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01-01-2012, 05:33 PM
Polls:
The State Column: Romney 24%, Paul 22% (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/iowa/ron-paul-rick-santorum-mitt-romney-surge-in-latest-des-moines-register-poll/)
MSNBC: Romney enjoys slight lead over Paul in latest Iowa poll (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/31/9860920-romney-enjoys-slight-lead-over-paul-in-latest-iowa-poll)
The Guardian: Iowa GOP poll shows Romney leading but threatened by Santorum surge (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/01/iowa-gop-poll-romney-santorum?newsfeed=true)
GOP Candidates:
Ron Paul:
FOX: Paul Denies Buying Off Bachmann Supporter (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/paul-denies-buying-off-bachmann-supporter/)
The State Column: Ron Paul goes big in South Carolina with major ad buy (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/south-carolina/ron-paul-goes-big-in-south-carolina-with-major-ad-buy/)
Mediaite: CNN’s Howard Kurtz: What Took The Media So Long To Go After Ron Paul? (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-howard-kurtz-what-took-the-media-so-long-to-go-after-ron-paul/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul on Iowa Caucus: Political Capital With Al Hunt (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ron-paul-on-iowa-caucus-political-capital-with-al-hunt/2011/12/31/gIQA3TwvRP_video.html)
The Guardian: US primaries promise little – and this year could deliver even less (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jan/01/us-primaries-promise-little-republicans)
Russia Today: Ron Paul was right about CIA drug deal (http://rt.com/usa/news/paul-cia-drug-government-053/)
Toronto Sun: Ron Paul supporters so fed up, they welcome his insane policies (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/12/31/ron-paul-supporters-so-fed-up-they-welcome-his-insane-policies)
Politico: Ron Paul clarifies Jim Crow stance (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/ron-paul-clarifies-jim-crow-stance-109233.html)
The Australian: Ron Paul's breathtaking ambition (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/ron-pauls-breathtaking-ambition/story-e6frg6ux-1226234351392)
Examiner: How Ron Paul has influenced political terminology in the 2012 primary (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/a-guide-to-political-terms-for-the-2012-primary)
FOX: Paul Defends Past Criticism of AIDS Patients, Says Support in Iowa Is Strong (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/paul-defends-book-passage-on-aids-patients-says-iowa-support-strong/)
Boston Globe: Ron Paul says victim of sex harassment bears some responsibility for resolution (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/01/ron-paul-says-victim-sex-harassment-bears-some-responsibility-for-resolution/fyCUfBYPwVLj4eLcE4YnPI/index.html)
Politico: Ron Paul claims no plans for third-party run (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/paul-no-plans-for-thirdparty-run-109232.html)
ABC: Ron Paul: Lack of Oversight on Newsletters Was ‘Human Flaw’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-lack-of-oversight-on-newsletters-was-human-flaw/)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Ron Paul Says He Is ‘Pretty Electable,’ in U.S. ‘Mainstream’ (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-01/ron-paul-says-he-is-pretty-electable-in-u-s-mainstream-.html)
Bloomberg: Paul: I’m ‘Electable’ and ‘Mainstream’ (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-01/paul-i-m-electable-and-mainstream-.html)
Chicago Sun-Times: Ron Paul tells CNN's Candy Crowley he's electable. Transcript (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/ron_paul_tells_cnns_candy_crow.html)
Politico: Rand Paul dings Santorum, Ron Paul sets expectations (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/rand-paul-dings-santorum-ron-paul-sets-expectations-109250.html)
Politico: Rand Paul labels Santorum a 'fair weather conservative' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/rand-paul-santorum-a-fair-weather-conservative-109245.html)
Examiner: Kelly Clarkson album sales rise after Ron Paul endorsement (http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-news-in-national/kelly-clarkson-album-sales-rise-after-ron-paul-endorsement)
Slate: Ron Paul Endorsement Skyrockets Kelly Clarkson’s Album Sales (http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/12/31/ron_paul_endorsement_skyrockets_kelly_clarkson_s_a lbum_sales.html)
JTA: Jon Huntsman takes on Ron Paul on Israel (among other topics) (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/01/3090978/jon-huntsman-takes-on-ron-paul-on-israel-among-other-topics)
The Hill: Huntsman campaign hits Ron Paul with 'Twilight Zone' video (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/201897-huntsman-campaign-hits-ron-paul-with-twlight-zone-scare-video)
ABC: Ron Paul Calls 9/11 Conspiracy Charge ‘Nonsense’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-calls-911-conspiracy-charge-nonsense/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul denies ‘9/11 trutherism’ accusation (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/ron-paul-denies-911-trutherism-accusation/2012/01/01/gIQAWe2NUP_blog.html)
Wall Street Journal: Ron Paul Sees First or Second Finish in Iowa (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/01/ron-paul-sees-first-or-second-finish-in-iowa/)
CBS: Rand Paul: Ron Paul surging at the right time (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350715/rand-paul-ron-paul-surging-at-the-right-time/)
Mitt Romney:
The Tennessean: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich live in past (http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120101/OPINION02/111230030/Mitt-Romney-Newt-Gingrich-live-past)
CBS: Romney backer supports ads showing "contrasts" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350729/romney-backer-supports-ads-that-show-contrasts/)
Press TV: Romney calls for military strike on Iran (http://presstv.com/detail/218856.html)
News Virginian: Tate: Iowans will warm to Mitt's gravitas (http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2012/jan/01/tate-iowans-will-warm-mitts-gravitas-ar-1579673/)
Concord Monitor: New-model Mitt (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/301450/new-model-mitt?SESS9ce6cdbef8492e117d44dc89d9148bae=google&page=full)
NY Times: For Romney on New Year’s Eve, Quirky Questions in Sioux City (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/31/for-romney-on-new-years-eve-quirky-questions-in-sioux-city/)
Deseret News: Mitt Romney quotes patriotic anthems as he woos Iowa voters (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700211627/Mitt-Romney-quotes-patriotic-anthems-as-he-woos-Iowa-voters.html)
Ames Tribune: Mitt Romney (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f0003e325c8b897354529.txt)
CNN: Mitt Romney's 'styrofoam campaign' (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/01/opinion/castellanos-iowa-republican-field/)
Boston Globe: Momentum in Iowa tilting toward Mitt Romney (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/01/momentum_in_iowa_tilting_toward_mitt_romney/)
Seattle PI: Romney in position of strength in Iowa (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Romney-in-position-of-strength-in-Iowa-2434312.php)
Christian Science Monitor: Hours before Iowa, Mitt Romney leads (barely), Rick Santorum surges (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2012/0101/Hours-before-Iowa-Mitt-Romney-leads-barely-Rick-Santorum-surges)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Mitt Romney on course for historic double victory (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/8987321/US-election-2012-Mitt-Romney-on-course-for-historic-double-victory.html)
Washington Post: Romney in position of strength in Iowa as others struggle to challenge him (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/leaders-mitt-romney-ron-paul-leave-iowa-stage-to-gop-rivals/2011/12/31/gIQAH0E1RP_story.html)
Daily Beast: New Poll Shows Mitt Romney on the Cusp of Iowa Victory (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/31/new-poll-shows-mitt-romney-on-the-cusp-of-iowa-victory.html)
National Ledger: Mitt Romney in Iowa - Smoother and More Confident (http://www.nationalledger.com/politics-crime/mitt-romney-in-iowa-smoother-and-244495.shtml)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Romney Leads in Iowa Poll as Santorum Gains Before State Caucus (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-01/romney-leads-in-iowa-poll-as-santorum-gains-before-state-caucus.html)
CNN: TRENDING: Democrats send ghost from Romney's past (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/democrats-send-ghost-from-romneys-past/)
Boston Globe: Democrats target Mitt Romney’s role concerning job cuts while at Bain (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/12/democrats-target-mitt-romney-role-concerning-job-cuts-while-bain/0vXRDIhGzwFFqvlEbsPdWN/index.html)
Des Moines Register: Quad-City times backs Romney, says he is “most Branstad-ish” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2012/01/01/quad-city-times-backs-romney-says-he-is-most-branstad-ish/)
CNN: Romney lands another Iowa newspaper endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/romney-lands-another-iowa-newspaper-endorsement/)
CBS: Romney would veto path-to-citizenship DREAM Act (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57350660-503544/romney-would-veto-path-to-citizenship-dream-act/)
CNN: Romney would veto DREAM Act (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/31/romney-would-veto-dream-act/)
The State Column: Mitt Romney: I would veto DREAM Act, end illegal immigration (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/mitt-romney-i-would-veto-dream-act-end-illegal-immigration/)
FOX: Mitt Romney Says He Would Veto DREAM Act (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/01/romney-says-would-veto-dream-act/)
LA Times: Mitt Romney says he would veto DREAM Act (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-mitt-romney-says-he-would-veto-dream-act-20120101,0,4852822.story)
Rick Perry:
ABC: Rick Perry to Newt Gingrich: ‘We’re Just Telling the Truth’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-perry-to-newt-gingrich-were-just-telling-the-truth/)
Houston Chronicle: Perry’s Sunday: Fox News and church (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perrys-sunday-fox-news-and-church/)
MYFOXChicago: Perry Dismisses Reports Of Staff Turmoil (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpps/news/perry-dismisses-reports-of-staff-turmoil-dpgonc-kmm-20120101_16738217)
Politico: Perry denies campaign collapse (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/rick-perry-denies-campaign-collapse-109246.html)
National Journal: Forbes: Perry Will Get a Boost (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/forbes-perry-will-get-a-boost-20120101?mrefid=election2012)
Albuquerque Journal: Gov. Perry Pockets Salary, Pension (http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/12/31/upfront/gov-perry-pockets-salary-pension.html)
Odessa American: TEXAS VIEW: Rick Perry's run for president costs Texas taxpayers (http://www.oaoa.com/articles/texas-78289-governor-taxpayers.html)
Washington Times: DECKER: Five questions with Rick Perry (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/1/decker-five-questions-rick-perry/)
The Hill: Four GOP candidates join Perry's lawsuit challenging Virginia ballot access (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201885-four-gop-candidates-join-perrys-lawsuit-challenging-virginia-ballot-access)
Kansas City Star: Gov. Perry and Rep. Paul — both Texans, but hardly twins (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/01/3347749/gov-perry-and-rep-paul-both-texans.html)
CBS: In Iowa, Rick Perry seeks campaign turnaround (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57350632-503544/in-iowa-rick-perry-seeks-campaign-turnaround/)
New York Times: In Iowa, Rick Perry Is Stuck in the Second Tier (http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/in-iowa-rick-perry-is-stuck-in-the-second-tier/)
Michele Bachmann:
Slate: Bachmannfreude (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/12/31/bachmannfreude.html)
Gretawire: Rep Michele Bachmann campaign sends out this: why she should be President (http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2011/12/28/rep-michele-bachmann-campaign-sends-out-this-why-she-should-be-president/)
The Hill: Iowa governor says Bachmann, Gingrich may have to drop out if they finish poorly (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201883-iowa-governor-says-bachmann-gingrich-may-have-to-drop-out-if-they-finish-poorly-in-iowa)
CNN: Bachmann heads to South Carolina, post-Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-heads-to-south-carolina-post-iowa/)
Huffington Post: Michele Bachmann Jabs Rick Santorum On FOX News (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/michele-bachmann-jabs-ric_n_1178452.html)
New York Times: Bachmann Makes Final Pitch to Iowa Faithful (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-makes-final-pitch-to-iowa-faithful/)
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann finds strength in her faith at church-service event in Oskaloosa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2012/01/01/michele-bachmann-finds-strength-in-her-faith-at-church-service-event-in-oskaloosa/)
Boston Globe: Bachmann plays gender card as Iowa GOP vote nears (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2012/01/01/bachmann_plays_gender_card_as_iowa_gop_vote_nears/)
Washington Post: Bachmann: Iowa chairman’s defection shows her ‘momentum’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/bachmann-iowa-chairmans-defection-shows-her-momentum/2012/01/01/gIQAVbfNUP_blog.html)
CNN: Bachmann vows to continue campaign beyond Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-vows-to-continue-campaign-beyond-iowa/)
ABC: Bachmann Counting on ‘Miracle’ In Iowa (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/bachmann-counting-on-miracle-in-iowa/)
Huffington Post: Iowa Caucus 2012: Michele Bachmann Plays Gender Card As GOP Vote Nears (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/iowa-caucus-2012-michele-bachmann-gender-card_n_1178394.html)
USA Today: Bachmann: Iowa voters converting to me (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/bachmann-iowa-voters-converting-to-me/1)
Politico: Bachmann forecasts 'miracle' in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/bachmann-miracle-could-happen-in-iowa-109243.html)
Politico: Bachmann not worried about evangelical vote (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/bachmann-not-worried-about-split-evangelical-vote-109241.html)
Chicago Sun-Times: Bachmann to ABC's Jake Tapper: Not quitting after Iowa. Transcript (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/bachmann_to_abcs_jake_tapper_n.html)
Newt Gingrich:
NY Times: Experts Weigh In on Outside Groups’ Pro-Gingrich Spots (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/31/experts-weigh-in-on-outside-groups-pro-gingrich-spots/)
Ames Tribune: Newt Gingrich (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f00069499273183620120.txt)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich rips Obama administration on energy, Iran, health care (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/31/gingrich-rips-obama-administration-on-energy-iran-health-care/)
Newsmax: Tens of Millions Spent to Target Newt Gingrich (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Super-PACs-Impact-2012/2011/12/31/id/422682)
The Hill: Pro-Gingrich PAC: Other candidates lack 'inner security' to run positive campaign (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/201895-pro-gingrich-super-pac-other-gop-candidates-dont-have-inner-security-to-run-positive-campaign)
UPI: Gingrich threats a dark omen for courts? (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/01/01/Under-the-US-Supreme-Court-Gingrich-threats-a-dark-omen-for-courts/UPI-69791325406600/?spt=hs&or=tn)
Kansas City Star: The Buzz | Gingrich finally figures it out (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/01/3346658/the-buzz-gingrich-finally-figures.html)
The Daily Beast: Newt Gingrich Without Tears: Responding to Mitt Romney’s Criticisms (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/31/newt-gingrich-without-tears-responding-to-mitt-romney-s-criticisms.html)
CBS: J.C. Watts: Gingrich has a proven track record (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350719/j.c-watts-gingrich-has-a-proven-track-record/)
ABC: Newt Gingrich Says He Prays Before Every Major Decision (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/newt-gingrich-says-he-prays-before-every-major-decision/)
Politico: Newt: Romney wants to 'buy the election' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-romney-wants-to-buy-the-election-109244.html)
AJC: Your Iowa jolt: In final DMR poll, Newt Gingrich voted ‘most knowledgeable’ but ‘least consistent’ (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/01/01/your-iowa-jolt-in-final-dmr-poll-newt-gingrich-voted-most-knowledgeable-but-least-consistent/)
The State Column: Cuccinelli aids Gingrich, Perry in VA primary ballot fight (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/cuccinelli-aids-gingrich-perry-in-va-primary-ballot-fight/)
FOX: Gingrich Accuses Obama of Winning By Cheating (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/01/gingrich-accuses-obama-winning-cheating)
Jon Huntsman:
Ames Tribune: Jon Huntsman (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f000648c85dd922475317.txt)
The State Column: Jon Huntsman tars Ron Paul over racist newsletters in new ad (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/jon-huntsman-tars-ron-paul-over-racist-newsletters-in-new-ad/)
MSNBC: Confident Huntsman campaigns 'til the ball drops (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/31/9862106-confident-huntsman-campaigns-til-the-ball-drops)
LA Times: With GOP rivals in Iowa, Huntsman takes tough questions in New Hampshire (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-huntsman-new-hampshire-20120101,0,1508494.story)
JTA: Jon Huntsman takes on Ron Paul on Israel (among other topics) (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/01/3090978/jon-huntsman-takes-on-ron-paul-on-israel-among-other-topics)
Boston Globe: Huntsman: Iowa winnows, NH proves electability (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/01/huntsman_iowa_winnows_nh_proves_electability/)
FOX: Absent From Iowa, Huntsman Says New Hampshire Will 'Set the Standard' (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/absent-from-iowa-huntsman-says-new-hampshire-will-set-standard/)
Newsday: Huntsman: Iowa winnows, NH proves electability (http://www.newsday.com/news/huntsman-iowa-winnows-nh-proves-electability-1.3422044)
Rick Santorum:
Boston Globe: Rick Santorum hits the accelerator on campaign (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/12/rick-santorum-hits-the-accelerator-campaign/Mrbf3qzkm2fPwJLGddxGpN/index.html)
Newsmax: Santorum Haunted by Support of Pro-abortion Specter (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Santorum-Haunted-Pro-abortion-Specter/2011/12/31/id/422684)
Ames Tribune: Rick Santorum (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f000593a9550530738414.txt)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Would 'Invalidate' Gay Marriages (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/rick-santorum-would-invalidate-gay-marriages_n_1178450.html?ref=politics)
The Slate: Santorum Says He Would Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities (http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2012/01/01/rick_santorum_would_bomb_iran_nuclear_sites_calls_ obama_paper_tiger_.html)
Wall Street Journal: Santorum Talks Tough on Iran (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203462304577134772333692402.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
The Daily Beast: Rick Santorum: I'd Bomb Iran (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/01/01/rick-santorum-i-d-bomb-iran.html)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Implies Obama Should Be Pro-Life Because He's Black (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/santorum-says-obama-should-be-pro-life-because-hes-black_n_1178577.html)
CNN: Santorum defends 2008 Romney endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/santorum-defends-2008-romney-endorsement/)
Washington Post: Santorum gets a grilling on ‘Meet the Press’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/santorum-gets-a-grilling-on-meet-the-press/2012/01/01/gIQARRtLUP_blog.html)
CNN: Late-surging Santorum looks to rally voters ahead of Iowa caucuses (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/01/politics/iowa-caucuses/index.html)
Washington Post: Will Rick Santorum’s ‘Ask, don’t tell’ message help with Iowa’s independent-minded voters? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/two-days-out-from-iowa-caucuses-santorums-ask-dont-tell-message-could-help-put-him-over-the-top/2012/01/01/gIQAvpBFUP_blog.html)
ABC: GOP Candidates Attack Santorum’s Record as Senator (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/gop-candidates-attack-santorums-record-as-senator/)
Miami Herald: Santorum savors boost from poll, promises to compete everywhere (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569396/santorum-savors-boost-from-poll.html)
Slate: Santorum’s Last Stand (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/01/santorum_s_surge_can_the_senator_take_the_iowa_cau cus_.html)
FOX: Santorum Talks Tough on Iran as Country Announces Nuclear Fuel Rod (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/santorum-talks-tough-on-iran-as-country-announces-nuclear-fuel-rod/)
The State Column: Romney 24%, Paul 22% (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/iowa/ron-paul-rick-santorum-mitt-romney-surge-in-latest-des-moines-register-poll/)
MSNBC: Romney enjoys slight lead over Paul in latest Iowa poll (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/31/9860920-romney-enjoys-slight-lead-over-paul-in-latest-iowa-poll)
The Guardian: Iowa GOP poll shows Romney leading but threatened by Santorum surge (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/01/iowa-gop-poll-romney-santorum?newsfeed=true)
GOP Candidates:
Ron Paul:
FOX: Paul Denies Buying Off Bachmann Supporter (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/paul-denies-buying-off-bachmann-supporter/)
The State Column: Ron Paul goes big in South Carolina with major ad buy (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/south-carolina/ron-paul-goes-big-in-south-carolina-with-major-ad-buy/)
Mediaite: CNN’s Howard Kurtz: What Took The Media So Long To Go After Ron Paul? (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-howard-kurtz-what-took-the-media-so-long-to-go-after-ron-paul/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul on Iowa Caucus: Political Capital With Al Hunt (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ron-paul-on-iowa-caucus-political-capital-with-al-hunt/2011/12/31/gIQA3TwvRP_video.html)
The Guardian: US primaries promise little – and this year could deliver even less (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jan/01/us-primaries-promise-little-republicans)
Russia Today: Ron Paul was right about CIA drug deal (http://rt.com/usa/news/paul-cia-drug-government-053/)
Toronto Sun: Ron Paul supporters so fed up, they welcome his insane policies (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/12/31/ron-paul-supporters-so-fed-up-they-welcome-his-insane-policies)
Politico: Ron Paul clarifies Jim Crow stance (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/ron-paul-clarifies-jim-crow-stance-109233.html)
The Australian: Ron Paul's breathtaking ambition (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/ron-pauls-breathtaking-ambition/story-e6frg6ux-1226234351392)
Examiner: How Ron Paul has influenced political terminology in the 2012 primary (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/a-guide-to-political-terms-for-the-2012-primary)
FOX: Paul Defends Past Criticism of AIDS Patients, Says Support in Iowa Is Strong (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/paul-defends-book-passage-on-aids-patients-says-iowa-support-strong/)
Boston Globe: Ron Paul says victim of sex harassment bears some responsibility for resolution (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/01/ron-paul-says-victim-sex-harassment-bears-some-responsibility-for-resolution/fyCUfBYPwVLj4eLcE4YnPI/index.html)
Politico: Ron Paul claims no plans for third-party run (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/paul-no-plans-for-thirdparty-run-109232.html)
ABC: Ron Paul: Lack of Oversight on Newsletters Was ‘Human Flaw’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-lack-of-oversight-on-newsletters-was-human-flaw/)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Ron Paul Says He Is ‘Pretty Electable,’ in U.S. ‘Mainstream’ (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-01/ron-paul-says-he-is-pretty-electable-in-u-s-mainstream-.html)
Bloomberg: Paul: I’m ‘Electable’ and ‘Mainstream’ (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-01/paul-i-m-electable-and-mainstream-.html)
Chicago Sun-Times: Ron Paul tells CNN's Candy Crowley he's electable. Transcript (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/ron_paul_tells_cnns_candy_crow.html)
Politico: Rand Paul dings Santorum, Ron Paul sets expectations (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/rand-paul-dings-santorum-ron-paul-sets-expectations-109250.html)
Politico: Rand Paul labels Santorum a 'fair weather conservative' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/rand-paul-santorum-a-fair-weather-conservative-109245.html)
Examiner: Kelly Clarkson album sales rise after Ron Paul endorsement (http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-news-in-national/kelly-clarkson-album-sales-rise-after-ron-paul-endorsement)
Slate: Ron Paul Endorsement Skyrockets Kelly Clarkson’s Album Sales (http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/12/31/ron_paul_endorsement_skyrockets_kelly_clarkson_s_a lbum_sales.html)
JTA: Jon Huntsman takes on Ron Paul on Israel (among other topics) (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/01/3090978/jon-huntsman-takes-on-ron-paul-on-israel-among-other-topics)
The Hill: Huntsman campaign hits Ron Paul with 'Twilight Zone' video (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/201897-huntsman-campaign-hits-ron-paul-with-twlight-zone-scare-video)
ABC: Ron Paul Calls 9/11 Conspiracy Charge ‘Nonsense’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-calls-911-conspiracy-charge-nonsense/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul denies ‘9/11 trutherism’ accusation (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/ron-paul-denies-911-trutherism-accusation/2012/01/01/gIQAWe2NUP_blog.html)
Wall Street Journal: Ron Paul Sees First or Second Finish in Iowa (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/01/ron-paul-sees-first-or-second-finish-in-iowa/)
CBS: Rand Paul: Ron Paul surging at the right time (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350715/rand-paul-ron-paul-surging-at-the-right-time/)
Mitt Romney:
The Tennessean: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich live in past (http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120101/OPINION02/111230030/Mitt-Romney-Newt-Gingrich-live-past)
CBS: Romney backer supports ads showing "contrasts" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350729/romney-backer-supports-ads-that-show-contrasts/)
Press TV: Romney calls for military strike on Iran (http://presstv.com/detail/218856.html)
News Virginian: Tate: Iowans will warm to Mitt's gravitas (http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2012/jan/01/tate-iowans-will-warm-mitts-gravitas-ar-1579673/)
Concord Monitor: New-model Mitt (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/301450/new-model-mitt?SESS9ce6cdbef8492e117d44dc89d9148bae=google&page=full)
NY Times: For Romney on New Year’s Eve, Quirky Questions in Sioux City (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/31/for-romney-on-new-years-eve-quirky-questions-in-sioux-city/)
Deseret News: Mitt Romney quotes patriotic anthems as he woos Iowa voters (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700211627/Mitt-Romney-quotes-patriotic-anthems-as-he-woos-Iowa-voters.html)
Ames Tribune: Mitt Romney (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f0003e325c8b897354529.txt)
CNN: Mitt Romney's 'styrofoam campaign' (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/01/opinion/castellanos-iowa-republican-field/)
Boston Globe: Momentum in Iowa tilting toward Mitt Romney (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/01/momentum_in_iowa_tilting_toward_mitt_romney/)
Seattle PI: Romney in position of strength in Iowa (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Romney-in-position-of-strength-in-Iowa-2434312.php)
Christian Science Monitor: Hours before Iowa, Mitt Romney leads (barely), Rick Santorum surges (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2012/0101/Hours-before-Iowa-Mitt-Romney-leads-barely-Rick-Santorum-surges)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Mitt Romney on course for historic double victory (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/8987321/US-election-2012-Mitt-Romney-on-course-for-historic-double-victory.html)
Washington Post: Romney in position of strength in Iowa as others struggle to challenge him (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/leaders-mitt-romney-ron-paul-leave-iowa-stage-to-gop-rivals/2011/12/31/gIQAH0E1RP_story.html)
Daily Beast: New Poll Shows Mitt Romney on the Cusp of Iowa Victory (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/31/new-poll-shows-mitt-romney-on-the-cusp-of-iowa-victory.html)
National Ledger: Mitt Romney in Iowa - Smoother and More Confident (http://www.nationalledger.com/politics-crime/mitt-romney-in-iowa-smoother-and-244495.shtml)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Romney Leads in Iowa Poll as Santorum Gains Before State Caucus (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-01/romney-leads-in-iowa-poll-as-santorum-gains-before-state-caucus.html)
CNN: TRENDING: Democrats send ghost from Romney's past (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/democrats-send-ghost-from-romneys-past/)
Boston Globe: Democrats target Mitt Romney’s role concerning job cuts while at Bain (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/12/democrats-target-mitt-romney-role-concerning-job-cuts-while-bain/0vXRDIhGzwFFqvlEbsPdWN/index.html)
Des Moines Register: Quad-City times backs Romney, says he is “most Branstad-ish” (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2012/01/01/quad-city-times-backs-romney-says-he-is-most-branstad-ish/)
CNN: Romney lands another Iowa newspaper endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/romney-lands-another-iowa-newspaper-endorsement/)
CBS: Romney would veto path-to-citizenship DREAM Act (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57350660-503544/romney-would-veto-path-to-citizenship-dream-act/)
CNN: Romney would veto DREAM Act (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/31/romney-would-veto-dream-act/)
The State Column: Mitt Romney: I would veto DREAM Act, end illegal immigration (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/mitt-romney-i-would-veto-dream-act-end-illegal-immigration/)
FOX: Mitt Romney Says He Would Veto DREAM Act (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/01/romney-says-would-veto-dream-act/)
LA Times: Mitt Romney says he would veto DREAM Act (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-mitt-romney-says-he-would-veto-dream-act-20120101,0,4852822.story)
Rick Perry:
ABC: Rick Perry to Newt Gingrich: ‘We’re Just Telling the Truth’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/rick-perry-to-newt-gingrich-were-just-telling-the-truth/)
Houston Chronicle: Perry’s Sunday: Fox News and church (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perrys-sunday-fox-news-and-church/)
MYFOXChicago: Perry Dismisses Reports Of Staff Turmoil (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpps/news/perry-dismisses-reports-of-staff-turmoil-dpgonc-kmm-20120101_16738217)
Politico: Perry denies campaign collapse (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/rick-perry-denies-campaign-collapse-109246.html)
National Journal: Forbes: Perry Will Get a Boost (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/forbes-perry-will-get-a-boost-20120101?mrefid=election2012)
Albuquerque Journal: Gov. Perry Pockets Salary, Pension (http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2011/12/31/upfront/gov-perry-pockets-salary-pension.html)
Odessa American: TEXAS VIEW: Rick Perry's run for president costs Texas taxpayers (http://www.oaoa.com/articles/texas-78289-governor-taxpayers.html)
Washington Times: DECKER: Five questions with Rick Perry (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/1/decker-five-questions-rick-perry/)
The Hill: Four GOP candidates join Perry's lawsuit challenging Virginia ballot access (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201885-four-gop-candidates-join-perrys-lawsuit-challenging-virginia-ballot-access)
Kansas City Star: Gov. Perry and Rep. Paul — both Texans, but hardly twins (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/01/3347749/gov-perry-and-rep-paul-both-texans.html)
CBS: In Iowa, Rick Perry seeks campaign turnaround (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57350632-503544/in-iowa-rick-perry-seeks-campaign-turnaround/)
New York Times: In Iowa, Rick Perry Is Stuck in the Second Tier (http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/in-iowa-rick-perry-is-stuck-in-the-second-tier/)
Michele Bachmann:
Slate: Bachmannfreude (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/12/31/bachmannfreude.html)
Gretawire: Rep Michele Bachmann campaign sends out this: why she should be President (http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2011/12/28/rep-michele-bachmann-campaign-sends-out-this-why-she-should-be-president/)
The Hill: Iowa governor says Bachmann, Gingrich may have to drop out if they finish poorly (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/201883-iowa-governor-says-bachmann-gingrich-may-have-to-drop-out-if-they-finish-poorly-in-iowa)
CNN: Bachmann heads to South Carolina, post-Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-heads-to-south-carolina-post-iowa/)
Huffington Post: Michele Bachmann Jabs Rick Santorum On FOX News (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/michele-bachmann-jabs-ric_n_1178452.html)
New York Times: Bachmann Makes Final Pitch to Iowa Faithful (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-makes-final-pitch-to-iowa-faithful/)
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann finds strength in her faith at church-service event in Oskaloosa (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2012/01/01/michele-bachmann-finds-strength-in-her-faith-at-church-service-event-in-oskaloosa/)
Boston Globe: Bachmann plays gender card as Iowa GOP vote nears (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2012/01/01/bachmann_plays_gender_card_as_iowa_gop_vote_nears/)
Washington Post: Bachmann: Iowa chairman’s defection shows her ‘momentum’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/bachmann-iowa-chairmans-defection-shows-her-momentum/2012/01/01/gIQAVbfNUP_blog.html)
CNN: Bachmann vows to continue campaign beyond Iowa (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/bachmann-vows-to-continue-campaign-beyond-iowa/)
ABC: Bachmann Counting on ‘Miracle’ In Iowa (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/bachmann-counting-on-miracle-in-iowa/)
Huffington Post: Iowa Caucus 2012: Michele Bachmann Plays Gender Card As GOP Vote Nears (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/iowa-caucus-2012-michele-bachmann-gender-card_n_1178394.html)
USA Today: Bachmann: Iowa voters converting to me (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/bachmann-iowa-voters-converting-to-me/1)
Politico: Bachmann forecasts 'miracle' in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/bachmann-miracle-could-happen-in-iowa-109243.html)
Politico: Bachmann not worried about evangelical vote (http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2012/01/bachmann-not-worried-about-split-evangelical-vote-109241.html)
Chicago Sun-Times: Bachmann to ABC's Jake Tapper: Not quitting after Iowa. Transcript (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/bachmann_to_abcs_jake_tapper_n.html)
Newt Gingrich:
NY Times: Experts Weigh In on Outside Groups’ Pro-Gingrich Spots (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/31/experts-weigh-in-on-outside-groups-pro-gingrich-spots/)
Ames Tribune: Newt Gingrich (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f00069499273183620120.txt)
Des Moines Register: Gingrich rips Obama administration on energy, Iran, health care (http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/31/gingrich-rips-obama-administration-on-energy-iran-health-care/)
Newsmax: Tens of Millions Spent to Target Newt Gingrich (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Super-PACs-Impact-2012/2011/12/31/id/422682)
The Hill: Pro-Gingrich PAC: Other candidates lack 'inner security' to run positive campaign (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/201895-pro-gingrich-super-pac-other-gop-candidates-dont-have-inner-security-to-run-positive-campaign)
UPI: Gingrich threats a dark omen for courts? (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/01/01/Under-the-US-Supreme-Court-Gingrich-threats-a-dark-omen-for-courts/UPI-69791325406600/?spt=hs&or=tn)
Kansas City Star: The Buzz | Gingrich finally figures it out (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/01/3346658/the-buzz-gingrich-finally-figures.html)
The Daily Beast: Newt Gingrich Without Tears: Responding to Mitt Romney’s Criticisms (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/31/newt-gingrich-without-tears-responding-to-mitt-romney-s-criticisms.html)
CBS: J.C. Watts: Gingrich has a proven track record (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57350719/j.c-watts-gingrich-has-a-proven-track-record/)
ABC: Newt Gingrich Says He Prays Before Every Major Decision (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/newt-gingrich-says-he-prays-before-every-major-decision/)
Politico: Newt: Romney wants to 'buy the election' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-romney-wants-to-buy-the-election-109244.html)
AJC: Your Iowa jolt: In final DMR poll, Newt Gingrich voted ‘most knowledgeable’ but ‘least consistent’ (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/01/01/your-iowa-jolt-in-final-dmr-poll-newt-gingrich-voted-most-knowledgeable-but-least-consistent/)
The State Column: Cuccinelli aids Gingrich, Perry in VA primary ballot fight (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/cuccinelli-aids-gingrich-perry-in-va-primary-ballot-fight/)
FOX: Gingrich Accuses Obama of Winning By Cheating (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/01/gingrich-accuses-obama-winning-cheating)
Jon Huntsman:
Ames Tribune: Jon Huntsman (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f000648c85dd922475317.txt)
The State Column: Jon Huntsman tars Ron Paul over racist newsletters in new ad (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/jon-huntsman-tars-ron-paul-over-racist-newsletters-in-new-ad/)
MSNBC: Confident Huntsman campaigns 'til the ball drops (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/31/9862106-confident-huntsman-campaigns-til-the-ball-drops)
LA Times: With GOP rivals in Iowa, Huntsman takes tough questions in New Hampshire (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-huntsman-new-hampshire-20120101,0,1508494.story)
JTA: Jon Huntsman takes on Ron Paul on Israel (among other topics) (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/01/3090978/jon-huntsman-takes-on-ron-paul-on-israel-among-other-topics)
Boston Globe: Huntsman: Iowa winnows, NH proves electability (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/01/huntsman_iowa_winnows_nh_proves_electability/)
FOX: Absent From Iowa, Huntsman Says New Hampshire Will 'Set the Standard' (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/absent-from-iowa-huntsman-says-new-hampshire-will-set-standard/)
Newsday: Huntsman: Iowa winnows, NH proves electability (http://www.newsday.com/news/huntsman-iowa-winnows-nh-proves-electability-1.3422044)
Rick Santorum:
Boston Globe: Rick Santorum hits the accelerator on campaign (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/12/rick-santorum-hits-the-accelerator-campaign/Mrbf3qzkm2fPwJLGddxGpN/index.html)
Newsmax: Santorum Haunted by Support of Pro-abortion Specter (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Santorum-Haunted-Pro-abortion-Specter/2011/12/31/id/422684)
Ames Tribune: Rick Santorum (http://amestrib.com/ames_tribune/doc4f000593a9550530738414.txt)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Would 'Invalidate' Gay Marriages (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/rick-santorum-would-invalidate-gay-marriages_n_1178450.html?ref=politics)
The Slate: Santorum Says He Would Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities (http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2012/01/01/rick_santorum_would_bomb_iran_nuclear_sites_calls_ obama_paper_tiger_.html)
Wall Street Journal: Santorum Talks Tough on Iran (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203462304577134772333692402.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
The Daily Beast: Rick Santorum: I'd Bomb Iran (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/01/01/rick-santorum-i-d-bomb-iran.html)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Implies Obama Should Be Pro-Life Because He's Black (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/01/santorum-says-obama-should-be-pro-life-because-hes-black_n_1178577.html)
CNN: Santorum defends 2008 Romney endorsement (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/01/santorum-defends-2008-romney-endorsement/)
Washington Post: Santorum gets a grilling on ‘Meet the Press’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/santorum-gets-a-grilling-on-meet-the-press/2012/01/01/gIQARRtLUP_blog.html)
CNN: Late-surging Santorum looks to rally voters ahead of Iowa caucuses (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/01/politics/iowa-caucuses/index.html)
Washington Post: Will Rick Santorum’s ‘Ask, don’t tell’ message help with Iowa’s independent-minded voters? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/two-days-out-from-iowa-caucuses-santorums-ask-dont-tell-message-could-help-put-him-over-the-top/2012/01/01/gIQAvpBFUP_blog.html)
ABC: GOP Candidates Attack Santorum’s Record as Senator (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/gop-candidates-attack-santorums-record-as-senator/)
Miami Herald: Santorum savors boost from poll, promises to compete everywhere (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569396/santorum-savors-boost-from-poll.html)
Slate: Santorum’s Last Stand (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/01/santorum_s_surge_can_the_senator_take_the_iowa_cau cus_.html)
FOX: Santorum Talks Tough on Iran as Country Announces Nuclear Fuel Rod (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/01/santorum-talks-tough-on-iran-as-country-announces-nuclear-fuel-rod/)