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12-08-2011, 09:44 AM
POLLS
Quinnipiac Poll, Florida – Gingrich 35%, Romney 22%, Paul 8% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
Quinnipiac Poll, Ohio – Gingrich 36%, Romney 18%, Paul 7% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
Quinnipiac Poll, Pennsylvania – Gingrich 31%, Romney 17%, Santorum 9%, Paul 7% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
USA Today - Poll: Enthusiasm drops among GOP voters (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/12/republicans-enthusiasm-gap-presidential-election-/1?csp=34news) CNN/Time/ORC Poll, Florida – Gingrich 48%, Romney 25%, Paul 5% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, Iowa – Gingrich 33%, Romney 20%, Paul 17% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, New Hampshire – Romney 35%, Gingrich 26%, Paul 17% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, South Carolina – Gingrich 43%, Romney 20%, Perry 8%, Paul/Bachmann 6% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Yahoo News – RP expanding campaign efforts into five new states (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/ron-paul-expand-campaign-efforts-five-states-184249286.html)
Roll Call - Ron Paul Opens Campaign HQs in Five States (http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_71/ron_paul_opens_campaign_headquarters_five_states-210883-1.html?pos=opolh)Mediaite - Sarah Palin: Ron Paul 'Is The One Americans Need To Listen To' (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/sarah-palin-ron-paul-is-the-one-americans-need-to-listen-to-on-domestic-spending/) CNN - Ron Paul doesn't budge on Israel (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/ron-paul-doesnt-budge-on-israel/) (claims RP is anti-Israel)Politico - Ron Paul tapes video reassuring supporters of Israel (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70073.html)Politico - Morning Score: Paul fires back (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/1211/morningscore475.html)The New American - GOP Presidential Candidates Pledge Aid to Israel; Ron Paul Not Invited (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10107-gop-presidential-candidates-pledge-aid-to-israel-ron-paul-not-invited)Jewish Chronicle - Republicans battle over who is Israel's biggest supporter (http://www.thejc.com/news/world-news/59859/republicans-battle-over-who-israels-biggest-supporter) Pew Research Center - Twitter and the Campaign (http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2143/twitter-blogs-blosphere-news-media-presidential-campaign-coverage-rick-perry-barack-obama-mitt-romney-newt-gingrich-ron-paul)Politico - Study: Ron Paul is winning on Twitter (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70072.html)NPR - The Tweets, Tics And Turns Of Twitter Politics (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143292205/the-tweets-tics-and-turns-of-twitter-politics)Sacramento Bee - Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman Make Surprising Gains on Twitter (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/07/4106993/ron-paul-jon-huntsman-make-surprising.html)MediaPost.com - Twitter Tough On Candidates, Except Ron Pau (http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163738/twitter-tough-on-candidates-except-ron-paul.html) RedState - I Hope Ron Paul Does Win Iowa (http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/12/08/i-hope-ron-paul-does-win-iowa/)Reuters - Rebel conservative Paul lurks in close Iowa race (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=6&ved=0CEgQqQIwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2011% 2F12%2F08%2Fus-usa-campaign-paul-idUSTRE7B719920111208&ei=etfgTs3yFIfg0QHT7rylBw&usg=AFQjCNFw0uRfxq3anloHK-wq7aPtKfCphQ)Business Insider - Two Ron Paul Winning Scenarios (http://www.businessinsider.com/two-ron-paul-winning-scenarios-2011-12)Sun Herald - Ron Paul's time may yet come (http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/07/3619677/ron-pauls-time-may-yet-come.html)Texas Tribune - High in the Polls, Ron Paul Remains a Long Shot (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/why-ron-pauls-candidacy-not-taken-seriously/)Foster’s Daily Democrat - Ron Paul returns to Rochester (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111208/GJNEWS04/712089915)Patch.com - Ron Paul, Visiting Ames and Cedar Falls this Week (http://marion.patch.com/articles/ron-paul)Iowa State Daily - Ron Paul comes to campus (http://iowastatedaily.com/news/article_de3d6f90-2126-11e1-a9c6-001871e3ce6c.html) HNN - Cain's On Line Grassroot Supporters Endorse Ron Paul (http://www.huntingtonnews.net/15591)PolicyMic - Rick Perry Website Stolen By Ron Paul Supporters (http://www.policymic.com/articles/2783/rick-perry-website-stolen-by-ron-paul-campaign/category_list)Fox Tampa Bay - Ron Paul Campaign Denies Rick Perry Web Redirect (http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpps/news/ron-paul-campaign-denies-rick-perry-web-redirect-dpgonc-km-20111208_16295593)
The State Column - Ron Paul surpasses $1 million goal for TV ad and mail blitz in Iowa (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/ron-paul-surpasses-1-million-goal-for-tv-ad-and-mail-blitz-in-iowa/)Des Moines Register - Two Texas mailers in Iowa: Ron Paul's on abortion, Rick Perry's on ... (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/07/two-texas-mailers-in-iowa-ron-pauls-on-abortion-rick-perrys-on-his-uniqueness/)Huffington Post - Ron Paul's New Insane Campaign Ad For Extreme Males On 'Conan' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/08/ron-pauls-new-insane-camp_n_1136417.html)Houston Chronicle - Ron Paul says Newt Gingrich is guilty of serial hypocrisy (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/12/ron-paul-says-newt-gingrich-is-guilty-of-serial-hypocrisy/)The State Column - Ron Paul attacks Newt Gingrich with new ad in Iowa (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-attacks-newt-gingrich-with-new-ad-in-iowa/)National Review Online - Ron Paul Hits the Air Waves (http://www.nationalreview.com/node/285223)
The Hill - RNC chairman advises candidates against attending Trump debate (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/198061-rnc-chairman-advises-candidates-against-attending-trump-debate)
Rick Perry:
Des Moines Register - Rick Perry will attend abortion forum in Des Moines with Mike Huckabee (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/rick-perry-will-attend-abortion-forum-in-des-moines-with-mike-huckabee/) Washington Post - Rick Perry makes aggressive play in Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-makes-aggressive-play-in-iowa-as-he-looks-to-woo-evangelical-conservatives/2011/12/07/gIQAjYOocO_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)Des Moines Register - New Perry TV ad cites 'liberal attacks' on religion (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/new-perry-tv-ad-cites-liberal-attacks-on-religion-critics-assail-ist/)Washington Post - Rick Perry's 'Strong' ad -- Obama hates Christmas (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/rick-perrys-strong-ad----obama-hates-christmas/2011/12/07/gIQAygSfdO_blog.html)CNN - TRENDING: Perry hits Obama for war on faith (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/perry-hits-obama-for-war-on-faith-despite-a-ghost-of-holiday-season-past/)Dallas Voice - Almost everyone dislikes Perry's anti-gay ad (http://www.dallasvoice.com/dislikes-rick-perrys-anti-gay-ad-1096195.html)Politico - Perry a lone star on Capitol Hill (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70053.html)Business Insider - Rick Perry Is Throwing Down More Than $1 Million To Make A Comeback (http://www.businessinsider.com/rick-perry-religion-christmas-gays-military-iowa-ad-2011-12)Huffington Post - Why Is Rick Perry Dodging Questions About Health Care In Texas (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendell-potter/why-is-rick-perry-dodging_b_1136337.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Examiner - Morning Examiner: The Romney interview (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/morning-examiner-romney-interview/244371)TPM - Is Mitt Romney Really Running Against Himself? (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/is-mitt-romney-really-running-against-himself.php)CNN - The clock is ticking on eeny, meeny, miny, Mitt (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/08/politics/gop-race/index.html)Business Insider - New Poll Shatters Romney's Electability Argument (http://www.businessinsider.com/new-poll-shatters-romneys-electability-argument-2011-12)TIME - As Newt Rises, the Romney Campaign Remains Restrained in Iowa (http://swampland.time.com/2011/12/08/as-newt-rises-romney-remains-restrained-in-iowa/) TIME - Romney Press Shop: WITH FRIENDS LIKE NEWT, WHO NEEDS THE LEFT? (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/08/romney-press-shop-with-friends-like-newt-who-needs-the-left/)WAMU - New Mitt Romney Iowa Ad Makes Claim Newt Gingrich Can't: One Marriage (http://wamu.org/news/11/12/07/new_mitt_romney_iowa_ad_makes_claim_newt_gingrich_ cant_one_marriage)Daily Beast - Romney Ad Jabs Gingrich (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/07/romney-ad-jabs-gingrich.html)Boston.com - New Romney ad implies differences with Gingrich (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/12/07/new_romney_ad_implies_differences_with_gingrich/)L.A. Times - Romney, an active man of faith (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-faith-20111208,0,4579590.story)Christian Science Monitor - New Mitt Romney 'fidelity' ad aims to lure social conservatives (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1208/New-Mitt-Romney-fidelity-ad-aims-to-lure-social-conservatives)Salon - Romney Readies Mammoth Organization For Long Haul (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/08/romney_readies_mammoth_organization_for_long_haul-2/)
Politico - Chris Christie says Iowa key to Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70051.html)New York Times - Christie Stumps for Romney at Iowa Event (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/07/christie-stumps-for-romney-at-iowa-event/)NewsMax - McCain: I Haven't Endorsed Romney (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/mccain-endorse-romney-gingrich/2011/12/07/id/420195)Detroit Free Press - Romney gets Kid Rock song, but no endorsement (http://www.freep.com/article/20111208/NEWS05/112080655/Romney-gets-Kid-Rock-song-but-no-endorsement)Huffington Post - David Axelrod: Mitt Romney Is A Martini Party Member (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/david-axelrod-mitt-romney-tea-party_n_1135284.html)Business Week - Obama and Romney Speeches Tell Tale of the Campaign Ahead (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-07/obama-and-romney-speeches-tell-tale-of-the-campaign-ahead-view.html)The Hill - Trump: 'Very disappointed' Mitt Romney declined debate (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/198073-trump-very-disappointed-mitt-romney-declined-debate-) WBUR - Visit To NH Town Reveals Romney Doesn't Have Primary Sewn Up (http://www.wbur.org/2011/12/08/mont-vernon-republicans)KWGN - Poll: Romney can win Colorado, Gingrich can't (http://www.kwgn.com/news/kdvr-poll-romney-can-win-colorado-gingrich-cant-20111207,0,5022121.story)9 News - Poll: Mitt Romney trails Newt Gingrich by 19 points in Colorado (http://www.9news.com/news/article/234530/188/Gingrich-leads-in-new-Colorado-poll-)
L.A. Times - Three area Republican congressmen endorse Mitt Romney (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/12/mitt-romney-endorsements-1.html)
New York Daily News - Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump's GOP debate, says Mitt Romney ... (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/sarah-palin-endorses-donald-trump-gop-debate-mitt-romney-participate-article-1.988496?localLinksEnabled=false)
Michelle Bachmann:
Washington Times - Tea Party Caucus members don't back Bachmann (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/7/tea-party-caucus-members-dont-back-bachmann/)Minnesota Post - Bachmann hits Obama on Israel policy (http://www.minnpost.com/minnpotus/2011/12/07/33676/bachmann_hits_obama_on_israel_policy)Examiner.com - Bachmann calls Gingrich “frugal socialist” (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-philadelphia/bachmann-calls-gingrich-frugal-socialist-with-glenn-beck-on-94-3-wtrw-fm)National Journal - QUICK TAKE: Bachmann: Occupy Wall Street Is 'Obama's Reelection Team' (http://www.nationaljournal.com/bachmann-occupy-wall-street-is-obama-s-reelection-team--20111208)Newt Gingrich:
Daily Caller - Woman says she performed sexual acts on married Newt in 1977 (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/woman-says-she-performed-sexual-acts-on-married-newt-in-1977-thinks-voters-should-know/) Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Gingrich campaign fighting huge debt (http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20111208/LOCAL08/312089947/1044/LOCAL08) Slate - Is Newt Gingrich Nuts? Consider the Symptoms. (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_big_idea/2011/12/is_newt_gingrich_nuts_consider_the_symptoms_.html) Business Week - Gingrich House Ethics Complaint Echoes in Criticism Lodged Today (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-08/gingrich-house-ethics-complaint-echoes-in-criticism-lodged-today.html)NPR - Revisiting Newt Gingrich's 1997 Ethics Investigation (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143333594/revisiting-newt-gingrichs-1997-ethics-investigation)TPM - Gingrich, Backed By Ethanol Lobby, Supports Subsidy (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/gingrich-backed-by-ethanol-lobby-supports-subsidy.php)International Businesss Times - Newt Gingrich Attacked as 'Anti-Gun' (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/262523/20111207/newt-gingirch-attacked-anti-gun-supporting-initiative.htm)Baltimore Sun - Gingrich isn't Scrooge; he's a closet progressive (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-goldberg-gingrich-20111208,0,7901207.story) Politico - Obama operation takes Newt Gingrich seriously (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70064.html)New York Daily News - Newt Gingrich cutting into President Obama's support (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=193&ved=0CEQQqQIwAji-AQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nydailynews.com%2Fnews%2Fpoli tics%2Fnewt-gingrich-cutting-president-obama-support-key-swing-states-quinnipiac-university-poll-reveals-article-1.988503%3FlocalLinksEnabled%3Dfalse&ei=v9HgTufTHOLh0QGXrqSmBw&usg=AFQjCNHNr72-Qkg2wE7AUUIa1Ec_QmuqaA)TPM - Occupy Newt: Protestors Crash Gingrich's Fancy Fundraiser (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/occupy-newt-protestors-crash-gingrichs-fancy-fundraiser.php)Green Bay Post Gazette - George Will column: Romney, Gingrich too risky to anoint now (http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111208/GPG0706/112080580/George-Will-column-Romney-Gingrich-too-risky-to-anoint-now)Des Moines Register - Gingrich's surge doesn't worry Christie (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/gingrichs-surge-doesnt-worry-christie/)The Hill - Gingrich earns endorsement of Tea Party Rep. Westmoreland (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/198063-gingrich-earns-endorsement-of-tea-party-rep-westmoreland)Boston.com - Tea Party members get behind Gingrich (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/12/08/newt_gingrich_surge_among_tea_party_voters_puts_hi m_in_precarious_position/)Daily Caller - Influential Iowa Christian conservative: We can look past Newt's ... (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/influential-iowa-christian-conservative-we-can-look-past-newts-past-infidelity/)Salon - Why smart conservatives suddenly hate Newt (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/08/why_smart_conservatives_suddenly_hate_newt/singleton)CBS News - Gingrich has his critics among GOP members (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57338981/gingrich-has-his-critics-among-gop-members/) CNN - Ohio's primary ballot so far: Gingrich, Obama, Perry, Romney (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/ohios-primary-ballot-so-far-gingrich-obama-perry-romney/)Washington Post - Romney, Gingrich court Jewish support with barbs at Obama's policies (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-gingrich-court-jewish-support/2011/12/07/gIQAxybbdO_story.html)The Atlantic - Romney and Gingrich Woo the Jewish Republicans (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/12/romney-and-gingrich-woo-the-jewish-republicans/249656/)
Politico - Newt Gingrich: Mitt Romney could be 'on the list' for vice president (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70039.html)Town Hall - Love Thy Enemy: Newt Says Romney a Possible VP Pick (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katehicks/2011/12/07/love_thy_enemy_newt_says_romney_a_possible_vp_pick )ABC News - Newt Gingrich Calls Mitt Romney Stubborn (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=305&ved=0CEQQqQIwBDisAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2Fblogs%2Fpolitics %2F2011%2F12%2Fnewt-gingrich-calls-mitt-romney-stubborn-says-im-not-going-to-pick-a-fight%2F&ei=8sjgTvGXNqHj0QHHo7SXBw&usg=AFQjCNF8eCKsULh05zl3JE5BQ36YG5gRcA)Atlanta Journal Constitution - Gingrich wants Bolton as his secretary of state (http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/gingrich-wants-bolton-as-1253926.html)Sacramento Bee - Newt Gingrich Meets With Conservative Leaders (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/07/4107180/newt-gingrich-meets-with-conservative.html)Fox News - Gingrich Says He'd Tap Bolton for Secretary of State (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/07/gingrich-says-hed-tap-bolton-for-secretary-state/)The Republic - Palin praises Gingrich, but won't make endorsement yet (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/PALIN_6761109/PALIN_6761109/)
Wall Street Journal - Gingrich Sends Hawkish Signal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204319004577084823004617552.html)S unshine State News - Next on Media List: Vintage Newt Gingrich Sex Story Hits the Tabloids (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/next-media-list-vintage-newt-gingrich-sex-story-hits-tabloids)Orlando Sentinel - Gingrich the compassionate (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/views/os-ed-jonah-goldberg-120611-20111207,0,655192.column)KWGN - Poll: Romney can win Colorado, Gingrich can't (http://www.kwgn.com/news/kdvr-poll-romney-can-win-colorado-gingrich-cant-20111207,0,5022121.story)Business Insider - Gingrich Has Done What No GOP Candidate Has Done Before (http://www.businessinsider.com/gingrich-has-done-what-no-gop-candidate-has-done-before-get-romney-on-the-offensive-2011-12)ABC News - The Newt Pile-On Begins (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/the-newt-pile-on-begins-the-note/)
Rick Santorum:
Washington Times - PICKET: Santorum says former Cain supporters coming to him (http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2011/dec/7/picket-santorum-says-former-cain-supporters-coming/)Spencer Daily Reporter - Gay rights, immigration dominate Santorum stop (http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1792427.html)
Jon Huntsman:
New York Magazine - Newt's Secret Ally: Jon Huntsman (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/12/newts-secret-ally-jon-huntsman.html)Gawker - Stephen Colbert Mocks Jon Huntsman's Billionaire Daddy Issues (http://gawker.com/5866222/stephen-colbert-mocks-jon-huntsmans-billionaire-daddy-issues)TPM - Jon Huntsman: I'm Back On The Side Of Science (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/jon-huntsman-im-back-on-the-side-of-science.php)Daily Caller - Huntsman: 'I put my faith and trust in science' [VIDEO] (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/huntsman-i-put-my-faith-and-trust-in-science-video/)CNN - Huntsman lashes out at GOP frontrunners (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/08/huntsman-lashes-out-at-gop-frontrunners/)The Hill - Huntsman is like Reagan (http://thehill.com/component/content/article/72-opinion/197991-huntsman-is-like-reagan)
ECONOMY:
Business Week - USC forecast: Economy still fragile, but more jobs (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RFQ8M80.htm)USA Today - Economy, gas prices make Americans drive less (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-12-07/americans-driving-less/51716466/1)HEALTH CARE:
Weekly Standard - Obamacare Still Bad for the Rest of Us (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obamacare-still-bad-rest-us_611724.html)Washington Examiner - Romney and Obamacare waivers (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/romney-and-obamacare-waivers/243076)FOREIGN POLICY:
NPR - Foreign Policy: Now Hear This, Moscow (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143343061/foreign-policy-now-hear-this-moscow)
Quinnipiac Poll, Florida – Gingrich 35%, Romney 22%, Paul 8% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
Quinnipiac Poll, Ohio – Gingrich 36%, Romney 18%, Paul 7% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
Quinnipiac Poll, Pennsylvania – Gingrich 31%, Romney 17%, Santorum 9%, Paul 7% (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x2882.xml?ReleaseID=1678)
USA Today - Poll: Enthusiasm drops among GOP voters (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/12/republicans-enthusiasm-gap-presidential-election-/1?csp=34news) CNN/Time/ORC Poll, Florida – Gingrich 48%, Romney 25%, Paul 5% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, Iowa – Gingrich 33%, Romney 20%, Paul 17% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, New Hampshire – Romney 35%, Gingrich 26%, Paul 17% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CNN/Time/ORC Poll, South Carolina – Gingrich 43%, Romney 20%, Perry 8%, Paul/Bachmann 6% (http://swampland.time.com/topline-results-of-nov-29-dec-6-2011-cnntimeorc-poll/)
CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Yahoo News – RP expanding campaign efforts into five new states (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/ron-paul-expand-campaign-efforts-five-states-184249286.html)
Roll Call - Ron Paul Opens Campaign HQs in Five States (http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_71/ron_paul_opens_campaign_headquarters_five_states-210883-1.html?pos=opolh)Mediaite - Sarah Palin: Ron Paul 'Is The One Americans Need To Listen To' (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/sarah-palin-ron-paul-is-the-one-americans-need-to-listen-to-on-domestic-spending/) CNN - Ron Paul doesn't budge on Israel (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/ron-paul-doesnt-budge-on-israel/) (claims RP is anti-Israel)Politico - Ron Paul tapes video reassuring supporters of Israel (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70073.html)Politico - Morning Score: Paul fires back (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/1211/morningscore475.html)The New American - GOP Presidential Candidates Pledge Aid to Israel; Ron Paul Not Invited (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10107-gop-presidential-candidates-pledge-aid-to-israel-ron-paul-not-invited)Jewish Chronicle - Republicans battle over who is Israel's biggest supporter (http://www.thejc.com/news/world-news/59859/republicans-battle-over-who-israels-biggest-supporter) Pew Research Center - Twitter and the Campaign (http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2143/twitter-blogs-blosphere-news-media-presidential-campaign-coverage-rick-perry-barack-obama-mitt-romney-newt-gingrich-ron-paul)Politico - Study: Ron Paul is winning on Twitter (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70072.html)NPR - The Tweets, Tics And Turns Of Twitter Politics (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143292205/the-tweets-tics-and-turns-of-twitter-politics)Sacramento Bee - Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman Make Surprising Gains on Twitter (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/07/4106993/ron-paul-jon-huntsman-make-surprising.html)MediaPost.com - Twitter Tough On Candidates, Except Ron Pau (http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/163738/twitter-tough-on-candidates-except-ron-paul.html) RedState - I Hope Ron Paul Does Win Iowa (http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/12/08/i-hope-ron-paul-does-win-iowa/)Reuters - Rebel conservative Paul lurks in close Iowa race (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=6&ved=0CEgQqQIwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reuters.com%2Farticle%2F2011% 2F12%2F08%2Fus-usa-campaign-paul-idUSTRE7B719920111208&ei=etfgTs3yFIfg0QHT7rylBw&usg=AFQjCNFw0uRfxq3anloHK-wq7aPtKfCphQ)Business Insider - Two Ron Paul Winning Scenarios (http://www.businessinsider.com/two-ron-paul-winning-scenarios-2011-12)Sun Herald - Ron Paul's time may yet come (http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/07/3619677/ron-pauls-time-may-yet-come.html)Texas Tribune - High in the Polls, Ron Paul Remains a Long Shot (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/why-ron-pauls-candidacy-not-taken-seriously/)Foster’s Daily Democrat - Ron Paul returns to Rochester (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111208/GJNEWS04/712089915)Patch.com - Ron Paul, Visiting Ames and Cedar Falls this Week (http://marion.patch.com/articles/ron-paul)Iowa State Daily - Ron Paul comes to campus (http://iowastatedaily.com/news/article_de3d6f90-2126-11e1-a9c6-001871e3ce6c.html) HNN - Cain's On Line Grassroot Supporters Endorse Ron Paul (http://www.huntingtonnews.net/15591)PolicyMic - Rick Perry Website Stolen By Ron Paul Supporters (http://www.policymic.com/articles/2783/rick-perry-website-stolen-by-ron-paul-campaign/category_list)Fox Tampa Bay - Ron Paul Campaign Denies Rick Perry Web Redirect (http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpps/news/ron-paul-campaign-denies-rick-perry-web-redirect-dpgonc-km-20111208_16295593)
The State Column - Ron Paul surpasses $1 million goal for TV ad and mail blitz in Iowa (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/ron-paul-surpasses-1-million-goal-for-tv-ad-and-mail-blitz-in-iowa/)Des Moines Register - Two Texas mailers in Iowa: Ron Paul's on abortion, Rick Perry's on ... (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/07/two-texas-mailers-in-iowa-ron-pauls-on-abortion-rick-perrys-on-his-uniqueness/)Huffington Post - Ron Paul's New Insane Campaign Ad For Extreme Males On 'Conan' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/08/ron-pauls-new-insane-camp_n_1136417.html)Houston Chronicle - Ron Paul says Newt Gingrich is guilty of serial hypocrisy (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/12/ron-paul-says-newt-gingrich-is-guilty-of-serial-hypocrisy/)The State Column - Ron Paul attacks Newt Gingrich with new ad in Iowa (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-attacks-newt-gingrich-with-new-ad-in-iowa/)National Review Online - Ron Paul Hits the Air Waves (http://www.nationalreview.com/node/285223)
The Hill - RNC chairman advises candidates against attending Trump debate (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/198061-rnc-chairman-advises-candidates-against-attending-trump-debate)
Rick Perry:
Des Moines Register - Rick Perry will attend abortion forum in Des Moines with Mike Huckabee (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/rick-perry-will-attend-abortion-forum-in-des-moines-with-mike-huckabee/) Washington Post - Rick Perry makes aggressive play in Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-makes-aggressive-play-in-iowa-as-he-looks-to-woo-evangelical-conservatives/2011/12/07/gIQAjYOocO_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)Des Moines Register - New Perry TV ad cites 'liberal attacks' on religion (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/new-perry-tv-ad-cites-liberal-attacks-on-religion-critics-assail-ist/)Washington Post - Rick Perry's 'Strong' ad -- Obama hates Christmas (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/rick-perrys-strong-ad----obama-hates-christmas/2011/12/07/gIQAygSfdO_blog.html)CNN - TRENDING: Perry hits Obama for war on faith (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/perry-hits-obama-for-war-on-faith-despite-a-ghost-of-holiday-season-past/)Dallas Voice - Almost everyone dislikes Perry's anti-gay ad (http://www.dallasvoice.com/dislikes-rick-perrys-anti-gay-ad-1096195.html)Politico - Perry a lone star on Capitol Hill (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70053.html)Business Insider - Rick Perry Is Throwing Down More Than $1 Million To Make A Comeback (http://www.businessinsider.com/rick-perry-religion-christmas-gays-military-iowa-ad-2011-12)Huffington Post - Why Is Rick Perry Dodging Questions About Health Care In Texas (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendell-potter/why-is-rick-perry-dodging_b_1136337.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Examiner - Morning Examiner: The Romney interview (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/morning-examiner-romney-interview/244371)TPM - Is Mitt Romney Really Running Against Himself? (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/is-mitt-romney-really-running-against-himself.php)CNN - The clock is ticking on eeny, meeny, miny, Mitt (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/08/politics/gop-race/index.html)Business Insider - New Poll Shatters Romney's Electability Argument (http://www.businessinsider.com/new-poll-shatters-romneys-electability-argument-2011-12)TIME - As Newt Rises, the Romney Campaign Remains Restrained in Iowa (http://swampland.time.com/2011/12/08/as-newt-rises-romney-remains-restrained-in-iowa/) TIME - Romney Press Shop: WITH FRIENDS LIKE NEWT, WHO NEEDS THE LEFT? (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/08/romney-press-shop-with-friends-like-newt-who-needs-the-left/)WAMU - New Mitt Romney Iowa Ad Makes Claim Newt Gingrich Can't: One Marriage (http://wamu.org/news/11/12/07/new_mitt_romney_iowa_ad_makes_claim_newt_gingrich_ cant_one_marriage)Daily Beast - Romney Ad Jabs Gingrich (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/07/romney-ad-jabs-gingrich.html)Boston.com - New Romney ad implies differences with Gingrich (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/12/07/new_romney_ad_implies_differences_with_gingrich/)L.A. Times - Romney, an active man of faith (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-faith-20111208,0,4579590.story)Christian Science Monitor - New Mitt Romney 'fidelity' ad aims to lure social conservatives (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1208/New-Mitt-Romney-fidelity-ad-aims-to-lure-social-conservatives)Salon - Romney Readies Mammoth Organization For Long Haul (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/08/romney_readies_mammoth_organization_for_long_haul-2/)
Politico - Chris Christie says Iowa key to Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70051.html)New York Times - Christie Stumps for Romney at Iowa Event (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/07/christie-stumps-for-romney-at-iowa-event/)NewsMax - McCain: I Haven't Endorsed Romney (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/mccain-endorse-romney-gingrich/2011/12/07/id/420195)Detroit Free Press - Romney gets Kid Rock song, but no endorsement (http://www.freep.com/article/20111208/NEWS05/112080655/Romney-gets-Kid-Rock-song-but-no-endorsement)Huffington Post - David Axelrod: Mitt Romney Is A Martini Party Member (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/david-axelrod-mitt-romney-tea-party_n_1135284.html)Business Week - Obama and Romney Speeches Tell Tale of the Campaign Ahead (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-07/obama-and-romney-speeches-tell-tale-of-the-campaign-ahead-view.html)The Hill - Trump: 'Very disappointed' Mitt Romney declined debate (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/198073-trump-very-disappointed-mitt-romney-declined-debate-) WBUR - Visit To NH Town Reveals Romney Doesn't Have Primary Sewn Up (http://www.wbur.org/2011/12/08/mont-vernon-republicans)KWGN - Poll: Romney can win Colorado, Gingrich can't (http://www.kwgn.com/news/kdvr-poll-romney-can-win-colorado-gingrich-cant-20111207,0,5022121.story)9 News - Poll: Mitt Romney trails Newt Gingrich by 19 points in Colorado (http://www.9news.com/news/article/234530/188/Gingrich-leads-in-new-Colorado-poll-)
L.A. Times - Three area Republican congressmen endorse Mitt Romney (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/12/mitt-romney-endorsements-1.html)
New York Daily News - Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump's GOP debate, says Mitt Romney ... (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/sarah-palin-endorses-donald-trump-gop-debate-mitt-romney-participate-article-1.988496?localLinksEnabled=false)
Michelle Bachmann:
Washington Times - Tea Party Caucus members don't back Bachmann (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/7/tea-party-caucus-members-dont-back-bachmann/)Minnesota Post - Bachmann hits Obama on Israel policy (http://www.minnpost.com/minnpotus/2011/12/07/33676/bachmann_hits_obama_on_israel_policy)Examiner.com - Bachmann calls Gingrich “frugal socialist” (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-philadelphia/bachmann-calls-gingrich-frugal-socialist-with-glenn-beck-on-94-3-wtrw-fm)National Journal - QUICK TAKE: Bachmann: Occupy Wall Street Is 'Obama's Reelection Team' (http://www.nationaljournal.com/bachmann-occupy-wall-street-is-obama-s-reelection-team--20111208)Newt Gingrich:
Daily Caller - Woman says she performed sexual acts on married Newt in 1977 (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/woman-says-she-performed-sexual-acts-on-married-newt-in-1977-thinks-voters-should-know/) Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Gingrich campaign fighting huge debt (http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20111208/LOCAL08/312089947/1044/LOCAL08) Slate - Is Newt Gingrich Nuts? Consider the Symptoms. (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_big_idea/2011/12/is_newt_gingrich_nuts_consider_the_symptoms_.html) Business Week - Gingrich House Ethics Complaint Echoes in Criticism Lodged Today (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-08/gingrich-house-ethics-complaint-echoes-in-criticism-lodged-today.html)NPR - Revisiting Newt Gingrich's 1997 Ethics Investigation (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143333594/revisiting-newt-gingrichs-1997-ethics-investigation)TPM - Gingrich, Backed By Ethanol Lobby, Supports Subsidy (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/gingrich-backed-by-ethanol-lobby-supports-subsidy.php)International Businesss Times - Newt Gingrich Attacked as 'Anti-Gun' (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/262523/20111207/newt-gingirch-attacked-anti-gun-supporting-initiative.htm)Baltimore Sun - Gingrich isn't Scrooge; he's a closet progressive (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-goldberg-gingrich-20111208,0,7901207.story) Politico - Obama operation takes Newt Gingrich seriously (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70064.html)New York Daily News - Newt Gingrich cutting into President Obama's support (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=193&ved=0CEQQqQIwAji-AQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nydailynews.com%2Fnews%2Fpoli tics%2Fnewt-gingrich-cutting-president-obama-support-key-swing-states-quinnipiac-university-poll-reveals-article-1.988503%3FlocalLinksEnabled%3Dfalse&ei=v9HgTufTHOLh0QGXrqSmBw&usg=AFQjCNHNr72-Qkg2wE7AUUIa1Ec_QmuqaA)TPM - Occupy Newt: Protestors Crash Gingrich's Fancy Fundraiser (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/occupy-newt-protestors-crash-gingrichs-fancy-fundraiser.php)Green Bay Post Gazette - George Will column: Romney, Gingrich too risky to anoint now (http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111208/GPG0706/112080580/George-Will-column-Romney-Gingrich-too-risky-to-anoint-now)Des Moines Register - Gingrich's surge doesn't worry Christie (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/08/gingrichs-surge-doesnt-worry-christie/)The Hill - Gingrich earns endorsement of Tea Party Rep. Westmoreland (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/198063-gingrich-earns-endorsement-of-tea-party-rep-westmoreland)Boston.com - Tea Party members get behind Gingrich (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/12/08/newt_gingrich_surge_among_tea_party_voters_puts_hi m_in_precarious_position/)Daily Caller - Influential Iowa Christian conservative: We can look past Newt's ... (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/influential-iowa-christian-conservative-we-can-look-past-newts-past-infidelity/)Salon - Why smart conservatives suddenly hate Newt (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/08/why_smart_conservatives_suddenly_hate_newt/singleton)CBS News - Gingrich has his critics among GOP members (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57338981/gingrich-has-his-critics-among-gop-members/) CNN - Ohio's primary ballot so far: Gingrich, Obama, Perry, Romney (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/07/ohios-primary-ballot-so-far-gingrich-obama-perry-romney/)Washington Post - Romney, Gingrich court Jewish support with barbs at Obama's policies (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-gingrich-court-jewish-support/2011/12/07/gIQAxybbdO_story.html)The Atlantic - Romney and Gingrich Woo the Jewish Republicans (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/12/romney-and-gingrich-woo-the-jewish-republicans/249656/)
Politico - Newt Gingrich: Mitt Romney could be 'on the list' for vice president (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70039.html)Town Hall - Love Thy Enemy: Newt Says Romney a Possible VP Pick (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katehicks/2011/12/07/love_thy_enemy_newt_says_romney_a_possible_vp_pick )ABC News - Newt Gingrich Calls Mitt Romney Stubborn (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=305&ved=0CEQQqQIwBDisAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2Fblogs%2Fpolitics %2F2011%2F12%2Fnewt-gingrich-calls-mitt-romney-stubborn-says-im-not-going-to-pick-a-fight%2F&ei=8sjgTvGXNqHj0QHHo7SXBw&usg=AFQjCNF8eCKsULh05zl3JE5BQ36YG5gRcA)Atlanta Journal Constitution - Gingrich wants Bolton as his secretary of state (http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/gingrich-wants-bolton-as-1253926.html)Sacramento Bee - Newt Gingrich Meets With Conservative Leaders (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/07/4107180/newt-gingrich-meets-with-conservative.html)Fox News - Gingrich Says He'd Tap Bolton for Secretary of State (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/07/gingrich-says-hed-tap-bolton-for-secretary-state/)The Republic - Palin praises Gingrich, but won't make endorsement yet (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/PALIN_6761109/PALIN_6761109/)
Wall Street Journal - Gingrich Sends Hawkish Signal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204319004577084823004617552.html)S unshine State News - Next on Media List: Vintage Newt Gingrich Sex Story Hits the Tabloids (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/next-media-list-vintage-newt-gingrich-sex-story-hits-tabloids)Orlando Sentinel - Gingrich the compassionate (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/views/os-ed-jonah-goldberg-120611-20111207,0,655192.column)KWGN - Poll: Romney can win Colorado, Gingrich can't (http://www.kwgn.com/news/kdvr-poll-romney-can-win-colorado-gingrich-cant-20111207,0,5022121.story)Business Insider - Gingrich Has Done What No GOP Candidate Has Done Before (http://www.businessinsider.com/gingrich-has-done-what-no-gop-candidate-has-done-before-get-romney-on-the-offensive-2011-12)ABC News - The Newt Pile-On Begins (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/the-newt-pile-on-begins-the-note/)
Rick Santorum:
Washington Times - PICKET: Santorum says former Cain supporters coming to him (http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2011/dec/7/picket-santorum-says-former-cain-supporters-coming/)Spencer Daily Reporter - Gay rights, immigration dominate Santorum stop (http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1792427.html)
Jon Huntsman:
New York Magazine - Newt's Secret Ally: Jon Huntsman (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/12/newts-secret-ally-jon-huntsman.html)Gawker - Stephen Colbert Mocks Jon Huntsman's Billionaire Daddy Issues (http://gawker.com/5866222/stephen-colbert-mocks-jon-huntsmans-billionaire-daddy-issues)TPM - Jon Huntsman: I'm Back On The Side Of Science (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/jon-huntsman-im-back-on-the-side-of-science.php)Daily Caller - Huntsman: 'I put my faith and trust in science' [VIDEO] (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/07/huntsman-i-put-my-faith-and-trust-in-science-video/)CNN - Huntsman lashes out at GOP frontrunners (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/08/huntsman-lashes-out-at-gop-frontrunners/)The Hill - Huntsman is like Reagan (http://thehill.com/component/content/article/72-opinion/197991-huntsman-is-like-reagan)
ECONOMY:
Business Week - USC forecast: Economy still fragile, but more jobs (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RFQ8M80.htm)USA Today - Economy, gas prices make Americans drive less (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-12-07/americans-driving-less/51716466/1)HEALTH CARE:
Weekly Standard - Obamacare Still Bad for the Rest of Us (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obamacare-still-bad-rest-us_611724.html)Washington Examiner - Romney and Obamacare waivers (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/romney-and-obamacare-waivers/243076)FOREIGN POLICY:
NPR - Foreign Policy: Now Hear This, Moscow (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/08/143343061/foreign-policy-now-hear-this-moscow)