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12-11-2011, 01:48 PM
Polls And Trends:
Insider Advantage Georgia Poll: Gingrich 54, Romney 12, Cain , Paul 6, Bachmann 4, Perry 3, Huntsman 2, Santorum 2 (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2011/InsiderAdvantage_GA_1209.pdf)
Fox National: Gingrich 36, Romney 23, Cain , Paul 12, Perry 8, Bachmann 5, Santorum 4, Huntsman 2 (http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/politics/2011/12/08/fox-news-poll-gop-presidential-race/)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
News Leader: 'Ron Paul effect' has GOP worried (http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111211/OPINION02/112110310)
Texas Tribune Video: Despite Surge in Polls, Ron Paul Remains Underdog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXn6_uTyI38)
Washington Post: The surprising candidacy of Ron Paul (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-surprising-candidacy-of-ron-paul/2011/12/10/gIQANw8PlO_story.html)
US News: Newt Gingrich? Mitt Romney? Ron Paul? GOP Race Won't End Quickly (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/Peter-Fenn/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-mitt-romney-ron-paul-gop-race-wont-end-quickly)
Economist: Catching up with Ron Paul (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/12/slideshow-0)
Washington Post: Ron Paul, spoiler? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ron-paul-spoiler/2011/12/08/gIQAVceCjO_story.html)
Politico: Ron Paul plays for Tampa convention swat (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70177.html)
Foster’s Daily Democrat: Ron Paul as the spoiler in 2012? (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111211/GJOPINION_0102/712119942/-1/FOSOPINION)
AP: In third White House bid, Paul's message the same (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iFFEPCmthSwfjaFj7R_nw5Ig11RQ?docId=0881ba064 8804962a613b55c0244f1fb) AP story carried by Houston Chronicle, Boston Globe, AJC
Patch: Colleen O’Connor: Ron Paul’s Brutal Honesty (http://poway.patch.com/articles/dont-underestimate-ron-paul-newt-gingrich-flavor-of-the-month)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul and Rick Perry Cite 'Corruption' in Washington (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ron-paul-and-rick-perry-attack-corruption-washington)
CBS: Iowa Debate: Winners and Losers (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57340905-503544/iowa-debate-winners-and-losers/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul takes on Gringrich’s ties to Freddie Mac (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-paul-takes-on-gringrichs-ties-to-freddie-mac/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul stresses need for new financial policy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-paul-stresses-need-for-new-financial-policy/)
LA Times: Ron Paul: Gingrich profited on taxpayers' dime (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-debate-iowa-20111210,0,2714578.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul’s plan to cut $1 trillion played well, staffer says (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-pauls-plan-to-cut-1-trillion-played-well-staffer-says/)
Daily Caller: Perry: Ron Paul got me interested in the Federal Reserve (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/11/perry-ron-paul-got-me-interested-in-the-federal-reserve/)
Nolan Chart: Ron Paul Lands Punches in ABC Debate (http://www.nolanchart.com/article9163-ron-paul-lands-punches-in-abc-debate.html)
Des Moines Register: Obradovich: Romney bet was one of his worst debate moments (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gop-debate-newt-gingrich-survives-rick-perry-and-ron-paul-score/)
NPR: Ron Paul Surges In Iowa Polls (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/09/143462905/ron-paul-surges-in-iowa-polls)
State Column: Two Buena Vista Area Tea Party Co-Founders Endorse Ron Paul (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/iowa/two-buena-vista-area-tea-party-co-founders-endorse-ron-paul/)
ABC: Ron Paul Draws Big Crowds and Many Undecided Voters in Iowa (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/ron-paul-draws-big-crowds-and-many-undecided-voters-in-iowa/)
Washington Examiner: Ron Paul's free-market populism in rural Iowa (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/ron-pauls-free-market-populism-rural-iowa/249001)
KAAL TV: Ron Paul Holds Town Hall Meeting in Iowa (http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2407129.shtml?cat=10217)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul, Rick Santorum visiting UNI today (http://wcfcourier.com/iowacaucus/local/ron-paul-rick-santorum-visiting-uni-today/article_6b09cf60-21e8-11e1-ba4d-0019bb2963f4.html)
Examiner: Ron Paul works to show biblical foundations of finance to Iowa evangelicals (http://www.examiner.com/finance-examiner-in-national/ron-paul-works-to-show-biblical-foundations-of-finance-to-iowa-evangelicals)
Central Iowa Times Republican: Paul: Strict adherence to Constitution will remedy America’s ills (http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/545120/Paul--Strict-adherence-to-Constitution-will-remedy-America-s-ills.html?nav=5005)
CNN: Rand Paul: Gingrich no friend of tea party (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/09/rand-paul-gingrich-no-friend-of-tea-party/)
State Column: Rand Paul slams Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/rand-paul-slams-mitt-romney-newt-gingrich/)
NJ: Rand Paul's attacks on Newt (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/12/rand_pauls_attacks_on_newt.html)
Forbes: In Iowa Debate Ron Paul Says Palestinians Are Not an 'Invented People' (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/10/in-iowa-debate-ron-paul-says-palestinians-are-not-an-invented-people/)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul blasts U.S. foreign policy, vows to build coalitions (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/ron-paul-blasts-u-s-foreign-policy-vows-to-build-coalitions/)
Haaretz: Ron Paul: U.S. money won't help Israel (http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/focus-u-s-a/ron-paul-u-s-money-won-t-help-israel-1.400607)
State Column: Ron Paul wins Oklahoma Straw Poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/ron-paul-wins-oklahoma-straw-poll/)
State Column: Newt Gingrich defeats Ron Paul in Hamilton County Young Republicans straw poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/newt-gingrich-defeats-ron-paul-in-hamilton-county-young-republicans-straw-poll/)
Poll Position: Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul? (http://pollposition.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-or-ron-paul/)
News Tribune: Paul's mission rooted in 1970s (http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/12/11/1940846/pauls-mission-rooted-in-1970s.html)
Aiken Standard: LETTER: Ron Paul is the best candidate (http://www.aikenstandard.com/Letters/1211-DANIEL-Letter--3631443)
Pakistan Observer: Ron Paul: A hope for Americans (http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=129301)
Muskogee Phoenix: Ron Paul book examines liberty (http://muskogeephoenix.com/features/x1561647829/Ron-Paul-book-examines-liberty)
Business Insider: Ron Paul and Barack Obama: Tweet More, Talk Less (http://www.businessinsider.com/ron-paul-and-barack-obama-tweet-more-talk-less-2011-12)
Examiner: Conservative Establishment outrage: Levin attacks Ron Paul (http://www.examiner.com/independent-in-manchester/conservative-establishment-outrage-mark-levin-attacks-ron-paul)
American Thinker: Reason #1067 why Ron Paul should never be elected president (http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/12/reason_1067_why_ron_paul_should_never_be_elected_p resident.html)
Examiner: Limbaugh: Ron Paul's foreign policy disastrous, slam on Bush 'Democrat talk' (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/limbaugh-ron-paul-s-foreign-policy-disastrous-slam-on-bush-democrat-talk)
Daily Mail: Ron Paul is despicable (http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/47643)
Rick Perry:
SF Gate: Rick Perry forgets number of Supreme Court judges (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/09/MNBA1MANQ2.DTL)
NY Daily News: Rick Perry flubs Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s name, misstates number of justices (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rick-perry-flubs-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-missates-number-justices-article-1.989666?localLinksEnabled=false)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry campaign clarifies context on Supreme Court count (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/rick-perry-campaign-clarifies-supreme-court-count/)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry would hold national day of prayer; holds firm to ‘Obama’s war on religion’ statement (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/09/rick-perry-would-hold-national-day-of-prayer-holds-firm-to-statements-in-new-ad/)
NPR: Why Iowa Could Be Rick Perry's 'Alamo' Moment (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/12/10/143454380/why-iowa-could-be-rick-perrys-alamo-moment)
Houston Chronicle: Perry: No ‘super-secret plan’ to avoid gaffes at debate (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry-no-super-secret-plan-to-avoid-gaffes-at-tonights-debate/)
Chicago Tribune: Controversial Texas license plates put Perry on the spot (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-campaign-perry-platestre7b90l2-20111210,0,214851.story)
Washington Post: Rick Perry biography: the complete collection (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/romney-biography-the-complete-collection/2011/12/09/gIQAApM7hO_blog.html)
Mitt Romney:
Boston Globe: Romney hopes for an Iowa surprise (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2011/12/10/romney-hopes-for-iowa-surprise/O4uByhbaABDVXzKii5IDPL/story.html)
LA Times: Romney steps up efforts in Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-1210-romney-strategy-20111210,0,3971172.story)
Washington Post: Steadiness in the polls is Romney’s biggest strength — and weakness (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/steadiness-in-the-polls-is-romneys-biggest-strength--and-weakness/2011/12/01/gIQAQDpXlO_story.html)
CBS: Romney seeks $10,000 bet during GOP debate (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57340901-503544/romney-seeks-$10000-bet-during-gop-debate/)
LA Times: Mitt Romney's $10,000 bet could come back to haunt him (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-bet-20111210,0,2009778.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Conway Daily Sun: Romney in Carroll County Monday (http://www.conwaydailysun.com/node/480203/18661)
On Top Magazine: Mitt Romney Says He's OK With Openly Gay Military Service (http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=10319&MediaType=1&Category=26)
Politico: Romney: 'Entitlement' society means 'we're all poor' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/romney-entitlement-society-means-were-all-poor-106755.html)
Washington Post: Iowa Republican debate: An off night for Romney (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/iowa-republican-debate-an-off-night-for-romney/2011/12/11/gIQA0Lv6lO_blog.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney says ?It?s just a band-aid,' at ABC debate (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/mitt-romney-says-its-just-a-bandaid-at-abc-debate-106776.html)
NYT: Two Romneys: Wealthy Man, Thrifty Habits (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/us/politics/two-mitt-romneys-wealthy-man-thrifty-habits.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney, the problem solver (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-the-problem-solver/2011/12/01/gIQAkSGXlO_story.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
CNN: Bachmann cancels speech at veterans forum (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/bachmann-cancels-speech-at-veterans-forum/)
CBS: This week on Face the Nation: Michele Bachmann (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57340642/this-week-on-face-the-nation-michele-bachmann/)
SC Times: Bachmann, in Iowa, continues to blast Gingrich (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111210/NEWS01/112100035/Bachmann-Iowa-continues-blast-Gingrich)
CNN: Bachmann dings 'milquetoast' opponents (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/bachmann-dings-milquetoast-opponents/)
State Column: Donald Trump blasts Michele Bachmann: Where is the loyalty? (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/donald-trump-blasts-michele-bachmann-she-is-unloyal/)
The Hill: Bachmann invokes Cain, 9-9-9 plan (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/198565-bachmann-invokes-cain-9-9-9-plan)
Des Moines Register: Tea party leader says Bachmann needs an Iowa win (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/tea-party-leader-says-bachmann-needs-an-iowa-win/)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann: Undocumented 'Can Be' Dragged On Buses Before Their Crying Children (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/michele-bachman-on-dragging-undocumented-immigrants-onto-buses_n_1139439.html)
Newt Gingrich:
Bloomberg: As he campaigns, Gingrich also works for profit (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RH2F5G0.htm)
Politico: Republican debate: 7 attacks on Newt Gingrich to watch (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70230.html)
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich: I won’t go negative (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-i-won%E2%80%99t-go-negative/)
CNN: Gingrich comes under attack in Iowa showdown (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/11/politics/gop-debate/index.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich under a pile-on (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/newt-gingrich-under-a-pileon-106778.html)
LA Times: Newt Gingrich targeted over policy, personal life in debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-debate-wrap-20111210,0,2972131.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
National Post: Newt Gingrich appears to be winning over fickle Republican conservatives … for now (http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-appears-to-be-winning-over-fickle-republican-conservatives-for-now/)
Newsweek: Inside Newt's Stunning Comeback (http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/inside-newt-s-stunning-comeback.html)
NYT: Damage Control From Gingrich on Palestinians (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-campaign-issues-clarification-on-palestinian-comments/)
CS Monitor: With an eye toward the Jewish vote, Newt Gingrich disses Palestinians (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1210/With-an-eye-toward-the-Jewish-vote-Newt-Gingrich-disses-Palestinians)
NYT: Gingrich Suggests a Reversal of Mideast Policy (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/10/us/politics/gingrich-suggests-a-reversal-of-mideast-policy.html)
SF Gate: Gingrich: Palestinians 'invented' people is truth (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/10/national/a151447S34.DTL)
USA Today: Palestinians outraged by Gingrich remarks (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-12-10/Palestine-Gingrich/51781624/1)
Newsmax: Former NH Sen. Bob Smith Lends Newt Support (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/BobSmith-Lends-Newt-Support/2011/12/10/id/420535)
Rick Santorum:
Politico: Rick Santorum’s Iowa endorser: ‘I tend to like the underdog’ (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70225.html)
ABC: Rick Santorum Nabs Big Iowa Endorsement (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-santorum-nabs-big-iowa-endorsement/)
Hot Air: Rick Santorum: I still intend to win Iowa (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/12/09/rick-santorum-i-still-intend-to-win-iowa/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Santorum wants “Made in USA” on more factory goods (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-santorum-wants-made-in-usa-on-more-factory-goods/)
Patch: Santorum in Iowa Talks Effects of Legalized Gay Marriage on School Children (http://cedarfalls.patch.com/articles/rick-santorum-speaks-to-students)
Des Moines Register: Santorum in Iowa: Romney and Gingrich have electability issues (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/santorum-in-iowa-romney-and-gingrich-have-electability-issues/)
CNN: Santorum predicts last-minute surge (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/09/santorum-predicts-last-minute-surge/)
Politico: Santorum dings Gingrich, Bachmann (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/santorum-dings-gingrich-bachmann-106781.html)
Life News: Santorum: Newt Gingrich Wasn’t a Strong Pro-Life Leader (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/12/09/santorum-newt-gingrich-wasnt-a-strong-pro-life-leader/)
Jon Huntsman:
Patch: Huntsman in the Hunt (http://windham.patch.com/articles/huntsman-in-the-hunt)
Politico: Jon Huntsman holds debate alternative in N.H. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70244.html)
National Journal: Jon Huntsman Won't Do Anything to Win (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/jon-huntsman-won-t-do-anything-to-win-20111209)
Multiple Candidates:
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry (and Marcus Bachmann) address veterans issues at forum (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-rick-santorum-and-rick-perry-and-marcus-bachmann-address-veterans-issues-at-forum/)
Washington Post: Iowa Republican debate: Winners and losers (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/iowa-republican-debate-winners-and-losers/2011/12/10/gIQA5E2wlO_blog.html)
Washington Post: Sparks are flying in Republican presidential candidates’ campaign ads (http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/sparks-are-flying-in-gop-campaign-ads/2011/12/08/gIQAyeSLiO_story.html)
Washington Post: Santorum, Perry say fidelity in marriage should matter to voters, highlighting Gingrich past (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/santorum-perry-say-fidelity-in-marriage-should-matter-to-voters-highlighting-gingrich-past/2011/12/10/gIQATOGolO_story.html)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich parries repeated attacks as Romney presses the economy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-withstands-repeated-attacks-as-romney-presses-the-economy/)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Des Moines Register: Debate: Iowa GOP Chairman: “The eyes of the nation will be upon us for the next three weeks” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-iowa-gop-chairman-the-eyes-of-the-nation-will-be-upon-us-for-the-next-three-weeks/)
Nashua Telegraph: NH race boiling down to Mitt versus Newt (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/942845-227/nh-race-boiling-down-to-mitt-versus.html)
WMUR: 5 Things To Look For In Month Before Primary (http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-primary-extended-coverage/29964663/detail.html)
Coalitions-Related News:
Reuters: Iowa's religious conservatives up in air on 2012 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/10/us-usa-campaign-religious-idUSTRE7B90BK20111210)
ECONOMY
ABC: Obama Says Jobless Rate Could Drop to 8 Percent (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/obama-jobless-rate-drop-percent-15128539#.TuRIxmDYt7o)
CNN: Obama: Fixing economy likely to take 'more than one president' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/obama-fixing-economy-likely-to-take-more-than-one-president/)
WSJ: Stage Set for China to Launch Stimulus (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203501304577087530057497006.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
HEALTH CARE
FOREIGN POLICY
SF Gate: U.S. troops in Afghanistan may stay, diplomat says (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/10/MN171MAVV6.DTL)
Washington Post: Iran summons Afghan ambassador over US drone intrusion (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/iran-summons-afghan-ambassador-over-us-drone-intrusion/2011/12/10/gIQA279ykO_story.html)
NYT: U.S. Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan Past Deadline, Envoy Says (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/world/asia/troops-in-afghanistan-past-2014-us-ambassador-ryan-crocker-says.html?_r=1)
Insider Advantage Georgia Poll: Gingrich 54, Romney 12, Cain , Paul 6, Bachmann 4, Perry 3, Huntsman 2, Santorum 2 (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2011/InsiderAdvantage_GA_1209.pdf)
Fox National: Gingrich 36, Romney 23, Cain , Paul 12, Perry 8, Bachmann 5, Santorum 4, Huntsman 2 (http://www.foxnews.com/interactive/politics/2011/12/08/fox-news-poll-gop-presidential-race/)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
News Leader: 'Ron Paul effect' has GOP worried (http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111211/OPINION02/112110310)
Texas Tribune Video: Despite Surge in Polls, Ron Paul Remains Underdog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXn6_uTyI38)
Washington Post: The surprising candidacy of Ron Paul (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-surprising-candidacy-of-ron-paul/2011/12/10/gIQANw8PlO_story.html)
US News: Newt Gingrich? Mitt Romney? Ron Paul? GOP Race Won't End Quickly (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/Peter-Fenn/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-mitt-romney-ron-paul-gop-race-wont-end-quickly)
Economist: Catching up with Ron Paul (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/12/slideshow-0)
Washington Post: Ron Paul, spoiler? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ron-paul-spoiler/2011/12/08/gIQAVceCjO_story.html)
Politico: Ron Paul plays for Tampa convention swat (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70177.html)
Foster’s Daily Democrat: Ron Paul as the spoiler in 2012? (http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111211/GJOPINION_0102/712119942/-1/FOSOPINION)
AP: In third White House bid, Paul's message the same (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iFFEPCmthSwfjaFj7R_nw5Ig11RQ?docId=0881ba064 8804962a613b55c0244f1fb) AP story carried by Houston Chronicle, Boston Globe, AJC
Patch: Colleen O’Connor: Ron Paul’s Brutal Honesty (http://poway.patch.com/articles/dont-underestimate-ron-paul-newt-gingrich-flavor-of-the-month)
Sunshine State News: Ron Paul and Rick Perry Cite 'Corruption' in Washington (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ron-paul-and-rick-perry-attack-corruption-washington)
CBS: Iowa Debate: Winners and Losers (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57340905-503544/iowa-debate-winners-and-losers/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul takes on Gringrich’s ties to Freddie Mac (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-paul-takes-on-gringrichs-ties-to-freddie-mac/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul stresses need for new financial policy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-paul-stresses-need-for-new-financial-policy/)
LA Times: Ron Paul: Gingrich profited on taxpayers' dime (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-debate-iowa-20111210,0,2714578.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Ron Paul’s plan to cut $1 trillion played well, staffer says (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-ron-pauls-plan-to-cut-1-trillion-played-well-staffer-says/)
Daily Caller: Perry: Ron Paul got me interested in the Federal Reserve (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/11/perry-ron-paul-got-me-interested-in-the-federal-reserve/)
Nolan Chart: Ron Paul Lands Punches in ABC Debate (http://www.nolanchart.com/article9163-ron-paul-lands-punches-in-abc-debate.html)
Des Moines Register: Obradovich: Romney bet was one of his worst debate moments (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gop-debate-newt-gingrich-survives-rick-perry-and-ron-paul-score/)
NPR: Ron Paul Surges In Iowa Polls (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/09/143462905/ron-paul-surges-in-iowa-polls)
State Column: Two Buena Vista Area Tea Party Co-Founders Endorse Ron Paul (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/iowa/two-buena-vista-area-tea-party-co-founders-endorse-ron-paul/)
ABC: Ron Paul Draws Big Crowds and Many Undecided Voters in Iowa (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/ron-paul-draws-big-crowds-and-many-undecided-voters-in-iowa/)
Washington Examiner: Ron Paul's free-market populism in rural Iowa (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/ron-pauls-free-market-populism-rural-iowa/249001)
KAAL TV: Ron Paul Holds Town Hall Meeting in Iowa (http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2407129.shtml?cat=10217)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul, Rick Santorum visiting UNI today (http://wcfcourier.com/iowacaucus/local/ron-paul-rick-santorum-visiting-uni-today/article_6b09cf60-21e8-11e1-ba4d-0019bb2963f4.html)
Examiner: Ron Paul works to show biblical foundations of finance to Iowa evangelicals (http://www.examiner.com/finance-examiner-in-national/ron-paul-works-to-show-biblical-foundations-of-finance-to-iowa-evangelicals)
Central Iowa Times Republican: Paul: Strict adherence to Constitution will remedy America’s ills (http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/545120/Paul--Strict-adherence-to-Constitution-will-remedy-America-s-ills.html?nav=5005)
CNN: Rand Paul: Gingrich no friend of tea party (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/09/rand-paul-gingrich-no-friend-of-tea-party/)
State Column: Rand Paul slams Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/rand-paul-slams-mitt-romney-newt-gingrich/)
NJ: Rand Paul's attacks on Newt (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/12/rand_pauls_attacks_on_newt.html)
Forbes: In Iowa Debate Ron Paul Says Palestinians Are Not an 'Invented People' (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/10/in-iowa-debate-ron-paul-says-palestinians-are-not-an-invented-people/)
Des Moines Register: Ron Paul blasts U.S. foreign policy, vows to build coalitions (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/ron-paul-blasts-u-s-foreign-policy-vows-to-build-coalitions/)
Haaretz: Ron Paul: U.S. money won't help Israel (http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/focus-u-s-a/ron-paul-u-s-money-won-t-help-israel-1.400607)
State Column: Ron Paul wins Oklahoma Straw Poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/ron-paul-wins-oklahoma-straw-poll/)
State Column: Newt Gingrich defeats Ron Paul in Hamilton County Young Republicans straw poll (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/texas/newt-gingrich-defeats-ron-paul-in-hamilton-county-young-republicans-straw-poll/)
Poll Position: Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul? (http://pollposition.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-or-ron-paul/)
News Tribune: Paul's mission rooted in 1970s (http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/12/11/1940846/pauls-mission-rooted-in-1970s.html)
Aiken Standard: LETTER: Ron Paul is the best candidate (http://www.aikenstandard.com/Letters/1211-DANIEL-Letter--3631443)
Pakistan Observer: Ron Paul: A hope for Americans (http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=129301)
Muskogee Phoenix: Ron Paul book examines liberty (http://muskogeephoenix.com/features/x1561647829/Ron-Paul-book-examines-liberty)
Business Insider: Ron Paul and Barack Obama: Tweet More, Talk Less (http://www.businessinsider.com/ron-paul-and-barack-obama-tweet-more-talk-less-2011-12)
Examiner: Conservative Establishment outrage: Levin attacks Ron Paul (http://www.examiner.com/independent-in-manchester/conservative-establishment-outrage-mark-levin-attacks-ron-paul)
American Thinker: Reason #1067 why Ron Paul should never be elected president (http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2011/12/reason_1067_why_ron_paul_should_never_be_elected_p resident.html)
Examiner: Limbaugh: Ron Paul's foreign policy disastrous, slam on Bush 'Democrat talk' (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/limbaugh-ron-paul-s-foreign-policy-disastrous-slam-on-bush-democrat-talk)
Daily Mail: Ron Paul is despicable (http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/47643)
Rick Perry:
SF Gate: Rick Perry forgets number of Supreme Court judges (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/09/MNBA1MANQ2.DTL)
NY Daily News: Rick Perry flubs Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s name, misstates number of justices (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rick-perry-flubs-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-missates-number-justices-article-1.989666?localLinksEnabled=false)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry campaign clarifies context on Supreme Court count (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/rick-perry-campaign-clarifies-supreme-court-count/)
Des Moines Register: Rick Perry would hold national day of prayer; holds firm to ‘Obama’s war on religion’ statement (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/09/rick-perry-would-hold-national-day-of-prayer-holds-firm-to-statements-in-new-ad/)
NPR: Why Iowa Could Be Rick Perry's 'Alamo' Moment (http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/12/10/143454380/why-iowa-could-be-rick-perrys-alamo-moment)
Houston Chronicle: Perry: No ‘super-secret plan’ to avoid gaffes at debate (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry-no-super-secret-plan-to-avoid-gaffes-at-tonights-debate/)
Chicago Tribune: Controversial Texas license plates put Perry on the spot (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-campaign-perry-platestre7b90l2-20111210,0,214851.story)
Washington Post: Rick Perry biography: the complete collection (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/romney-biography-the-complete-collection/2011/12/09/gIQAApM7hO_blog.html)
Mitt Romney:
Boston Globe: Romney hopes for an Iowa surprise (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2011/12/10/romney-hopes-for-iowa-surprise/O4uByhbaABDVXzKii5IDPL/story.html)
LA Times: Romney steps up efforts in Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-1210-romney-strategy-20111210,0,3971172.story)
Washington Post: Steadiness in the polls is Romney’s biggest strength — and weakness (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/steadiness-in-the-polls-is-romneys-biggest-strength--and-weakness/2011/12/01/gIQAQDpXlO_story.html)
CBS: Romney seeks $10,000 bet during GOP debate (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57340901-503544/romney-seeks-$10000-bet-during-gop-debate/)
LA Times: Mitt Romney's $10,000 bet could come back to haunt him (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-bet-20111210,0,2009778.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Conway Daily Sun: Romney in Carroll County Monday (http://www.conwaydailysun.com/node/480203/18661)
On Top Magazine: Mitt Romney Says He's OK With Openly Gay Military Service (http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=10319&MediaType=1&Category=26)
Politico: Romney: 'Entitlement' society means 'we're all poor' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/romney-entitlement-society-means-were-all-poor-106755.html)
Washington Post: Iowa Republican debate: An off night for Romney (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/iowa-republican-debate-an-off-night-for-romney/2011/12/11/gIQA0Lv6lO_blog.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney says ?It?s just a band-aid,' at ABC debate (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/mitt-romney-says-its-just-a-bandaid-at-abc-debate-106776.html)
NYT: Two Romneys: Wealthy Man, Thrifty Habits (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/us/politics/two-mitt-romneys-wealthy-man-thrifty-habits.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney, the problem solver (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-the-problem-solver/2011/12/01/gIQAkSGXlO_story.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
CNN: Bachmann cancels speech at veterans forum (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/bachmann-cancels-speech-at-veterans-forum/)
CBS: This week on Face the Nation: Michele Bachmann (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57340642/this-week-on-face-the-nation-michele-bachmann/)
SC Times: Bachmann, in Iowa, continues to blast Gingrich (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111210/NEWS01/112100035/Bachmann-Iowa-continues-blast-Gingrich)
CNN: Bachmann dings 'milquetoast' opponents (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/bachmann-dings-milquetoast-opponents/)
State Column: Donald Trump blasts Michele Bachmann: Where is the loyalty? (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/donald-trump-blasts-michele-bachmann-she-is-unloyal/)
The Hill: Bachmann invokes Cain, 9-9-9 plan (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/198565-bachmann-invokes-cain-9-9-9-plan)
Des Moines Register: Tea party leader says Bachmann needs an Iowa win (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/tea-party-leader-says-bachmann-needs-an-iowa-win/)
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann: Undocumented 'Can Be' Dragged On Buses Before Their Crying Children (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/michele-bachman-on-dragging-undocumented-immigrants-onto-buses_n_1139439.html)
Newt Gingrich:
Bloomberg: As he campaigns, Gingrich also works for profit (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RH2F5G0.htm)
Politico: Republican debate: 7 attacks on Newt Gingrich to watch (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70230.html)
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich: I won’t go negative (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-i-won%E2%80%99t-go-negative/)
CNN: Gingrich comes under attack in Iowa showdown (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/11/politics/gop-debate/index.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich under a pile-on (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/newt-gingrich-under-a-pileon-106778.html)
LA Times: Newt Gingrich targeted over policy, personal life in debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-debate-wrap-20111210,0,2972131.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
National Post: Newt Gingrich appears to be winning over fickle Republican conservatives … for now (http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-appears-to-be-winning-over-fickle-republican-conservatives-for-now/)
Newsweek: Inside Newt's Stunning Comeback (http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2011/12/11/inside-newt-s-stunning-comeback.html)
NYT: Damage Control From Gingrich on Palestinians (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-campaign-issues-clarification-on-palestinian-comments/)
CS Monitor: With an eye toward the Jewish vote, Newt Gingrich disses Palestinians (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2011/1210/With-an-eye-toward-the-Jewish-vote-Newt-Gingrich-disses-Palestinians)
NYT: Gingrich Suggests a Reversal of Mideast Policy (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/10/us/politics/gingrich-suggests-a-reversal-of-mideast-policy.html)
SF Gate: Gingrich: Palestinians 'invented' people is truth (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/10/national/a151447S34.DTL)
USA Today: Palestinians outraged by Gingrich remarks (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-12-10/Palestine-Gingrich/51781624/1)
Newsmax: Former NH Sen. Bob Smith Lends Newt Support (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/BobSmith-Lends-Newt-Support/2011/12/10/id/420535)
Rick Santorum:
Politico: Rick Santorum’s Iowa endorser: ‘I tend to like the underdog’ (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70225.html)
ABC: Rick Santorum Nabs Big Iowa Endorsement (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-santorum-nabs-big-iowa-endorsement/)
Hot Air: Rick Santorum: I still intend to win Iowa (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/12/09/rick-santorum-i-still-intend-to-win-iowa/)
Des Moines Register: Debate: Santorum wants “Made in USA” on more factory goods (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-santorum-wants-made-in-usa-on-more-factory-goods/)
Patch: Santorum in Iowa Talks Effects of Legalized Gay Marriage on School Children (http://cedarfalls.patch.com/articles/rick-santorum-speaks-to-students)
Des Moines Register: Santorum in Iowa: Romney and Gingrich have electability issues (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/santorum-in-iowa-romney-and-gingrich-have-electability-issues/)
CNN: Santorum predicts last-minute surge (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/09/santorum-predicts-last-minute-surge/)
Politico: Santorum dings Gingrich, Bachmann (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/santorum-dings-gingrich-bachmann-106781.html)
Life News: Santorum: Newt Gingrich Wasn’t a Strong Pro-Life Leader (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/12/09/santorum-newt-gingrich-wasnt-a-strong-pro-life-leader/)
Jon Huntsman:
Patch: Huntsman in the Hunt (http://windham.patch.com/articles/huntsman-in-the-hunt)
Politico: Jon Huntsman holds debate alternative in N.H. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70244.html)
National Journal: Jon Huntsman Won't Do Anything to Win (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/jon-huntsman-won-t-do-anything-to-win-20111209)
Multiple Candidates:
Des Moines Register: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry (and Marcus Bachmann) address veterans issues at forum (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/newt-gingrich-rick-santorum-and-rick-perry-and-marcus-bachmann-address-veterans-issues-at-forum/)
Washington Post: Iowa Republican debate: Winners and losers (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/iowa-republican-debate-winners-and-losers/2011/12/10/gIQA5E2wlO_blog.html)
Washington Post: Sparks are flying in Republican presidential candidates’ campaign ads (http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/sparks-are-flying-in-gop-campaign-ads/2011/12/08/gIQAyeSLiO_story.html)
Washington Post: Santorum, Perry say fidelity in marriage should matter to voters, highlighting Gingrich past (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/santorum-perry-say-fidelity-in-marriage-should-matter-to-voters-highlighting-gingrich-past/2011/12/10/gIQATOGolO_story.html)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich parries repeated attacks as Romney presses the economy (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/gingrich-withstands-repeated-attacks-as-romney-presses-the-economy/)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Des Moines Register: Debate: Iowa GOP Chairman: “The eyes of the nation will be upon us for the next three weeks” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/10/debate-iowa-gop-chairman-the-eyes-of-the-nation-will-be-upon-us-for-the-next-three-weeks/)
Nashua Telegraph: NH race boiling down to Mitt versus Newt (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/942845-227/nh-race-boiling-down-to-mitt-versus.html)
WMUR: 5 Things To Look For In Month Before Primary (http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-primary-extended-coverage/29964663/detail.html)
Coalitions-Related News:
Reuters: Iowa's religious conservatives up in air on 2012 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/10/us-usa-campaign-religious-idUSTRE7B90BK20111210)
ECONOMY
ABC: Obama Says Jobless Rate Could Drop to 8 Percent (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/obama-jobless-rate-drop-percent-15128539#.TuRIxmDYt7o)
CNN: Obama: Fixing economy likely to take 'more than one president' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/10/obama-fixing-economy-likely-to-take-more-than-one-president/)
WSJ: Stage Set for China to Launch Stimulus (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203501304577087530057497006.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
HEALTH CARE
FOREIGN POLICY
SF Gate: U.S. troops in Afghanistan may stay, diplomat says (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/10/MN171MAVV6.DTL)
Washington Post: Iran summons Afghan ambassador over US drone intrusion (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/iran-summons-afghan-ambassador-over-us-drone-intrusion/2011/12/10/gIQA279ykO_story.html)
NYT: U.S. Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan Past Deadline, Envoy Says (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/world/asia/troops-in-afghanistan-past-2014-us-ambassador-ryan-crocker-says.html?_r=1)