ZanZibar
12-25-2011, 11:08 AM
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Town Hall: Deace: The Buchanan Treatment Won't Work on Ron Paul (http://townhall.com/columnists/stevedeace/2011/12/24/the_buchanan_treatment_wont_work_on_ron_paul)
Newsmax Doug Wead: Three Myths About Ron Paul in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/Ron-Paul-Iowa-caucuses/2011/12/23/id/422051)
KC Star: Paul finds strong support among Iowa college students (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/21/3336116/paul-finds-strong-support-among.html)
Huff Post: Ron Paul's Iowa Caucus Conundrum: Can He Get Out The Youth Vote? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/ron-paul-iowa-caucus-2012-youth-vote-students_n_1168156.html)
Newsmax: Paul Stays on Message Amid Strength in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Paul-message-Iowa-polls/2011/12/23/id/422033)
Boston Herald: N.H. mom on Ron Paul: ‘Feel like he’s talking to me’ (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_1220nh_mom_on_ron_paul_feel_like_hes_talking_ to_me/)
CBS: GOP field enters home stretch before Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57347468-503544/gop-field-enters-home-stretch-before-iowa/)
National Journal: Can Paul Repeat His Iowa Feats in New Hampshire? (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/can-paul-repeat-his-iowa-feats-in-new-hampshire--20111224)
Boston Globe: Romney leads, Paul rises in N.H. poll (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2011/12/25/romney-leads-paul-rises-poll/At0SqxcEVf4vI05E65ip0O/story.html)
NYT: Paul’s Influence Doesn’t Just Depend on Him (http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/24/pauls-influence-doesnt-just-depend-on-him/)
MSNBC: Iowa campaigns continue to hum as Christmas day nears (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/23/9665585-iowa-campaigns-continue-to-hum-as-christmas-day-nears)
IBT: Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney: Who is the Big Debtor? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272295/20111223/ron-paul-newt-gingrich-mitt-romney-who.htm)
New American: Possible Ron Paul Iowa Win Drives NeoCons to Apoplexy (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10324-possible-ron-paul-iowa-win-drives-neocons-to-apoplexy)
American Spectator: Service Personnel Prefer Ron Paul (http://spectator.org/blog/2011/12/24/service-personnel-prefer-ron-p)
SCJ: Ron Paul makes late December swing through Siouxland (http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/ron-paul-makes-late-december-swing-through-siouxland/article_93249063-992f-5e7b-89e4-f5dff52fd3f6.html)
MSNBC: Sweetener: Paul hopes to 'cook' up an Iowa win (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/24/9683533-sweetener-paul-hopes-to-cook-up-an-iowa-win)
Examiner: Ron Paul's electability debated in controversial new book (http://www.examiner.com/us-headlines-in-national/ron-paul-s-electability-debated-controversial-new-book)
TH Online: Week in review: Paul, Bachmann, Perry stop in Dubuque (http://www.thonline.com/news/tri-state/article_95af42ca-50df-5116-b071-cdfce13afba3.html)
Press Citizen: Paul only candidate solidly for liberty (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20111224/OPINION/312240017/Paul-only-candidate-solidly-liberty?odyssey=nav%7Chead)
East Valley Tribune: Letter: Ron Paul would be a revolution (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/opinion/article_23134444-2dc2-11e1-8dd0-0019bb2963f4.html)
News Star: GOP fears Ron Paul presidency (http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20111225/OPINION03/112250330)
Media Ite: Fox’s Neil Cavuto To Ron Paul: Why Didn’t You Ever Kiss Donald Trump’s Ring? (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/foxs-neil-cavuto-to-ron-paul-why-didnt-you-ever-kiss-donald-trumps-ring/)
Business Insider: Why's The Media Shafting Ron Paul, And Ignoring NDAA & SOPA Dangers? (http://www.businessinsider.com/whys-the-media-shafting-ron-paul-and-ignoring-ndaa-and-sopa-dangers-2011-12)
Boston Globe: Paul is adamant skeptic of US foreign power (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/12/24/ron_pauls_foreign_policy_views_draw_support_among_ a_segment_of_the_christian_right/)
Boston Globe: Paul’s views on foreign policy (http://bostonglobe.com/2011/12/24/paul-views-foreign-policy/wT5J69Dt8kJnQ7jJUsk2kJ/story.html)
Boston Globe: Paul’s foreign policy energizes backers (http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-24/nation/30551471_1_paul-campaign-foreign-policy-college-campuses)
FPJ: Ron Paul: Propagandist or Prophet? (http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2011/12/24/ron-paul-propagandist-or-prophet/)
Examiner: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul only GOP candidates to qualify for Virginia ballot (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-atlanta/mitt-romney-ron-paul-only-gop-candidates-to-qualify-for-virginia-ballot)
Media Ite: It’s Mitt Romney v. Ron Paul In Virginia As Other Candidates Fail To Qualify For Primary Ballot (http://www.mediaite.com/online/its-mitt-romney-v-ron-paul-in-virginia-as-other-candidates-fail-to-qualify-for-primary-ballot/)
Today’s Loser: Karl Rove bashes Ron Paul (http://todaysloser.com/?p=1265)
The Hill: Gingrich says Ron Paul needs to answer for 'really nasty' newsletters (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/201271-gingrich-says-ron-paul-needs-to-answer-for-controversial-newsletters)
Newsmax: Gingrich Questions Ron Paul on Racist Newsletters (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/GingrichQuestionsRonPaulonRacistNewsletters/2011/12/23/id/422054)
NYT: With Paul on the Rise in Iowa, Gingrich Takes Aim (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/24/us/politics/gingrich-goes-after-paul-over-newsletters.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich swings at Mitt, Paul and race in S.C. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70825.html)
Politico: Gingrich hammers Paul on newsletters (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/gingrich-hammers-paul-on-newsletters-108622.html)
ABC: Newt Gingrich Presses Ron Paul to Explain Racist Newsletters (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/newt-gingrich-presses-ron-paul-to-explain-racist-newsletters/)
AP: AP Enterprise: Paul's nonprofits push law's limit (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/24/national/a010805S98.DTL)
Boston Herald: AP Enterprise: Paul’s nonprofits push law’s limit (http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-24/news/30555044_1_nonprofits-presidential-campaign-aides)
Washington Post: AP Enterprise: Nonprofits that kept Paul’s ideas afloat between campaigns blur a legal line (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ap-enterprise-paul-nonprofits-push-laws-limit-to-maintain-political-clout-between-campaigns/2011/12/24/gIQA04V8EP_story.html)
Orlando Sentinel: Whom do you trust to report election results – if you support Ron Paul? (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/12/whom-do-you-trust-to-report-election-results-if-you-support-ron-paul.html)
UK Mail: Raw footage shows Ron Paul DIDN'T storm out of CNN interview over racist newsletters... the interview was simply done (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078343/Raw-footage-shows-Ron-Paul-DIDNT-storm-CNN-interview-racist-newsletters--interview-simply-done.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Fox: Newsletters, Statements Cause Campaign Trail Problems for Ron Paul (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/24/newsletters-statements-cause-campaign-trail-problems-for-ron-paul/)
Vancouver Sun: Republican candidate embroiled in racism row (http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Republican+candidate+embroiled+racism/5908427/story.html)
IBT: Ron Paul Claims Civil War Was Unnecessary: But How? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272279/20111223/ron-paul-2012-claims-civil-war-unnecessary.htm)
Huff Post: The Madness of Ron Paul (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/noah-baron/ron-paul-campaign-_b_1166893.html)
New American: Ron Paul and the Racist Newsletters (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10326-ron-paul-and-the-racist-newsletters)
Rick Perry:
Houston Chronicle: Perry’s pension-pay loophole rarely used (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry%E2%80%99s-pension-pay-loophole-rarely-used/)
NYT: State Still Footing the Bill for Perry Security Detail (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/texas-foots-the-bill-for-gov-rick-perrys-security-detail.html)
Newsweek: Glen Maxey's Salacious Book: The Hot Rick Perry Story That Wasn't (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/23/glen-maxey-s-salacious-book-the-hot-rick-perry-story-that-wasn-t.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Post: Media continues letting Romney claims skate by unchecked (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/media-continues-letting-romney-claims-skate-by-unckecked/2011/12/23/gIQA9RSqDP_blog.html)
Des Moines Register: Romney says Obama, Biden are in economic ‘fantasyland’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/23/romney-says-obama-biden-are-in-economic-fantasyland/)
WSJ: Romney, Biden Trade Barbs in Potential 2012 Preview (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203686204577116952703119184.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Forbes: Since Romney Is Willing to Consider a VAT, Should Libertarians and Conservatives Be Willing to Support Him? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielmitchell/2011/12/24/since-romney-is-willing-to-consider-a-vat-should-libertarians-and-conservatives-be-willing-to-consider-him/)
NYT: At Harvard, a Master’s in Problem Solving (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/how-harvard-shaped-mitt-romney.html?_r=1)
Fox: Romney: Touting business skills in White House bid (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/25/romney-touting-business-skills-in-white-house-bid/)
Washington Post: Romney touts himself as successful consensus builder (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-touts-himself-as-successful-consenus-builder/2011/12/06/gIQAquTVEP_story.html)
AJC: Romney charity used for conservative donations (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/romney-charity-used-for-1271078.html)
Bloomberg: Romney Plan to Keep Tax Return Private Breaks With Past (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-24/romney-plan-to-keep-tax-return-private-breaks-with-past.html)
Reuters: Romney machine rights ship after Gingrich bump (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/24/us-usa-campaign-romney-idUSTRE7BJ15R20111224)
Washington Post: As the voting approaches, Mitt Romney is cruising (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/as-the-voting-approaches-mitt-romney-is-cruising/2011/12/23/gIQAQvczDP_blog.html)
Boston Herald: Upbeat Mitt Romney wraps up New Hampshire bus tour (http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_1224upbeat_mitt_wraps_up_nh_bus_tour)
Politico: Mitt Romney ends N.H. tour with defense, sweets (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70821.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann's New Iowa Ad Campaign (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/michele-bachmann-iowa-ads_n_1168110.html)
Des Moines Register: Bachmann says tax cut hurts Social Security (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/23/bachmann-says-tax-cut-hurts-social-security/)
MSNBC: Amid bus tour, Bachmann campaign makes pitch to evangelical voters (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/24/9680851-amid-bus-tour-bachmann-campaign-makes-pitch-to-evangelical-voters)
Newt Gingrich:
LA Times: Gingrich may be too arrogant for Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gingrich-20111225,0,7850613.story)
Chicago Tribune: Newt Gingrich launching petition drive for Illinois Republican primary ballot (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-newt-gingrich-launching-petition-drive-for-illinois-republican-primary-ballot-20111223,0,1719189.story)
Washington Examiner: Gingrich misses Va. ballot; suffers blow to bid (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/gingrich-misses-va-ballot-suffers-blow-bid/275521)
Time: Gingrich Attacks Va. Over Ballot Exclusion (http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,2103082,00.html)
NYT: Gingrich’s Ballot Miss Could Shake Voters’ Confidence (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/gingrich-falls-short-of-signatures-needed-for-spot-on-gop-primary-ballot-in-virginia.html)
Fox: Scars remain from Gingrich ethics case (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/24/gingrich-ethics-case-from-15-years-ago-leaves-scar/)
Washington Post: In his debut in Washington’s power struggles, Gingrich threw a bomb (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-his-debut-in-washingtons-power-struggles-gingrich-threw-a-bomb/2011/12/22/gIQA6GKCGP_story.html)
Washington Post: Why the establishment fears Newt Gingrich (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-the-establishment-fears-newt-gingrich/2011/12/22/gIQADIcNCP_story.html?tid=pm_pop)
RCP: Gingrich to Needle Romney for Timidity on the Economy (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/12/23/gingrich_to_needle_romney_for_timidity_on_the_econ omy_112534.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich planning economic pivot, will contrast with Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/gingrich-planning-economic-pivot-will-contrast-with-108618.html)
Media Ite: President Obama Violates Newt Gingrich’s Fake ‘Merry Christmas’ Rule In Payroll Tax Cut Speech (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/president-obama-violates-newt-gingrichs-fake-merry-christmas-rule-in-payroll-tax-cut-victory-speech/)
Huff Post: Could Newt Gingrich Win the "Catholic" Vote? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stewart-j-lawrence/could-newt-gingrich-win-t_b_1166260.html)
Think Progress: Gingrich Defends South Carolina’s Decision To Fly Confederate Flag At Capital (http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/12/24/395040/gingrich-defends-south-carolinas-decision-to-fly-confederate-flag-at-statehouse/)
Rick Santorum:
AP: Rick Santorum waiting for his moment (http://www.omaha.com/article/20111224/NEWS/712249902)
The Atlantic: Rick Santorum Does Pop-Up Video (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/12/rick-santorum-does-pop-video/46629/)
Jon Huntsman:
Multiple Candidates:
CBS: Bachmann, Gingrich unhappy with payroll tax deal (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57347946-503544/bachmann-gingrich-unhappy-with-payroll-tax-deal/)
AFP: US Republicans gird for critical Iowa vote (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gSnx7VMMAO2_4PShvnORPKfgbMqg?docId=CNG.702eb 085765c4838f9e53cfca91c9974.391)
Washington Post: Bachmann, Perry, Santorum hope Iowans will reward them for old-fashioned retail campaigning (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/bachmann-perry-santorum-hope-iowans-will-reward-them-for-old-fashioned-retail-campaigning/2011/12/24/gIQAVeRQFP_story.html)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Coalitions-Related News:
ECONOMY
Fox: Job growth is lifting hopes for consumer spending (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/23/job-growth-is-lifting-hopes-for-consumer-spending/)
NYT: From the Fed, a Shield Against Europe (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/business/feds-moves-offer-a-shield-against-europe-economic-view.html?_r=1)
HEALTH CARE
Forbes: Is Obama Chickening Out On Obamacare? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2011/12/24/is-obama-chickening-out-on-obamacare/)
FOREIGN POLICY
Bloomberg: Night Raids Deter Afghanistan From Signing Pact With the U.S., Karzai Says (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-25/night-raids-deter-afghanistan-from-signing-pact-with-the-u-s-karzai-says.html)
NPR: Marines Say Afghanistan Forever Changed Their Lives (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/23/144098605/marines-say-afghanistan-forever-changed-their-lives)
Ron Paul:
Town Hall: Deace: The Buchanan Treatment Won't Work on Ron Paul (http://townhall.com/columnists/stevedeace/2011/12/24/the_buchanan_treatment_wont_work_on_ron_paul)
Newsmax Doug Wead: Three Myths About Ron Paul in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/Ron-Paul-Iowa-caucuses/2011/12/23/id/422051)
KC Star: Paul finds strong support among Iowa college students (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/21/3336116/paul-finds-strong-support-among.html)
Huff Post: Ron Paul's Iowa Caucus Conundrum: Can He Get Out The Youth Vote? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/ron-paul-iowa-caucus-2012-youth-vote-students_n_1168156.html)
Newsmax: Paul Stays on Message Amid Strength in Iowa (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Paul-message-Iowa-polls/2011/12/23/id/422033)
Boston Herald: N.H. mom on Ron Paul: ‘Feel like he’s talking to me’ (http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_1220nh_mom_on_ron_paul_feel_like_hes_talking_ to_me/)
CBS: GOP field enters home stretch before Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57347468-503544/gop-field-enters-home-stretch-before-iowa/)
National Journal: Can Paul Repeat His Iowa Feats in New Hampshire? (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/can-paul-repeat-his-iowa-feats-in-new-hampshire--20111224)
Boston Globe: Romney leads, Paul rises in N.H. poll (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2011/12/25/romney-leads-paul-rises-poll/At0SqxcEVf4vI05E65ip0O/story.html)
NYT: Paul’s Influence Doesn’t Just Depend on Him (http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/24/pauls-influence-doesnt-just-depend-on-him/)
MSNBC: Iowa campaigns continue to hum as Christmas day nears (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/23/9665585-iowa-campaigns-continue-to-hum-as-christmas-day-nears)
IBT: Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney: Who is the Big Debtor? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272295/20111223/ron-paul-newt-gingrich-mitt-romney-who.htm)
New American: Possible Ron Paul Iowa Win Drives NeoCons to Apoplexy (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10324-possible-ron-paul-iowa-win-drives-neocons-to-apoplexy)
American Spectator: Service Personnel Prefer Ron Paul (http://spectator.org/blog/2011/12/24/service-personnel-prefer-ron-p)
SCJ: Ron Paul makes late December swing through Siouxland (http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/ron-paul-makes-late-december-swing-through-siouxland/article_93249063-992f-5e7b-89e4-f5dff52fd3f6.html)
MSNBC: Sweetener: Paul hopes to 'cook' up an Iowa win (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/24/9683533-sweetener-paul-hopes-to-cook-up-an-iowa-win)
Examiner: Ron Paul's electability debated in controversial new book (http://www.examiner.com/us-headlines-in-national/ron-paul-s-electability-debated-controversial-new-book)
TH Online: Week in review: Paul, Bachmann, Perry stop in Dubuque (http://www.thonline.com/news/tri-state/article_95af42ca-50df-5116-b071-cdfce13afba3.html)
Press Citizen: Paul only candidate solidly for liberty (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20111224/OPINION/312240017/Paul-only-candidate-solidly-liberty?odyssey=nav%7Chead)
East Valley Tribune: Letter: Ron Paul would be a revolution (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/opinion/article_23134444-2dc2-11e1-8dd0-0019bb2963f4.html)
News Star: GOP fears Ron Paul presidency (http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20111225/OPINION03/112250330)
Media Ite: Fox’s Neil Cavuto To Ron Paul: Why Didn’t You Ever Kiss Donald Trump’s Ring? (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/foxs-neil-cavuto-to-ron-paul-why-didnt-you-ever-kiss-donald-trumps-ring/)
Business Insider: Why's The Media Shafting Ron Paul, And Ignoring NDAA & SOPA Dangers? (http://www.businessinsider.com/whys-the-media-shafting-ron-paul-and-ignoring-ndaa-and-sopa-dangers-2011-12)
Boston Globe: Paul is adamant skeptic of US foreign power (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/12/24/ron_pauls_foreign_policy_views_draw_support_among_ a_segment_of_the_christian_right/)
Boston Globe: Paul’s views on foreign policy (http://bostonglobe.com/2011/12/24/paul-views-foreign-policy/wT5J69Dt8kJnQ7jJUsk2kJ/story.html)
Boston Globe: Paul’s foreign policy energizes backers (http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-24/nation/30551471_1_paul-campaign-foreign-policy-college-campuses)
FPJ: Ron Paul: Propagandist or Prophet? (http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2011/12/24/ron-paul-propagandist-or-prophet/)
Examiner: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul only GOP candidates to qualify for Virginia ballot (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-atlanta/mitt-romney-ron-paul-only-gop-candidates-to-qualify-for-virginia-ballot)
Media Ite: It’s Mitt Romney v. Ron Paul In Virginia As Other Candidates Fail To Qualify For Primary Ballot (http://www.mediaite.com/online/its-mitt-romney-v-ron-paul-in-virginia-as-other-candidates-fail-to-qualify-for-primary-ballot/)
Today’s Loser: Karl Rove bashes Ron Paul (http://todaysloser.com/?p=1265)
The Hill: Gingrich says Ron Paul needs to answer for 'really nasty' newsletters (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/201271-gingrich-says-ron-paul-needs-to-answer-for-controversial-newsletters)
Newsmax: Gingrich Questions Ron Paul on Racist Newsletters (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/GingrichQuestionsRonPaulonRacistNewsletters/2011/12/23/id/422054)
NYT: With Paul on the Rise in Iowa, Gingrich Takes Aim (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/24/us/politics/gingrich-goes-after-paul-over-newsletters.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich swings at Mitt, Paul and race in S.C. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70825.html)
Politico: Gingrich hammers Paul on newsletters (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/gingrich-hammers-paul-on-newsletters-108622.html)
ABC: Newt Gingrich Presses Ron Paul to Explain Racist Newsletters (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/newt-gingrich-presses-ron-paul-to-explain-racist-newsletters/)
AP: AP Enterprise: Paul's nonprofits push law's limit (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/24/national/a010805S98.DTL)
Boston Herald: AP Enterprise: Paul’s nonprofits push law’s limit (http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-24/news/30555044_1_nonprofits-presidential-campaign-aides)
Washington Post: AP Enterprise: Nonprofits that kept Paul’s ideas afloat between campaigns blur a legal line (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ap-enterprise-paul-nonprofits-push-laws-limit-to-maintain-political-clout-between-campaigns/2011/12/24/gIQA04V8EP_story.html)
Orlando Sentinel: Whom do you trust to report election results – if you support Ron Paul? (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/12/whom-do-you-trust-to-report-election-results-if-you-support-ron-paul.html)
UK Mail: Raw footage shows Ron Paul DIDN'T storm out of CNN interview over racist newsletters... the interview was simply done (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078343/Raw-footage-shows-Ron-Paul-DIDNT-storm-CNN-interview-racist-newsletters--interview-simply-done.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Fox: Newsletters, Statements Cause Campaign Trail Problems for Ron Paul (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/24/newsletters-statements-cause-campaign-trail-problems-for-ron-paul/)
Vancouver Sun: Republican candidate embroiled in racism row (http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Republican+candidate+embroiled+racism/5908427/story.html)
IBT: Ron Paul Claims Civil War Was Unnecessary: But How? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/272279/20111223/ron-paul-2012-claims-civil-war-unnecessary.htm)
Huff Post: The Madness of Ron Paul (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/noah-baron/ron-paul-campaign-_b_1166893.html)
New American: Ron Paul and the Racist Newsletters (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10326-ron-paul-and-the-racist-newsletters)
Rick Perry:
Houston Chronicle: Perry’s pension-pay loophole rarely used (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry%E2%80%99s-pension-pay-loophole-rarely-used/)
NYT: State Still Footing the Bill for Perry Security Detail (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/texas-foots-the-bill-for-gov-rick-perrys-security-detail.html)
Newsweek: Glen Maxey's Salacious Book: The Hot Rick Perry Story That Wasn't (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/23/glen-maxey-s-salacious-book-the-hot-rick-perry-story-that-wasn-t.html)
Mitt Romney:
Washington Post: Media continues letting Romney claims skate by unchecked (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/media-continues-letting-romney-claims-skate-by-unckecked/2011/12/23/gIQA9RSqDP_blog.html)
Des Moines Register: Romney says Obama, Biden are in economic ‘fantasyland’ (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/23/romney-says-obama-biden-are-in-economic-fantasyland/)
WSJ: Romney, Biden Trade Barbs in Potential 2012 Preview (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203686204577116952703119184.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Forbes: Since Romney Is Willing to Consider a VAT, Should Libertarians and Conservatives Be Willing to Support Him? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielmitchell/2011/12/24/since-romney-is-willing-to-consider-a-vat-should-libertarians-and-conservatives-be-willing-to-consider-him/)
NYT: At Harvard, a Master’s in Problem Solving (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/how-harvard-shaped-mitt-romney.html?_r=1)
Fox: Romney: Touting business skills in White House bid (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/25/romney-touting-business-skills-in-white-house-bid/)
Washington Post: Romney touts himself as successful consensus builder (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/romney-touts-himself-as-successful-consenus-builder/2011/12/06/gIQAquTVEP_story.html)
AJC: Romney charity used for conservative donations (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/romney-charity-used-for-1271078.html)
Bloomberg: Romney Plan to Keep Tax Return Private Breaks With Past (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-24/romney-plan-to-keep-tax-return-private-breaks-with-past.html)
Reuters: Romney machine rights ship after Gingrich bump (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/24/us-usa-campaign-romney-idUSTRE7BJ15R20111224)
Washington Post: As the voting approaches, Mitt Romney is cruising (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/as-the-voting-approaches-mitt-romney-is-cruising/2011/12/23/gIQAQvczDP_blog.html)
Boston Herald: Upbeat Mitt Romney wraps up New Hampshire bus tour (http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/2011_1224upbeat_mitt_wraps_up_nh_bus_tour)
Politico: Mitt Romney ends N.H. tour with defense, sweets (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70821.html)
Michelle Bachmann:
Huff Post: Michele Bachmann's New Iowa Ad Campaign (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/michele-bachmann-iowa-ads_n_1168110.html)
Des Moines Register: Bachmann says tax cut hurts Social Security (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/23/bachmann-says-tax-cut-hurts-social-security/)
MSNBC: Amid bus tour, Bachmann campaign makes pitch to evangelical voters (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/24/9680851-amid-bus-tour-bachmann-campaign-makes-pitch-to-evangelical-voters)
Newt Gingrich:
LA Times: Gingrich may be too arrogant for Iowa (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gingrich-20111225,0,7850613.story)
Chicago Tribune: Newt Gingrich launching petition drive for Illinois Republican primary ballot (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-newt-gingrich-launching-petition-drive-for-illinois-republican-primary-ballot-20111223,0,1719189.story)
Washington Examiner: Gingrich misses Va. ballot; suffers blow to bid (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/gingrich-misses-va-ballot-suffers-blow-bid/275521)
Time: Gingrich Attacks Va. Over Ballot Exclusion (http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,2103082,00.html)
NYT: Gingrich’s Ballot Miss Could Shake Voters’ Confidence (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/politics/gingrich-falls-short-of-signatures-needed-for-spot-on-gop-primary-ballot-in-virginia.html)
Fox: Scars remain from Gingrich ethics case (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/24/gingrich-ethics-case-from-15-years-ago-leaves-scar/)
Washington Post: In his debut in Washington’s power struggles, Gingrich threw a bomb (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-his-debut-in-washingtons-power-struggles-gingrich-threw-a-bomb/2011/12/22/gIQA6GKCGP_story.html)
Washington Post: Why the establishment fears Newt Gingrich (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-the-establishment-fears-newt-gingrich/2011/12/22/gIQADIcNCP_story.html?tid=pm_pop)
RCP: Gingrich to Needle Romney for Timidity on the Economy (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/12/23/gingrich_to_needle_romney_for_timidity_on_the_econ omy_112534.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich planning economic pivot, will contrast with Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/gingrich-planning-economic-pivot-will-contrast-with-108618.html)
Media Ite: President Obama Violates Newt Gingrich’s Fake ‘Merry Christmas’ Rule In Payroll Tax Cut Speech (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/president-obama-violates-newt-gingrichs-fake-merry-christmas-rule-in-payroll-tax-cut-victory-speech/)
Huff Post: Could Newt Gingrich Win the "Catholic" Vote? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stewart-j-lawrence/could-newt-gingrich-win-t_b_1166260.html)
Think Progress: Gingrich Defends South Carolina’s Decision To Fly Confederate Flag At Capital (http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/12/24/395040/gingrich-defends-south-carolinas-decision-to-fly-confederate-flag-at-statehouse/)
Rick Santorum:
AP: Rick Santorum waiting for his moment (http://www.omaha.com/article/20111224/NEWS/712249902)
The Atlantic: Rick Santorum Does Pop-Up Video (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/12/rick-santorum-does-pop-video/46629/)
Jon Huntsman:
Multiple Candidates:
CBS: Bachmann, Gingrich unhappy with payroll tax deal (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57347946-503544/bachmann-gingrich-unhappy-with-payroll-tax-deal/)
AFP: US Republicans gird for critical Iowa vote (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gSnx7VMMAO2_4PShvnORPKfgbMqg?docId=CNG.702eb 085765c4838f9e53cfca91c9974.391)
Washington Post: Bachmann, Perry, Santorum hope Iowans will reward them for old-fashioned retail campaigning (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/bachmann-perry-santorum-hope-iowans-will-reward-them-for-old-fashioned-retail-campaigning/2011/12/24/gIQAVeRQFP_story.html)
Other Candidates:
Caucus/Primary News:
Coalitions-Related News:
ECONOMY
Fox: Job growth is lifting hopes for consumer spending (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/23/job-growth-is-lifting-hopes-for-consumer-spending/)
NYT: From the Fed, a Shield Against Europe (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/business/feds-moves-offer-a-shield-against-europe-economic-view.html?_r=1)
HEALTH CARE
Forbes: Is Obama Chickening Out On Obamacare? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2011/12/24/is-obama-chickening-out-on-obamacare/)
FOREIGN POLICY
Bloomberg: Night Raids Deter Afghanistan From Signing Pact With the U.S., Karzai Says (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-25/night-raids-deter-afghanistan-from-signing-pact-with-the-u-s-karzai-says.html)
NPR: Marines Say Afghanistan Forever Changed Their Lives (http://www.npr.org/2011/12/23/144098605/marines-say-afghanistan-forever-changed-their-lives)