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ZanZibar
01-18-2012, 09:29 AM
Polls:
Quinnipiac: Obama 48 Paul 39 OH (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/ohio/release-detail?ReleaseID=1690)
Quinnipiac: Romney 40 Gingrich 14 Santorum 14 Paul 12 NJ (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1691)
Quinnipiac: Romney 27 Santorum 18 Gingrich 17 Paul 10 OH (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/ohio/release-detail?ReleaseID=1690)
CBS/NYT: Romney 28 Gingrich 21 Santorum 16 Paul 15 NATIONAL (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/romney-holds-solid-lead-over-rivals/)

GOP Candidates:


Ron Paul:
CBS: Ron Paul to interrupt campaign to vote against debt ceiling hike (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360659-503544/ron-paul-to-interrupt-campaign-to-vote-against-debt-ceiling-hike/)
KTAR: Paul leaves campaign trail to vote on debt ceiling (http://ktar.com/48/1489264/Paul-leaves-campaign-trail-to-vote-on-debt-ceiling)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Sues Anti-Huntsman Video’s Makers (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-18/ron-paul-presidential-campaign-sues-anti-huntsman-video-s-makers.html)
SFC: Paul gives new life to old issue: gold standard (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/17/national/a233552S44.DTL)
Boston Globe: Paul gives new life to an old issue: gold standard (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/18/paul_gives_new_life_to_an_old_issue_gold_standard/)
Washington Post: Ron Paul wins support urging end to the Fed, pushing the gold standard. But is that possible? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ron-paul-wins-support-urging-end-to-the-fed-pushing-the-gold-standard-but-is-that-possible/2012/01/18/gIQA9rKL7P_story.html)
ABC: Ron Paul Addresses Boos From South Carolina GOP Debate (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-addresses-boos-from-south-carolina-gop-debate/)
Politico: Ron Paul yawns at South Carolina, looks beyond (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71594.html)
The Examiner: Report: Ron Paul gave conflicting answer on bin Laden raid in SC debate (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/report-ron-paul-gave-conflicting-answer-on-bin-laden-raid-sc-debate)
Ynetnews: Paul's checkered past exposed (http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4177308,00.html)
The Daily Beast: 10 Most Shocking Ideas in the New Ron Paul Newsletters (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/18/10-most-shocking-ideas-in-the-new-ron-paul-newsletters.html)
Juneau Empire: A liberal dilemma named Ron Paul (http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2012-01-18/liberal-dilemma-named-ron-paul)
Digital Journal: Op-Ed: Ron Paul and the looming 'passionless presidential race' (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/318066)
PolicyMic: Why Millennials Support Ron Paul (http://www.policymic.com/articles/3407/why-millennials-support-ron-paul/category_list)
WYFF: Ron Paul Stops In Spartanburg, Gets Upstate Endorsements (http://www.wyff4.com/r/30233973/detail.html)
Huffington Post: Muslims Say Ron Paul Is Their Kind Of Republican (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/muslims-ron-paul-republican_n_1211664.html)


Mitt Romney:
Huffington Post: John McCain's 200-Page Mitt Romney Opposition Research Book From '08 Found Online (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/john-mccains-200-page-romney-research-book_n_1211965.html?ref=politics)
NY Daily News: John McCain’s 2008 opposition dossier on Mitt Romney: He’s weak on foreign policy, a flip-flopper (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/john-mccain-2008-opposition-dossier-mitt-romney-weak-foreign-policy-a-flip-flopper-article-1.1007921)
The Daily Caller: Massive opposition research file on Romney hits Internet, likely from 2008 McCain campaign (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/18/opposition-file-on-romney-hits-the-internet-likely-from-2008-mccain-campaign/)
PolicyMic: Mitt Romney Booed for Mexican Roots, Shows Racism in the Ranks of the GOP (http://www.policymic.com/articles/3399/mitt-romney-booed-for-mexican-roots-shows-racism-in-the-ranks-of-the-gop)
NY Daily News: Romney’s embrace of anti-immigrant activist killing hopes of winning Latino vote (http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/romney-embrace-anti-immigrant-activist-killing-hopes-winning-latino-vote-article-1.1007571?localLinksEnabled=false)
Politico: Team Mitt schedules Newt-bashing surrogate call (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/team-mitt-schedules-newtbashing-surrogate-call-111227.html)
Greenville News: Wed, Thurs: Romney in Upstate, Midlands, coast (http://data.greenvilleonline.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/17/wed-thurs-romney-in-upstate-midlands-coast/)
CSPAN: Mitt Romney Holds a Rally at Wofford College in SC (http://www.c-span.org/Events/Mitt-Romney-Holds-a-Rally-at-Wofford-College-in-SC/10737427203/)
Washington Post: On the GOP Trail: Romney to visit pair of South Carolina campuses, rally in Columbia suburb (http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-the-gop-trail-romney-to-visit-pair-of-south-carolina-campuses-rally-in-columbia-suburb/2012/01/18/gIQAB6iX7P_story.html)
Detroit Free Press: Romney aims to lock Florida vote this time (http://www.freep.com/article/20120118/NEWS07/201180334/Romney-aims-to-lock-Florida-vote-this-time)
CNN: Florida Rep. Adams throws support behind Romney (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/florida-rep-adams-throws-support-behind-romney/)
Orlando Sentinel: U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams endorses Mitt Romney (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/01/u-s-rep-sandy-adams-endorses-mitt-romney.html)
FITSNews: Mitt Romney: Surviving The Nikki Haley Endorsement (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/17/mitt-romney-surviving-the-nikki-haley-endorsement/)
Baptist press News: Romney defends switch, says he's pro-life (http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=36973)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney's Bain Capital Invested In Stericycle, A Company Now Targeted By Anti-Abortion Activists (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/17/mitt-romney-bain-capital-stericycle_n_1211228.html)
Politico: For Mitt Romney, Condoleezza Rice is the ticket (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71537.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney, GOP Candidates Skip Meeting With Mayors On Job Creation (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/mitt-romney-jobs-republican-candidates-mayors_n_1211979.html)
Kansas City Star: Romney's private equity record: Jobs lost, jobs created (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/17/3375924/romneys-private-equity-record.html)
The Daily Beast: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich Lament Super PACs but Backed Ruling That Made Them (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/mitt-romney-newt-gingrich-lament-super-pacs-but-backed-ruling-that-made-them.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney's New Friends (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-leopold/mitt-romneys-new-friends_b_1211014.html)
Washington Post: Europeans shrug off Mitt Romney’s criticism (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/europeans-shrug-off-romneys-criticism/2012/01/14/gIQAPHEL5P_story.html)
MSNBC: Christie: It would be 'rude' to rule out Romney VP run (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46038549/ns/today-today_people/)
Washington Post: New Jersey’s Christie urges political ally Mitt Romney to immediately release tax return (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-jerseys-christie-urges-political-ally-mitt-romney-to-immediately-release-tax-return/2012/01/18/gIQAeRZk7P_story.html)
Politico: Chris Christie: Mitt Romney should release tax returns (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71590.html)
CSM: Mitt Romney's 15 percent tax rate: How does it compare to Obama or Perry? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2012/0118/Mitt-Romney-s-15-percent-tax-rate-How-does-it-compare-to-Obama-or-Perry)
LA Times: Do average voters care about Mitt Romney's tax returns? (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/topoftheticket/la-na-tt-romney-tax-returns-20120117,0,2047694.story)
LA Times: Mitt Romney's taxes, and our mean streets (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2012/01/romney-tax-rate-pinkberry-orange-county-serial-killings-chicken-mcnuggets-prostitution.html)
Washington Post: White House on Mitt Romney's tax rate (6:32) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-on-mitt-romneys-tax-rate-632/2012/01/17/gIQAuulL6P_video.html)
Newser: Romney on $374K Speech Fees: 'Not Very Much' (http://www.newser.com/story/137739/mitt-romney-on-374k-speaking-fees-not-very-much.html)
New York Magazine: Romney Caricatures Himself (http://www.nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/01/romney-caricatures-himself.html?imw=Y&f=most-emailed-24h5)

Rick Perry:
WPDE: Rick Perry stops in Murrells Inlet (http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=708428)
Texas Insider: Texas Governor Rick Perry Calls Federal Court Ruling on Abortion Law a Victory (http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=57445)
NJ.com: Rick Perry embraces the nuculer option (http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2012/01/rick_perry_embraces_the_homer.html)
The New Yorker: PERRY AND THE FOUR MARINES (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/closeread/2012/01/perry-and-the-four-marines.html)
FOX: Perry on Marines Peeing on Taliban: 'You Know What's Despicable? Beheading Daniel Pearl' (http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2012/01/16/perry-marines-peeing-taliban-you-know-whats-despicable-beheading-daniel-pearl)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Baptist Perry pointedly praises Santorum as 'good Catholic' (http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/137518323.html)
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Rick Perry loses support in home state (http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/17/3667064/rick-perry-loses-support-in-home.html)
ABC: Rick Perry Leads South Carolina Prayer Rally Days Before Primary (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-leads-south-carolina-prayer-rally-days-before-primary/)
CBS: Rick Perry stands by controversial Turkey claim (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360549-503544/rick-perry-stands-by-controversial-turkey-claim/)
FOX: Perry draws Turkey rebuke over debate comments (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/17/perry-draws-turkey-rebuke-over-debate-comments/)

Newt Gingrich:
CBS: Newt Gingrich says it's over if he does not win South Carolina (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360913-503544/newt-gingrich-says-its-over-if-he-does-not-win-south-carolina/)
The Daily Beast: Newt Gingrich Exudes New Confidence as He Storms South Carolina (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/18/newt-gingrich-exudes-new-confidence-as-he-storms-south-carolina0.html)
Politico: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum set South Carolina expectations (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71579.html)
Washington Post: Gingrich: Romney should endorse my tax plan (0:42) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gingrich-romney-should-endorse-my-tax-plan-042/2012/01/17/gIQAHoiW6P_video.html)
Miami Herald: The bitter backstory between Newt Gingrich and Romney backer, Susan Molinari (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/the-bitter-backstory-between-newt-gingrich-and-romney-backer-susan-molinari.html)
Politico: Post-debate, Facebook users warm up to Newt Gingrich (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71576.html)
Politico: Newt mailer: Romney 'can't be trusted to protect life' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-mailer-romney-cant-be-trusted-to-protect-life-111261.html)
Aiken Standard: Gingrich prepared to go 'toe-to-toe with Obama' (http://www.aikenstandard.com/story/011812-gingrich-in-aiken--3722883)
AJC: Gingrich Aims at Romney (http://blogs.ajc.com/jamie-dupree-washington-insider/2012/01/17/gingrich-aims-at-romney/)
NYT: Gingrich Renews Criticism of Romney’s Record at Bain (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/gingrich-renews-criticism-of-romneys-record-at-bain/)
AJC: Gingrich calls Romney, Bain Capital 'exploitive' (http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/gingrich-calls-romney-bain-1305421.html)
Washington Post: Gingrich goes back to attacking private equity (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/gingrich-goes-back-to-attacking-private-equity/2012/01/18/gIQAklCt7P_blog.html)
WSJ: Gingrich Says He Could Support a ‘Truly Modern’ Muslim for President (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/17/gingrich-says-he-could-support-a-truly-modern-muslim-for-president/)
MarketWatch: CAIR Reminds Gingrich That All Faiths are Equal in America (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cair-reminds-gingrich-that-all-faiths-are-equal-in-america-2012-01-17)
AlJazeera: Gingrich: Different strokes, different folks (http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/01/201211793825808360.html)
AJC: Gingrich fostered Georgia GOP rise (http://www.ajc.com/news/gingrich-fostered-georgia-gop-1303219.html)
Pensacola News Journal: Gingrich not the man behind balanced-budget curtain (http://www.pnj.com/article/20120117/ELECTIONS/120117030/UWF-economist-Rick-Harper-Gingrich-not-man-behind-balanced-budget-curtain?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE)
NY Daily News: Newt Gingrich's jab is pure trash, city janitors are hardly overpaid, says president of New York custodial workers union (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gop-presidential-candidate-newt-gingrich-rant-school-janitors-overpaid-pure-trash-custodial-workers-union-president-article-1.1007653)
Huffington Post: Newt Gingrich Janitor Idea Won't Solve Jobs Crisis (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/newt-gingrich-janitor-job-schools-children_n_1211762.html)
Georgetown Times: Some local residents say Newt Gingrich won recent GOP debate (http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Some-local-residents-say-Newt-Gingrich-won-recent-GOP-debate2012-01-18T01-17-34)
National Journal: Professor Gingrich's Ambition, Not Success, Shone Early (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/professor-gingrich-s-ambition-not-success-shone-early-20120118?mrefid=election2012)
WSJ: Gingrich's College Records Show a Professor Hatching Big Plans (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203735304577167041714568630.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
MSNBC: Palin urges SC voters to support Gingrich in primary (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/17/10178071-palin-urges-sc-voters-to-support-gingrich-in-primary)
ABC: Sarah Palin: ‘I’d Vote for Newt’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/sarah-palin-id-vote-for-newt/)
Politico: Newt Gingrich: Sarah Palin love a 'signal' to conservatives (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71578.html)
CSM: Will Newt Gingrich benefit from Sarah Palin endorsement? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0118/Will-Newt-Gingrich-benefit-from-Sarah-Palin-endorsement)
The Guardian: Newt Gingrich's cynical play to racial prejudice (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/jan/17/newt-gingrich-cynical-play-racial-prejudice?newsfeed=true)
Mediaite: Chris Matthews Accuses Newt Gingrich Of Racially Charged Use Of The Name ‘Juan’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/chris-matthews-accuses-newt-gingrich-of-racially-charged-pronunciation-of-the-name-juan/)
Huffington Post: Chris Matthews: Newt Gingrich May Be Speaking In Racial Code (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/chris-matthews-newt-gingrich-racial-code_n_1212718.html)
The Hill: Carney: 'Crazy' for Gingrich to call Obama 'food stamp president' (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/204575-carney-says-gingrich-calling-obama-food-stamp-president-is-crazy)
CBS: White House: Gingrich food stamp claim is "crazy" (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57360568-503544/white-house-gingrich-food-stamp-claim-is-crazy/)
Politico: Jim Clyburn: Newt Gingrich ‘denigrates’ the poor (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71528.html)
NPR: Weekly Standard: Backing Newt Means Everyone Wins (http://www.npr.org/2012/01/18/145388339/weekly-standard-backing-newt-means-everyone-wins)


Rick Santorum:
Washington Post: Santorum’s most critical days (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/santorums-most-critical-days/2012/01/18/gIQAdREs7P_blog.html)
WCBD: Berkeley County SCGOP Chairman resigns to endorse Rick Santorum (http://www2.counton2.com/news/2012/jan/17/2/berkeley-county-scgop-chairman-resigns-endorse-ri-ar-3062061/)
Huffington Post: Santorum and Evolution (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-pavelyev/rick-santorum-evolution_b_1208162.html)
Politico: Santorum: Mitt out of touch on speaking fees (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/santorum-mitt-out-of-touch-on-speaking-fees-111264.html)
NYT: Duggars Are Suprise Guests at Santorum Event (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/duggars-are-suprise-guests-at-santorum-event/)
WHNS: TV family Duggars endorses Santorum in SC (http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/16540808/tv-family-duggars-endorses-santorum-in-sc)
Aiken Standard: Santorum draws warm reception in Aiken (http://www.aikenstandard.com/story/011812-santorum-visits--3722369)
WJBF: Rick Santorum Campaigns In Aiken (http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2012/jan/17/rick-santorum-campaigns-aiken-ar-3062697/)
Toronto Star: Rick Santorum’s wife once pro-choice, lived with abortion practitioner (http://www.thestar.com/article/1117100--rick-santorum-s-wife-once-pro-choice-lived-with-abortion-practitioner)
The Daily Beast: Vote Rigging Alleged as Christian Right Decides to Back Rick Santorum (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/vote-rigging-alleged-as-christian-right-decides-to-back-rick-santorum.html)
FactCheck: Santorum Wrong on Marriage (http://factcheck.org/2012/01/santorum-wrong-on-marriage/)
The Daily Beast: Rick Santorum’s Phony Marriage Attack on Obama (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/17/rick-santorum-s-phony-marriage-attack-on-obama.html)
Washington Post: Rick Santorum: I may have won Iowa (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rick-santorum-i-may-have-won-iowa/2012/01/17/gIQAbC9L6P_blog.html)
Washington Times: Iowa recount may boost Santorum (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/17/iowa-recount-may-boost-santorum/)
The Daily Beast: Did Rick Santorum Win the Iowa Caucuses, Not Mitt Romney? (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/18/did-rick-santorum-win-the-iowa-caucuses-not-mitt-romney.html)
The American Spectator: Rick Santorum, Bad Economist (http://spectator.org/archives/2012/01/18/rick-santorum-bad-economist)

ZanZibar
01-18-2012, 04:38 PM
Polls:
Gallup: Romney 33 Gingrich 16 Santorum 14 Paul 12 NATIONAL (http://www.gallup.com/poll/election.aspx)
Pew: Romney 31 Gingrich 16 Paul 15 Santorum 14 NATIONAL (http://www.people-press.org/files/legacy-pdf/1-18-12%20Political%20Release.pdf)
Rasmussen: Romney 30 Gingrich 27 Santorum 15 Paul 13 NATIONAL (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/election_2012_republican_presidential_primary)
CNN/TIME: Romney 43 Santorum 19 Gingrich 18 Paul 9 FL (http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2012/images/01/18/topstate4.pdf)
CNN/TIME: Romney 33 Gingrich 23 Santorum 16 Paul 13 SC (http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2012/images/01/18/topstate4.pdf)
GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
Chicago Tribune: How long will Ron Paul's supporters continue to ignore his seriously kooky past? (http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2012/01/paulbotbait.html)
SF Weekly: Ron Paul Says He Didn't Create Offensive "China Jon" YouTube Video (http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2012/01/ron_paul_campaign_says_he_didn.php)
Bloomberg: Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Sues Anti-Huntsman YouTube Video’s Makers (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-18/ron-paul-campaign-sues-makers-of-video-deriding-gop-ex-canidate-huntsman.html)
The Daily Beast: Paul Proud of Latest Fringe Endorsement (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/01/18/paul-proud-of-latest-fringe-endorsement.html)
TPM: Ron Paul Touts Endorsement From Pastor Who Railed Against ‘Sodomites’ (http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/01/ron-paul-touts-endorsement-from-pastor-who-railed-against-sodomites.php)
US News & World Report: Ron Paul Could Lose Votes in Florida Primary (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ballot-2012/2012/01/18/ron-pauls-florida-obstacle)
NASDAQ: Ron Paul hates the Federal Reserve but loves gold (GLD, XOM, USO) (http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2012-01/ron-paul-hates-the-federal-reserve-but-loves-gold-gld-xom-uso.aspx?storyid=114994)
NBC DFW: The Gold Standard: Ron Paul Gives New Life to an Old Issue (http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/The-Gold-Standard-Ron-Paul-Gives-New-Life-to-an-Old-Issue--137581283.html)
RT: Ron Paul's Golden Rule (http://rt.com/usa/news/golden-rule-paul-war-099/)
MarketWatch: Heavy Demand for Silver Rounds Featuring Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Leads to Controversy (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heavy-demand-for-silver-rounds-featuring-presidential-candidate-ron-paul-leads-to-controversy-2012-01-18)
PoliticalNews: Ron Paul to Again Vote Against an Obama Debt-Ceiling Increase (http://politicalnews.me/?id=10931&keys=OBAMA-SPENDING-DEBT-CEILING)
Huffington Post: Second Place in NH Democratic Primary Goes to...Ron Paul?! (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-p-mcdonald/second-place-in-nh-democr_b_1213219.html)
The State Column: Ron Paul’s ‘Big Dog’ ad launched him into 2nd place in New Hampshire (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/new-hampshire/ron-pauls-big-dog-ad-launched-him-into-2nd-place-in-new-hampshire/)
Salt Lake Tribune: Muslims say Ron Paul is their kind of Republican (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/53324856-80/paul-muslims-adolf-republican.html.csp)
The State Column: Ron Paul slams SOPA: ‘The establishment hopes to censor’ freedom (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/ron-paul-slams-sopa-the-establishment-hopes-to-censor-freedom/)
GlobalPost: Ron Paul: The spoiler? (http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/120118/ron-paul-the-spoiler)
EON: Ron Paul to Join South Carolina Prolife Forum via Satellite (http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20120118006178/en)
The Hill: Ron Paul calls for repeal of detainee rules, slams Lindsey Graham (http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/204811-ron-paul-slams-sen-graham-calls-on-house-to-repeal-detainee-language)
Huffington Post: Ron Paul Criticizes Lindsey Graham, NDAA Detention Clause On House Floor (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/ron-paul-lindsey-graham-ndaa-detention-american-citizens_n_1213339.html)
Digital Journal: Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, to go head-to-head in Virginia primary (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/318084)
Evansville Courier & Press: Young voters propelling Ron Paul's campaign (http://www.courierpress.com/news/2012/jan/18/young-voters-propelling-ron-pauls-campaign/)
CSM: Ron Paul: Are his voters being stolen away by Stephen Colbert? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Vox-News/2012/0118/Ron-Paul-Are-his-voters-being-stolen-away-by-Stephen-Colbert)

Mitt Romney:
Huffington Post: Romney's Own Greek Tragedy: Austerity Isn't Working! (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-browne/romney-austerity_b_1211914.html)
CSM: Would Mitt Romney survive a Newt Gingrich win in South Carolina? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2012/0118/Would-Mitt-Romney-survive-a-Newt-Gingrich-win-in-South-Carolina)
Spartanburg Herald Journal: Romney challenges Gingrich's ties to Reagan-era jobs creation (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120118/ARTICLES/120119676/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Romney-challenges-Newt-s-ties-to-Reagan-era-jobs)
RCP: Romney: Newt's Jobs Claim Akin to Gore's Internet Boast (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/01/18/romney_newts_jobs_claim_akin_to_gores_internet_boa st_112804.html)
ABC: Romney: Gingrich Taking Credit for Jobs Like ‘Al Gore Taking Credit for the Internet’ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/romney-gingrich-taking-credit-for-jobs-like-al-gore-taking-credit-for-the-internet/)
USA Today: Romney compares Gingrich to Al Gore (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/mitt-romney-compares-newt-gingrich-al-gore-/1)
LA Times: Romney likens Gingrich to Al Gore over jobs claim (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-gingrich-al-gore-20120118,0,949780.story)
LA Times: Mitt Romney surrogates target Newt Gingrich (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-surrogates-target-newt-gingrich-20120118,0,3142133.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+ Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29)
The State Column: Nancy Pelosi slams Mitt Romney: ‘Who knows him’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/nancy-pelosi-slams-mitt-romney-who-knows-him/)
Washington Post: South Carolina primary: Why no one can touch Mitt Romney (http://live.washingtonpost.com/south-carolina-120118.html)
Politifact: Mitt Romney says U.S. Navy is smallest since 1917, Air Force is smallest since 1947 (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/jan/18/mitt-romney/mitt-romney-says-us-navy-smallest-1917-air-force-s/)
Boston Herald: Romney, Gingrich in Southern skirmish (http://news.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20220118romney_gingrich_in_southern_skirmish/srvc=home&position=recent)
FOX: Tax reform debate diverted over questions about Romney's returns (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/18/unreleased-tax-returns-fuel-campaign-distraction-for-romney/)
CSM: L.A. mayor calls tax code unfair, cites Mitt Romney (+video) (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/monitor_breakfast/2012/0118/L.A.-mayor-calls-tax-code-unfair-cites-Mitt-Romney-video)
AJC: Mitt Romney’s real money problem (http://blogs.ajc.com/kyle-wingfield/2012/01/18/mitt-romneys-real-money-problem/)
ABC: Romney Parks Millions in Offshore Tax Haven (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/romney-parks-millions-offshore-tax-haven/story?id=15378566)
Washington Post: Do Mitt Romney’s tax returns contain offshoring? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/do-mitt-romneys-tax-returns-contain-offshoring/2012/01/18/gIQAZL9p8P_blog.html)
CSM: Romney's tax loophole (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Robert-Reich/2012/0118/Romney-s-tax-loophole)
US News & World Report: Bain Capital Can Still Hurt Mitt Romney in November (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/scott-galupo/2012/01/18/bain-capital-can-still-hurt-mitt-romney-in-november)
Politico: Huntsman girls mock Romney in spoof (http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/2012/01/huntsman-girls-mock-romney-in-spoof-111294.html)
The American Prospect: Mitt Romney is Not a Popular Guy (http://prospect.org/article/mitt-romney-not-popular-guy)
News One: Did Mitt Romney Lie About Father Marching With MLK? (http://newsone.com/nation/casey-gane-mccalla/did-mitt-romney-lie-about-father-marching-with-mlk/)
The Hill: Illegal immigrant confronts Romney over support for DREAM Act (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/204857-romney-questioned-by-student-over-opposition-to-dream-act-)
FOX: Meet the DREAM Act Activist Who Cornered Mitt Romney at NYC Fundraiser (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/01/18/defying-mitt-romney-lucy-allain-fights-for-dreamers/)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney for President: Two States, Two Languages, Two Faces (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-luna/mitt-romney-latinos_b_1205406.html)
Reason Online: Mitt Romney, Political Shape Shifter (http://reason.com/blog/2012/01/18/mitt-romney-political-shape-shifter)
The Hill: Romney pounces on expected Keystone decision (http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/204883-romney-pounces-on-expected-keystone-decision)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney: Obama Keystone decision ‘shocking’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/mitt-romney-obama-keystone-decision-shocking/2012/01/18/gIQAcRlu8P_blog.html)
Washington Post: A Mitt Romney-Condoleezza Rice ticket, if Mitt Romney were George Romney and more [AM Briefing] (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/think-tanked/post/a-mitt-romney-condoleezza-rice-ticket-if-mitt-romney-were-george-romney-and-more-am-briefing/2012/01/18/gIQAESEs7P_blog.html)
Global Post: Mitt Romney: Mormon church contributions highlight his faith (http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/120118/mitt-romney-mormon-church-contributions)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Mitt Romney 'forced Mormon church member to risk death by giving birth' (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9023718/US-election-2012-Mitt-Romney-forced-Mormon-church-member-to-risk-death-by-giving-birth.html)
ABC: Mitt Romney Sent Millions to Mormon Church (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/mitt-romney-millions-mormon-church/story?id=15380149)

Rick Perry:
The Hill: Perry letter to Congress urges them to halve their salaries (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/204799-perry-letter-to-congress-urges-them-to-halve-their-salaries)
The Hill: Perry: Romney should release tax returns, prove he’s not a ‘flawed candidate’ (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/204763-perry-its-important-for-mitt-to-release-tax-returns-now)
Hot Air: LA Times calls Rick Perry a ‘hillbilly’; will liberals demand an apology? (http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2012/01/18/la-times-calls-rick-perry-a-hillbilly-will-liberals-demand-an-apology/)
Dallas Morning News: Rick Perry cancels Bob Jones University event today (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/rick-perry-cancels-bob-jones-u.html)
Houston Chronicle: Despite pressure from conservatives, Perry spokesman says he’s not bowing out of race (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perry-under-pressure-to-bow-out-endorse-another-conservative/)
Reuters: Rick Perry lags in home state of Texas (http://blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetrail/2012/01/17/rick-perry-lags-in-home-state-of-texas/)
The Examiner: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Loses Support of Texas Republicans, Running on Empty (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-atlanta/texas-gov-rick-perry-loses-support-of-texas-republicans-running-on-empty)
MSNBC: In Virginia ballot appeal, Perry loses again (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46043550/ns/politics-primaries/t/virginia-ballot-appeal-perry-loses-again/)
Politico: Rick Perry loses appeal to get on Republican presidential primary ballot in Virginia (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71554.html)
Bloomberg: Perry Loses Bid to Prevent Virginia From Printing Ballots Without His Name (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-17/perry-loses-bid-to-stop-va-from-printing-ballots.html)
Austin American-Statesman: Perry gets different response at South Carolina prayer gathering (http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/rick-perry/perry-gets-different-response-at-south-carolina-prayer-2107983.html)
Miami Herald: Perry tries to revive campaign with faith (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/17/2594882/perry-tries-to-revive-campaign.html)
WSJ: Perry Taps Into South Carolina’s Anger With Washington (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/17/perry-taps-into-south-carolinas-anger-with-washington/)
Washington Times: Perry woos South Carolinans one voter at a time (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/17/perry-woos-south-carolinans-one-voter-time/)
National Post: Lorne Gunter: Rick Perry is proof the U.S. primary system works (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/01/18/lorne-gunter-rick-perry-is-proof-the-u-s-primary-system-works/)
FOX: Rick Perry: Americans should be 'unhinged' by decision to reject Keystone pipe path (http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/01/18/rick-perry-americans-should-be-unhinged-decision-reject-keystone-pipe-path-0)
Miami Herald: Rick Perry on a 'lighter version of Obama,' the Keystone pipeline and the comeback of paisley (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/rick-perry-on-a-lighter-version-of-obama-the-keystone-pipeline-and-the-comeback-of-paisley.html)
ABC: Rick Perry Says XL Pipeline Decision Shows Obama’s Mixed Priorities (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-perry-says-xl-pipeline-decision-shows-obamas-mixed-priorities/)
CNN: Perry mail in South Carolina hits GOP foes, questions Obama's patriotism (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/perry-mail-in-south-carolina-hits-gop-foes-questions-obamas-patriotism/)
The Daily Beast: Rick Perry Mailer Targets Competitors (http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/01/18/rick-perry-mailer-targets-competitors.html)
Politico: Erickson calls on Perry to bow out now (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/erickson-calls-on-perry-to-bow-out-now-111326.html)
ABC: Conservatives Call on Rick Perry to Exit Race (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/conservatives-call-on-rick-perry-to-exit-race/)
National Post: Rick Perry offends almost everyone with ‘terrorist’ Turkey comments (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/01/18/rick-perry-offends-almost-everyone-with-terrorist-turkey-comments/)
CNN: Perry defends controversial comment on Turkey (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/17/perry-turkey-ruled-by-islamic-terrorists/)
CSM: Rick Perry vs. Turkey: A rebuttal from Turkey (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2012/0118/Rick-Perry-vs.-Turkey-A-rebuttal-from-Turkey)

Newt Gingrich:
LA Times: Newt Gingrich punches back, calling Romney charges 'stupid' (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-newt-gingrich-stupid-romney-attack-20120118,0,5710822.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
ABC: Newt-mentum: Gingrich Up in Polls as Support for Mitt Romney Drops (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/newt-gingrich-make-comeback/story?id=15387330)
The Guardian: Emboldened Gingrich increases the pressure on Mitt Romney (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/18/gingrich-increses-pressure-on-romney-south-carolina?newsfeed=true)
US News & World Report: Clinton Says Gingrich 'Just Like Romney' (http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/01/18/clinton-says-gingrich-just-like-romney)
The Hill: Bill Clinton: Neither Gingrich nor Romney can be candid (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204847-bill-clinton-neither-gingrich-nor-romney-can-be-candid-)
Boston Globe: Newt Gingrich reveals his income tax rate of 31 percent (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/01/newt-gingrich-reveals-his-income-tax-rate-percent/tdCh8Mm0EatPdaRrAT0MZJ/index.html)
Politico: Newt Gingricht: Romney camp is 'dirty and dishonest' (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-romney-camp-is-dirty-and-dishonest-111317.html)
The Hill: Gingrich: Romney campaign will be ‘unendingly dirty and dishonest’ to win (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204877-gingrich-romney-campaign-will-be-unending-dirty-and-dishonest-to-win-sc)
USA Today: Gingrich: Romney campaign will be 'dirty and dishonest' (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/gingrich-romney-camp-will-be-dirty-and-dishonest-/1)
Newsmax: Krauthammer Forecasts Possible Gingrich Win in South Carolina (http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Krauthammer-South-Carolina-debate/2012/01/18/id/424617)
Buzzfeed: Should You Trust Newt Gingrich's Favorite Pollster? (http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/should-you-trust-newt-gingrichs-favorite-poll)
Think Progress: Chatting With the Climate Scientist Newt Gingrich Dissed (http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2012/01/18/406148/chatting-with-the-climate-scientist-newt-gingrich-dissed/)
CNN: Carter: Gingrich's 'subtle words' have racist appeal (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/carter-gingrichs-subtle-words-have-racist-appeal/)
Mediaite: Jimmy Carter Tells Piers Morgan That Newt Gingrich ‘Has That Subtlety Of Racism’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/jimmy-carter-tells-piers-morgan-that-newt-gingrich-has-that-subtlety-of-racism/)
New York Sun: Gingrich Goes for Gold (http://www.nysun.com/editorials/gingrich-goes-for-gold/87657/)
CNN: Gingrich: U.S. should reconsider gold standard (http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/news/economy/gingrich_gold_standard/)
WSJ: Newt Gingrich’s Brussels Digs (http://blogs.wsj.com/brussels/2012/01/18/newt-gingrichs-brussels-digs/?mod=google_news_blog)
Sacramento Bee: CAIR Reminds Gingrich That All Faiths are Equal in America (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/17/4195305/cair-reminds-gingrich-that-all.html)
FOX: Group blasts Gingrich for limiting hires to Muslims who renounce Shariah law (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/18/group-blasts-gingrich-for-limiting-hires-to-muslims-who-renounce-shariah-law/)
National Review Online: Newt’s Right on Sharia (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/288473/newt-s-right-sharia-frank-j-gaffney-jr)
TIME: Newt Gingrich Has Always Wanted to Be President of Something (http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/18/newt-gingrich-has-always-wanted-to-be-president-of-something/)
WSJ: Gingrich's College Records Show a Professor Hatching Big Plans (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203735304577167041714568630.html?m od=googlenews_wsj)
Gawker: Did Newt Gingrich Out Brit Hume’s Dead Gay Son? (http://gawker.com/5877207/did-newt-gingrich-out-brit-humes-dead-gay-son)
WSJ: Gingrich: A Different View of Private Equity Firms? (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/01/18/gingrich-a-different-view-of-private-equity-firms/)
Bloomberg: Gingrich Paid $60K in Speech Praising PE: Levy (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-18/gingrich-paid-40k-in-speech-praising-pe-levy.html)
SFC: Gingrich Paid $60,000 for Speech Praising Private Equity (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/18/bloomberg_articlesLXZZ2S1A1I4O01-LY0E2.DTL)
Washington Post: Newt Gingrich’s tea party stalwarts hold strong (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/behind-the-numbers/post/newt-gingrichs-tea-party-stalwarts-hold-strong/2012/01/03/gIQArMVe8P_blog.html)
FOX: Palin: I'd vote for Newt Gingrich in South Carolina (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/hannity/2012/01/18/palin-id-vote-newt-gingrich-south-carolina)
CSM: Did Sarah Palin endorse Newt Gingrich or not? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0118/Did-Sarah-Palin-endorse-Newt-Gingrich-or-not)

Rick Santorum:
Opposing Views: Rick Santorum's Anti-Gay Marriage Explanation Lame at Best (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/santorum-sophist)
National Review Online: Bennett Clarifies Santorum’s Remarks on Marriage (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/288451/bennett-clarifies-santorums-remarks-marriage-brian-bolduc)
Huffington Post: The Problem With Rick Santorum (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-veselka/the-problem-with-rick-san_b_1211565.html)
Washington Post: Santorum says the only woman he’s ever sat on a couch with is his wife (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/santorum-says-the-only-woman-hes-ever-sat-on-a-couch-with-is-his-wife/2012/01/18/gIQA5mWa8P_blog.html)
US News & World Report: Rick Santorum Might Have Actually Won the Iowa Caucuses (http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/01/18/rick-santorum-might-have-actually-won-the-iowa-caucuses)
Charleston City Paper: Santorum disses Romney as a 'moderate' at U.S.S. Yorktown (http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/santorum-disses-romney-as-a-moderate-at-uss-yorktown/Content?oid=3945414)
South Florida Times: Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Visit Pompano Beach Church (http://www.sfltimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9009&Itemid=331)
Reuters: Santorum staffer questions whether God wants women presidents (http://blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetrail/2012/01/18/santorum-staffer-questions-whether-god-wants-women-presidents/)
MarketWatch: Rick Santorum to Join FRC Action's Tony Perkins for Charleston Values Voter Rally (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rick-santorum-to-join-frc-actions-tony-perkins-for-charleston-values-voter-rally-2012-01-18)

Economy
AP: Rising factory output gives economy a lift (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gESKPnNfOHmEiWemTvhNr-b4r1Ug?docId=35bb22e7933740cfb4c99a17ef450324)
Foreign Affairs
Chicago Tribune: Iran under pressure (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201201171300--tms--amvoicesctnav-c20120117jan17,0,2931510.column)
Healthcare
Energy
FOX Business: State Dept. Blocks Keystone Pipeline Project (http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2012/01/18/obama-admin-to-reject-keystone-pipeline-project-source/)