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ZanZibar
01-19-2012, 09:38 AM
Polls:
NBC: Romney 34 Gingrich 24 Paul 16 Santorum 14 SC (http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/SCpolls/SC120116/Republican%20Primary%202012/Complete%20January%2019,%202012%20South%20Carolina %20NBC%20News-Marist%20Poll%20Release.pdf)
Politico: Romney 37 Gingrich 30 Paul 11 Santorum 10 SC (http://images.politico.com/global/2012/01/120118_questionaire.html)
Insider Advantage: Gingrich 32 Romney 29 Paul 15 Santorum 11 SC (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2012/InsiderAdvantage_SC_0118.pdf)

GOP Candidates:


Ron Paul:
Tulsa Today: Ron Paul leadership in OK questioned (http://www.tulsatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3132:ron-paul-leadership-in-ok-questioned&catid=60:state&Itemid=108)
SF Weekly: Ron Paul Won't Legalize Marijuana -- Because He Can't (http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2012/01/ron_paul_marijuana.php)
KVUE: Shades of Ron Paul reflected in candidate for Senate seat (http://www.kvue.com/news/Shades-of-Ron-Paul-reflected-in-candidate-for-Senate-seat-137636873.html)
National Review Online: Ron Paul: Wrong on the Taliban (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288510/ron-paul-wrong-taliban-andrew-c-mccarthy)
WIS: Ron Paul hot air balloon snarls traffic (http://www.wistv.com/story/16553427/ron-paul-hot-air-balloon-slows-traffic)
WYFF: Ron Paul Hot Air Balloon Causes Traffic Slowdown (http://www.wyff4.com/r/30248920/detail.html)
WBTV: Hot air balloon supporting Ron Paul causes SC traffic problems (http://www.wbtv.com/story/16553944/hot-air-balloon-supporting-ron-paul-causes-traffic-problems-in-sc)
The Examiner: Ron Paul Makes Own Case for No VP Offer (http://www.examiner.com/city-buzz-in-los-angeles/ron-paul-makes-own-case-for-no-vp-offer)
The Daily Caller: Ron Paul only GOP candidate to publicly denounce SOPA (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/18/ron-paul-only-gop-candidate-to-publicly-denounce-sopa/)
Buzzfeed: Ron Paul Supporter And "Jesus Person" Explains Why He Can't Vote Romney Or Santorum (http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/ron-paul-supporter-and-jesus-person-explains-why)
Mediaite: Glenn Beck Compares Ron Paul To Osama Bin Laden (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/glenn-beck-ron-paul-osama-bin-laden/)
Huffington Post: Glenn Beck: Ron Paul 'Sounds A Little Like Osama Bin Laden' (VIDEO) (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/glenn-beck-ron-paul-foreign-policy-osama-bin-laden_n_1215629.html?ref=media)
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 Warns of ‘Dire Circumstances’ If Debt Ceiling Is Increased (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/ron-paul-warns-of-dire-circumstances-if-debt-ceiling-is-increased/)
Niles Daily Star: Calling out Paulitics (http://www.nilesstar.com/2012/01/18/calling-out-paulitics/)
The Nation: Ron Paul, Take Two (http://www.thenation.com/article/165726/ron-paul-take-two)
IBT: Ron Paul 2012: Why is he Better Equipped to Contest Obama? (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/284274/20120119/ron-paul-2012-why-better-equipped-contest.htm)
CSM: Why Ron Paul left South Carolina to take part in a 'charade' (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0118/Why-Ron-Paul-left-South-Carolina-to-take-part-in-a-charade)
Washington Post: Ron Paul leaves trail to vote against debt ceiling hike before final South Carolina primary push (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ron-paul-leaves-trail-to-vote-against-debt-ceiling-hike-before-final-south-carolina-primary-push/2012/01/18/gIQA9jm38P_story.html)


Mitt Romney:
USA Today: Romney braces for possible reversal in Iowa (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/01/Romney-braces-for-possible-reversal-in-Iowa-607120/1)
Toronto Star: Mitt Romney to be stripped of Iowa caucus win by party (http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1117941--mitt-romney-to-be-stripped-of-iowa-caucus-win-by-party)
Chicago Magazine: Mitt Romney's 'Authenticity' 'Problem' (http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/The-312/January-2012/Mitt-Romneys-Authenticity-Problem/)
Huffington Post: Is Romney´s Campaign Giving Up on Expanding the Latino Vote? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pilar-marrero/is-romneys-campaign-givin_b_1213769.html)
LA Times: For Romney, immigration issue offers an opportunity (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-immigration-20120119,0,3274584.story)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Allegedly Pulls Back Handshake Upon Learning That DREAM Act Advocate Is Undocumented (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/mitt-romney-dream-act_n_1214157.html?ref=mostpopular)
Arizona Daily Star: Romney's cure may be worse than disease (http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/romney-s-cure-may-be-worse-than-disease/article_231feb90-d4b5-5f40-b269-b57d273963d4.html)
Huffington Post: President Obama, Mitt Romney Clash Over Keystone XL Pipeline (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/obama-romney-keystone-xl-pipeline_n_1214521.html)
Chicago Tribune: People Inc. and Romney's gaffes (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-oped-0119-goldberg-20120119,0,4817439.story)
The Hill: Mitt Romney/Lew Lehrman 2012 (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/204769-mitt-romneylew-lehrman-2012)
Sumter Item: The unsinkable Mitt Romney (http://www.theitem.com/opinion/article_e78f7e71-1f7d-5252-9b00-5957f49e840e.html)
CSM: Despite his words, Romney's policies are terrible for the poor (http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Economist-Mom/2012/0119/Despite-his-words-Romney-s-policies-are-terrible-for-the-poor)
Miami Herald: In Miami, story of profits and layoffs highlights debate over Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/in-miami-story-of-profits-and-layoffs-highlights-debate-over-mitt-romneys-tenure-at-bain.html)
WSJ: Bain, Romney and You: Who Takes on More Risk? (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203735304577169482422211206.html)
Forbes: Mitt Romney's Teachable Moment on Capital Gains (http://www.forbes.com/sites/leonardburman/2012/01/18/mitt-romneys-teachable-moment-on-capital-gains/)
Politico: Mitt Romney hawks new hard line on foreign policy (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71632.html)
CBS: Romney's wealth an insurmountable hurdle? (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57361634-503544/romneys-wealth-an-insurmountable-hurdle/)
ABC: Romney Parks Millions in Cayman Islands (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/romney-parks-millions-offshore-tax-haven/story?id=15378566)
WSJ: Romney's Unorthodox IRA (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204468004577168972507188592.html)
FOX: Bill O'Reilly: Mitt Romney in trouble over money (http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/2012/01/19/bill-oreilly-mitt-romney-trouble-over-money)
Politico: Rivals hit absent Mitt Romney on abortion (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71644.html)
Huffington Post: Does Mitt Romney Need a Sistah Souljah Moment? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lincoln-mitchell/does-mitt-romney-need-a-s_b_1215681.html)


Rick Perry:
Huffington Post: Rick Perry To Drop Out Of 2012 Presidential Race Ahead Of South Carolina Primary (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/rick-perry-drops-out-2012-_n_1214032.html)
The Daily Beast: Rick Perry Campaign May Be in Last Days as Conservatives Urge Him to Quit (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/19/rick-perry-campaign-may-be-in-last-days-as-conservatives-urge-him-to-quit.html)
Politico: Negative Facebook chatter about Rick Perry spikes (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71642.html)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Perry won’t back down after calling Turkey’s rulers ‘Islamic terrorists’ (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/rick-perry-wont-back-down-after-calling-turkeys-rulers-islamic-terrorists/)
The Daily Beast: Perry Has a Point About the Marines Video Vs. the Daniel Pearl Video (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/19/perry-has-a-point-about-the-marines-video-vs-the-daniel-pearl-video.html)
US News & World Report: Rick Perry's Wrong on Obama Administration's Handling of Marine Scandal (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2012/01/18/rick-perrys-wrong-on-obama-administrations-handling-of-marine-scandal)
Texas Tribune: Perry Challenges Opponent to Show Tax Returns — Again (http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/2012-presidential-election/perry-challenges-opponent-to-show-tax-returns/)
CNN: Perry on Romney: He needs to open up his tax records today, no later than tomorrow by debate time. (http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/perry-on-romney-he-needs-to-open-up-his-tax-records-today-no-later-than-tomorrow-by-debate-time/)
Slate: Perry Goes Retail (http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/01/18/perry_goes_retail.html)
WYFF: Rick Perry Tours Greer (http://www.wyff4.com/r/30243638/detail.html)
Miami Herald: Small crowds speak to Rick Perry's struggles, dying campaign (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/small-crowds-speak-to-rick-perrys-struggles-dying-campaign-.html)
Dallas Morning News: Rick Perry "Southern Man" marches to the sea (http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/rick-perry-southern-man-march.html)
Houston Chronicle: Perry says Obama pandering to ‘left wing base and environmental radicals’ by nixing pipeline (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perry-says-obama-pandering-to-left-wing-base-and-environmental-radicals-by-nixing-pipeline/)
ABC: Perry: Romney Abortion Flip Was for 'Convenience' (http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/perry-romney-abortion-flip-convenience-15390447)


Newt Gingrich:
The Daily Beast: Marianne Gingrich Speaks (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/19/marianne-gingrich-speaks.html)
FOX: Gingrich says he won't speak ill of ex-wife ahead of interview airing (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/19/gingrich-says-wont-speak-ill-ex-wife-ahead-interview-airing/)
The Daily Mail: Did Newt Gingrich break child labour laws by allowing his daughter to work as a church janitor at 13? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2088720/Did-Newt-Gingrich-break-child-labour-laws-allowing-daughter-work-church-janitor-13.html)
Charlotte Observer: Casino owner's Gingrich gift shreds Court's logic (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/19/2937836/casino-owners-gingrich-gift-shreds.html)
The Times and Democrat: Gingrich to campaign in Orangeburg on Friday (http://thetandd.com/politicalpress/gingrich-to-campaign-in-orangeburg-on-friday/article_db9e5582-4260-11e1-a04e-0019bb2963f4.html)
Washington Post: Newt’s food-stamp line, and no Wikipedia: feels like the ‘90s (read-this roundup) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/newts-food-stamp-line-and-no-wikipedia-feels-like-the-90s-read-this-roundup/2012/01/18/gIQAsJ777P_blog.html)
Politico: J'accuse! Newt Gingrich's French connection (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71613.html)
Daily Mail: The ambitious young professor running for president... of his college: How Newt Gingrich started on the path to the White House in his university days (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2088655/Newt-Gingrichs-political-ambitions-West-Georgia-College.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
The Guardian: Newt Gingrich: I would ignore supreme court as president (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/19/newt-gingrich-ignore-supreme-court-president?newsfeed=true)
The New Republic: Newt Gingrich, Goldbug (http://www.tnr.com/blog/the-study/99783/newt-gingrich-goldbug)
AP: Gingrich rising in SC, but in time to edge Romney? (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jtmw43TOiUgua7HrGMIc1w_wD2aA?docId=25bf65ad4 f434ba4bf7d8d73bb82aa7a)
Politico: Newt Gingrich’s 5 best Mitt Romney moments (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71656.html)
LA Times: Newt Gingrich creeping up on Mitt Romney in a creepy way (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/topoftheticket/la-na-tt-gingrich-creeping-up-20120118,0,4265395.story)
Washington Post: Gingrich invents again, this time on private-equity ‘looting’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/gingrich-invents-again-this-time-on-private-equity-looting/2012/01/18/gIQAYHPPAQ_blog.html)
Boston Globe: Newt Gingrich gave praise to private equity in ’09 (http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2012/01/19/newt-gingrich-praised-private-equity-industry-speech-two-years-ago/fWE0n5rIBFvFXp2TNzaPKM/story.html)
CSM: Still in, Newt Gingrich is the wild card in GOP race (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2012/0118/Still-in-Newt-Gingrich-is-the-wild-card-in-GOP-race)


Rick Santorum:
CNN: Report: Iowa results show Santorum with 34-vote lead (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/politics/iowa-caucus/?hpt=hp_t1)
Quad City Times: Santorum edges Romney in official Iowa Caucus count (http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/reports-santorum-finishes-ahead-of-romney-in-iowa-caucus-after/article_eb4eee52-421e-11e1-a177-001871e3ce6c.html)
Washington Post: Santorum finished 34 votes ahead of Romney in new Iowa tally; votes from 8 precincts missing (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/report-santorum-finished-34-votes-ahead-of-romney-in-new-iowa-tally-votes-from-8-precincts-missing/2012/01/19/gIQAJGuRAQ_story.html)
Telegraph: US election 2012: Rick Santorum wins Iowa as Rick Perry drops out of race (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9025296/US-election-2012-Rick-Santorum-wins-Iowa-as-Rick-Perry-drops-out-of-race.html)
CSM: If Rick Santorum won Iowa, why is GOP calling it a 'split decision'? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/From-the-Wires/2012/0119/If-Rick-Santorum-won-Iowa-why-is-GOP-calling-it-a-split-decision)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Santorum Tax Cuts to Boost Deficit by $1.3 Trillion, Study Says (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-19/santorum-tax-cuts-to-boost-deficit-by-1-3-trillion-study-says.html)
Boston Globe: Study: Santorum tax plan swells deficit by $900B (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/19/study_santorum_tax_plan_swells_deficit_by_900b/)
Washington Post: Study: Santorum plan would cut taxes for most families, add $900 billion to deficit in 1 year (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/study-santorum-plan-would-cut-taxes-for-most-families-add-900-billion-to-deficit-in-1-year/2012/01/19/gIQAV1Q19P_story.html)
The Daily Beast: Evangelicals in an Uproar Over Rick Santorum Endorsement (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/19/evangelicals-in-an-uproar-over-rick-santorum-endorsement.html)
Huffington Post: Karen Santorum Attacked For Abortion Doctor Relationship (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/karen-santorum-abortion-doctor_n_1214964.html)
ABC: Flyer Assails Rick Santorum and Wife Karen For Not Being Anti-Abortion (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/flyer-assails-rick-santorum-and-wife-karen-for-not-being-anti-abortion/)
The Daily Beast: Rick Santorum Ambushed at Personhood Forum by Abortion Flyers, Ron Paul Fans (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/19/rick-santorum-ambushed-at-personhood-forum-by-abortion-flyers-ron-paul-fans.html)
USA Today: Ad watch: Santorum ad lumps Romney, Obama together (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-01-18/santorum-ad-watch-south-carolina/52642090/1)
CBS: Rick Santorum offers Orwellian ad against Romney (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57361520-503544/rick-santorum-offers-orwellian-ad-against-romney/)
The Atlantic: French Diss: How Rick Santorum Misunderstands Ron Paul (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/french-diss-how-rick-santorum-misunderstands-ron-paul/251610/)
Politico: Rick Santorum steps up attacks on rivals (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71639.html)
ABC: Rick Santorum Attacks Gingrich’s ‘Harebrained’ Ideas, Romney and Paul’s ‘Scorched Earth’ Campaigns (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/rick-santorum-attacks-gingrichs-hairbrained-ideas-romney-and-pauls-scorched-earth-campaigns/)
LA Times: Rick Santorum focuses on Gingrich with time running out in S.C. (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-santorum-targets-gingrich-in-south-carolina-20120118,0,6139395.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+latimes/news/politics+%28L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
FITSNews: Rick Santorum “Hitler” Image Sends Sparks Flying (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/18/rick-santorum-hitler-image-sends-sparks-flying/)
National Review Online: Santorum Soldiers On in South Carolina (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288512/santorum-soldiers-south-carolina-katrina-trinko)
WTSP: Santorum receives endorsement from reported 'hate group' (http://www.wtsp.com/news/national/article/233130/81/Santorum-receives-endorsement-from-reported-39hate-group39)
LA Times: Rick Santorum touts small-town values (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-rick-santorum-touts-small-town-values-20120118,0,2101628.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+latimes/news/politics+%28L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
New York Magazine: Rick Santorum Couches His Monogamy (http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/01/rick-santorum-couches-his-monogamy.html)
Washington Post: Rick Santorum: Expect a big surprise in South Carolina (0:24) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-santorum-expect-a-big-surprise-in-south-carolina-024/2012/01/18/gIQAggWl8P_video.html)
Bloomberg: Santorum Lobbyist Meetings ‘Insider’ History He Rejects (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-19/santorum-lobbyist-meetings-part-of-insider-history-he-rejects.html)


Economy
National Post: American economy on a roll (http://business.financialpost.com/2012/01/19/american-economy-on-a-roll/)

ZanZibar
01-19-2012, 06:38 PM
Polls:
Gallup: Romney 33 Gingrich 17 Paul 13 Santorum 13 NATIONAL (http://www.gallup.com/poll/election.aspx)
Rasmussen: Gingrich 33 Romney 31 Paul 15 Santorum 11 SC (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/south_carolina/election_2012_south_carolina_republican_primary)
PPP: Gingrich 34 Romney 28 Paul 15 Santorum 14 SC (http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_SC_119925.pdf)
GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
NY Daily News: Candidate Guide: Ron Paul's background, and where he stands on the issues (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/candidate-guide-ron-paul-background-stands-issues-article-1.1008614)
FPM: Racists For Ron Paul (http://frontpagemag.com/2012/01/19/ron-pauls-racist-cult/)
The Hill: Paul: ‘I’m glad I’ll have all [Perry’s] votes’ (http://thehill.com/video/campaign/205211-paul-im-glad-ill-have-all-perrys-votes)
Yahoo: Ron Paul: The candidate who wasn’t there (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/ron-paul-candidate-wasn-t-203140839.html)
Daily Mail: Who says Ron Paul is full of hot air? GOP candidate deflated after his campaign balloon causes gridlock by crash-landing next to South Carolina highway (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2089005/Ron-Pauls-supporters-deflated-hot-air-balloon-causes-gridlock-South-Carolina.html)
KPLC: LA balloonists with Ron Paul banner tie-up traffic in South Carolina (http://www.kplctv.com/story/16556496/la-balloonists-with-ron-paul-banner-tie-up-traffic-in-south-carolina)
Greenville News: 'Guerilla campaigners' told to deflate Ron Paul balloon (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20120119/NEWS03/301190044/-Guerilla-campaigners-told-deflate-Ron-Paul-balloon)
The Weekly Standard: Ron Paul’s Bad Record on China (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/ron-paul-s-bad-record-china_617250.html)
RT: Ron Paul fights indefinite detention of Americans (http://rt.com/usa/news/ron-paul-ndaa-detention-209/)
Forbes: Six reasons Paul appeals to some young voters (http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml)
Washington Post: Cincinnati anchor goes deep on Paul campaign (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/cincinnati-anchor-goes-deep-on-paul-campaign/2012/01/19/gIQAN4WWBQ_blog.html)
Lexington Patch: Ron Paul Speaks to Large Crowd at CofC (http://lexington-sc.patch.com/articles/ron-paul-speaks-to-large-crowd-at-cofc)

Mitt Romney:
PoliticalNews: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack (http://politicalnews.me/?id=10967)
Boston Globe: Arkansas congressman Womack backs Romney's WH bid (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/19/arkansas_congressman_womack_backs_romneys_wh_bid/)
PoliticalNews: Romney Pens Open Letter to President Obama During His Visit to Florida (http://politicalnews.me/?id=10935)
NYT: Romney’s New Target: Gingrich’s Job Creation Claims (http://loyalopposition.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/romneys-new-target-gingrichs-job-creation-claims/)
Huffington Post: Is Capitalism the Bain of Romney's Political Existence? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-mulhern/mitt-romney-bain-capital_b_1216439.html)
CSM: Is Mitt Romney really a job creator? What his Bain Capital record shows. (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/President/2012/0119/Is-Mitt-Romney-really-a-job-creator-What-his-Bain-Capital-record-shows)
Huffington Post: Log Cabin Republicans Insist Mitt Romney Is Comfortable Around Gays (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/mitt-romney-gay-rights-log-cabin-republicans_n_1216368.html)
Miami Herald: Mitt Romney once thanked Venezuela's Hugo Chávez. Now he condemns him. (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/mitt-romney-once-thanked-venezuelas-hugo-chavez-now-he-condemns-him.html)
Big Government: Romney Duped by Chavez, Undercut Bush and American Interests In 2005 (http://biggovernment.com/driehl/2012/01/19/romney-duped-by-chavez-undercut-bush-and-american-interests-in-2005/)
NPR: Foreign Policy: What the World Makes of Mitt (http://www.npr.org/2012/01/18/145389531/foreign-policy-what-the-world-makes-of-mitt)
The Baltimore Sun: Immigration position could cost Romney (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-immigration-20120119,0,4574942.story)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney ad attacks Obama's leadership (0:30) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-ad-attacks-obamas-leadership-030/2012/01/19/gIQA9ainAQ_video.html)
Mediaite: Mitt Romney Hits Back At Occupy Questioner, Andrea Mitchell Calls Exchange ‘Reagan-esque’ (http://www.mediaite.com/tv/mitt-romney-hits-back-at-ows-questioner-andrea-mitchell-calls-exchange-reagan-esque/)
Washington Post: Romney to Occupy protester: Go back to Russia (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/romney-to-occupy-heckler-go-back-to-russia/2012/01/19/gIQAmrqdBQ_blog.html)
Sydney Morning Herald: Rich Romney feels heat on tax (http://www.smh.com.au/world/rich-romney-feels-heat-on-tax-20120118-1q6gp.html)
Politico: Editorials slam Mitt Romney on tax returns (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71662.html)
MSNBC: More scrutiny for Romney: Overseeing Marriott during years of kickback charges (http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/19/10183455-more-scrutiny-for-romney-overseeing-marriott-during-years-of-kickback-charges)
Forbes: Why Didn't Mitt Romney Convert His IRA? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbarro/2012/01/19/why-didnt-mitt-romney-convert-his-ira/)
Slate: Does Mitt Romney Have Over $20 Million In His Individual Retirement Account (http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2012/01/19/does_mitt_romney_have_over_20_million_in_his_indiv idual_retirement_account.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney, As Governor, Went After Corporations Seeking Tax Havens (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/mitt-romney-tax-havens_n_1216558.html)
Washington Post: How the Obama campaign will use Romney offshoring revelations (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/how-the-obama-campaign-will-use-romney-offshoring-revelations/2012/01/19/gIQA3h1PBQ_blog.html)
Huffington Post: The End of Romney (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-r-talbott/mitt-romney-offshore-accounts_b_1216918.html?ref=business&ir=Business)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney, a Latter-day Republican (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-faith/post/mitt-romney-a-latter-day-republican/2012/01/19/gIQA49W9AQ_blog.html)
The Examiner: Mitt Romney and the Ken doll problem (http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-national/mitt-romney-and-the-ken-doll-problem)
CNN: BREAKING: Romney calls Santorum (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/breaking-romney-calls-santorum-concedes-iowa/)
Huffington Post: 2012 GOP Primary: How The Media Shaped Mitt Romney's 'Inevitable' Narrative In Iowa (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/mitt-romney-narrative-iowa_n_1215947.html)
Miami Herald: Mitt Romney roughed up with one-two punch along GOP primary trail (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/19/2597162/romney-gets-roughed-up-in-one.html)
LA Times: As GOP field shrinks, Mitt Romney keeps focus on Newt Gingrich (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-focus-gingrich-south-carolina-20120119,0,7920622.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fnews%2Fpolitics+%28 L.A.+Times+-+Politics%29)
CSM: Will Mitt Romney get the military vote in South Carolina? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0119/Will-Mitt-Romney-get-the-military-vote-in-South-Carolina)

Rick Perry:
CBS: Rick Perry drops his presidential bid (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57361787-503544/rick-perry-drops-his-presidential-bid/)

Newt Gingrich:
Politico: Newt Gingrich hits Mitt Romney en espanol on Fla. radio (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/01/newt-hits-mitt-en-espaol-on-fla-radio-111511.html)
Miami Herald: In Spanish radio ad, Newt Gingrich hits Mitt Romney for Castro gaffe, 'anti-immigrant' stance (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/01/in-spanish-radio-ad-newt-gingrich-hits-mitt-romney-for-castro-gaffe-anti-immigrant-stance.html)
The Examiner: Jerry Falwell endorses Newt Gingrich for president from the grave (http://www.examiner.com/atheism-in-los-angeles/jerry-falwell-endorses-newt-gingrich-for-president-from-the-grave)
The Tennessean: Newt Gingrich's Tennessee team announced; Ron Ramsey undecided (http://blogs.tennessean.com/politics/2012/newt-gingrichs-tennessee-team-announced-ron-ramsey-undecided/)
ThinkProgress: Islamophobe Frank Gaffney Endorses Newt Gingrich’s Anti-Muslim Comments (http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/01/19/407141/gaffney-gingrich-sharia/)
CNN: Newt Gingrich wanted 'open marriage,' ex-wife says (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/newt-gingrich-wanted-open-marriage-ex-wife-says/)
CNN: Gingrich's private equity past (part 3) (http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/19/gingrichs-private-equity-past-part-3/?section=magazines_fortune)
Boston Globe: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum issue online ads critical of Mitt Romney (http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/01/19/newt-gingrich-rick-santorum-issue-online-ads-critical-mitt-romney/DUuidVxIJ03fRLwBN2oWdP/story.html)
Washington Post: Newt Gingrich 'humbled' by Perry backing (00:53) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/newt-gingrich-humbled-by-perry-backing-0053/2012/01/19/gIQAQGDUBQ_video.html)
Phoenix New Times: Congressman Trent Franks on Newt Gingrich's Marital "Issues": "Jesus is Not On the Ballot" (http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2012/01/congressman_trent_franks_on_ne.php)
Big Government: Is Newt Gingrich About to Be Herman Cained? (http://biggovernment.com/awrhawkins/2012/01/19/is-newt-gingrich-about-to-be-herman-cained/)
NY Daily News: Newt Gingrich surges to front in South Carolina polls despite storm over personal life (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/newt-gingrich-surges-front-south-carolina-polls-storm-personal-life-article-1.1008726)
Reuters: Gingrich ex-wife: Newt wanted an open marriage (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/19/us-usa-campaign-wife-idUSTRE80I1U320120119)
CNN: Newt Gingrich wanted 'open marriage,' ex-wife says (http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/politics/gingrich-wife/?hpt=hp_t1)
LA Times: Newt Gingrich praises Rick Perry, braces for ex-wife's interview (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-newt-gingrich-praises-perry-20120119,0,2744525.story)
Huffington Post: Why the Marianne Gingrich Interview Helps Newt Gingrich (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-marshall-crotty/3-reasons-why-the-mariann_b_1215319.html)
CBS: Marianne Gingrich: Newt wanted "open marriage" with me (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57361917-503544/marianne-gingrich-newt-wanted-open-marriage-with-me/)
The Examiner: Former President says Newt Gingrich "appeals" to racist groups (VIDEO) (http://www.examiner.com/liberal-in-orlando/former-president-says-newt-gingrich-appeals-to-racist-groups)
WXIA: FACT CHECK: Gingrich's food-stamp claim (http://www.11alive.com/news/article/223128/40/FACT-CHECK-Gingrichs-food-stamp-claim)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Newt Gingrich's Dodgy Attack on Food Stamps (http://www.businessweek.com/politics-policy/joshua-green-on-politics/archives/2012/01/newt_gingrichs_dodgy_attack_on_food_stamps.html)

Rick Santorum:
NY Daily News: Candidate Guide: Rick Santorum's background, and where he stands on the issues (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/candidate-guide-rick-santorum-background-stands-issues-article-1.1008627)
HotAir: Rick Santorum is tired of you people wanting the government to leave you alone… (http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2012/01/19/rick-santorum-is-tired-of-you-people-wanting-the-government-to-leave-you-alone/)
The Daily Caller: Santorum: Romney ‘too timid’ on entitlement reform (http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/19/santorum-romney-too-timid-on-entitlement-reform/)
ABC: Santorum SuperPAC Releases New Web Video Featuring Gary Bauer (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/santorum-superpac-releases-new-web-video-featuring-gary-bauer/)
The Colorado Independent: FoF head Dobson backs Santorum, citing ‘knowledge of international politics’ (http://coloradoindependent.com/110330/fof-head-dobson-backs-santorum-citing-%E2%80%98knowledge-of-international-politics%E2%80%99)
Sacramento Bee: Dr. James Dobson Endorses Rick Santorum for President (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4199791/dr-james-dobson-endorses-rick.html)
Washington Post: Focus on Family founder James Dobson endorses Rick Santorum (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/focus-on-family-founder-james-dobson-endorses-rick-santorum/2012/01/19/gIQAr8eCBQ_blog.html)
FITSNews: Rick Santorum Dismisses Flyer Attacking His Wife (http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/19/rick-santorum-dismisses-flyer-attacking-his-wife/)
MSNBC: Santorum says he's running most positive campaign (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/18/10185283-santorum-says-hes-running-most-positive-campaign)
The State: Santorum attacks Gingrich, makes plea for 'values voters' (http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/19/2120187/santorum-hoping-frc-backing-will.html)
SFC: Santorum Lobbyist Meetings Part of 'Insider' History He Rejects (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/19/bloomberg_articlesLY03CF0D9L3701-LY0UP.DTL)
FOX 4: Santorum Declares Victory In Iowa (http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpps/news/politics/santorum-declares-victory-in-iowa-dpgonc-20110119-to_17189682)
CNN: Rick Santorum: I don't blame Iowa...they had to go through the process (http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/rick-santorum-i-dont-blame-iowa-they-had-to-go-through-the-process/)
NYT: Santorum Edges Ahead of Romney in Iowa (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/the-iowa-caucuses-will-have-no-official-winner/)
Washington Post: Santorum finished 34 votes ahead of Romney in new Iowa tally; votes from 8 precincts missing (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/report-santorum-finished-34-votes-ahead-of-romney-in-new-iowa-tally-votes-from-8-precincts-missing/2012/01/19/gIQAJGuRAQ_story.html)
Houston Chronicle: Rick Santorum wins Iowa caucus after votes are recounted (http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/rick-santorum-wins-iowa-caucus-after-votes-are-recounted/)
The Right Perspective: Santorum Really Won Iowa Caucus (http://www.therightperspective.org/2012/01/19/santorum-really-won-iowa-caucus/)
CSM: Oops! Turns out Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney in Iowa. Does it matter? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0119/Oops%21-Turns-out-Rick-Santorum-beat-Mitt-Romney-in-Iowa.-Does-it-matter)
Sacramento Bee: Richard Viguerie Says Rick Santorum is the Natural Home for Rick Perry Voters (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4199870/richard-viguerie-says-rick-santorum.html)
Forbes: The Santorum Plan: Tax Cuts For (Nearly) All And A Big Expansion Of The Defict (http://www.forbes.com/sites/beltway/2012/01/19/the-santorum-plan-tax-cuts-for-nearly-all-and-a-big-expansion-of-the-defict/)
Salt Lake Tribune: Santorum tax plan swells deficit by $900B, study says (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/53333753-68/tax-plan-santorum-percent.html.csp)
The Atlantic: Rick Santorum's Tragic Yearbook Photo Comes Back to Haunt Him (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/01/rick-santorums-tragic-yearbook-photo-comes-back-to-haunt-him/251656/)

Economy
USA Today: Three upbeat economic reports show recovery gaining ground (http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-01-19/econ-reports-1-19/52665580/1)