Today's News 1/17/12

[ZanZibar]

Polls:
ABC: Romney 36 Paul 16 Gingrich 16 NATIONAL (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postabcpoll_011512.html)
PPP: Romney 41 Gingrich 26 Santorum 11 Paul 10 FL (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_FL_116925.pdf)
The Hill: Monmouth: Romney 33 Gingrich 22 Santorum 14 Paul 12 SC (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/204483-poll-romney-holding-double-digit-lead-looks-poised-for-easy-sc-win)

GOP Candidates:


Ron Paul:
MarketWatch: Ron Paul Tied with Obama and in Two-Man Race with Romney (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-tied-with-obama-and-in-two-man-race-with-romney-2012-01-16)
The Guardian: Ron Paul: maverick who could decide the future of the Republican party (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/17/ron-paul-profile-maverick-libertarian?newsfeed=true)
The Daily Beast: Paul: Attacks Ok, Except Against Me (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/paul-attacks-ok-except-against-me.html)
Town Hall: Ron Paul, Legislative Hero (http://townhall.com/columnists/charlottehays/2012/01/17/ron_paul_legislative_hero)
Washington Examiner: Ron Paul ad: Santorum funded Planned Parenthood (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/ron-paul-ad-santorum-funded-planned-parenthood/317056)
IBT: Ron Paul: An End to Marijuana Prohibition – 5 Myths and Facts about the Substance (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/282786/20120117/ron-paul-end-marijuana-prohibition-5-myths.htm)
CSM: What is Ron Paul's end game? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2012/0117/What-is-Ron-Paul-s-end-game)
PoliticalNews: Ron Paul Nevada Team Salutes Newest ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ (http://politicalnews.me/?id=10903&keys=VETERANS-SUPPORT-COMMUNITY-ENDORSEMENT)
PoliticalNews: ‘LDS for Ron Paul’ Welcomes Endorsement of Utah Republican Liberty Caucus Chair (http://politicalnews.me/?id=10847)
The Street: Ron Paul: The Strongest Man in the World? (http://www.thestreet.com/story/11375957/1/ron-paul-the-strongest-man-in-the-world.html)
InvestorPlace: Why Ron Paul Is the Fix for What Ails This Country (http://www.investorplace.com/2012/01/why-ron-paul-is-the-fix-for-what-ails-this-country/)
Huffington Post: Rachel Maddow Apologizes To Ron Paul For Graphic Snafu (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/rachel-maddow-ron-paul-graphic-snafu_n_1210251.html?ref=politics&ir=Politics)
ABC: Ron Paul Quietly Plots Backup Strategy While Seeking the Nomination (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-quietly-plots-backup-strategy-while-seeking-the-nomination/)
IBT: Ron Paul 2012: The Curious Case of His Haters (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/282790/20120117/ron-paul-2012-curious-case-haters.htm?cid=2)
The State Column: Did Ron Paul vote against creating a Martin Luther King holiday? (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/did-ron-paul-vote-against-creating-a-martin-luther-king-holiday/)
Mediaite: Ron Paul On Race: ‘Martin Luther King Would Be In Agreement With Me On The Wars’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ron-paul-on-race-martin-luther-king-would-be-in-agreement-with-me-on-the-wars/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul’s anti-establishment campaign strikes a familiar chord (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/ron-pauls-anti-establishment-campaign-strikes-a-familiar-chord/)
SFC: Ron Paul in 2012 mirrors Jerry Brown in 1992 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/MNCH1MOKS3.DTL&type=politics)
New York Post: Paul flies luxe – on your dime (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/paul_flies_luxe_on_your_dime_xIbR1W3Pzpqy6c7zRDTgx O)
NBC DFW: Ron Paul Fights Washington Spending, Flies First Class (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Ron-Paul-Fights-Washington-Spending-Flies-First-Class-137414413.html)
The Boston Globe: For Paul, travel to home state has been largely first class (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/01/17/ron-paul-spends-large-amounts-taxpayer-money-flights/hdjQGPrvtB0bxw4XWfuKoI/story.html)
Daily Herald: Paul’s flights fly in face of cut-spending theme (http://www.heraldextra.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/elections/paul-s-flights-fly-in-face-of-cut-spending-theme/article_096a7bc8-49b0-5835-88aa-6fd10707751c.html)
The Inquisitr: Fox News Anchor Doesn’t Seem Happy About Ron Paul Support [Video] (http://www.inquisitr.com/182299/fox-news-anchor-doesnt-seem-happy-about-ron-paul-support-video/)
Digital Journal: Fox News: 'Ron Paul didn't just do well, he did the best' (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/318026)
FITSNews: Ron Paul’s Rocky Debates (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/17/ron-pauls-rocky-debates/)
Kansas City Star: Commentary: Ron Paul is the great contrarian (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3368860/commentary-ron-paul-is-the-great.html)
National Review Online: Ron Paul in Left Field (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288256/ron-paul-left-field-dennis-prager)
The State Column: Ron Paul faces rejection in South Carolina (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-faces-rejection-in-south-carolina/)


Mitt Romney:
The Daily Beast: Picking Mitt Romney Is Picking the Least Scary Republican, Not the Most Inspiring (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/picking-mitt-romney-is-picking-the-least-scary-republican-not-the-most-inspiring.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul tops in Facebook fans (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71516.html)
NYT: In Heated Primary Fight, Romney Keeps Focus on Obama (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/16/in-heated-primary-fight-romney-keeps-focus-on-obama/)
ABC: Will The Real Anti-Romney Ever Stand Up? (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/will-the-anti-romney-ever-stand-up-the-note/)
CBS: Romney contradicts past comments on abortion (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57359886-503544/romney-contradicts-past-comments-on-abortion/)
MST: Mitt Romney and health care (http://www.startribune.com/opinion/otherviews/137447943.html)
ABC: The 'Moderate' Skeletons in Mitt Romney's Past (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/moderate-skeletons-mitt-romneys-past/story?id=15373893)
The Daily Beast: Michael Tomasky: What Mitt’s Father Got Right (and Mitt Gets Wrong) (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/michael-tomasky-what-mitt-s-father-got-right-and-mitt-gets-wrong.html)
Laurel Leader-Call: Mitt Romney Takes Us To Infinity And Beyond! (http://leadercall.com/opinion/x1929698592/Mitt-Romney-Takes-Us-To-Infinity-And-Beyond)
Lincoln Tribune: Republican Candidates Focus Attacks on Romney as Field Shrinks (http://lincolntribune.com/?p=26176)
National Post: Mitt Romney beats back attacks in Republican debate, as Rick Perry adds Turkey to the terror list (http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/17/mitt-romney-beats-back-attacks-in-republican-debate-as-rick-perry-adds-turkey-to-the-terror-list/)
CSM: In South Carolina debate, rough patches for usually polished Mitt Romney (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2012/0117/In-South-Carolina-debate-rough-patches-for-usually-polished-Mitt-Romney)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney fends off S.C. debate attacks (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-fends-off-sc-debate-attacks/2012/01/17/gIQARGNB5P_video.html)
Politico: Mitt Romney's unwitting allies (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71520.html)
Florida Times-Union: PolitiJax: John Mica throws his support to Mitt Romney (http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-01-17/story/politijax-john-mica-throws-his-support-mitt-romney)
Washington Post: In S.C., O’Malley gets in swings at Romney ahead of GOP field (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/maryland-politics/post/in-sc-omalley-gets-in-swings-at-romney-ahead-of-gop-field/2012/01/17/gIQA2iON5P_blog.html)
ABC: Romney, Obama Campaign Advisors Engage in Twitter Spat (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/romney-obama-campaign-advisors-engage-in-twitter-spat/)
Boston Globe: Mitt Romney’s private equity challenge (http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/01/17/mitt-romney-private-equity-challenge/P6Un6tz8kBFuE6loCLnSrK/story.html)
Winston-Salem Journal: Analysis: Banks overwhelmingly support Romney (http://www2.journalnow.com/business/2012/jan/17/wsbiz01-analysis-banks-overwhelmingly-support-romn-ar-1820728/)
Reuters: Romney says U.S. should not negotiate with Taliban (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/17/us-usa-campaign-taliban-idUSTRE80G06P20120117)
Washington Post: Romney says he’d scrap campaign finance laws to allow unlimited individual contributions (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/romney-says-hes-scrap-campaign-finance-laws-to-allow-unlimited-individual-contributions/2012/01/16/gIQAKlvS4P_story.html)
Seattle PI: Romney: Scrap campaign finance laws (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Romney-Scrap-campaign-finance-laws-2575478.php)
Politico: Driving the day: True Mitt (http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2012/01/driving-the-day-true-mitt-111098.html)
USA Today: ‘Real Romney’ gets the gist of Mitt (http://books.usatoday.com/book/michael-kranish-and-scott-helman-the-real-romney/r604929)
LA Times: Book review: 'The Real Romney' adds fuller picture of candidate (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-book-20120117,0,6005167.story)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Stands Behind DREAM Act Veto Promise During 2012 South Carolina GOP Debate (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/16/mitt-romney-dream-act-south-carolina-debate_n_1209539.html)
Bloomberg: Romney Straddle Shows Effort to Hold Base as He Courts Hispanics (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/romney-commercial-contrast-shows-effort-to-hold-base-and-court-hispanics.html)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Romney Straddle Shows Effort to Hold Base as He Courts Hispanics (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-17/romney-straddle-shows-effort-to-hold-base-as-he-courts-hispanics.html)
CBS: Colbert ad pokes fun at super PACs, Romney (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57359984/colbert-ad-pokes-fun-at-super-pacs-romney/)
Salon: Colbert Super PAC wonders if Mitt Romney is a serial killer (http://www.salon.com/2012/01/17/colbert_super_pac_wonders_if_mitt_romney_is_a_seri al_killer/)
AP: Romney says he may release tax returns in April (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gNw-INmEidKbmsUAUgeG-jhenNlw?docId=d85d0c0bd599443bbf0147f02381f0fb)
ABC: Mitt Romney Says He Will 'Probably' Release Taxes in April (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/rick-santorum-mitt-romney-superpac-attack-ads-stop/story?id=15374618)
Boston Herald: Mitt Romney says he may release tax returns in April (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20120117romney_says_he_may_release_tax_returns_in_ april/srvc=home&position=also)


Rick Perry:
Daily Northwestern: Perry, Santorum may be booted off Illinois primary ballot (http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/city/perry-santorum-may-be-booted-off-illinois-primary-ballot-1.2685772)
The Daily Beast: Rick Perry Unleashes His Inner Cowboy in Fox News Debate (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/16/rick-perry-unleashes-his-inner-cowboy-in-fox-news-debate.html)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry shows no signs of dropping out of race during debate (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/rick-perry-shows-no-signs-of-dropping-out-of-race-during-debate/)
ABC: Rick Perry Faces Backlash Over Daniel Pearl Comment (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-faces-backlash-over-daniel-pearl-comment/)
Huffington Post: Rick Perry Slams Obama Administration On Handling Marines (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/16/rick-perry-obama-administration_n_1209558.html)
Haaretz: Rick Perry: Turkey is being ruled by what many perceive to be Islamic terrorists (http://www.haaretz.com/news/u-s-elections-2012/rick-perry-turkey-is-being-ruled-by-what-many-perceive-to-be-islamic-terrorists-1.407750)
ABC: Rick Perry Camp Explains Suggestion That Turkey Is Led By ‘Islamic Terrorists’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-camp-explains-suggestion-that-turkey-is-led-by-islamic-terrorists/)
Huffington Post: Rick Perry: South Carolina Is At War With The Government On Voter ID (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/16/rick-perry-immigration-voter-id_n_1209485.html)
Washington Post: Rick Perry wins the canine vote (1:25) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-perry-wins-the-canine-vote-125/2012/01/16/gIQANdun3P_video.html)


Newt Gingrich:
TIME: Newt Be Nimble (http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/16/newt-be-nimble/)
The Australian: Newt Gingrich mired in politics of pique (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/newt-gingrich-mired-in-politics-of-pique/story-e6frg6ux-1226246740635)
NYT: The Breakfast Meeting: Gingrich Finds a Foil and Wikipedia Protests SOPA (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/the-breakfast-meeting-gingrich-finds-a-foil-and-wikipedias-protest/)
Newsmax: Beverly LaHaye Endorses Newt Gingrich for President (http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Beverly-LaHaye-Gingrich-endorsement/2012/01/16/id/424344)
Sacramento Bee: Gingrich, Santorum court S.C. tea party (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/16/4192122/gingrich-santorum-court-sc-tea.html)
Washington Post: Gingrich and Santorum face off on Social Security (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/gingrich-and-santorum-face-off-on-social-security/2012/01/17/gIQA4UbM5P_blog.html)
TIME: Social Conservatives Splinter as Gingrich Backers Dispute Claims of Santorum Consensus (http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/16/social-conservatives-splinter-as-gingrich-backers-dispute-claims-of-santorum-consensus/)
Boston Globe: Gingrich says he's best bet in GOP to beat Obama (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/01/17/gingrich_says_hes_best_bet_in_gop_to_beat_obama/)
CNN: Gingrich's attacks now could help Obama later (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/16/opinion/zelizer-romney-weakness/index.html)
Miami Herald: US Rep. David Rivera campaigns hard for Gingrich (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/17/2593103/us-rep-david-rivera-campaigns.html)
The Republic: US Rep. David Rivera pushes hard for GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/267847a68879449a9582548d441a5f19/FL--Gingrich-Rivera/)
The State Column: Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry honor Martin Luther King (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/newt-gingrich-rick-perry-honor-martin-luther-king/)
Washington Post: Gingrich defends remarks on food stamps, janitor jobs for poor children to instill work ethic (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gingrich-defends-remarks-on-food-stamps-janitor-jobs-for-poor-children-to-instill-work-ethic/2012/01/16/gIQApmTN4P_story.html?tid=pm_national_pop)
CBS: Gingrich: My position should not offend blacks (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57359900-503544/gingrich-my-position-should-not-offend-blacks/)
The Hill: Gingrich says Obama ‘failed’ blacks on jobs (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/204479-gingrich-says-obama-has-failed-blacks-on-jobs)
Newsmax: Gingrich Slams Juan Williams in Racial Exchange (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Gingrich-Williams-debate-food/2012/01/17/id/424388)
Slate: Newt’s Bright Night (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/01/south_carolina_debate_gingrich_beat_romney_but_it_ might_not_be_enough_.html)
Washington Post: Can Newt Gingrich make another come back? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/can-newt-make-another-come-back/2012/01/16/gIQAtnhY4P_blog.html)
WSJ: Newt's Bain Opportunism Is Mitt's Opportunity (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204409004577158741468922050.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
National Review Online: Newt Gingrich Plays Hardball (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288259/newt-gingrich-plays-hardball-robert-costa)
Politico: Newt Gingrich: Why’s Mitt Romney waiting on taxes? (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71527.html)
The Hill: Gingrich pushes Romney to release tax returns before South Carolina primary (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204487-gingrich-pushes-romney-to-release-tax-returns-before-sc-primary)


Rick Santorum:
Sacramento Bee: ConservativeHQ Chairman Richard Viguerie Endorses Rick Santorum for President (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/16/4191839/conservativehq-chairman-richard.html)
The Daily Caller: Conservative activist Richard Viguerie endorses Santorum (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/16/conservative-activist-richard-vigueire-endorses-santorum/)
Washington Post: Santorum: I ‘shouldn’t have’ voted for No Child Left Behind (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/santorum-i-shouldnt-have-voted-for-no-child-left-behind/2012/01/16/gIQAJ5LL4P_blog.html)
NY Daily News: Rick Santorum rips Mitt Romney over felon voting rights during GOP debate in South Carolina (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rick-santorum-rips-mitt-romney-felon-voting-rights-gop-debate-south-carolina-article-1.1007391?localLinksEnabled=false)
Palestine Chronicle: Rick Santorum Views on the Middle East (http://www.palestinechronicle.com/view_article_details.php?id=17394)
Boston Globe: Santorum on defense over votes in Congress (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/01/16/santorum_on_defense_over_votes_in_congress/)
Washington Post: Santorum on defensive over votes on spending, right to work while in Congress (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/santorum-on-defensive-over-votes-on-spending-right-to-work-while-in-congress/2012/01/16/gIQAzAtI4P_story.html)
Kansas City Star: Billionaire Wyoming investor backs Santorum 'super PAC' (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/16/3374114/billionaire-wyoming-investor-backs.html)
NY Daily News: Santorum’s wife dated abortion doctor in the 1980s: report (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/santorum-wife-dated-abortion-doctor-1980s-report-article-1.1007228?localLinksEnabled=false)
Daily Mail: Karen Santorum had six year 'love affair' with abortion doctor 40 years her senior who delivered her as a baby (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087812/Karen-Santorum-year-love-affair-abortion-doctor-40-years-senior-delivered-baby.html?ITO=1490)
SC Now: Karen Santorum joins republican women for tea in Myrtle Beach (http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2012/jan/15/karen-santorum-joins-republican-women-tea-myrtle-b-ar-3050810/)
Washington Post: He’s running for president but sometimes it sounds like Santorum is working toward tenure (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/campaigns/hes-running-for-president-but-sometimes-it-sounds-like-santorum-is-working-toward-tenure/2012/01/16/gIQAx9lY2P_story.html)

[A. Havnes]

Thanks for the update!

[unknown]

http://www.inquisitr.com/182299/fox-news-anchor-doesnt-seem-happy-about-ron-paul-support-video/

Bwhahahahahahahahahaa. :)

[PismoPam]

I have subscribed to google news:Ron Paul, and don't get 10% of what you have just offered me.
THANK YOU!
Can I subscribe to this feed to make sure I don't miss it, since the threads run so fast now?

[bbwarfield]

thank you!

[Giuliani was there on 911]

awesome thread. Should be a Sticky.

[socal]

FITSNews: Ron Paul’s Rocky Debates is a supportive article even though it doesn't seem like it from the title,

http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/17/ron-pauls-rocky-debates/

Accordingly, we won’t try and spin you into thinking that Paul “rocked out with his cock out” during the Myrtle Beach debate (he clearly didn’t). We would, however, argue that his rocky showing is a necessary consequence of his refusal to pander to voters on foreign policy.

Seriously … if you’re looking for a candidate who will further bankrupt this country by manufacturing a war against whoever is “next” (a.k.a. Iran, Pakistan), then Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum or Rick Perry will represent you well.

We would especially commend Romney and Gingrich to your attention if you’re looking for a candidate who will sound polished and presidential while pursuing such a disastrous policy.

In our endorsement of Paul, we wrote that we “often found ourselves cringing at some of Paul’s more off-the-wall comments. Not necessarily because what he said has been wrong … but because we could feel the air of electability seeping out of his candidacy with each offbeat syllable he uttered. But that’s sort of the point, isn’t it? Ron Paul has never been about getting elected – he’s been about getting at the damn truth.”

Four candidates on the Myrtle Beach Convention Center stage told the crowd what they wanted to hear. One told them the truth.

[ZanZibar]

Polls:
PPP: Romney 24 Gingrich 23 Perry 18 Santorum 15 Paul 12 TX (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_TX_0117.pdf)
PPP: Obama 47 Paul 42 (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_US_0117925.pdf)
Washington Post: Obama 49 Paul 42 (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postabcpoll_011512.html)
Rasmussen: Romney 35 Gingrich 21 Paul 16 Santorum 16 SC (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/south_carolina/election_2012_south_carolina_republican_primary)
Gallup: Romney 34 Gingrich 15 Santorum 15 Paul 12 NATIONAL (http://www.gallup.com/poll/election.aspx)
Sunshine State News: Romney 46 Gingrich 20 Santorum 12 Paul 9 FL (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/mitt-romney-routing-gop-pack-florida-sunshine-state-news-poll-shows)
GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
WSJ: Ron Paul Picks Up Endorsements, Vows to Stay in GOP Race (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/17/ron-paul-picks-up-endorsements-vows-to-stay-in-gop-race/)
Ology: Ron Paul's First Class Travel Expenditures Come Under Scrutiny (http://www.ology.com/politics/ron-paul%E2%80%99s-first-class-travel-expenditures-come-under-scrutiny/01172012)
CBS: Paul's flights fly in face of cut-spending theme (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57360047/pauls-flights-fly-in-face-of-cut-spending-theme/)
The Daily Caller: Ron Paul ad: Don’t support ‘counterfeit conservative,’ ‘serial hypocrite,’ ‘flip-flopper’ (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/17/ron-paul-ad-dont-support-counterfeit-conservative-serial-hypocrite-flip-flopper/)
Spring Valley Patch: Video: Paul Supporters Meet Occupy Myrtle Beach (http://springvalley.patch.com/articles/video-ron-paul-supporters-meet-occupy-myrtle-beach#video-8909062)
Buzzfeed: Ron Paul Supporters Don't Worry About What The One Percent Eats For Lunch (http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/ron-paul-supporters-dont-worry-about-what-the-one)
NJ.com: Another New York Times slander on Ron Paul? (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2012/01/another_new_york_times_slander.html)
Foreign Policy: Ron Paul invokes the ... Millard Fillmore doctrine? (http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/01/17/ron_paul_invokes_the_millard_fillmore_doctrine)
Morris Daily Herald: Paul attracts support from anti-Semites (http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2012/01/16/paul-attracts-support-from-anti-semites/ahb8u1s/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul may be Republican Muslims’ pick for president (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/ron-paul-may-be-republican-muslims%E2%80%99-pick-for-president/)
PolicyMic: A Muslim-American Perspective on the GOP, and Why Ron Paul Will Win the Muslim Vote (http://www.policymic.com/articles/3370/a-muslim-american-perspective-on-the-gop-and-why-ron-paul-will-win-the-muslim-vote/category_list)
Washington Post: Muslims say Ron Paul is their kind of Republican (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/muslims-say-ron-paul-is-their-kind-of-republican/2012/01/17/gIQA9oqH6P_story.html)
Washington Post: South Carolina GOP debate: Ron Paul booed, Mitt Romney takes fire from rivals (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/south-carolina-gop-debate-ron-paul-booed-mitt-romney-takes-fire-from-rivals/2012/01/17/gIQAUmjf5P_story.html)
The Examiner: Ron Paul: Republican rivals frightening in debate (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/ron-paul-republican-rivals-frightening-debate/317716)
Washington Post: Ron Paul gets boos from South Carolina debate audience; can he reclaim momentum? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ron-paul-gets-boos-from-south-carolina-debate-audience-can-he-reclaim-momentum/2012/01/17/gIQAzLW85P_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)
MarketWatch: Ron Paul to Pause from Campaigning in South Carolina for Debt-Ceiling Vote (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ron-paul-to-pause-from-campaigning-in-south-carolina-for-debt-ceiling-vote-2012-01-17)

Mitt Romney:
FOX: Romney goes after Santorum on felons voting (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/17/romney-says-may-release-tax-returns-in-april/)
Huffington Post: Laura Ingraham Rips Mitt Romney, Praises Newt Gingrich On Debate Performances (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/laura-ingraham-rips-mitt-romney-newt-gingrich-debate-performances_n_1210896.html?ref=media)
Chicago Tribune: Romney says U.S. should not negotiate with Taliban (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-usa-campaign-talibantre80g06p-20120116,0,3813580.story)
Washington Post: Romney’s misfired zinger on Taliban talks (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/romneys-misfired-zinger-on-taliban-talks/2012/01/17/gIQAgYpq5P_blog.html)
Newsmax: Romney Leads GOP Presidential Race … in Facebook Fans (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Facebook-fans/2012/01/17/id/424461)
UPI: Romney leads in GOP Facebook fan figures (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/01/17/Romney-leads-in-GOP-Facebook-fan-figures/UPI-74251326829105/?spt=hs&or=tn)
Central Florida News: Mitt Romney adds Baker to team, picks up Times endorsement (http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2012/january/370836/Mitt-Romney-adds-Baker-to-team-picks-up-Times-endorsement)
The Daily Caller: Romney receives coveted ‘sugar daddy dating site’ endorsement (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/17/romney-receives-coveted-sugar-daddy-dating-site-endorsement/)
FOX: Romney Picks Up Endorsement From 'Sugar Daddy' Dating Site Sponsor (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/17/romney-picks-endorsement-sugar-daddy-dating-site-sponsor)
The Baltimore Sun: Romney's electable, but is he likeable? (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-romneys-electable-but-is-he-likeable-20120113,0,5531198.story)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney, Mormons and South Carolina (http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/mitt-romney-mormons-and-south-carolina/2012/01/12/gIQADqgg1P_gallery.html#photo=1)
Washington Post: The man who could have beaten Mitt Romney? Mike Huckabee (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/the-man-who-could-have-beaten-mitt-romney-mike-huckabee/2012/01/17/gIQA6QCo5P_blog.html)
St. Andrews Patch: More S.C. Leaders Stepping Forward to Back Romney (http://standrews.patch.com/articles/more-s-c-leaders-stepping-forward-to-back-romney)
AP: Romney looking to clinch GOP nomination in Florida (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i0-bREV2EGQVPhbliekgVYfRL4ZA?docId=01c47731cafa4da4a0 29642f95e9e5d8)
FOX: Why Romney's stance on immigration could cost him the White House (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/01/17/why-romneys-stance-on-immigration-could-cost-him-white-house/)
SFC: Romney's Straddle Tries to Hold Base as He Courts Hispanics (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/17/bloomberg_articlesLXWZEI0D9L3501-LXY36.DTL)
American Spectator: What if Mitt Romney Lost Iowa? (http://spectator.org/blog/2012/01/17/what-if-mitt-romney-lost-iowa)
The Examiner: York: Final count could show Romney lost Iowa (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/york-final-count-could-show-romney-lost-iowa/316366)
CBS: Mitt Romney might not actually have won Iowa (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360474-503544/mitt-romney-might-not-actually-have-won-iowa/)
SFC: Nancy Pelosi unloads on Mitt Romney (http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2012/01/17/nancy-pelosi-unloads-on-mitt-romney/)
USA Today: Nancy Pelosi: Romney won't be president (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/pelosi-romney-not-president/1)
Politico: Nancy Pelosi: GOP knows Mitt Romney can’t win (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71531.html)
The Guardian: Tea Party silently seethes as Mitt Romney surges towards the nomination (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/17/tea-party-silent-mitt-romney?newsfeed=true)
LA Times: Oscar Watch: What do Mitt Romney, 'The Artist' have in common? (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/01/is-the-artist-the-oscar-equivalent-of-mitt-romney-.html)
Forbes: Here's To Mitt Romney, The Corporate Turnaround Artist (http://www.forbes.com/sites/briandomitrovic/2012/01/17/heres-to-mitt-romney-the-corporate-turnaround-artist/)
FOX: Why Romney's Bain Capital issue is not going away any time soon (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/01/17/why-romneys-bain-capital-issue-is-not-going-away-any-time-soon/)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney, after Huntsman, must show he’s ready for Obama (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/mitt-romney-after-huntsman-must-show-hes-ready-for-obama/2012/01/17/gIQAQz3h5P_blog.html)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney backs super PACs, but says ads should be accurate (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/mitt-romney-backs-super-pacs-but-says-adds-should-be-accurate/2012/01/17/gIQAvw8k5P_blog.html)
LA Times: Mitt Romney defends raising funds for 'super PAC' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-defends-raising-funds-for-super-pac-20120117,0,3122421.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+ Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29)
LA Times: Mitt Romney's five rockiest moments from the S.C. debate (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romneys-five-rockiest-moments-from-the-sc-debate-20120117,0,1506723.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+ Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29)
TIME: Why Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate Matters (http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/17/why-mitt-romneys-tax-rate-matters/)
Washington Post: Why is Mitt Romney’s tax rate so low? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/why-does-mitt-romney-only-get-taxed-at-15-percent/2012/01/17/gIQA7d8g5P_blog.html)
NYT: Romney Says His Effective Tax Rate Is ‘Probably’ 15% (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/us/politics/facing-pointed-attacks-romney-urges-focus-on-obama.html)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Mitt Romney's tax returns would shed light on tithes to Mormon church (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9021302/US-election-2012-Mitt-Romneys-tax-returns-would-shed-light-on-tithes-to-Mormon-church.html)
The Guardian: Mitt Romney admits: I pay 15% tax on $200m personal fortune (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/17/mitt-romney-speaking-fees-tax)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney is rich. So what? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/mitt-romney-is-rich-so-what/2012/01/17/gIQAFJyF6P_blog.html)

Rick Perry:
Think Progress: Perry’s Solution To The Housing Crisis: Tax Cuts And A Part-Time Congress (http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/01/17/405165/perry-housing-no-solution/?mobile=nc)
USA Today: Appeals court rejects Perry for Va. ballot (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/rick-perry-virginia-ballot-appeals-court-/1?csp=34news)
The Hill: Court rejects Perry appeal for inclusion on Virginia ballot (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204633-court-rejects-perry-appeal-for-inclusion-on-virginia-ballot)
US News & World Report: Rick Perry's Nuclear 'War with the Federal Government' (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/scott-galupo/2012/01/17/rick-perrys-nucclear-war-with-the-federal-government)
Newsday: Turkey reacts to Rick Perry's terrorist accusation (http://www.newsday.com/news/turkey-reacts-to-rick-perry-s-terrorist-accusation-1.3458042)
Washington Post: Rick Perry debate remarks condemned by Turkish Foreign Ministry (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-perry-debate-remarks-condemned-by-turkish-foreign-ministry/2012/01/17/gIQAo7Zz5P_blog.html)
CNN: Turkey responds angrily to Perry remarks (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/17/turkey-responds-angrily-to-perry-remarks/)
Boston Globe: Turkey reacts to Rick Perry's terrorist accusation (http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2012/01/17/turkey_reacts_to_rick_perrys_terrorist_accusation/)
ABC: Turkey Reacts to Rick Perry's Terrorist Accusation (http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkey-reacts-rick-perrys-terrorist-accusation-15377507)
NJ.com: Rick Perry defense of Marines urinating on Taliban corpses is indefensible (http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2012/01/rick_perry_defense_of_marines.html)
ABC: Rick Perry Proposes Wounded-Warrior Tax Exemption (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-proposes-wounded-warrior-tax-exemption/)
LA Times: Rick Perry pushes forward with appeal to South Carolina vets (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-rick-perry-pushes-forward-with-appeal-to-south-carolinas-vets-20120117,0,4700022.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
IBT: South Carolina Backer Calls on Rick Perry to Quit Race (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/283128/20120117/south-carolina-senator-rick-perry-step-aside.htm)
US News & World Report: Top South Carolina Conservatives Ditch Rick Perry for Rick Santorum (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ballot-2012/2012/01/17/top-south-carolina-conservatives-ditch-rick-perry-for-rick-santorum)
ABC: Rick Perry Questions Rick Santorum’s Conservative Record, Notes His Catholic Faith (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-questions-rick-santorums-conservative-record-notes-his-catholic-faith/)
MSNBC: In evangelical SC, Perry points to Santorum's Catholicism (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/17/10176405-in-evangelical-sc-perry-points-to-santorums-catholicism)

Newt Gingrich:
Washington Post: Gingrich has gone too far, even for old friends (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/gingrich-has-gone-too-far-even-for-old-friends/2012/01/16/gIQAX8J83P_blog.html)
The Hill: Gingrich suggests Santorum, Perry should exit race (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204577-gingrich-suggests-santorum-perry-should-exit-race)
CNN: Gingrich urges Santorum, Perry to drop out (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/17/gingrich-urges-santorum-perry-to-drop-out/)
Washington Post: Gingrich talks Romney, S.C. primary and Obama (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-talks-romney-sc-primary-and-obama/2012/01/17/gIQAC2jL5P_video.html)
The Hill: Gingrich on Romney: Why nominate the 'guy who lost to the guy who lost to Obama?' (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/204601-gingrich-on-romney-why-nominate-the-guy-who-lost-to-the-guy-who-lost-to-obamaq)
Washington Post: Gingrich on 'the guy who lost to the guy who lost to Obama' (1:33) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-on-the-guy-who-lost-to-the-guy-who-lost-to-obama-133/2012/01/17/gIQAgYvz5P_video.html)
FOX: Florida Republican Breaks Ranks with Fellow Lawmakers and Supports Gingrich (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/17/florida-republican-breaks-ranks-with-fellow-lawmkers-and-supports-gingrich/)
Miami New Times: David Rivera Backs Newt Gingrich, Because Allegedly Crooked Congressmen Stick Together (http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2012/01/david_rivera_backs_newt_gingri.php)
LA Times: Gingrich: Romney owes it to voters to release tax returns (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-gingrich-romney-tax-returns-20120117,0,3648243.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
WSJ: Newt's Bain Opportunism Is Mitt's Opportunity (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204409004577158741468922050.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Gawker: Either Newt Gingrich Is Taking Elderly Prisoners or the AP Has Made an Outstanding Typo (http://gawker.com/5876839/either-newt-gingrich-is-taking-elderly-black-prisoners-or-the-ap-has-made-an-outstanding-typo)
Slate: Is Callista Gingrich a Jewelry-Hoarding Harpy or the Perfect All-American Spouse? (http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/01/17/callista_gingrich_a_new_campaign_video_and_a_new_y orker_profile_are_devoted_to_newt_s_wife_.html)
WPDE: Newt Gingrich makes two stops in Florence (http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=708446)
FOX: Newt Dropkicks Paul: 'That's Utterly Irrational' (http://nation.foxnews.com/newt-gingrich/2012/01/17/newt-drop-kicks-paul-thats-utterly-irrational)
Digital Journal: Op-Ed: Gingrich's standing ovation for saying U.S. should kill enemies (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/318037)
FITSNews: Ken Ard Endorses Newt Gingrich (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/17/ken-ard-endorses-newt-gingrich/)
Washington Post: Gingrich on Obama: 'I want to knock him out' (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-on-obama-i-want-to-knock-him-out/2012/01/17/gIQAkwr35P_video.html)
CBS: Gingrich wants to "knock out" Obama (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360390-503544/gingrich-wants-to-knock-out-obama/)
CNN: Does Newt Gingrich not have a clue when it comes to African Americans? (http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/17/does-newt-gingrich-not-have-a-clue-when-it-comes-to-african-americans/)
Big Government: Newt Gingrich to Juan Williams: Capitalism Is Not Racist (http://biggovernment.com/awrhawkins/2012/01/17/newt-gingrich-to-juan-williams-capitalism-is-not-racist/)

Rick Santorum:
Think Progress: Santorum Staffer Says Women Shouldn’t Be President Because It’s Against God’s Will (http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/01/17/402438/santorum-staffer-says-women-shouldnt-be-president-because-its-against-gods-will/)
WSJ: Santorum Wins Over a Prominent Perry Backer in Florida (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/16/santorum-wins-over-a-prominent-perry-backer-in-florida/)
The American Independent: Santorum endorsed by Florida Family Policy Council president (http://www.americanindependent.com/208963/santorum-endorsed-by-florida-family-policy-council-president)
Sunshine State News: Rick Santorum Gets the Support of Florida Conservative Leader (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/rick-santorum-gets-support-florida-conservative-leader)
CSM: How Rick Santorum and America can be 'exceptional': Avoid empire (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2012/0117/How-Rick-Santorum-and-America-can-be-exceptional-Avoid-empire)
Reason Online: Rick Santorum Worries About the Drug War's Racial Impact (http://reason.com/blog/2012/01/17/rick-santorum-worries-about-the-racial-i)
Heritage: Rick Santorum, Felon Voting, and the Constitution (http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/17/rick-santorum-felon-voting-and-the-constitution/)
The Augusta Chronicle: Rick Santorum speaks at Aiken GOP luncheon (http://m.chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2012-01-17/rick-santorum-speaks-aiken-gop-luncheon)
The State: Rick Santorum in South Carolina (http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/12/2111398/rick-santorum-in-south-carolina.html)
NYT: Santorum Says He May Have Won in Iowa (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/santorum-says-he-may-have-won-in-iowa/)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Rick Santorum could still win Iowa caucus (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9021088/US-election-2012-Rick-Santorum-could-still-win-Iowa-caucus.html)
KCCI Des Moines: Gov. Branstad: Santorum Could End Up Winning Iowa Caucuses (http://www.kcci.com/r/30226868/detail.html)
Washington Post: Rick Santorum still holding out hope for an Iowa win, two weeks after caucuses (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/rick-santorum-still-holding-out-hope-for-an-iowa-win-two-weeks-after-caucuses/2012/01/16/gIQAGZCM5P_blog.html)
WSJ: Santorum Lashes Out at Romney (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/17/santorum-lashes-out-at-romney/)
CBS: Santorum accuses Romney of "dirty, dishonest politics" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360432-503544/santorum-accuses-romney-of-dirty-dishonest-politics/)
USA Today: Evangelical group may boost Santorum in S.C. (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-01-17/santorum-evangelicals-south-carolina/52614006/1)
Politico: Rick Santorum's South Carolina primary challenge: Electability doubts (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71547.html)
Washington Post: Will evangelical endorsement fuel Santorum surge? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/will-evangelical-endorsement-fuel-santorum-surge/2012/01/17/gIQASz755P_story.html)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum, Wife Karen Questioned By Supporter With Gay Son (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/rick-santorum-wife-karen-gay-son-question_n_1210276.html)
Winnipeg Free Press: Rick Santorum's wife once pro-choice, lived with abortion practitioner (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/rick-santorums-wife-once-pro-choice-lived-with-abortion-practitioner-137505578.html)