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ZanZibar
01-12-2012, 09:00 AM
Polls:
The Hill: Romney 23, Gingrich 21, Santorum 14, Paul 13 SC (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/203755-poll-romney-slipping-in-south-carolina-holds-just-2-point-lead)

GOP Candidates:


Ron Paul:
IBT: Ron Paul 2012: Why He has an Edge over Romney (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/280681/20120112/ron-paul-2012-why-edge-over-romney.htm)
Salon: The riddle of the Ron Paul campaign (http://www.salon.com/2012/01/12/the_riddle_of_the_ron_paul_campaign/)
USA Today: Paul says he's electable, hits 'mistake' by rivals (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/ron-paul-mitt-romney-new-hampshire-results-bain-capital/1)
Sun-Sentinel: Clarence Page: Could a Ron Paul-Hillary Clinton third ticket be a better deal? (http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-01-12/news/sfl-ron-paul-hillary-clinton-ticket-be-a-better-dealcould-a-ron-paulhillary-clinton-third-ticket-be-a-better-deal-20120111_1_secretary-of-state-clinton-americans-elect-supporters)
IBT: Ron Paul 2012: Why do Evangelicals Still Reject Him? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/280435/20120111/ron-paul-2012-why-evangelicals-still-reject.htm)
US News & World Report: Ron Paul Raises $13 Million in Final Quarter (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ballot-2012/2012/01/11/ron-paul-raises-13-million-in-final-quarter)
Newsmax: How Old Is Ron Paul? (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Paul-old-age-president/2012/01/11/id/423892)
JTA: Michael Medved is not so wrong about Ron Paul (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/11/3091142/michael-medved-is-not-so-wrong-about-ron-paul)
KPLR: Lionel: What About Ron Paul (http://www.kplr11.com/news/kplr-lionel-what-about-ron-paul-20120111,0,3529831.story)
Sioux City Journal: Ron Paul is that crazy uncle in the basement (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/weekender/community/ron-paul-is-that-crazy-uncle-in-the-basement/article_cc04eab0-4a76-5fd2-b16a-9b764771bedb.html)
USA Today: S.C. Tea Party fave: Paul's anti-war views play well (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/ron-paul-tea-party-south-carolina-primary-mick-mulvaney/1)
Politifact: Ron Paul says when Republicans held Congress and presidency, they doubled the size of the education department (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2012/jan/11/ron-paul/ron-paul-says-when-republicans-held-congress-and-p/)
Lancaster Eagle Gazette: Ron Paul becomes lone GOP voice on unequal justice (http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20120112/OPINION02/201120317/Ron-Paul-becomes-lone-GOP-voice-unequal-justice)
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Paul to have clout at GOP convention (http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/11/3653525/paul-to-have-clout-at-gop-convention.html)
The Seattle Times: Paul may win enough delegates to gain convention clout (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017215824_pauldelegates12.html)
Daily Herald: Delegates may give Ron Paul clout (http://www.heraldextra.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/elections/delegates-may-give-ron-paul-clout/article_02ccaa26-866b-5093-9ec0-c91ce077f7a8.html)
Windham Patch: Youth Vote: Powering the Ron Paul Revolution (http://windham.patch.com/articles/youth-in-revolt-powering-a-revolution-ron-paul)
Nashua Telegraph: Ron Paul netted nearly half of the few young voters who turned out Tuesday (http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/946056-227/ron-paul-netted-nearly-half-of-the.html)
CNN: Paul hopes to ride momentum to GOP convention (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/11/politics/paul-momentum/)

Mitt Romney:
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Pressured Single Mother To Give Up Baby For Adoption While He Was A Mormon Bishop, New Book Claims (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/12/mitt-romney-pressure-adoption-book_n_1200865.html)
Forbes: Is it Fair To Quote Mitt Romney On "Firing?" -Media Training (http://www.forbes.com/sites/tjwalker/2012/01/11/is-it-fair-to-quote-mitt-romney-on-firing-media-training/)
CNN: 'Firing' comment shows Romney doesn't get it (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/11/opinion/carroll-romney-comment/)
US News & World Report: Mitt Romney's Lies (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2012/01/12/mitt-romneys-lies)
NJ.com: Mitt Romney's capitalist success attracts Newt Gingrich's attacks (http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2012/01/newt_gingrich_hypocritical_to.html)
Boston Globe: 2 Romney foes hit Bain cuts (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/12/romney_foes_lean_hard_on_bain_cuts/)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s $24 million haul, in context (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/mitt-romneys-24-million-haul-in-context/2012/01/11/gIQADk9KsP_blog.html)
CBS: John McCain defends Romney's record at Bain (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57357647/john-mccain-defends-romneys-record-at-bain/)
FOX: Bolton: Romney's the best choice to lead the GOP, beat Pres. Obama (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2012/01/12/bolton-romneys-best-choice-lead-gop-beat-pres-obama)
CNN: John Bolton endorses Romney's presidential run (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/11/politics/romney-bolton/?hpt=wo_c2)
WSJ: Bolton to Back Romney (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/11/bolton-to-back-romney/)
Politico: John Bolton endorses Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential run (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71357.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney guns for George W. Bush, John McCain money (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71348.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney: Minimum Wage Should Rise With Inflation (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/mitt-romney-south-carolina-minimum-wage_n_1200418.html)
WSJ: Romney visiting SC and Fla. in quest for votes (http://online.wsj.com/article/AP256e907f8097470193ca4f1382beb347.html)
Boston Globe: Business-friendly SC may forgive Romney's job cuts (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/12/business_friendly_sc_may_forgive_romneys_job_cuts/)
Miami Herald: Mitt Romney close to wrapping up FL, nomination before polls even open here (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/mitt-romney-close-to-wrapping-up-fl-nomination-before-polls-even-open-here.html)
FOX: New Romney Ad in Florida Kicks Race for Latino Vote Into High Gear (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/11/mitt-romney-says-hola-to-florida-latino-voters/)
Huffington Post: Meet @MexicanMitt: Mitt Romney's Fake Twitter Alter-Ego (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/mexicanmitt-is-mitt-romney-alter-ego_n_1200107.html)
FOX: Geraldo Rivera: ¡El padre de Romney es de Mexico! Who Knew? (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/11/geraldo-rivera-el-padre-de-romney-es-de-mexico-who-knew/)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney May Well Regret Kris Kobach's Endorsement (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-leopold/mitt-romney-kris-kobach-immigration_b_1199829.html)
USA Today: Jim DeMint offers defense, not endorsement, of Mitt Romney (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-01-11/mitt-romney-jim-demint-south-carolina/52506768/1)
Politico: Mitt, Paul winning Facebook primary (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71345.html)
TIME: Romney’s Killer Instinct: How Mitt’s Winning and Why Obama Should Take Note (http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/12/romneys-killer-instinct-how-mitts-winning-and-why-obama-should-take-note/)
NYT: Romney Treads Familiar Path Toward Nomination (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/romney-treads-familiar-path-toward-nomination/)
CNN: Overheard on CNN.com: Dissecting political success of Romney, Paul (http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/11/overheard-on-cnn-com-dissecting-political-success-of-romney-paul/)
Washington Post: Romney and Paul get a head start reaching out to Florida’s 400,000-plus GOP absentee voters (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/romney-and-paul-get-a-head-start-reaching-out-to-floridas-400000-plus-gop-absentee-voters/2012/01/12/gIQAZXXosP_story.html)
The Guardian: A third of Mormons say Mitt Romney's religion will count against him (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/12/third-mormons-mitt-romney-religion?newsfeed=true)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney and the Curse of Blackness (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/obery-m-hendricks-jr-phd/mitt-romney-curse-blackness_b_1200470.html)
CSM: Mormons like Mitt Romney more than Jon Huntsman but question his electability (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2012/0112/Mormons-like-Mitt-Romney-more-than-Jon-Huntsman-but-question-his-electability)

Rick Perry:
Greenville News: Gov. Rick Perry on Supreme Court Ministerial Exception Ruling (http://data.greenvilleonline.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/11/gov-rick-perry-on-supreme-court-ministerial-exception-ruling/)
The State Column: Herman Cain slams Rick Perry: ‘A foregone superstar’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/herman-cain-slams-rick-perry-a-foregone-superstar/)
Houston Chronicle: Herman Cain says Rick Perry isn’t ‘deep on any of the issues’ (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/herman-cain-says-rick-perry-isnt-deep-on-any-of-the-issues/)
Houston Chronicle: Perry action figure in the running (http://www.chron.com/life/article/Perry-action-figure-in-the-running-2472598.php#photo-2035712)MSNBC: Perry doesn't back down from his Bain criticism (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10116036-perry-doesnt-back-down-from-his-bain-criticism)
Huffington Post: Rush Limbaugh Compares Rick Perry To Fidel Castro For Romney Attacks (AUDIO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/rush-limbaugh-rick-perry-fidel-castro_n_1200144.html)
WFAA: Perry attacks Romney as 'vulture' capitalist (http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/rick-perry/Perry-attacks-Romney-firm-as-vulture-as-vultures-circle-Perry-debate-role-137131433.html)
WSJ: Perry, After Poor Showings, Mines New Terrain (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203436904577155260003324138.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Aiken Standard: Rick Perry stops in Aiken to campaign (http://www.aikenstandard.com/story/0112-rick-perry-visits--37088552012-01-11T20-57-44)
The Augusta Chronicle: Rick Perry predicts victory in Aiken campaign stop (http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-01-11/rick-perry-assures-victory-aiken-campaign-stop?v=1326346671)

Newt Gingrich:
Seattle Medium: NAACP Blasts Gingrich Over Food Stamps Remark Former Speaker Says His Target is Liberal Policies (http://www.seattlemedium.com/news/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=112113&sID=3&ItemSource=L)
Hudson Valley Press: NAACP reacts to Newt Gingrich’s statements (http://www.hvpress.net/news/138/ARTICLE/10703/2012-01-11.html)
The Daily Caller: Newt: NH election fraud video proves ‘an impostor can vote for you’ (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/11/newt-nh-election-fraud-video-proves-an-impostor-can-vote-for-you/)
The Boston Phoenix: Going undercover in Gingrich's GOP primary operation (http://thephoenix.com/Boston/news/132437-going-undercover-in-gingrichs-gop-primary-operati/?page=1#TOPCONTENT)
Newsmax: DeMint to Gingrich: Tone Down Attacks on Romney (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/demint-gingrich-romney-attack/2012/01/11/id/423894)
Huffington Post: Jim DeMint To Newt Gingrich: Get Back To The Positives (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/jim-demint-newt-gingrich_n_1200352.html)
Daily Mail: Now Gingrich is 'barking mad' over Romney's admission that he tied sick family dog to car roof during vacation (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085442/Newt-Gingrich-reminds-voters-Mitt-Romneys-biggest-gaffes-For-The-Dogs-ad.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
The News Tribune: Newt Gingrich isn't dining alone on that pious baloney (http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/12/1979670/newt-gingrich-isnt-dining-alone.html)
CBS: Billionaire Adelson donates $5 million to help Gingrich but does not want publicity (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57357085-503544/billionaire-adelson-donates-$5-million-to-help-gingrich-but-does-not-want-publicity/)
Washington Post: Gingrich’s anti-Bain ad buy is tiny (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/gingrichs-anti-bain-ad-buy-is-tiny/2012/01/11/gIQALVftqP_blog.html)
CBS: Newt Gingrich: I can't talk rationally about Romney's Bain record (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57357368-503544/newt-gingrich-i-cant-talk-rationally-about-romneys-bain-record/)
NY Daily News: Newt Gingrich deluding himself if he thinks he'll win Republican nomination (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/newt-gingrich-deluding-thinks-ll-win-republican-nomination-article-1.1004845?localLinksEnabled=false)
Chicago Tribune: Newt Gingrich gets mad (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/chi-newt-gingrich-gets-mad-20120111,0,431145.story)

Jon Huntsman:
Salt Lake Tribune: Huntsman condemns video attacking Romney’s faith, denies involvement (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53281720-90/romney-video-huntsman-campaign.html.csp)
Washington Post: In SC, Jon Huntsman says Romney’s failings are in his gubernatorial record, not Bain Capital (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/a-strong-finish-in-nh-but-huntsman-faces-steep-climb-beyond/2012/01/11/gIQAryu8pP_story.html?tid=pm_national_pop)
Politifact: Jon Huntsman accuses Mitt Romney of enjoying firing people (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/jan/11/jon-huntsman/jon-huntsman-accuses-mitt-romney-enjoying-firing-p/)
Washington Post: Jon Huntsman’s immoderation (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/jon-huntsmans-immoderation/2011/08/25/gIQAGBgHrP_blog.html)
Summerville Patch: Huntsman Looking for S.C. Spark (http://summerville.patch.com/articles/huntsman-looking-for-s-c-spark)
FOX: What does the future hold for Huntsman? (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/01/11/what-does-future-hold-for-huntsman/)
Huffington Post: HUFFPOST HILL - Huntsman Campaigns In South Carolina's Greatest City: New York (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/huffpost-hill---huntsman-_n_1200490.html)
LA Times: Huntsman's 'ticket to ride' lands him in South Carolina (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-huntsmans-ticket-to-ride-south-carolina-20120111,0,3927351.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
Politico: Jon Huntsman's South Carolina goal: 'Stay relevant' (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71354.html)
Bloomberg: Huntsman Heads South With Wall Street Plan Tougher Than Obama (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-12/huntsman-heads-south-with-wall-street-plan-tougher-than-obama.html)
ABC News 4: Huntsman hopes to win your trust and your vote (http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16502371/huntsman-hopes-to-win-your-trust-and-your-vote)
NYT: Could Huntsman and the Democrats Ally on Bank Reform? (http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/could-huntsman-and-the-democrats-ally-on-bank-reform/)

Rick Santorum:
WSJ: Santorum: ‘Family, Faith and Freedom’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/11/santorum-family-faith-and-freedom/)
ABC: Rick Santorum Is Betting Hard on South Carolina, But He Won’t Readily Admit It (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-santorum-is-betting-hard-on-south-carolina-but-he-wont-readily-admit-it/)
WLTX: Rick Santorum Tries to Bounce Back In The Palmetto State (http://www.wltx.com/news/article/167814/2/Rick-Santorum-Tries-to-Bounce-Back-In-The-Palmetto-State)
Boston Globe: Santorum makes his case in South Carolina (http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/01/11/rick-santorum-meets-voters-south-carolina/bAAPHAt7oBMLPZRLPZ26PL/story.html)
Politico: Rick Santorum in South Carolina aims to regain momentum (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71355.html)
LA Times: In South Carolina, Rick Santorum vows to restore manufacturing jobs (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-south-carolina-santorum-vows-to-bring-back-manufacturing-jobs-20120111,0,1812973.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
LA Times: Daum: Santorum and the mythic power of the zealots (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-daum-extremists-20120112,0,5935204.column)
National Journal: Santorum's Wife Discusses Religion (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/santorum-s-wife-discusses-religion-20120111)
Boston Globe: Santorum moves up to fourth, Gingrich drops to fifth in N.H. (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/01/12/rick-santorum-takes-fourth-place-new-hampshire/ZZZDgtMKmJQ1K1YcGm2WaJ/story.html)
Chicago Daily Herald: Most Santorum delegates in Illinois don’t have enough signatures (http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120111/news/701119720/)
Politico: Rick Santorum files incomplete delegate slate for Ohio ballot (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/santorum-files-incomplete-delegate-slate-for-ohio-110494.html)
The Daily Beast: Rick Santorum’s Communist Clan in Italy (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/11/rick-santorum-s-italian-family-speaks-out.html)
Kansas City Star: Commentary: Santorum stumbles over food stamps stereotype (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/12/3360967/commentary-santorum-stumbles-over.html)
Washington Post: Santorum’s good but hated education idea (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/class-struggle/post/santorums-good-but-hated-education-idea/2012/01/12/gIQAoXXosP_blog.html)
MSNBC: Santorum: Attacks on Romney are attacks on capitalism (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/12/10127683-santorum-attacks-on-romney-are-attacks-on-capitalism)
Politico: Rick Santorum criticizes attacks on Mitt Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/rick-santorum-criticizes-attacks-on-mitt-romney-110564.html)
MSNBC: Santorum tries to stick 'earmarker' label back on Perry (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10123196-santorum-tries-to-stick-earmarker-label-back-on-perry)
Economy

IDefendThePlatform
01-12-2012, 09:04 AM
Thanks for posting. I thought this one was especially well done:
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/280681/20120112/ron-paul-2012-why-edge-over-romney.htm

Dsylexic
01-12-2012, 09:09 AM
summary:
ron paul -establishment wary of him,but still called fringe by israel first pundits
mittens -MSM lovefest.insiders endorsing him
grinch : losing it.ignominous exit seems close
santorum:pushing the faith card,getting slammed for corruption
perry: hoping against hope.romney attack mode
hunstman: irrelevant,and blaming everyone else for it

ZanZibar
01-12-2012, 04:19 PM
Polls:
The Hill: Romney 34, Santorum 15, Gingrich 14, Paul 13 NATIONAL (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/203915-poll-romney-surging-nationally)
GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
Chicago Sun-Times: Paul, Santorum, Perry problems with Illinois petitions (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/paul_santorum_perry_problems_w.html)
Huffington Post: Whose Vision of Freedom? Ron Paul or MLK (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/derrick-darby/whose-vision-of-freedom-r_b_1199108.html)
Entertainment Weekly: No Doubt, Nicole Scherzinger Twitter accounts hacked by Ron Paul supporters (http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/01/12/on-paul-no-doubt-twitter-hacked/)
The Atlantic: Okay Progressives, What's Your Alternative to Ron Paul? (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/okay-progressives-whats-your-alternative-to-ron-paul/251188/)
Salon: Paul’s damning effect on foreign policy (http://www.salon.com/2012/01/12/pauls_damning_effect_on_foreign_policy/singleton/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul’s best leadership trait (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/ron-pauls-best-leadership-trait/2012/01/12/gIQAfuGXtP_story.html)
Chicago Tribune: Ron Paul and Louis Farrakhan -- birds of a feather? (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-201201121100--tms--amvoicesctnav-a20120112jan12,0,490604.column)
Sun-Sentinel: Ta-Nehisi Coates: Ron Paul and Louis Farrakhan -- birds of a feather? (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/blue/sfl-ron-paul-louis-farrakhan-ron-paul-and-louis-farrakhan-birds-of-a-feather-20120112,0,2003575.story)
Reuters: Libertarian Ron Paul is dilemma for Republicans (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/12/us-usa-campaign-paul-idUSTRE80B25J20120112)
Rancho Bernardo Patch: Opinion: Ron Paul’s Message Appeals to Younger Voters (http://ranchobernardo.patch.com/articles/gop-ron-paul-message-appeals-to-younger-voters)
Boston Globe: Young voters propelling Ron Paul's campaign (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2012/01/12/young_voters_propelling_ron_pauls_campaign/)
Washington Post: Is Ron Paul right? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/is-ron-paul-right/2012/01/11/gIQAWgnTtP_blog.html)
Salon: Ron Paul, extortionist (http://www.salon.com/2012/01/12/ron_paul_extortionist/)
The State Column: Jim DeMint: Ron Paul’s ideas are worth knowing (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/south-carolina/jim-demint-ron-pauls-ideas-are-worth-knowing/)
The Daily Caller: Sen. DeMint: ‘I really don’t want Ron Paul to drop out’ (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/12/sen-demint-i-really-dont-want-ron-paul-to-drop-out/)

Mitt Romney:
Daily Mail: Give up your son or give up your God: How Mitt Romney 'pressured Mormon follower to put her baby up for adoption' (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085760/How-Mitt-Romney-pressured-Mormon-follower-baby-adoption.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
JTA: Romney, Paul, Sununu (http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2012/01/12/3091153/romney-paul-sununu)
US News & World Report: Mitt Romney and 'Envy' Versus 'Greed' (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2012/01/12/mitt-romney-and-envy-versus-greed)
MarketWatch: U.S. Chamber ‘disappointed’ in attacks on Romney (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-chamber-disappointed-in-attacks-on-romney-2012-01-12-1228220?reflink=MW_news_stmp)
US News & World Report: U.S. Chamber Blasts Romney's Bain Critics (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/01/12/us-chamber-blasts-romneys--bain-critics)
CBS: Chamber head pushes oil pipeline, defends Romney (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57358036/chamber-head-pushes-oil-pipeline-defends-romney/)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s best leadership trait (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/mitt-romneys-best-leadership-trait/2012/01/12/gIQAxVEVtP_story.html)
LA Times: Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton endorses Mitt Romney (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-ambassador-john-bolton-endorses-mitt-romney-20120112,0,5604781.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
CBS: John Bolton endorses Mitt Romney for president (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57357890-503544/john-bolton-endorses-mitt-romney-for-president/)
Politico: Romney stresses pro-life positions (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/romney-stresses-prolife-positions-110603.html)
Washington Post: Why won’t Romney release his tax returns? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-wont-romney-show-his-money-trail/2012/01/11/gIQAcSZ5qP_story.html)
Boston Globe: In S.C., Mitt Romney vows to produce jobs (http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/01/12/mitt-romney-campaigning-south-carolina-vows-produce-jobs/DIgkACfs8NYvzRDJWLDFqL/story.html)
Slate: Not Just a Bunch of Mitt Romneys (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/01/mormons_in_america_a_new_survey_reveals_that_mormo ns_aren_t_just_a_bunch_of_mitt_romneys_.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney picks up Missouri endorsements (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/mitt-romney-picks-up-missouri-endorsements/2012/01/12/gIQA2QintP_blog.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney's antibodies (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/mitt-romneys-antibodies-110650.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Penis Questions, Prank Callers Plague C-SPAN Live Broadcasts (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/12/mitt-romney-penis-c-span-questions-prank-callers_n_1202524.html)
Miami Herald: Romney supporters flock to West Palm Beach (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/romney-supporters-flock-to-west-palm-beach.html)
LA Times: Looking ahead, Mitt Romney brings campaign to Florida (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-florida-campaign-20120112,0,730208.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
US News & World Report: Mitt Romney, GOP Reach Out to Hispanics (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/01/12/mitt-romney-gop-reach-out-to-hispanics)
Fortune: Could Mitt Romney be America's first Hispanic president? (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/12/opinion/romney-hispanic-roots/)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s Hispanic dilemma (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/mitt-romneys-hispanic-conundrum/2012/01/02/gIQACHA5tP_blog.html)
Slate: Mitt Romney’s “Vulture Capitalism” at Bain Capital (http://www.slate.com/blogs/trending/2012/01/12/mitt_romney_s_vulture_capitalism_at_bain_capital.h tml)
Bloomberg: Romney Slammed for Making Millions in PE (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-12/romney-slammed-for-making-millions-in-pe.html)
The New Yorker: On “When Mitt Romney Came to Town” (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2012/01/on-when-mitt-romney-came-to-town.html)
The Telegraph: Mitt Romney and David Cameron: conservatives who won't defend conservatism (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100129575/mitt-romney-and-david-cameron-conservatives-who-wont-defend-conservatism/)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s extreme defense of capitalism (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-extreme-defense-of-capitalism/2012/01/12/gIQAFZTbtP_blog.html)
Washington Post: Two reasons why South Carolina is Mitt Romney’s toughest test (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/why-south-carolina-is-mitt-romneys-toughest-test/2012/01/12/gIQAPLQvtP_blog.html)
LA Times: Mitt Romney steps up defense of Bain Capital tenure (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-defends-bain-record-20120112,0,5132594.story)

Rick Perry:
Houston Chronicle: George W. Bush defends No Child Left Behind reform from attacks by Rick Perry, others (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/01/george-w-bush-defends-no-child-left-behind-reform-from-attacks-by-rick-perry-others/)
Lexington Patch: Undecided Voters, Perry Supporters Meet at Lizard's Thicket in Blythewood (http://lexington-sc.patch.com/articles/undecided-voters-perry-supporters-meet-at-lizard-s-thicket-in-blythewood)
FOX: Exclusive Gov. Perry Fox Nation Op-Ed: Time to Overhaul Washington and Reduce Federal Excess (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2012/01/12/exclusive-gov-perry-fox-nation-op-ed-time-overhaul-washington-and-reduce-federal-excess)
CBS: Perry: "Don't quit on my campaign" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57357709-503544/perry-dont-quit-on-my-campaign/)
Naitonal Journal: Perry's Secret Plan: Staying Positive (http://decoded.nationaljournal.com/2012/01/perrys-secret-plan-staying-pos.php)
Business Insider: Here Is The Ad Rick Perry Is Relying On To Save His Campaign (http://www.businessinsider.com/here-is-the-campaign-ad-rick-perry-is-relying-on-to-save-him-2012-1)
The Examiner: Perry doing significantly worse than Fred Thompson (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/perry-doing-significantly-worse-fred-thompson/309471)
FITSNews: Why Rick Perry Stayed In (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/12/why-rick-perry-stayed-in/)
Washington Post: Rick Perry’s best leadership trait (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/rick-perrys-best-leadership-trait/2012/01/11/gIQAm7lSrP_story.html)
WSJ: Rick Perry Slams Wall Street, Congress (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/12/rick-perry-slams-wall-street-congress/)
NYT: Perry Holds Back on Bain Attack Until Pressed (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/perry-holds-back-on-bain-attack-until-pressed/)
ABC: Perry Drops ‘Vulture Capitalism’ From Speech, But It Still Hovers (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/perry-drops-vulture-capitalism-from-speech-but-it-still-hovers/)
Washington Post: Rick Perry ‘vulture’ attack on Romney costs him influential S.C. supporter (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-perry-vulture-attack-on-romney-costs-him-influential-sc-supporter/2012/01/12/gIQATiiktP_blog.html)
Bloomberg: Perry Backer’s Anti-Romney Film to Be Run by Gingrich Ally (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-10/perry-backer-s-anti-romney-film-to-be-aired-by-gingrich-ally.html)
The Hill: Rick Perry attacks Mitt Romney's ‘vulture’ business (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/203789-rick-perry-attacks-mitt-romneys-vulture-business)
CBS: Perry campaign lowers volume on Bain attacks (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57358087-503544/perry-campaign-lowers-volume-on-bain-attacks/)
Houston Chronicle: Perry, other candidates attack Romney for Bain role — but they’ve all taken money from private equity firms (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perry-other-candidates-attack-romney-for-bain-role-but-theyve-all-taken-money-from-private-equity-firms/)
The State Column: Major Rick Perry supporter defects to Mitt Romney campaign (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/rick-perry-backer-defects-to-mitt-romney-after-bain-capital-attacks/)
The Hill: Perry and Cain still trading blows (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/203885-perry-and-cain-still-trading-blows)
FOX: Perry Disses Cain & Bain (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/12/perry-disses-cain-bain)
ABC: Rick Perry Zings Herman Cain (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-zings-herman-cain/)
RCP: Rick Perry and Reince Priebus on "John King, USA" (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/01/11/rick_perry_and_reince_priebus_on_john_king_usa_112 748.html)

Newt Gingrich:
National Review Online: Newt Gingrich’s In-Bounds Hit on Romney on Abortion (http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/287975/newt-gingrichs-bounds-hit-romney-abortion)
The Hill: Chamber president calls Gingrich attacks on Romney's private-equity work ‘foolish’ (http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/203851-chamber-president-calls-gingrich-attacks-on-romney-foolish)
Washington Post: Chamber president: Attacks on Romney by Gingrich, Perry are ‘foolish’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/chamber-president-attacks-on-romney-by-gingrich-perry-are-foolish/2012/01/12/gIQA9tbXtP_story.html)
WSJ: U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Scolds Gingrich, Perry (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/12/u-s-chambers-donohue-scolds-gingrich-perry/)
Big Government: Gingrich Says Insider Trading Scandal a ‘Bipartisan Mess’ and Calls for Blind Trusts (http://biggovernment.com/whall/2012/01/12/gingrich-says-insider-trading-scandal-a-bipartisan-mess-and-calls-for-blind-trusts/)
Politico: Newt gets his own 9-9-9 (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-gets-his-own-110615.html)
Newsmax: Billionaires Keep Gingrich, Santorum, Huntsman Financially Afloat (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Billionaires-Adelson-Friess-superPACs/2012/01/12/id/423998)
The Examiner: Morning Examiner: Gingrich losing DeMint primary (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/morning-examiner-gingrich-losing-demint-primary/309016)
UPI: Gingrich threatens to sue for 'fine' ad (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/01/12/Gingrich-threatens-to-sue-for-fine-ad/UPI-25051326395592/?spt=hs&or=tn)
WSJ: Gingrich Demands Accounting of Aid to Wall Street (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/12/33060/)
Miami Herald: Gingrich pulls back on Romney attacks in SC (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/12/2586566/gingrich-pulls-back-on-romney.html)
AJC: Gingrich pulls back on Romney attacks in SC (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/gingrich-pulls-back-on-1300395.html)
WSJ: Will Newt Stand Down? (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204409004577156901496981114.html)
Salon: Newt’s killer attack ad (http://www.salon.com/2012/01/12/newts_killer_attack_ad/singleton/)
CSM: Is Newt Gingrich only hurting himself with attacks on Mitt Romney? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0112/Is-Newt-Gingrich-only-hurting-himself-with-attacks-on-Mitt-Romney)
AJC: Phil Gingrey comes to Newt Gingrich’s defense on Bain Capital (http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/01/12/phil-gingrey-comes-to-newt-gingrichs-defense-on-bain-capital/)
Politico: Newt Gingrich ties Bain Capital attack to bailouts (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71378.html)
Huffington Post: Finally, Newt Gingrich Gets Two Things Right (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-smirniotopoulos/finally-newt-gingrich-get_b_1202370.html)
Human Events: Giuliani: "What the Hell Are You Doing, Newt?" (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=48753)
ABC: Giuliani Calls Gingrich’s Anti-Romney Attacks ‘Ignorant, Dumb’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/giuliani-calls-gingrichs-anti-romney-attacks-ignorant-dumb/)
NY Daily News: Rudy Giuliani rips Newt Gingrich’s attack on Mitt Romney as ‘bad for the Republican Party’ (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rudy-giuliani-rips-newt-gingrich-attack-mitt-romney-bad-republican-party-article-1.1005148?localLinksEnabled=false)
Huffington Post: Rudy Giuliani To Newt Gingrich: 'What The Hell Are You Doing?' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/12/rudy-giuliani-newt-gingrich-2012-south-carolina-primary-bain_n_1202063.html)
The Daily Beast: Newt Gingrich Wins the Gail Collins Primary (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/12/newt-gingrich-wins-the-gail-collins-primary.html)

Jon Huntsman:
CBS: Huntsman surprised by his crowds (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57358123-503544/huntsman-surprised-by-his-crowds/)
MSNBC: Huntsman tries to keep SC expectations low (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/12/10138815-huntsman-tries-to-keep-sc-expectations-low)
LA Times: In South Carolina, a prolonged pitch from Jon Huntsman (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-jon-huntsman-lengthy-pitch-south-carolina-20120112,0,5196657.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
RCP: Huntsman's Ideas Deserved a Bigger Run (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/01/12/huntsmans_ideas_deserved_a_bigger_run_112750.html)
The State Column: Jon Huntsman defends Mitt Romney: ‘You can’t criticize Bain Capital’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/jon-huntsman-defends-mitt-romney-you-cant-criticize-bain-capital/)
Fayetteville Observer: Jon Huntsman Trailing Comedian Stephen Colbert in SC: Time to Get Out (http://blogs.fayobserver.com/campaign2012/January-2012/Jon-Huntsman-Trailing-Comedian-Stephen-Colbert-in-)
USA Today: Colbert edges Huntsman, teases presidential bid (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/stephen-colbert-jon-huntsman-south-carolina-primary-/1)
The Atlantic: What Huntsman Accomplished in New Hampshire (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/what-huntsman-accomplished-in-new-hampshire/251307/)
Washington Post: Jon Huntsman’s best leadership trait (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/jon-huntsmans-best-leadership-trait/2012/01/11/gIQA3KxMrP_story.html)
WCBD: Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman visits the Lowcountry (http://www2.counton2.com/news/2012/jan/12/presidential-candidate-jon-huntsman-visits-lowcou-ar-3030833/)


Rick Santorum:
The Atlantic Wire: How Opus Dei Influenced Rick Santorum (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/01/opus-dei/47349/)
National Journal: Santorum's Complicated Quest to Unite Conservatives (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/santorum-s-complicated-quest-to-unite-conservatives-20120112?mrefid=election2012)
FOX: Santorum: Gov. Romney's record in Massachusetts 'deplorable ... not a conservative record' (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2012/01/12/santorum-gov-romneys-record-massachusetts-deplorable-not-conservative-record)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Rick Santorum's relatives were Communists (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9010474/US-election-2012-Rick-Santorums-relatives-were-Communists.html)
FOX: Santorum Sweater Vests a Fashion Hit (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/12/santorum-sweater-vests-fashion-hit)
Washington Post: Rick Santorum’s best leadership trait (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/rick-santorums-best-leadership-trait/2012/01/12/gIQAwnEWtP_story.html)
Washington Times: Rick Santorum: The defender of the fetus v. Planned Parenthood (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/politics-raising-children/2012/jan/11/rick-santorum-defender-fetus-and-planned-parenthoo/)
ABC: Super PAC Supporting Rick Santorum Steps Up Ad Buys in South Carolina (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/super-pac-supporting-rick-santorum-steps-up-ad-buys-in-south-carolina/)
USA Today: Pro-Santorum group increases TV buy in S.C. (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/rick-santorum-super-pac-south-carolina-/1)
FITSNews: Rick Santorum Wades Into Crazyville, SC (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/12/rick-santorum-wades-into-crazyville-sc/)
MSNBC: Santorum urges S.C. to draw 'stark contrast' with Obama in GOP primary (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/12/10141193-santorum-urges-sc-to-draw-stark-contrast-with-obama-in-gop-primary)

Economy
Bloomberg Businessweek: Retail Sales in U.S. Increase Less Than Forecast: Economy (http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LXOTI03T6SRQ01-4EAE7A5VQG3MVHA0E3QKVESG3P)

thoughtomator
01-12-2012, 05:26 PM
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Clarence Page: Could a Ron Paul-Hillary Clinton third ticket be a better deal?

I'm sorry but I had to laugh at that one... call it what, the Oil/Water ticket?