By (http://www.npr.org/2011/11/05/142053349/gop-front-runners-pass-iowa-by)
Coalitions-Related News:
ECONOMY
USA Today: Obama's jobs record looks a lot like -- Ronald Reagan's (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-11-03/jobs-and-the-presidential-election/51065798/1)
Time: Obama and the Imperceptible Recovery (http://swampland.time.com/2011/11/04/obama-and-the-imperceptible-recovery/?iid=sl-main-mostpop2)
Washington Post: Biden: White House to keep acting on its own if Republicans won’t OK Obama jobs legislation (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/biden-white-house-to-keep-acting-on-its-own-if-republicans-wont-ok-obama-jobs-legislation/2011/11/05/gIQAX3HEpM_story.html)
NYT: German Industrial Orders Decline in Negative Sign for Euro Zone (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/business/global/german-industrial-orders-decline-in-negative-sign-for-euro-zone.html?_r=1)
HEALTH CARE
FOREIGN POLICY
ENERGY
OTHER
CBS: TSA expands from airports to Tenn. highways (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57318666/tsa-expands-from-airports-to-tenn-highways/)
Gallup Poll November 2: Public: Giuliani Has Best Chance of Defeating Clinton (http://www.gallup.com/poll/102505/Public-Giuliani-Has-Best-Chance-Defeating-Clinton.aspx)
Newsmax Iowa Poll: Cain 30 Romney 15 Gingrich 12 Ron Paul 9 Bachmann 8 Perry 6 Huntsman 2 (http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Newsmax-Iowa-Poll-Gingrich/2011/11/04/id/416954)
NY Post: Romney, Bam in poll tie (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/romney_bam_in_poll_tie_ga6XhQKQblpHFn5LFduQOJ)
Washington Post: Perry and Gingrich inch their way back to form new second tier (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/perry-and-gingrich-inch-their-way-back-to-form-new-second-tier/2011/11/04/gIQA18RWmM_blog.html)
NYT: What Are the Chances for Republicans? (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/11/03/magazine/538-gdp-election-calculator.html?ref=magazine)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
WGN Chicago: Illinois GOP fundraising straw poll goes to Ron Paul (http://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-gop-fundraising-straw-poll-goes-to-ron-paul-20111105,0,623197.story)
Chicago Tribune: Illinois GOP fundraising straw poll goes to Ron Paul (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-gop-fundraising-straw-poll-goes-to-ron-paul-20111105,0,3298734.story)
State Column: Ron Paul wins Illinois straw poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-wins-illinois-straw-poll/)
Oskaloosa News: Reagan Dinner Speaker Ron Paul Talks Monetary Policy (http://oskynews.org/?p=34218)
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Ron Paul blasts debt, abortion, war and the U.S. Department of Education (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-ron-paul-blasts-debt-abortion-war-and-the-u-s-department-of-education/)
Des Moines Register: 1,000 expected at tonight’s Reagan dinner – and the first attendee is reading her Bible (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/1000-expected-at-tonights-reagan-dinner-and-the-first-is-reading-her-bible/)
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Photos of the candidates (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-spotlights/)
CBS: Two months before Iowans cast their votes, GOP presidential contenders make their cases (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57319119-503544/two-months-before-iowans-cast-their-votes-gop-presidential-contenders-make-their-cases/)
AFP: Republicans hold major fundraiser in Iowa (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5isTokVswtt5jQMNYWKn5JKQvqAPQ?docId=CNG.37fe1 daad11cebb70185a595ccf6e937.541)
CNN: 5 GOP pres. candidates praise Reagan, berate Obama (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/05/5-gop-pres-candidates-praise-reagan-berate-obama/)
National Journal: Presidential Hopefuls Woo Iowa Republicans (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/two-months-before-iowans-cast-votes-gop-presidential-contenders-make-their-cases-20111104?page=1)
Boston: Amid allegations against Cain, rivals ignore issue (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/11/05/amid_allegations_against_cain_rivals_ignore_issue/)
Reuters: Republican candidates court Iowa insiders (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/05/usa-campaign-republicans-idUSN1E7A400720111105)
LA Times: Trailing Republicans make their case in Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-iowa-reagan-dinner-20111104,0,129972.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Patch: Youth Vote Turns Out To Annual Iowa Republican Party Reagan Dinner (http://marion.patch.com/articles/youth-vote-turns-out-to-annual-iowa-republican-party-reagan-dinner)
MSNBC: Five Republicans make their pitch in Iowa (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/05/8651175-five-republicans-make-their-pitch-in-iowa)
Note that the volume of local news coverage that consists mainly of repeats of the same AP article are impractical to list here. I’ve included significant national news sources below, but to view an up-to-date list of local AP duplicate stories please click here (http://news.google.com/news/story?pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&geo=us&ncl=http://www.keyc.tv/story/15964478/gop-presidential-hopeful-paul-to-stop-in-st-cloud&cf=all&scoring=d&start=0).
State Column: Ron Paul launches Minnesota state operations with 3000 strong rally (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-launches-minnesota-state-operations-with-3000-strong-rally/)
MPR News: Ron Paul brings campaign to Minnesota Saturday (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/05/ron-paul-st-cloud/)
MPR News: Ron Paul rocks St. Cloud (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/11/ron_paul_rocks.shtml)
MPR News: Supporters turn out for Ron Paul in St. Cloud (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/05/ron-paul-rally-st-cloud/)
Washington Examiner: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign-st-cloud)
Austin American Statesman: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign-to-st-cloud-1952521.html)
St. Cloud Times: Paul rallies his faithful in St. Cloud (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111105/NEWS01/111050034/Paul-rallies-his-faithful-St-Cloud-)
Star Tribune: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.startribune.com/local/133296878.html)
Star Telegram: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/05/3502447/ron-paul-brings-presidential-campaign.html)
RCP: Ron Paul brings presidential campaign to St. Cloud (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Nov/05/ron_paul_brings_presidential_campaign_to_st__cloud .html)
Fargo-Moorhead Forum: Ron Paul to deliver ‘ideas’ speech at fundraiser (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/339506/)
The Republic: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul appears at fundraising event for ND policy group (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/6d57d844c90349fa9760d2e2218425ad/ND--Paul-North-Dakota/)
Austin American Statesman: Ron Paul makes ND stop for fundraising event (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/ron-paul-makes-nd-stop-for-fundraising-event-1952998.html)
Star Telegram: Ron Paul makes ND stop for fundraising event (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/05/3502946/ron-paul-makes-nd-stop-for-fundraising.html)
US News: Ron Paul's Secret to Energy in a Grueling 2012 Campaign (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/04/ron-pauls-secret-to-energy-in-a-grueling-2012-campaign)
Conway Daily Sun: National Perspective: Ron Paul, True Believer (http://www.conwaydailysun.com/columns/story/shribman-11511)
NJ: Another perplexing Ron Paul oversight from the Times (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/11/more_anti-ron_paul_and_anti-re.html)
Nolan Chart: Too Many Pretty Candidates (http://www.nolanchart.com/article9083-too-many-pretty-candidates.html)
The Gazette: Paul, Bachmann, Golding will bring stability (http://thegazette.com/2011/11/04/paul-bachmann-golding-will-bring-stability/)
The Ledger: TSA Not Needed; Ron Paul Is (http://www.theledger.com/article/20111105/EDIT02/111109668/1001/business?Title=TSA-Not-Needed-Ron-Paul-Is&tc=ar)
Times Union: Ron Paul, get out of Occupy movement (http://blog.timesunion.com/highschool/ron-paul-get-out-of-occupy-movement/24169/)
TC Palm: Letter: In primary voting, I'll be voting for Ron Paul (http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/nov/05/letter-in-primary-voting-ill-be-voting-for-ron/)
Daily Caller: Ron Paul staying out of race to replace him in Congress, not encouraging sons to run (http://dailycaller.com/2011/11/04/ron-paul-staying-out-of-race-to-replace-him-in-congress-not-encouraging-sons-to-run/)
RT: Ron Paul vs. 'In God We Trust' (http://rt.com/usa/news/ron-paul-god-trust-575/)
Politifact: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul remix (http://www.politifact.com/georgia/article/2011/nov/05/us-rep-ron-paul-remix/)
Orlando Sentinel: Ron Paul on ‘Fox News Sunday’; Jon Huntsman on ‘Meet the Press’ (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/11/ron-paul-on-fox-news-sunday-jon-hunstman-on-meet-the-press.html)
The Hill: Sunday Show Preview: The Speaker, Ron Paul, And The Huntsman Clan (http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/191983-sunday-show-preview-the-speaker-ron-paul-and-the-huntsman-clan)
Rick Perry:
NYT: Risks Seen in Perry Plan for Switch to Pensions (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/many-see-risk-in-rick-perrys-plan-for-social-security.html?_r=1)
Sentinel Source NH: Rick Perry is, well, dumb (http://sentinelsource.com/opinion/columnists/guest/rick-perry-is-well-dumb/article_0c2e2220-9dd7-560d-8b2c-8420138e172b.html)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry in Des Moines defends his work opposing ethanol (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/rick-perry-in-des-moines-defends-his-work-opposing-ethanol/)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Rick Perry hits away on government spending (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/ronald-reagan-dinner-rick-perry-remarks/)
Oskaloosa News: Reagan Dinner Speaker Rick Perry Blasts Washington Politicians (http://oskynews.org/?p=34262)
Radio Iowa: Perry quips campaign is “Operation Occupy the White House” (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/11/04/perry-quips-campaign-is-operation-occupy-the-white-house/)
Politico: Giuliani aide helping Rick Perry in NY (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67666.html)
Houston Chronicle: Top Rudy Giuliani aide goes to work for Rick Perry (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/11/top-rudy-giuliani-aide-goes-to-work-for-rick-perry/)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry, take heart — 4 years ago, the polls were picking Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton for president (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/11/rick-perry-take-heart-4-years-ago-the-polls-were-picking-rudy-giuliani-and-hillary-clinton-for-president/)
Mitt Romney:
Politifact False: Mitt Romney said repealing 'Obamacare' would save $95 billion in 2016 (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/nov/04/mitt-romney/mitt-romney-said-repealing-obamacare-would-save-95/)
Politifact True: Rick Perry says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion rights (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2011/nov/05/rick-perry/rick-perry-says-mitt-romney-flip-flopped-abortion-/)
NBC: Occupy Philly Protests Mitt Romney's Visit (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Occupy-Philly-to-Protest-Mitt-Romneys-Visit-133249488.html)
Reuters: Biden defends Romney's Mormon faith (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/04/us-usa-campaign-biden-romney-idUSTRE7A371Q20111104?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true)
UK Guardian: GOP set to embrace Mitt Romney as candidate who can beat Barack Obama (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/05/gop-mitt-romney-barack-obama?newsfeed=true)
Washington Post: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Ryan has nothing but praise for Romney plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/exclusive-interview-paul-ryan-has-nothing-but-praise-for-romney-plan/2011/11/04/gIQAgUaSmM_blog.html)
WSJ: Romney Proposes Voucher Option for Medicare Plan (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203804204577018092798952590.html)
Think Progress: Mitt Romney’s Medicare Mythology (http://thinkprogress.org/health/2011/11/04/361737/mitt-romneys-medicare-mythology/)
LA Times: Romney presents plan to cut $500 billion from federal budget (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-gop-20111105,0,2123697.story)
Forbes: Mitt Romney's Vaguely Promising Plan for Entitlement Reform (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/11/05/mitt-romneys-vaguely-promising-plan-for-entitlement-reform/)
ABC: In Iowa, Romney’s Son Stands in for His Dad (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/in-iowa-romneys-son-stands-in-for-his-dad/)
Eastern Iowa Government: Romney son expects dad to ‘do really well’ in Iowa caucuses (http://easterniowagovernment.com/2011/11/04/romney-son-expects-dad-to-do-really-well-in-iowa-caucuses/)
NYT: Hello, It’s a Message From Mitt Romney About Rick Perry (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/hello-its-a-message-from-mitt-romney-about-rick-perry/)
Washington Post: GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney assails Perry on immigration in Iowa automated calls (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-presidential-candidate-mitt-romney-assails-perry-on-immigration-in-iowa-automated-calls/2011/11/04/gIQAdCJ0lM_story.html)
CS Monitor: Why Romney's Iowa robo-calls are targeting Rick Perry, not Herman Cain (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2011/1104/Why-Romney-s-Iowa-robo-calls-are-targeting-Rick-Perry-not-Herman-Cain)
NYT: Romney, Always Campaigning for Others ... and for Himself (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/us/politics/mitt-romney-campaigns-tirelessly-and-not-just-for-himself.html?_r=1)
Herman Cain:
News Busters: Politico Publishes More Stories About Cain 'Scandal' in Six Days Than it Did Obama's Ties to Ayers or Rezko (http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2011/11/05/politico-publishes-94-stories-herman-cain-scandal-less-six-days)
Fox: Republicans in Early-Voting States May Be Giving Cain Benefit of the Doubt (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/05/republicans-in-early-voting-states-may-be-giving-cain-benefit-doubt/)
AP/ABC: Accusations Not yet Costing Cain in Early States (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/accusations-costing-cain-early-states-14887146#.TrWAumBuu1l)
UK Mail: 'Nobody's perfect': Sexual harassment accusations fail to hurt Cain's campaign... for now (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2058078/Nobodys-perfect-Sexual-harassment-claims-fail-hurt-campaign.html)
Fox: Cain Maintains Momentum in Polls Despite Sexual Harassment Allegations (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/04/cain-tries-to-get-back-to-business-as-usual-amid-harassment-allegations/?test=latestnews)
Washington Post: Cain accuser alleged several harassment incidents, lawyer says; he presses on with campaign (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/herman-cain-continues-campaign-stumping-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations/2011/11/04/gIQAYw49kM_story.html?sub=AR)
LA Times: Restaurant group to respond Friday to Cain accuser request (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-cain-accuser-friday-20111103,1,7618331.story)
Politico: Under Herman Cain, NRA launched sex harassment fight (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67669.html)
Huff Post: Rush Limbaugh Condemns Republican Critics Of Herman Cain (AUDIO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/05/rush-limbaugh-republicans-herman-cain_n_1077163.html?ref=media)
TPM: Colbert Defends Rush, Cain Against Stereotypes (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/colbert-defends-rush-cain-against-stereotypes.php)
Huff Post: Herman Cain 'High-Tech' Lynching Ad: Supporters Compare Candidate's Troubles To Clarence Thomas Hearings (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/04/herman-cain-high-tech-lynching-ad_n_1076516.html)
Huff Post: Gloria Cain's Silence Presents Challenges For Husband's Campaign (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/05/herman-cain-wife-gloria-cain_n_1077723.html)
Fox: Cain Plans to Introduce Public to His 'Greatest Supporter' -- His Wife (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/11/05/cain-plans-to-introduce-public-to-his-greatest-supporter-his-wife/)
Journal Sentinel: Cain campaign to hire lawyers for funding probe (http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/cain-chief-of-staff-says-campaign-moving-forward-pu2u48u-133252973.html)
USA Today: Contender Cain to chat with comedian Kimmel (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/11/candidate-cain-to-chat-with-comedian-kimmel/1)
WSJ: Herman Cain Brags About Ties to Koch Brothers (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/11/04/herman-cain-brags-about-ties-to-koch-brothers/)
MSNBC: Cain: 'I am the Koch brothers' brother from another mother' (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/04/8637464-cain-i-am-the-koch-brothers-brother-from-another-mother)
NY Daily News: Herman Cain: 'I am the Koch brothers' brother from another mother' (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/herman-cain-i-koch-brothers-brother-mother-article-1.972623)
Michelle Bachmann:
Des Moines Register: Reagan dinner: Michele Bachmann touts her experience fighting government spending (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-michele-bachmann-touts-her-experience-fighting-government-spending/)
ABC: Bachmann on Cain: Great on Personality, Bad on Governing (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/bachmann-on-cain-great-on-personality-bad-on-governing/)
CBS: Bachmann slams Cain for inconsistencies on issues (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57319243-503544/bachmann-slams-cain-for-inconsistencies-on-issues/)
The Hill: Bachmann: Sexual harassment scandal is least of Herman Cain's problems (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/191979-bachmann-harassment-scandal-is-least-of-cains-problems)
Newt Gingrich:
ABC: Gingrich Cracks Double Digits in ABC-Post News Poll (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/gingrich-cracks-10-in-abc-post-news-poll/)
Politico: A good Newt night in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67673.html)
National Review: Newt’s Night (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/282350/newts-night-katrina-trinko)
Politico: Newt Gingrich embraced at Iowa GOP dinner (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67668.html)
NYT: Gingrich Tailors Message at Iowa G.O.P. Dinner (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/gingrich-tailors-message-and-unites-with-opponents-in-iowa/)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich, Santorum stand out at Reagan dinner (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/gingrich-santorum-stand-out-at-reagan-dinner/)
CNN: Another poll shows Gingrich on the rise (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/04/another-poll-shows-gingrich-on-the-rise/)
CNN: Gingrich weighs in on campaign momentum (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/04/gingrich-weighs-in-on-rising-campaign/)
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich to speak at Polk County GOP dinner Dec. 1 (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/newt-gingrich-to-speak-at-polk-county-gop-dinner-dec-1/)
The Hill: Gingrich: I'd trail Obama around country until he accepts debate challenge (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/191971-gingrich-promises-to-follow-obama-around-the-country-until-he-accepts-debate-challenge)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Newt Gingrich compliments competitors, reveals campaign strategy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/reagan-dinner-newt-gingrich-compliments-competitors-reveals-campaign-strategy/)
Rick Santorum:
Politico: Rick Santorum says accusations flap not Herman Cain's biggest problem (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67529.html)
Politico: Rick Santorum to talk moral values in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67617.html)
Concord Monitor: Santorum talks social issues (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/290403/santorum-talks-social-issues?CSAuthResp=1320523783%3Aumkolks91um5sb7qkfb l7o0uh5%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A7425E7 48E871836F76E4D298A0FACD0C&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
ABC: Santorum Launches Policy Tour, Pushes Social Issues (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/santorum-launches-policy-tour-pushes-social-issues/)
Concord Monitor: Best alternative to Romney? Santorum! (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/290461/best-alternative-to-romney-santorum?CSAuthResp=1320542132%3Aumkolks91um5sb7qk fbl7o0uh5%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A2548 0813A1ED92F37628E9F6A46DCA3B&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)
AP: Santorum: GOP needs to talk more about values (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i3sYIXCfMYEPDXvA5A4vcIPVBP1Q?docId=56c06ac59 5004de09fafafef0e2a2a16)
Des Moines Register: Reagan Dinner: Rick Santorum promises both social and fiscal conservatism (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/04/ronald-reagan-dinner-rick-santorum-promises-both-social-and-fiscal-conservatism/)
Jon Huntsman:
Charlotte Observer: GOP hopeful Jon Huntsman is low in the polls, but high on expectations (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/11/05/2748751/gop-hopeful-jon-huntsman-is-low.html)
Satellite Radio: Sirius XM Radio Kicks Off Interview Series With Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman, Jr. (http://satelliteradioplayground.com/2011/11/05/sirius-xm-radio-kicks-off-interview-series-with-presidential-candidate-jon-huntsman-jr/)
Multiple Candidates:
Washington Post: Yes, the GOP race is a strange campaign (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/yes-the-gop-race-is-a-strange-campaign/2011/11/04/gIQAvNBVpM_story.html?sub=AR)
US News: Rookie GOP Candidates Lead to Campaign Blunders (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/11/05/rookie-gop-candidates-lead-to-campaign-blunders)
LA Times: Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich to face off in Texas debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-cain-gringrich-20111105,0,4456544.story)
Washington Post: Cain-Gingrich GOP debate intended to focus on key campaign issues; harassment claim off limits (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/on-sidelines-of-contest-for-gop-nomination-white-house-hopefuls-cain-gingrich-debate/2011/11/05/gIQAyr0VpM_story.html)
Washington Post: Romney, Perry target independent voters with bipartisan, cooperative tone amid political risks (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/romney-perry-target-independent-voters-with-bipartisan-cooperative-tone-amid-political-risks/2011/11/05/gIQAUo5BpM_story.html?sub=AR)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Boston Globe: NH GOP group holding conference on climate (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/11/05/nh_gop_group_holding_conference_on_climate/)
National Journal: Jump Ball: Iowans Still Seeking Favorite in GOP Presidential Race (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/gingrich-wins-biggest-ovation-cain-and-romney-mia-at-iowa-gop-dinner-20111105)
NPR: GOP Front-Runners Pass Iowa By (http://www.npr.org/2011/11/05/142053349/gop-front-runners-pass-iowa-by)
Coalitions-Related News:
ECONOMY
USA Today: Obama's jobs record looks a lot like -- Ronald Reagan's (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2011-11-03/jobs-and-the-presidential-election/51065798/1)
Time: Obama and the Imperceptible Recovery (http://swampland.time.com/2011/11/04/obama-and-the-imperceptible-recovery/?iid=sl-main-mostpop2)
Washington Post: Biden: White House to keep acting on its own if Republicans won’t OK Obama jobs legislation (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/biden-white-house-to-keep-acting-on-its-own-if-republicans-wont-ok-obama-jobs-legislation/2011/11/05/gIQAX3HEpM_story.html)
NYT: German Industrial Orders Decline in Negative Sign for Euro Zone (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/business/global/german-industrial-orders-decline-in-negative-sign-for-euro-zone.html?_r=1)
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