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12-28-2011, 11:02 AM
Polls and Trends:
PPP Iowa Poll: Paul 24%, Romney 20%, Gingrich 13% (Paul has most Evangelical support at 21%) (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2011/12/paul-maintains-his-lead.html)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Des Moines Register - Ron Paul's policy vision is consistent, clear (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/ron-pauls-policy-vision-is-consistent-clear/)Slate - Born This Way (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/12/ron_paul_s_anti_gay_newsletters_why_they_don_t_bot her_liberal_gays.html)Concord Monitor - Paul is right on Selective Service (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300663/paul-is-right-on-selective-service)Right Side News - The Paul Pot and the Paulestinians (http://www.rightsidenews.com/2011122815255/editorial/rsn-pick-of-the-day/the-paul-pot-and-the-paulestinians.html)Slate - Ron Paul and the Gays (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/12/27/ron_paul_and_the_gays.html)Huffington Post - Ron Paul Book Makes Woman Cry (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/bad-christmas-gift-ron-paul-book_n_1172133.html)FrontPage Mag - Ron Paul's Destructive Foreign Policy (http://frontpagemag.com/2011/12/28/ron-pauls-destructive-foreign-policy/)Town Hall - Ron Paul, Foreign Policy and the Constitution (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/michaelmedved/2011/12/27/ron_paul_foreign_policy_and_the_constitution)Huffi ngton Post - Rachel Maddow: 'Ron Paul Hated By Fox News' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/rachel-maddow-ron-paul-fox-news_n_1172501.html)Mediaite - Rachel Maddow On Ron Paul: It's Hard To Win The Nomination ... (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rachel-maddow-on-ron-paul-its-hard-to-win-the-nomination-without-having-fox-news-on-your-side/)The Hill - Paul maintains Iowa lead in first post-Christmas poll (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/201481-paul-maintains-iowa-lead-in-first-post-christmas-poll)Daily Beast - Ron Paul: Cult Hero or Legitimate Contender? (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/28/ron-paul-cult-hero-or-legitimate-contender.html)WSLS - Paul Returns to Iowa as Rivals Eye His Supporters (http://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/dec/28/paul-returns-to-iowa-as-rivals-eye-his-supporters-ar-1571817/)Salon - Paul's Surge Prompting A New Look From GOP Voters (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/pauls_surge_prompting_a_new_look_from_gop_voters/)Newser - Who's Ron Paul, again? Longshot's rising chances in Iowa may lead ... (http://www.newser.com/article/d9rtfrm00/whos-ron-paul-again-longshots-rising-chances-in-iowa-may-lead-voters-to-take-a-second-look.html)Daily Beast - Ron Paul Retains Iowa Edge (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/28/ron-paul-retains-iowa-edge.html)Ashland Current - Ron Paul Update: Surging In Iowa, New Hampshire (http://www.ashlandcurrent.com/opinion/11/12/27/ron-paul-update-surging-iowa-new-hampshire)Daily Caller - Pat Buchanan predicts Ron Paul victory in Iowa (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/28/pat-buchanan-predicts-ron-paul-victory-in-iowa/)ABC News - Ron Paul Calls GOP Rivals Serial Hypocrites, Flip-Floppers (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/ron-paul-calls-gop-rivals-serial-hypocrites-flip-floppers/)TIME - Paul Goes After Gingrich, Romney in New Ad (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/28/paul-goes-after-gingrich-romney-in-new-ad/?iid=sl-main-arenapage)MarketWatch - Ron Paul Campaign Releases New TV Ad 'Machine' (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-campaign-releases-new-tv-ad-machine-2011-12-28)Washington Post - Ron Paul and Ronald Reagan (Fact Checker biography) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/ron-paul-and-ronald-reagan-fact-checker-biography/2011/12/22/gIQA6NJpKP_blog.html)Des Moines Register - Newt Gingrich wins mayoral endorsement; pokes fun at Ron Paul (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/newt-gingrich-wins-mayoral-endorsement-pokes-fun-at-ron-paul/)New York Magazine - Gingrich Laces Into Iowa-Leading Ron Paul (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/12/gingrich-laces-into-iowa-leading-ron-paul.html)National Journal - Bachmann Calls Paul Foreign Policy 'Dangerous,' Rebukes Newsletters (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/bachmann-calls-paul-foreign-policy-dangerous-rebukes-newsletters-20111227)Patch.com - Santorum Rips Paul at Stop in Cedar Falls (http://marion.patch.com/articles/santorum-at-cedar-falls-bakery-implores-voters-to-ignore-polls)NBC Dallas-Forth Worth - Newt Gingrich Calls Ron Paul 'Racist, Anti-Semitic' (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Newt-Gingrich-Calls-Ron-Paul-Racist-Anti-Semitic-136288468.html)Israel News Agency - Jews Against Ron Paul Open Facebook Group (http://www.israelnewsagency.com/ronpaulpresidentracistthreatjewishblackisraelirann uclearislamichitlermartinlutherkingnewslettersiowa votersfacebook48122811.html)TIME - Newt Goes Off on Paul (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/27/newt-paul-not-a-serious-candidate/?iid=sl-main-arenapage)Daily Caller - Ex-aide who trashed Paul denies being ‘fired’ for ‘performance issues’ (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/28/ex-aide-who-trashed-paul-denies-being-fired-for-performance-issues/)ABC News - No Ordinary Rival: Piling on Ron Paul (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/no-ordinary-rival-piling-on-ron-paul-the-note/)Examiner.com - Ron Paul overcomes another smear campaign by the MSM (http://www.examiner.com/personal-finance-in-hattiesburg/ron-paul-overcomes-a-smear-campaign-by-the-msm)Politico - Ron Paul, punching bag (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/ron-paul-punching-bag-108851.html)Town Hall - Attack Dogs Unleashed on Ron Paul (http://townhall.com/columnists/mikeshedlock/2011/12/28/attack_dogs_unleashed_on_ron_paul)ABC News - GOP Rivals Unleash Blistering Attacks on Ron Paul (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/gop-rivals-unleash-blistering-attacks-on-ron-paul/)Houston Chronicle - Old issue causing new problem for Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/old-issue-causing-new-problem-for-ron-paul/)Salon - Ron Paul's disqualifying racial ignorance (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/ron_pauls_disqualifying_racial_ignorance/singleton)MarketWatch - Ron Paul: media's Rodney Dangerfield (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-medias-rodney-dangerfield-2011-12-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp)Sacramento Bee - FRANKEN: Hate-filled words from Paul's past (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/27/4148271/franken-hate-filled-words-from.html)Examiner.com - Former high-level staffer comes clean on Ron Paul views on Israel ... (http://www.examiner.com/ny-in-new-york/former-high-level-staffer-comes-clean-on-ron-paul-views-on-israel-gays-ww2)L.A. Daily News - Editorial: Can Ron Paul withstand scrutiny? (http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_19627917)Palm Beach New Times - Racists: Ron Paul Isn't Racist (http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2011/12/ron_paul_racist_newsletters_don_black.php)American Spectator - The Surviving Ron Paul Report (http://spectator.org/archives/2011/12/28/the-surviving-ron-paul-report)Washington Times - Racism and Ron Paul's newsletters (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/stimulus/2011/dec/27/racism-and-ron-pauls-newsletters/)New York Times - Mr. Paul's Discredited Campaign (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/opinion/mr-pauls-discredited-campaign.html)The State Column - Newt Gingrich slams Ron Paul: 'He's not going to get the nomination' (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/newt-gingrich-slams-ron-paul-hes-not-going-to-get-the-nomination/)Forbes - Did the New York Times Copy Reason's 2008 Story on the Ron Paul ... (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/27/did-the-new-york-times-copy-reasons-2008-story-on-the-ron-paul-newsletters/)Mitt Romney:
Politico - Mitt Romney in striking distance of Iowa win (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70892.html)Fortune - Mitt Romney means business (http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12/28/mitt-romney-business-effect/)CSPAN - Mitt Romney Puts Face-Time and Money Into Iowa (http://www.c-span.org/Events/Mitt-Romney-Puts-Face-Time-and-Money-Into-Iowa/10737426690/)Politico - Union Leader: Mitt's Bush 41 all over again (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/union-leader-mitts-bush-all-over-again-108853.html)WDIV Detroit - Boston Herald backs Romney (http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/Boston-Herald-backs-Romney/-/1719386/7048448/-/rmmupuz/-/)ABC News - Romney Pivots, Attacks Biden During Closing-Argument Speech to Iowans (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/romney-pivots-attacks-biden-during-closing-argument-speech-to-iowans/)Des Moines Register - Romney continues criticism of Obama as he returns to Iowa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/romney-continues-criticism-of-obama-as-he-returns-to-iowa/)Washington Post - Romney attacks Obama in Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-attacks-obama-in-iowa/2011/12/27/gIQAaZmSLP_blog.html)New York Times - Beginning Iowa Push, Romney Focuses on Obama (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/27/beginning-iowa-push-romney-focuses-on-obama/)MSNBC - Romney opens final push for Iowa by targeting Obama (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/27/9751795-romney-opens-final-push-for-iowa-by-targeting-obama)CNN - Romney makes closing argument in Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/romney-makes-closing-argument-in-iowa/)The Hill - Romney's juggling act (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201465-mitt-romney-juggling-act-iowa-new-hampshire)Huffington Post - Mitt Romney: Democratic National Committee Takes Aim (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/mitt-romney-iowa-dnc-talking-points_n_1172235.html)Louisville Courier-Journal - Washington Post editorial | Mitt Romney's secret money (http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20111228/OPINION04/312280053/Washington-Post-editorial-Romney-money-bundlers-disclosure?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7C s)San Francisco Chronicle - Romney Compares Gingrich to Comedienne as Ex-Speaker Hits Paul (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/28/bloomberg_articlesLWW8G31A1I4H.DTL)USA Today - Mitt uses 'I Love Lucy' to mock Newt (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/12/mitt-uses-i-love-lucy-to-mock-newt/1)Bloomberg - Romney Compares Gingrich to Comedienne Ball (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-28/romney-compares-gingrich-to-comedienne-ball-as-former-speaker-hits-paul.html)CBS News - Romney: Gingrich like Lucy at chocolate factory (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57348963-503544/romney-gingrich-like-lucille-ball-at-chocolate-factory/)Salon - Romney Compares Gingrich Campaign To 'Lucy' Sitcom (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/romney_compares_gingrich_campaign_to_lucy_sitcom/)
Washington Post - For Romney, stealth campaign brings real hopes of winning Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-romney-stealth-campaign-brings-real-hopes-of-winning-iowa/2011/12/27/gIQA8FoPLP_story.html)Newt Gingrich:
Houston Chronicle - TexMessage: Newt Gingrich is turning serial hypocrisy against Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/12/texmessage-newt-gingrich-is-turning-serial-hypocrisy-against-ron-paul/)Business Insider - GINGRICH GOES NEGATIVE: Says Ron Paul Is Worse Than Obama (http://www.businessinsider.com/gingrich-goes-negative-ron-paul-is-worse-than-obama-2011-12)Examiner.com - Newt Gingrich says Paul vs. Obama choice would be 'very bad' (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/newt-gingrich-says-paul-vs-obama-choice-would-be-very-bad-for-america)Daily Beast - Newt: I'd Never Vote for Paul (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/27/newt-i-d-never-vote-for-paul.html)Newser - Gingrich sharpens attacks on Romney, Paul, even while promising ... (http://www.newser.com/article/d9rtc3483/gingrich-sharpens-attacks-on-romney-paul-even-while-promising-not-to-go-negative.html)Politico - Mount Newt erupts (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70890.html)Concord Monitor - Gingrich: I Could not vote for Paul (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300681/gingrich-i-could-not-vote-for-paul)The Seattle Times - Under attack, Gingrich exits high road (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2017105336_gingrich28.html)New York Daily News - Newt Gingrich targets GOP rivals Ron Paul and Mitt Romney in interview (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/newt-gingrich-targets-gop-rivals-ron-paul-mitt-romney-tv-attack-ads-article-1.997700?localLinksEnabled=false)Politico - Pro-Gingrich super PAC laces into Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/progingrich-super-pac-laces-into-romney-108849.html)CNN - Gingrich wouldn't vote for Ron Paul (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/gingrich-wouldnt-vote-for-ron-paul/)
Tucson Citizen - Pro-Gingrich group airs first Iowa TV ad (http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-news/2011/12/28/pro-gingrich-group-airs-first-iowa-tv-ad/)Fox News - As Gingrich's First Divorce is Revisited, Wife Callista Steps Up (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/28/as-gingrichs-first-divorce-is-revisited-wife-callista-steps-up-to-mic/)Staunton News Leader - Cuccinelli, Gingrich must stop whining (http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111228/OPINION01/112280307)Politico - Newt uses his own Romneycare praise to slap Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/newt-uses-his-own-romneycare-praise-to-slap-romney-108835.html)New Yorker - Gingrich's Phony War (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2011/12/gingrichs-phony-war.html)Washington Post - Gingrich fights back, aiming at Romney as Iowa caucuses heat up (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-fights-back-aiming-at-romney-as-iowa-caucuses-heat-up/2011/12/27/gIQAmdcLLP_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)Des Moines Register - Newt Gingrich will grab coffee with 100-plus Iowa moms on Friday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/newt-gingrich-will-grab-coffee-with-100-plus-iowa-moms-on-friday/)Concord Monitor - Grab an oar for Gingrich (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300748/grab-oar-for-gingrich)New Republic - A Conservative on Why Newt Still Has Life (http://www.tnr.com/blog/the-stump/98979/conservative-why-newt-still-has-life)WFMJ - In swing Ohio, Gingrich gaining the "not-Romneys" (http://www.wfmj.com/story/16393085/in-swing-ohio-gingrich-gaining-the-not-romneys)Mediaite - Newt Gingrich Challenges Mitt Romney: 'Be Man Enough' (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/newt-gingrich-challenges-mitt-romney-be-man-enough-to-accept-one-on-one-debate/)The Blaze - Is Gingrich like Pearl Harbor or 'I Love Lucy'? (http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2011/12/27/is-gingrich-like-pearl-harbor-or-i-love-lucy/)Rick Perry:
ABC News - After 'Transformation,' Rick Perry Opposes All Abortions (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/after-transformation-rick-perry-opposes-all-abortions/)Salon - Perry Shifts Views On Abortion, Opposes Exceptions (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/perry_shifts_views_on_abortion_opposes_exceptions_ 2/)Houston Chronicle - Perry hardens position: No abortions. No exceptions. (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry-hardens-position-no-abortions-no-exceptions/)The Hill - Rick Perry changes stance on abortion (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/201483-rick-perry-changes-stance-on-abortion)CNN - Perry: Obama cares more about politics than US troops (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/28/perry-obama-cares-more-about-politics-than-u-s-troops/)Washington Post - Perry's final days in the race? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perrys-final-days-in-the-race/2011/12/27/gIQAzyUAMP_blog.html)WFAA - Perry spending millions to woo Iowa voters (http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/Perry-spending-millions-to-woo-Iowa-voters-136294778.html)WFAA - Perry pushing 'outsider' label, hoping for third or better in Iowa (http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/Perry-betting-outsider-label-will-bring-support-in-Iowa-136289153.html)Des Moines Register - More-scripted Perry unveils revamped speech (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/more-scripted-perry-unveils-new-speech/)The Fiscal Times - Newt and Perry Throw Tantrums over Virginia (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2011/12/28/Newt-and-Perry-Throw-Tantrums-over-Virginia.aspx)ABC News - Perry Sues, but Election Law Expert Says 'Long Odds Both ... (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/perry-sues-but-election-law-expert-says-long-odds-both-politically-and-legally/)Salon - Perry Challenges Exclusion From VA Primary Ballot (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/perry_challenges_exclusion_from_va_primary_ballot/)New York Times - In Lawsuit, Perry Challenges His Exclusion From Virginia Ballot (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/27/in-lawsuit-perry-challenges-his-exclusion-from-virginia-ballot/)Fox News - Rick Perry's Campaign to File Lawsuit to Get on Virginia Primary (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/27/rick-perrys-campaign-to-file-lawsuit-to-get-on-virginia-primary-ballot/)ABC News - Rick Perry Campaign Challenges Virginia Ballot Requirements (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-perry-campaign-challenges-virginia-ballot-requirements-in-federal-court/)Michelle Bachmann:
National Journal - Bachmann Calls Paul Foreign Policy 'Dangerous,' Rebukes Newsletters (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/bachmann-calls-paul-foreign-policy-dangerous-rebukes-newsletters-20111227)CSPAN - Michele Bachmann In Last Push For Iowa Votes (http://www.c-span.org/Events/Michele-Bachmann-In-Last-Push-For-Iowa-Votes/10737426692/)KETK - Michele Bachmann pitches herself as "true conservative" (http://www.ketknbc.com/national/michele-bachmann-pitches-herself-as-true-conservative)American Thinker - Bachmann vs. the 'Fact-Checkers': Did Iran Threaten Nuclear Attack (http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/12/bachmann_vs_the_fact-checkers_did_iran_threaten_nuclear_attack_on_us.ht ml)Huffington Post - Snooki, Michele Bachmann Make Worst Scientific Claims Of 2011 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/whale-sperm-orgasmic-feet-topbad-science-list_n_1171912.html)Free Times - WHOOPS! Bachmann Campaign Touts Democratic Antagonist (http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992209084141467&act=post&pid=11862712110534303)St. Cloud Times - Bachmann tells Iowa crowds she'll stamp out socialism (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111228/NEWS01/112280030/Bachmann-tells-Iowa-crowds-she-ll-stamp-out-socialism)Des Moines Register - I'll stamp out socialism, Bachmann tells crowds (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/ill-stamp-out-socialism-bachmann-tells-crowds/)Des Moines Register - Michele Bachmann warns of socialism on 9th day of Iowa bus tour (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/michele-bachmann-warns-of-socialism-on-9th-day-of-iowa-bus-tour/)Rick Santorum:
Salon - GOP's Santorum Fighting To Contend In Leadoff Iowa (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/gops_santorum_fighting_to_contend_in_leadoff_iowa/)CNN - Santorum points to praise from Palin and Huckabee in radio spot (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/santorum-points-to-praise-from-palin-and-huckabee-in-radio-spot/)Des Moines Register - New radio ad in Iowa: Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/new-radio-ad-in-iowa-rick-santorum-rick-santorum-rick-santorum/)Des Moines Register - Santorum tells Waterloo crowd he's “A-plus” on gunowner rights (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/santorum-tells-waterloo-crowd-hes-a-plus-on-gunowner-rights/)National Review Online - Santorum's First Look (http://www.nationalreview.com/node/286702)New York Post - Santorum's moment (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/santorum_moment_9Sp5ICamlTHD9Y8sSjmqCL)Philly Weekly - DAILY GRINDER: Rick Santorum Surging in Iowa—Just in Time? (http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/12/28/daily-grinder-rick-santorum-surging-in-iowa%E2%80%94just-in-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-grinder-rick-santorum-surging-in-iowa%25e2%2580%2594just-in-time)Washington Post - Republican longshot Rick Santorum hopes a fighter's grit will lift ... (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/republican-longshot-rick-santorum-hopes-a-fighters-grit-will-lift-him-in-iowa-caucuses/2011/12/28/gIQAIsXrLP_story.html)NewsMax - Santorum: I Must 'Exceed Expectations' in Iowa to Stay in Race (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/santorum-win-iowa/2011/12/28/id/422310)Des Moines Register - People of Iowa need to lead, Santorum says (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/people-of-iowa-need-to-lead-santorum-says/)Politico - Santorum to conservatives: 'Unite' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/santorum-to-conservatives-unite-108833.html)Jon Huntsman:
The Republic - Huntsman settles in for final phase of NH primary campaign (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b1be3f082d684ff9908d751961695e45/NH--Huntsman/)MSNBC - Inside the Boiler Room: Can Huntsman compete without playing in Iowa? (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/27/9741529-inside-the-boiler-room-can-huntsman-compete-without-playing-in-iowa)Patch.com - Huntsman Hounds Voters Till 2012 (http://portsmouth-nh.patch.com/articles/primary-resolutions-huntsman-hounds-nh-voters-till-2012)Multiple Candidates:
Radio Iowa - Gingrich, Santorum, Perry say Paul's views are outside the mainstream (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/12/27/gingrich-santorum-perry-say-pauls-views-are-outside-the-mainstream/)Daily Beast - Gingrich, Perry, Bachmann, and Santorum Go Extreme on Abortion (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/28/gingrich-perry-bachmann-and-santorum-go-extreme-on-abortion.html)Washington Examiner - Retail politics may be on its deathbed in Iowa (http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/2011/12/retail-politics-may-be-its-deathbed-iowa/2038426)Fox News - In Iowa, Organization Matters (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/12/27/iowa-organization-matters)Caucus/Primary News:
Hot Air - Failing the competence primary (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/12/28/failing-the-competence-primary/)CNN - The Iowa caucuses: a media game (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/28/politics/iowa-caucuses-media/index.html)ABC News - Occupy the Caucuses Meets to Plan A Week of Protests (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/occupy-the-caucuses-meets-to-plan-a-week-of-protests/)RealClearPolitics - Paul Holds Slim Lead in Iowa Ahead of Caucuses (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/12/28/paul_holds_slim_lead_in_iowa_ahead_of_caucuses.htm l)
PPP Iowa Poll: Paul 24%, Romney 20%, Gingrich 13% (Paul has most Evangelical support at 21%) (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2011/12/paul-maintains-his-lead.html)
GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:
Des Moines Register - Ron Paul's policy vision is consistent, clear (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/ron-pauls-policy-vision-is-consistent-clear/)Slate - Born This Way (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2011/12/ron_paul_s_anti_gay_newsletters_why_they_don_t_bot her_liberal_gays.html)Concord Monitor - Paul is right on Selective Service (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300663/paul-is-right-on-selective-service)Right Side News - The Paul Pot and the Paulestinians (http://www.rightsidenews.com/2011122815255/editorial/rsn-pick-of-the-day/the-paul-pot-and-the-paulestinians.html)Slate - Ron Paul and the Gays (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/12/27/ron_paul_and_the_gays.html)Huffington Post - Ron Paul Book Makes Woman Cry (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/bad-christmas-gift-ron-paul-book_n_1172133.html)FrontPage Mag - Ron Paul's Destructive Foreign Policy (http://frontpagemag.com/2011/12/28/ron-pauls-destructive-foreign-policy/)Town Hall - Ron Paul, Foreign Policy and the Constitution (http://townhall.com/tipsheet/michaelmedved/2011/12/27/ron_paul_foreign_policy_and_the_constitution)Huffi ngton Post - Rachel Maddow: 'Ron Paul Hated By Fox News' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/rachel-maddow-ron-paul-fox-news_n_1172501.html)Mediaite - Rachel Maddow On Ron Paul: It's Hard To Win The Nomination ... (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rachel-maddow-on-ron-paul-its-hard-to-win-the-nomination-without-having-fox-news-on-your-side/)The Hill - Paul maintains Iowa lead in first post-Christmas poll (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/201481-paul-maintains-iowa-lead-in-first-post-christmas-poll)Daily Beast - Ron Paul: Cult Hero or Legitimate Contender? (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/28/ron-paul-cult-hero-or-legitimate-contender.html)WSLS - Paul Returns to Iowa as Rivals Eye His Supporters (http://www2.wsls.com/news/2011/dec/28/paul-returns-to-iowa-as-rivals-eye-his-supporters-ar-1571817/)Salon - Paul's Surge Prompting A New Look From GOP Voters (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/pauls_surge_prompting_a_new_look_from_gop_voters/)Newser - Who's Ron Paul, again? Longshot's rising chances in Iowa may lead ... (http://www.newser.com/article/d9rtfrm00/whos-ron-paul-again-longshots-rising-chances-in-iowa-may-lead-voters-to-take-a-second-look.html)Daily Beast - Ron Paul Retains Iowa Edge (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/28/ron-paul-retains-iowa-edge.html)Ashland Current - Ron Paul Update: Surging In Iowa, New Hampshire (http://www.ashlandcurrent.com/opinion/11/12/27/ron-paul-update-surging-iowa-new-hampshire)Daily Caller - Pat Buchanan predicts Ron Paul victory in Iowa (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/28/pat-buchanan-predicts-ron-paul-victory-in-iowa/)ABC News - Ron Paul Calls GOP Rivals Serial Hypocrites, Flip-Floppers (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/ron-paul-calls-gop-rivals-serial-hypocrites-flip-floppers/)TIME - Paul Goes After Gingrich, Romney in New Ad (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/28/paul-goes-after-gingrich-romney-in-new-ad/?iid=sl-main-arenapage)MarketWatch - Ron Paul Campaign Releases New TV Ad 'Machine' (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-campaign-releases-new-tv-ad-machine-2011-12-28)Washington Post - Ron Paul and Ronald Reagan (Fact Checker biography) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/ron-paul-and-ronald-reagan-fact-checker-biography/2011/12/22/gIQA6NJpKP_blog.html)Des Moines Register - Newt Gingrich wins mayoral endorsement; pokes fun at Ron Paul (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/newt-gingrich-wins-mayoral-endorsement-pokes-fun-at-ron-paul/)New York Magazine - Gingrich Laces Into Iowa-Leading Ron Paul (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/12/gingrich-laces-into-iowa-leading-ron-paul.html)National Journal - Bachmann Calls Paul Foreign Policy 'Dangerous,' Rebukes Newsletters (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/bachmann-calls-paul-foreign-policy-dangerous-rebukes-newsletters-20111227)Patch.com - Santorum Rips Paul at Stop in Cedar Falls (http://marion.patch.com/articles/santorum-at-cedar-falls-bakery-implores-voters-to-ignore-polls)NBC Dallas-Forth Worth - Newt Gingrich Calls Ron Paul 'Racist, Anti-Semitic' (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Newt-Gingrich-Calls-Ron-Paul-Racist-Anti-Semitic-136288468.html)Israel News Agency - Jews Against Ron Paul Open Facebook Group (http://www.israelnewsagency.com/ronpaulpresidentracistthreatjewishblackisraelirann uclearislamichitlermartinlutherkingnewslettersiowa votersfacebook48122811.html)TIME - Newt Goes Off on Paul (http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/27/newt-paul-not-a-serious-candidate/?iid=sl-main-arenapage)Daily Caller - Ex-aide who trashed Paul denies being ‘fired’ for ‘performance issues’ (http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/28/ex-aide-who-trashed-paul-denies-being-fired-for-performance-issues/)ABC News - No Ordinary Rival: Piling on Ron Paul (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/no-ordinary-rival-piling-on-ron-paul-the-note/)Examiner.com - Ron Paul overcomes another smear campaign by the MSM (http://www.examiner.com/personal-finance-in-hattiesburg/ron-paul-overcomes-a-smear-campaign-by-the-msm)Politico - Ron Paul, punching bag (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/ron-paul-punching-bag-108851.html)Town Hall - Attack Dogs Unleashed on Ron Paul (http://townhall.com/columnists/mikeshedlock/2011/12/28/attack_dogs_unleashed_on_ron_paul)ABC News - GOP Rivals Unleash Blistering Attacks on Ron Paul (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/gop-rivals-unleash-blistering-attacks-on-ron-paul/)Houston Chronicle - Old issue causing new problem for Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/old-issue-causing-new-problem-for-ron-paul/)Salon - Ron Paul's disqualifying racial ignorance (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/ron_pauls_disqualifying_racial_ignorance/singleton)MarketWatch - Ron Paul: media's Rodney Dangerfield (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-medias-rodney-dangerfield-2011-12-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp)Sacramento Bee - FRANKEN: Hate-filled words from Paul's past (http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/27/4148271/franken-hate-filled-words-from.html)Examiner.com - Former high-level staffer comes clean on Ron Paul views on Israel ... (http://www.examiner.com/ny-in-new-york/former-high-level-staffer-comes-clean-on-ron-paul-views-on-israel-gays-ww2)L.A. Daily News - Editorial: Can Ron Paul withstand scrutiny? (http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_19627917)Palm Beach New Times - Racists: Ron Paul Isn't Racist (http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2011/12/ron_paul_racist_newsletters_don_black.php)American Spectator - The Surviving Ron Paul Report (http://spectator.org/archives/2011/12/28/the-surviving-ron-paul-report)Washington Times - Racism and Ron Paul's newsletters (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/stimulus/2011/dec/27/racism-and-ron-pauls-newsletters/)New York Times - Mr. Paul's Discredited Campaign (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/opinion/mr-pauls-discredited-campaign.html)The State Column - Newt Gingrich slams Ron Paul: 'He's not going to get the nomination' (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/newt-gingrich-slams-ron-paul-hes-not-going-to-get-the-nomination/)Forbes - Did the New York Times Copy Reason's 2008 Story on the Ron Paul ... (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/27/did-the-new-york-times-copy-reasons-2008-story-on-the-ron-paul-newsletters/)Mitt Romney:
Politico - Mitt Romney in striking distance of Iowa win (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70892.html)Fortune - Mitt Romney means business (http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12/28/mitt-romney-business-effect/)CSPAN - Mitt Romney Puts Face-Time and Money Into Iowa (http://www.c-span.org/Events/Mitt-Romney-Puts-Face-Time-and-Money-Into-Iowa/10737426690/)Politico - Union Leader: Mitt's Bush 41 all over again (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/union-leader-mitts-bush-all-over-again-108853.html)WDIV Detroit - Boston Herald backs Romney (http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/Boston-Herald-backs-Romney/-/1719386/7048448/-/rmmupuz/-/)ABC News - Romney Pivots, Attacks Biden During Closing-Argument Speech to Iowans (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/romney-pivots-attacks-biden-during-closing-argument-speech-to-iowans/)Des Moines Register - Romney continues criticism of Obama as he returns to Iowa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/romney-continues-criticism-of-obama-as-he-returns-to-iowa/)Washington Post - Romney attacks Obama in Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-attacks-obama-in-iowa/2011/12/27/gIQAaZmSLP_blog.html)New York Times - Beginning Iowa Push, Romney Focuses on Obama (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/27/beginning-iowa-push-romney-focuses-on-obama/)MSNBC - Romney opens final push for Iowa by targeting Obama (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/27/9751795-romney-opens-final-push-for-iowa-by-targeting-obama)CNN - Romney makes closing argument in Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/romney-makes-closing-argument-in-iowa/)The Hill - Romney's juggling act (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201465-mitt-romney-juggling-act-iowa-new-hampshire)Huffington Post - Mitt Romney: Democratic National Committee Takes Aim (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/mitt-romney-iowa-dnc-talking-points_n_1172235.html)Louisville Courier-Journal - Washington Post editorial | Mitt Romney's secret money (http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20111228/OPINION04/312280053/Washington-Post-editorial-Romney-money-bundlers-disclosure?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7C s)San Francisco Chronicle - Romney Compares Gingrich to Comedienne as Ex-Speaker Hits Paul (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/28/bloomberg_articlesLWW8G31A1I4H.DTL)USA Today - Mitt uses 'I Love Lucy' to mock Newt (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/12/mitt-uses-i-love-lucy-to-mock-newt/1)Bloomberg - Romney Compares Gingrich to Comedienne Ball (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-28/romney-compares-gingrich-to-comedienne-ball-as-former-speaker-hits-paul.html)CBS News - Romney: Gingrich like Lucy at chocolate factory (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57348963-503544/romney-gingrich-like-lucille-ball-at-chocolate-factory/)Salon - Romney Compares Gingrich Campaign To 'Lucy' Sitcom (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/romney_compares_gingrich_campaign_to_lucy_sitcom/)
Washington Post - For Romney, stealth campaign brings real hopes of winning Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-romney-stealth-campaign-brings-real-hopes-of-winning-iowa/2011/12/27/gIQA8FoPLP_story.html)Newt Gingrich:
Houston Chronicle - TexMessage: Newt Gingrich is turning serial hypocrisy against Ron Paul (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/12/texmessage-newt-gingrich-is-turning-serial-hypocrisy-against-ron-paul/)Business Insider - GINGRICH GOES NEGATIVE: Says Ron Paul Is Worse Than Obama (http://www.businessinsider.com/gingrich-goes-negative-ron-paul-is-worse-than-obama-2011-12)Examiner.com - Newt Gingrich says Paul vs. Obama choice would be 'very bad' (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/newt-gingrich-says-paul-vs-obama-choice-would-be-very-bad-for-america)Daily Beast - Newt: I'd Never Vote for Paul (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/12/27/newt-i-d-never-vote-for-paul.html)Newser - Gingrich sharpens attacks on Romney, Paul, even while promising ... (http://www.newser.com/article/d9rtc3483/gingrich-sharpens-attacks-on-romney-paul-even-while-promising-not-to-go-negative.html)Politico - Mount Newt erupts (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70890.html)Concord Monitor - Gingrich: I Could not vote for Paul (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300681/gingrich-i-could-not-vote-for-paul)The Seattle Times - Under attack, Gingrich exits high road (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2017105336_gingrich28.html)New York Daily News - Newt Gingrich targets GOP rivals Ron Paul and Mitt Romney in interview (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/newt-gingrich-targets-gop-rivals-ron-paul-mitt-romney-tv-attack-ads-article-1.997700?localLinksEnabled=false)Politico - Pro-Gingrich super PAC laces into Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/progingrich-super-pac-laces-into-romney-108849.html)CNN - Gingrich wouldn't vote for Ron Paul (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/gingrich-wouldnt-vote-for-ron-paul/)
Tucson Citizen - Pro-Gingrich group airs first Iowa TV ad (http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-news/2011/12/28/pro-gingrich-group-airs-first-iowa-tv-ad/)Fox News - As Gingrich's First Divorce is Revisited, Wife Callista Steps Up (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/28/as-gingrichs-first-divorce-is-revisited-wife-callista-steps-up-to-mic/)Staunton News Leader - Cuccinelli, Gingrich must stop whining (http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111228/OPINION01/112280307)Politico - Newt uses his own Romneycare praise to slap Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/newt-uses-his-own-romneycare-praise-to-slap-romney-108835.html)New Yorker - Gingrich's Phony War (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2011/12/gingrichs-phony-war.html)Washington Post - Gingrich fights back, aiming at Romney as Iowa caucuses heat up (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-fights-back-aiming-at-romney-as-iowa-caucuses-heat-up/2011/12/27/gIQAmdcLLP_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)Des Moines Register - Newt Gingrich will grab coffee with 100-plus Iowa moms on Friday (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/newt-gingrich-will-grab-coffee-with-100-plus-iowa-moms-on-friday/)Concord Monitor - Grab an oar for Gingrich (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/300748/grab-oar-for-gingrich)New Republic - A Conservative on Why Newt Still Has Life (http://www.tnr.com/blog/the-stump/98979/conservative-why-newt-still-has-life)WFMJ - In swing Ohio, Gingrich gaining the "not-Romneys" (http://www.wfmj.com/story/16393085/in-swing-ohio-gingrich-gaining-the-not-romneys)Mediaite - Newt Gingrich Challenges Mitt Romney: 'Be Man Enough' (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/newt-gingrich-challenges-mitt-romney-be-man-enough-to-accept-one-on-one-debate/)The Blaze - Is Gingrich like Pearl Harbor or 'I Love Lucy'? (http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2011/12/27/is-gingrich-like-pearl-harbor-or-i-love-lucy/)Rick Perry:
ABC News - After 'Transformation,' Rick Perry Opposes All Abortions (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/after-transformation-rick-perry-opposes-all-abortions/)Salon - Perry Shifts Views On Abortion, Opposes Exceptions (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/perry_shifts_views_on_abortion_opposes_exceptions_ 2/)Houston Chronicle - Perry hardens position: No abortions. No exceptions. (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2011/12/perry-hardens-position-no-abortions-no-exceptions/)The Hill - Rick Perry changes stance on abortion (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/201483-rick-perry-changes-stance-on-abortion)CNN - Perry: Obama cares more about politics than US troops (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/28/perry-obama-cares-more-about-politics-than-u-s-troops/)Washington Post - Perry's final days in the race? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/perrys-final-days-in-the-race/2011/12/27/gIQAzyUAMP_blog.html)WFAA - Perry spending millions to woo Iowa voters (http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/Perry-spending-millions-to-woo-Iowa-voters-136294778.html)WFAA - Perry pushing 'outsider' label, hoping for third or better in Iowa (http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/Perry-betting-outsider-label-will-bring-support-in-Iowa-136289153.html)Des Moines Register - More-scripted Perry unveils revamped speech (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/more-scripted-perry-unveils-new-speech/)The Fiscal Times - Newt and Perry Throw Tantrums over Virginia (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2011/12/28/Newt-and-Perry-Throw-Tantrums-over-Virginia.aspx)ABC News - Perry Sues, but Election Law Expert Says 'Long Odds Both ... (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/perry-sues-but-election-law-expert-says-long-odds-both-politically-and-legally/)Salon - Perry Challenges Exclusion From VA Primary Ballot (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/perry_challenges_exclusion_from_va_primary_ballot/)New York Times - In Lawsuit, Perry Challenges His Exclusion From Virginia Ballot (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/27/in-lawsuit-perry-challenges-his-exclusion-from-virginia-ballot/)Fox News - Rick Perry's Campaign to File Lawsuit to Get on Virginia Primary (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/27/rick-perrys-campaign-to-file-lawsuit-to-get-on-virginia-primary-ballot/)ABC News - Rick Perry Campaign Challenges Virginia Ballot Requirements (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-perry-campaign-challenges-virginia-ballot-requirements-in-federal-court/)Michelle Bachmann:
National Journal - Bachmann Calls Paul Foreign Policy 'Dangerous,' Rebukes Newsletters (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/bachmann-calls-paul-foreign-policy-dangerous-rebukes-newsletters-20111227)CSPAN - Michele Bachmann In Last Push For Iowa Votes (http://www.c-span.org/Events/Michele-Bachmann-In-Last-Push-For-Iowa-Votes/10737426692/)KETK - Michele Bachmann pitches herself as "true conservative" (http://www.ketknbc.com/national/michele-bachmann-pitches-herself-as-true-conservative)American Thinker - Bachmann vs. the 'Fact-Checkers': Did Iran Threaten Nuclear Attack (http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/12/bachmann_vs_the_fact-checkers_did_iran_threaten_nuclear_attack_on_us.ht ml)Huffington Post - Snooki, Michele Bachmann Make Worst Scientific Claims Of 2011 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/whale-sperm-orgasmic-feet-topbad-science-list_n_1171912.html)Free Times - WHOOPS! Bachmann Campaign Touts Democratic Antagonist (http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992209084141467&act=post&pid=11862712110534303)St. Cloud Times - Bachmann tells Iowa crowds she'll stamp out socialism (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111228/NEWS01/112280030/Bachmann-tells-Iowa-crowds-she-ll-stamp-out-socialism)Des Moines Register - I'll stamp out socialism, Bachmann tells crowds (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/ill-stamp-out-socialism-bachmann-tells-crowds/)Des Moines Register - Michele Bachmann warns of socialism on 9th day of Iowa bus tour (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/michele-bachmann-warns-of-socialism-on-9th-day-of-iowa-bus-tour/)Rick Santorum:
Salon - GOP's Santorum Fighting To Contend In Leadoff Iowa (http://www.salon.com/2011/12/28/gops_santorum_fighting_to_contend_in_leadoff_iowa/)CNN - Santorum points to praise from Palin and Huckabee in radio spot (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/27/santorum-points-to-praise-from-palin-and-huckabee-in-radio-spot/)Des Moines Register - New radio ad in Iowa: Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/new-radio-ad-in-iowa-rick-santorum-rick-santorum-rick-santorum/)Des Moines Register - Santorum tells Waterloo crowd he's “A-plus” on gunowner rights (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/27/santorum-tells-waterloo-crowd-hes-a-plus-on-gunowner-rights/)National Review Online - Santorum's First Look (http://www.nationalreview.com/node/286702)New York Post - Santorum's moment (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/santorum_moment_9Sp5ICamlTHD9Y8sSjmqCL)Philly Weekly - DAILY GRINDER: Rick Santorum Surging in Iowa—Just in Time? (http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/12/28/daily-grinder-rick-santorum-surging-in-iowa%E2%80%94just-in-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-grinder-rick-santorum-surging-in-iowa%25e2%2580%2594just-in-time)Washington Post - Republican longshot Rick Santorum hopes a fighter's grit will lift ... (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/republican-longshot-rick-santorum-hopes-a-fighters-grit-will-lift-him-in-iowa-caucuses/2011/12/28/gIQAIsXrLP_story.html)NewsMax - Santorum: I Must 'Exceed Expectations' in Iowa to Stay in Race (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/santorum-win-iowa/2011/12/28/id/422310)Des Moines Register - People of Iowa need to lead, Santorum says (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/28/people-of-iowa-need-to-lead-santorum-says/)Politico - Santorum to conservatives: 'Unite' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2011/12/santorum-to-conservatives-unite-108833.html)Jon Huntsman:
The Republic - Huntsman settles in for final phase of NH primary campaign (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b1be3f082d684ff9908d751961695e45/NH--Huntsman/)MSNBC - Inside the Boiler Room: Can Huntsman compete without playing in Iowa? (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/27/9741529-inside-the-boiler-room-can-huntsman-compete-without-playing-in-iowa)Patch.com - Huntsman Hounds Voters Till 2012 (http://portsmouth-nh.patch.com/articles/primary-resolutions-huntsman-hounds-nh-voters-till-2012)Multiple Candidates:
Radio Iowa - Gingrich, Santorum, Perry say Paul's views are outside the mainstream (http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/12/27/gingrich-santorum-perry-say-pauls-views-are-outside-the-mainstream/)Daily Beast - Gingrich, Perry, Bachmann, and Santorum Go Extreme on Abortion (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/28/gingrich-perry-bachmann-and-santorum-go-extreme-on-abortion.html)Washington Examiner - Retail politics may be on its deathbed in Iowa (http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/2011/12/retail-politics-may-be-its-deathbed-iowa/2038426)Fox News - In Iowa, Organization Matters (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/12/27/iowa-organization-matters)Caucus/Primary News:
Hot Air - Failing the competence primary (http://hotair.com/archives/2011/12/28/failing-the-competence-primary/)CNN - The Iowa caucuses: a media game (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/28/politics/iowa-caucuses-media/index.html)ABC News - Occupy the Caucuses Meets to Plan A Week of Protests (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/occupy-the-caucuses-meets-to-plan-a-week-of-protests/)RealClearPolitics - Paul Holds Slim Lead in Iowa Ahead of Caucuses (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/12/28/paul_holds_slim_lead_in_iowa_ahead_of_caucuses.htm l)