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ZanZibar
11-27-2011, 07:24 PM
Polls:

Polls & Votes: Recognition and Favorability of GOP2012 Candidates (http://pollsandvotes.com/PaV/2011/11/recognition-and-favorability-of-gop2012-candidates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recognition-and-favorability-of-gop2012-candidates)

GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:

Christian Science Monitor: Ron Paul’s strategy for winning: Independent and cross-over voters (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1127/Ron-Paul-s-strategy-for-winning-Independent-and-cross-over-voters)
Vancouver Sun: Ron Paul's candidacy thrives on the libertarian's unconventional views (http://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/yourmoney/Alberts+Paul+candidacy+thrives+libertarian+unconve ntional+views/5774912/story.html)

The Atlantic: On Foreign Policy, Ron Paul Is More Mainstream Than His Opponents (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/11/on-foreign-policy-ron-paul-is-more-mainstream-than-his-opponents/249081/)

Press Release 365: Ron Paul Sign Goes Nuclear in Iowa (http://www.pressrelease365.com/pr/politics/ron-paul-iowa-sign-election-news-2012-4997.htm)
Des Moines Register: New Ron Paul mailer tells Iowans he’s ‘despised by the Washington establishment’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/26/new-ron-paul-mailer-tells-iowans-hes-despised-by-the-washington-establishment/)

NPR: New Hampshire Takes Another Look At Ron Paul (http://www.npr.org/2011/11/27/142735953/new-hampshire-takes-another-look-at-ron-paul)

On Top Magazine: Ron Paul: Government Should 'Butt Out' Of Gay Marriage (http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=10191&MediaType=1&Category=26)

Press TV: 'Ron Paul a threat to US corporate interests' (http://www.presstv.ir/usdetail/212452.html)

Mitt Romney:

Detroit Free Press: Romney opens up on Obama's merits, Mormonism (http://www.freep.com/article/20111127/COL05/111270441/Romney-opens-up-Obama-s-merits-Mormonism)
WSJ: Mitt Romney in His Glass House (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204452104577056113203653958.html)
Digital Journal: Remember when Romney strapped his dog to the roof of the car? (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/315097)

Politico: Union Leader rejects Romneyism (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69158.html)
Politico: Union Leader makes case against Mitt (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69165.html)
Huff Post: New Hampshire 'Union Leader' Editor Calls Mitt Romney 'Perfect' President For The 19th Century (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/27/mitt-romney-union-leader-new-hampshire-gingrich-endorsement_n_1114963.html?ref=politics)

Nashua Telegraph: Do New Hampshire endorsements really matter? (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/opinionperspectives/941437-263/do-new-hampshire-endorsements-really-matter.html)

Politico: Team Romney: Newt who? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69162.html)
Huff Post: Mitt Romney Needs Early 2012 Knockout To Avoid Extended GOP Primary (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/27/mitt-romney-2012-gop-primary-calendar_n_1114117.html)

Concord Monitor: Romney can turn our country around (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/294898/romney-can-turn-our-country-around?CSAuthResp=1322433983%3A5n5fqna0au74eclkgtd hobt3j4%3ACSUserId%7CCSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A9D9552 DBA6B1AF4A1BD82E062862E087&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1)

Politico: Mitt Romney mailer: 'It's up to you, Iowa' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69131.html)
Des Moines Register: Iowa’s Christopher Rants endorses Mitt Romney (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/27/off-the-fence-iowas-christopher-rants-endorses-mitt-romney/)

Newt Gingrich:

National Review: Congratulations, and Don’t Get Cocky (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/284129/congratulations-and-dont-get-cocky-jonah-goldberg)

Politico: Lowry: Gingrich immigration plan won't work (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politicolive/1111/Lowry_Gingrichs_draftboard_immigration_plan_would_ never_work.html)
Washington Post: Gingrich: Citizen juries should decide which illegal immigrants stay or go (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/gingrich-citizen-juries-should-decide-which-illegal-immigrants-stay-or-go/2011/11/27/gIQAjlOL2N_blog.html)

Reuters: Influential New Hampshire newspaper backs Gingrich (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/27/us-usa-campaign-gingrich-idUSTRE7AD24S20111127)
Washington Post: New Hampshire Union Leader endorses Gingrich (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/new-hampshire-union-leader-endorses-gingrich/2011/11/27/gIQAB6jL1N_blog.html)
CNN: N.H. Union Leader backs Gingrich (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/27/n-h-union-leader-backs-gingrich/)

Business Insider: Bill Clinton Praises Newt Gingrich (http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-clinton-praises-newt-gingrich-2011-11)
Huff Post: Bill Clinton: Newt Gingrich Is 'Being Rewarded For Thinking' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/27/bill-clinton-newt-gingrich_n_1115057.html)
CNN: Bill Clinton says Gingrich surge a result of thoughtful positions (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/27/bill-clinton-says-gingrich-surge-a-result-of-thoughtful-positions/)
Everything PR: Newt Gingrich: Could He Be the Answer Man? (http://www.pamil-visions.net/newt-gingrich/231282/)

CNN: What Newt Gingrich offers the GOP (http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/27/opinion/zelizer-gingrich-gop-ideas/)
Mediaite: Newt Gingrich Says He’ll Let President Obama Use Teleprompter In Debate (http://www.mediaite.com/online/newt-gingrich-says-hell-let-president-obama-use-teleprompter-in-debate/)

Washington Post: Newt Gingrich Inc.: How the GOP hopeful went from political flameout to fortune (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-and-how-he-got-rich/2011/11/21/gIQAftOglN_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)

Huff Post: The Newtster: He's Baaaack! (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/al-eisele/the-newtster-hes-baaaack_b_1114703.html?ref=politics)
Pasadena Star-News: Newt celebrates return to celebrity (http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_19419848)

Herman Cain:

Seattle PI: An implausible candidate's implausible story (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/An-implausible-candidate-s-implausible-story-2293713.php)

NY Post: Cain: Harassment claims hurt my support (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/politics/cain_sex_claims_hurt_my_support_zemn0eA14Eq1j76wrj BIfL?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=)
Washington Post: GOP hopeful Herman Cain says harassment allegations, confusion on his positions have cost him (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/gop-hopeful-herman-cain-says-harassment-allegations-confusion-on-his-positions-have-cost-him/2011/11/27/gIQAbZ6h1N_story.html?wprss=rss_national)
NY Times: Cain Acknowledges Shift in His Fortunes (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/cain-acknowledges-shift-in-his-fortunes/?ref=politics)
Bloomberg: Cain Blames ‘False’ Claims, Policy Confusion for Poll Slip (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-27/cain-blames-false-claims-policy-confusion-for-poll-slip.html)

Washington Times: ‘Targeted identification’ isn’t profiling, Cain says (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/27/cain-targeted-identification-not-profiling/)

Des Moines Register: New Herman Cain letter to Iowans: Blacks sold bill of goods that conservatives are racist (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/11/27/new-herman-cain-letter-to-iowans-blacks-sold-bill-of-goods-that-conservatives-are-racist/)

WSJ: Cain Clarifies Stances (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2011/11/27/cain-clarifies-stances/)

Rick Perry:

South Bend Tribune: A plan worse than Perry's memory lapse (http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/opinion/sbt-a-plan-worse-than-perrys-memory-lapse-20111127,0,221554.column)

Hot Air: Perry campaign coordinating with SuperPAC? (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/11/27/perry-campaign-coordinating-with-superpac/)

Statesman: Even if Perry's campaign fails, his hold on state power likely won't (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/even-if-perrys-campaign-fails-his-hold-on-1996487.html)

Politico: Controversial Ariz. sheriff to back Perry (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69149.html)

Star Telegram: Governor heading to New Hampshire this week (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/26/3552577/perryscope-governor-heading-to.html)

Dallas Morning News: Perry's governing principle: lead, then lean on staff (http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/perry-watch/headlines/20111126-perry-is-no-wonk-he-leads-then-leans-on-staff.ece)

Michele Bachmann:

Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Disappointed With NBC Apology For Roots Song On Jimmy Fallon 'Late Night' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/27/michele-bachmann-nbc-apology-roots-fallon-late-night_n_1114944.html)

Op Ed News: Michele Bachmann thinks there may be sexism at work after all (http://www.opednews.com/populum/linkrss.php?f=Michele-Bachmann-thinks-th-in-Daily-Kos-111127-702.html)

The Economist: Michele Bachmann swings through Iowa (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/11/slideshow-1)

Jon Huntsman:

CNN: Huntsman says Union Leader endorsement highlights ‘fluidity’ of race (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/27/huntsman-says-union-leader-endorsement-highlights-fluidity-of-race/)
Politico: Huntsman: Newt endorsement shows 'fluid' race (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politicolive/1111/Jon_Huntsman_Newt_Gingrich_endorsement_shows_race_ fluid.html)
The Church Report: Huntsman on Romney: 'Name Recognition Only Means So Much' (http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=144141)

Fox News: Huntsman Says He Won't Run as Third Party Candidate (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-news-sunday/blog/2011/11/27/huntsman-says-he-wont-run-third-party-candidate)
Mediaite: Jon Huntsman Hesitates To Answer Chris Wallace Whether He Will Make An Independent 2012 Bid (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/jon-huntsman-hesitates-to-answer-chris-wallace-whether-he-make-an-independent-2012-bid/)

The Hill: Huntsman: Campaign doesn’t need to win NH, only has to 'beat' expectations (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/195515-huntsman-dont-have-to-win-nh-must-beat-expectations)

Boston Herald: Jon Huntsman too sane, plain in GOP madhouse (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view/2011_1127huntsman_too_sane_plain_in_gop_madhouse/srvc=home&position=3)
Daily Republic: Obama has most to fear from Huntsman (http://www.dailyrepublic.com/opinion/statenationalcolumnists/obama-has-most-to-fear-from-huntsman/)

Rick Santorum:

Santorum, Huntsman Make Big Push In New Hampshire Ahead Of Primary (http://www.wmur.com/news/29862679/detail.html)

Multiple Candidates:

MSNBC : Campaign mailings race revs up in Iowa (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/26/9043522-campaign-mailings-race-revs-up-in-iowa)

Tampa Bay Online: Is Florida GOP's biggest prize? Maybe (http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/nov/27/floridas-influence-on-gop-presidential-race-may-no-ar-327375/)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Clear-cut GOP gun stance (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/134544528.html)

NY Post: GOP’s ‘tie’ game (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/gop_tie_game_jOAGsisiJWC9NHxUuqYA9K)
Bloomberg: Picturing an Afterlife for Republican Also-Rans: Albert R. Hunt (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-27/picturing-an-afterlife-for-republican-also-rans-albert-r-hunt.html)

Coalitions:

Iowa City Press Citizen: Muslim voters hard to predict in 2012 (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20111127/NEWS01/311270009/Muslim-voters-hard-predict-2012)

Economy

WSJ: U.S. Job Market Looking More Like Europe's (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204452104577058140524660590.html)
Market Watch: Jobs, economy likely to show mild growth (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobs-economy-likely-to-show-mild-growth-2011-11-27)

Foreign Affairs

Reuters: Analysis: Syria's neighbors may soften sanctions blow (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/27/us-syria-sanctions-idUSTRE7AQ0Q020111127)
The Guardian: Syria defiant as Arab League votes for financial sanctions (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/27/arab-league-approves-sanctions-syria?newsfeed=true)

Kansas City Star: Corruption in Mexico casinos takes a toll in the US, too (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/27/3288438/corruption-in-mexico-casinos-takes.html)
LA Times: Mexico seeks to fill drug war gap with focus on dirty money (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-mexico-money-laundering-20111127,0,2505339.story)

NY Times: After Attacks in Pakistan, Worries in Afghanistan About Security (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/28/world/asia/afghanistan-worries-after-attacks-in-pakistan.html?_r=1)
National Post: Crumbling Pakistan relations could hinder U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal (http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/11/27/pakistan-closes-nato-supply-routes-after-soldiers-killed-in-raid/)
WSJ: Afghans Say Pakistan Fired First in NATO Attack (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204630904577061270317324992.html)
Washington Post: US to investigate deadly NATO airstrike in Pakistan, lawmakers call for tough diplomacy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2-key-senators-demand-tough-line-with-pakistan-after-retaliation-for-deadly-nato-misfire/2011/11/27/gIQAMymk1N_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)
NPR: US To Investigate Deadly NATO Airstrike (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=142822076)

Washington Post: Putin warns West not to meddle in campaign as he formally launches his presidential bid (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/putin-formally-nominated-to-run-for-president-by-ruling-kremlin-party/2011/11/27/gIQAp4a00N_story.html?wprss=rss_europe)

Healthcare

Forbes: Consumer Driven Healthcare Proponents Finally Proven Wrong (http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2011/11/27/consumer-driven-healthcare-proponents-finally-proven-wrong/)

WLS-TV Chicago: Obama health care law shrinks Medicare 'doughnut hole' (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/national_world&id=8446162)

Energy

TPM: Solyndra Hearings Pit Republicans Against Defense Dept. (http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/solyndra-hearings-pit-republicans-against-department-of-defense.php)
San Jose Mercury News: The man behind Solyndra's rise and fall: Chris Gronet (http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_19421035?source=rss)