Today's News (2/15/12)

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Polls:
Quinnipiac: Obama 46 Paul 40 OH (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/ohio/release-detail?ReleaseID=1706)
Quinnipiac: Romney 32 Santorum 20 Paul 14 Gingrich 10 NY (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-york-state/release-detail?ReleaseID=1705)
Quinnipiac: Santorum 36 Romney 29 Gingrich 20 Paul 9 OH (http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/ohio/release-detail?ReleaseID=1706)
Mitchell/Rosetta Stone: Santorum 34 Romney 25 Paul 11 Gingrich 5 MI (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2012/Mitchell_MI_0215.pdf)

GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
The Seattle Times: GOP contender Ron Paul to visit Washington (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017508510_apwaronpaulwash.html)
KATU: GOP contender Ron Paul to visit Vancouver (http://www.katu.com/politics/GOP-contender-Ron-Paul-to-visit-Vancouver-Wash-139343863.html)
Twin Falls Times-News: UPDATE: GOP Hopeful Ron Paul Schedules Twin Falls Stop (http://magicvalley.com/news/local/update-gop-hopeful-ron-paul-schedules-twin-falls-stop/article_93324272-ffb3-58d8-a49a-cefdd10e1ec8.html)
The State Column: Pro-Ron Paul super PAC announces ‘Million Dollar Marathon’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/2012/02/14/pro-ron-paul-super-pac-announces-million-dollar-marathon/)
The Hill: Ron Paul: Americans should be 'outraged' with Obama budget (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/210659-ron-paul-americans-should-be-outraged-with-obama-budget)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul not ready to accept second place in Maine, expects to win straw poll once all the votes are counted (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/02/ron-paul-not-ready-to-accept-second-place-in-maine-expects-to-win-straw-poll-once-all-the-votes-are-counted/)
Ology: Ron Paul Supporters Gear Up In Maine To Overturn Romney’s Victory On February 18 (http://www.ology.com/politics/ron-paul-supporters-gear-maine-overturn-romney%E2%80%99s-victory-february-18/02142012)
The Examiner: Greece recovery may be contingent on Fed bailout according to Ron Paul (http://www.examiner.com/finance-examiner-in-national/greece-recovery-may-be-contingent-on-fed-bailout-according-to-ron-paul)
The State Column: Ron Paul applauds Iowa Republican chairman (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/2012/02/14/ron-paul-applauds-iowa-republican-chairman/)
PoliticalNews: Nationally-known Christian Producer Justin Machacek Endorses Ron Paul for President (http://politicalnews.me/?id=11811&keys=MACHACEK-FAITHBASED-FILMMAKER-ENDORSEMENT)


Mitt Romney:
Politico: Why Mitt Romney needs to own Michigan (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72889.html)
MLive.com: Mitt Romney: 'Michigan will be personal for me' (http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/mitt_romney_michigan_will_be_p.html)
MLive.com: Son of Detroit? 10 reactions to Mitt Romney op-ed lambasting Obama, auto bailout (http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2012/02/10_reactions_from_mitt_romney.html)
Politico: Rattner vs. Romney (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/rattner-vs-romney-114513.html)
LA Times: Romney's challenge: Be more than the anti-Obama (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-romney-20120215,0,1748855.story)
FOX: Will Romney’s ‘Good Enough’ Strategy be Good Enough for Voters? (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/15/will-romneys-good-enough-strategy-be-good-enough-for-voters/)
The Daily Beast: Why Romney Can’t Seal the Deal (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/15/why-romney-can-t-seal-the-deal.html)
The Hill: Mitt Romney attempts to convince Sarah Palin he's 'conservative enough' (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/210773-mitt-romney-attempts-to-convince-sarah-palin-hes-conservative-enough)
Politico: Sarah Palin mum on Mitt Romney's conservatism (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72902.html)
National Journal: Romney Says He's Unsure Why Palin's Not Convinced of His Credentials (http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-presidential-campaign/romney-says-he-s-unsure-why-palin-s-not-convinced-of-his-credentials-20120215?mrefid=election2012)
Washington Post: Elie Wiesel calls on Mitt Romney to make Mormon Church stop proxy baptisms of Jews (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/elie-wiesel-calls-on-mitt-romney-to-make-mormon-church-stop-proxy-baptisms-of-jews/2012/02/14/gIQAZK6bER_story.html)
Boston Globe: Romney protest held outside Westminster dog show (http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-14/news/31060068_1_dog-show-responsible-dog-champion-dogs)
CSM: 'Crate-Gate' puts Mitt Romney in doghouse at Westminster show (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0214/Crate-Gate-puts-Mitt-Romney-in-doghouse-at-Westminster-show)
LA Times: Dogs to Mitt: We are not luggage! (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2012/02/dogs-to-mitt-we-are-not-luggage.html)
Commentary: Romney’s Campaign Goes to the Dogs (http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2012/02/14/romney-dogs-trip-animal-cruelty/)
Business Insider: Dog Lovers Protest Mitt Romney Outside The Westminster Dog Show (http://www.businessinsider.com/dogs-against-mitt-romney-protest-westminster-dog-show-photos-2012-2)
New York Daily News: Mitt Romney walks with anti-immigrant crowd in his quest for GOP nod (http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/mitt-romney-walks-anti-immigrant-crowd-quest-gop-nod-article-1.1022353?localLinksEnabled=false)
FOX: Latino Students Protest Romney's Visit to Arizona (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/02/14/hispanic-students-protest-romneys-visit-to-arizona/)
Kansas City Star: Commentary: Sorry, Mitt. The faculty doesn't do much lounging (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/15/3421373/commentary-sorry-mitt-the-faculty.html)
Reuters: Romney shines unwanted light on fund tax breaks (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/14/us-usa-taxes-bain-idUSTRE81D1Y120120214)
Park Record: If Mitt Romney is headed to Park City, he hasn't told many people (http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_19964292)


Newt Gingrich:
Boston Globe: Gingrich hopes for another campaign resurrection (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/02/15/gingrich_hopes_for_another_campaign_resurrection/)
ABC: What, Newt Worry? Gingrich Isn't Going Anywhere (http://abcnews.go.com/ad/introAd3.html?goback=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/newt-worry-gingrich/story%3Fid%3D15605283)
Reuters: Gingrich offers “dream team” to supporters (http://blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetrail/2012/02/15/gingrich-offers-dream-team-to-supporters/)
The Atlantic: Picture of the Day: Newt Gingrich's Dream Team (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/picture-of-the-day-newt-gingrichs-dream-team/253097/)
Fresno Bee: Newt Gingrich makes stop at World Ag Expo (http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/02/14/2722359/newt-gingrich-visits-tulares-world.html)
Bloomberg: Gingrich Name-Drops Business Theory Touted by Wealthy Super-PAC Supporter (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-15/gingrich-name-drops-business-theory-touted-by-wealthy-super-pac-supporter.html)
Boston Globe: Newt Gingrich ad warns of 80-year ‘drift to the left' (http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-15/politics/31058086_1_political-science-newt-gingrich-conservative-judges)
Lawrenceville Patch: Gingrich To Speak at Collins Hill HS This Weekend (http://lawrenceville-ga.patch.com/articles/gingrich-to-speak-at-collins-hill-hs-this-weekend)
CNN: Gingrich: Santorum 'misunderstands' modern warfare (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/15/gingrich-santorum-misunderstands-modern-warfare/)


Rick Santorum:
WSJ: Ballot Brawl: Can Santorum Get on Indiana Ballot? (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/02/14/ballot-brawl-can-santorum-get-on-indiana-ballot/?mod=google_news_blog)
ABC: Rick Santorum Gunning For A Michigan Upset (The Note) (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/rick-santorum-gunning-for-a-michigan-upset-the-note/)
Toronto Star: Rick Santorum looks to turn sudden rise in Republican race into something lasting (http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1131581--rick-santorum-looks-to-turn-sudden-rise-in-republican-race-into-something-lasting)
Boston Globe: Santorum revels in sudden support -- but how deep? (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/02/15/santorum_revels_in_sudden_support____but_how_deep/)
ABC: Rick Santorum Benefactor Says If Help Is Needed He Will Be There (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/rick-santorum-benefactor-says-if-help-is-needed-he-will-be-there/)
Boston Globe: Rick Santorum still hasn’t provided promised tax returns (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/02/rick-santorum-still-hasn-provided-promised-tax-returns/pVJ5SZeTXwV8iez22ctlpK/index.html)
The Atlantic: Rick Santorum Wants Your Sex Life to Be 'Special' (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/rick-santorum-wants-your-sex-life-to-be-special/253104/)
FOX: Santorum may request Secret Service protection (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/15/santorum-may-request-secret-service-protection/)
St. Louis Today: Santorum scores high with Tea Party (http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/santorum-scores-high-with-tea-party/article_9925d1d2-fa13-5bc4-ae58-0a1003b0f6fa.html)
Politico: David Axelrod turns guns on Rick Santorum (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72897.html)
Boston Globe: Obama adviser: Santorum takes 'divisive positions' (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/02/15/obama_adviser_santorum_takes_divisive_positions/)
The Hill: Axelrod: Santorum's stance on social issues 'are quite divisive' (http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/210767-axelrod-says-santorums-stance-on-social-issues-are-quite-divisive)
Philadelphia Magazine: America? Pennsylvania Here. We Know Rick Santorum. You Don’t. (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2012/02/15/america-pennsylvania-here-rick-santorum-don%E2%80%99t/)
Politico: WSJ: Adelson eyes anti-Santorum role (http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/wsj-adelson-eyes-antisantorum-role-114508.html)
ABC: Santorum ‘Completely Misunderstands’ Modern Warfare, Gingrich Says (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/santorum-completely-misunderstands-modern-warfare-gingrich-says/)
Washington Post: Was Santorum shooting from the hip on women in combat? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/was-santorum-shooting-from-the-hip-on-women-in-combat/2012/02/14/gIQAxVeQFR_blog.html)
Washington Post: Rick Santorum on working mothers: He wasn’t all wrong (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-parenting/post/rick-santorum-on-working-mothers-he-wasnt-all-wrong/2012/02/14/gIQABJZPER_blog.html)
CSM: Is Rick Santorum facing a brewing 'women problem'? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0214/Is-Rick-Santorum-facing-a-brewing-women-problem)
New York Magazine: A Closer Look at Rick Santorum’s ‘My Wife Wrote It’ Excuse (http://www.nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/02/did-santorums-wife-really-co-author-book.html?imw=Y&f=most-viewed-24h5)
CNN: Santorum slams Obama administration as 'elite snobs' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/15/santorum-slams-obama-administration-as-elite-snobs/)
Boise Weekly: Santorum Slams Ninth Circuit, Climate Change, 'Elite Snobs' (http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2012/02/15/santorum-slams-ninth-circuit-climate-change-elite-snobs)
AJC: Rick Santorum and the Terri Schiavo disaster (http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2012/02/14/rick-santorum-and-the-terri-schiavo-disaster/)

[millercards]

This is funny and needs to be known: Philadelphia Magazine: America? Pennsylvania Here. We Know Rick Santorum. You Don’t.

His own state booted him and and doesn't like him!

[ZanZibar]

Polls:
Gallup: Romney 33 Santorum 31 Gingrich 15 Paul 8 NATIONAL (http://www.gallup.com/poll/election.aspx)
Rasmussen: Santorum 39 Romney 27 Gingrich 15 Paul 10 NATIONAL (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/election_2012_republican_presidential_primary)

GOP Candidates:

Ron Paul:
CSM: Should Ron Paul demand a new vote count in Maine? (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2012/0215/Should-Ron-Paul-demand-a-new-vote-count-in-Maine)
The Examiner: Ron Paul may win Maine after all (http://www.examiner.com/conservative-politics-in-national/ron-paul-may-win-maine-after-all)
The State Column: Poll: Ron Paul bests Newt Gingrich by six points in Michigan (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/2012/02/15/poll-ron-paul-bests-newt-gingrich-by-six-points-in-michigan/)
IBT: Ron Paul Passes Newt Gingrich for Third Place In Michigan 2012 Primary Poll (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/299206/20120215/ron-paul-michigan-poll-newt-gingrich-santorum.htm)
The Seattle Times: Ron Paul plans Friday rallies in Vancouver & SeaTac (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2017512790_ron_paul_to_campaign_in_washin.html)
OregonLive.com: Ron Paul to hold Thursday afternoon rally in Vancouver (http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2012/02/ron_paul_to_hold_thursday_afte.html)
The State Column: Ron Paul in Washington State as polls show him trailing (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/2012/02/15/ron-paul-in-washington-state-as-polls-show-him-trailing/)
Houston Chronicle: Ron Paul’s favorite Amish farmer shuts down raw milk business amid government pressure (http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/02/ron-pauls-favorite-amish-farmer-shuts-down-raw-milk-business-amid-government-pressure/)
Forbes: Ron Paul, Greece and the Tin Standard (http://www.forbes.com/sites/larahoffmans/2012/02/15/ron-paul-greece-and-the-tin-standard/)
Eurasia Review: Ron Paul: It’s Time To Abort Obamacare – OpEd (http://www.eurasiareview.com/15022012-ron-paul-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-abort-obamacare-oped/)
BusinessWire: Ron Paul Remains Competitive Against Obama in Latest Poll (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120214006687/en/Ron-Paul-Remains-Competitive-Obama-Latest-Poll)
BusinessWire: Ron Paul Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Global Tax’ (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120215006532/en/Ron-Paul-Responds-Obama-Administration%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Global-Tax%E2%80%99)
BusinessWire: Ron Paul Issues Statement on Latest Obama Budget (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120214006700/en/Ron-Paul-Issues-Statement-Latest-Obama-Budget)
The Republic: GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul plans rally in Twin Falls as part of Northwest swing (http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/50e7b680e66e4f628dc67c36b4102c1f/ID--Paul-Idaho/)
Idaho Statesman: Ron Paul in Twin Falls Thursday, three GOP presidential candidates in a week seeking Idaho delegates (http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/15/idahopolitics/three_presidential_candidates_a_week_visit_idaho_r on_paul_twin_f)
KIVI: Ron Paul to make a stop in Idaho on Thursday (http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/139376543.html)
Idaho Statesman: Paul wins support of Rep. Phil Hart, tax protester from North Idaho (http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/15/idahopolitics/paul_wins_support_rep_phil_hart_tax_protester_nort h_idaho)

Mitt Romney:
Newsmax: Romney’s Maine Victory Facing Increasing Doubts (http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Maine-caucus-Romney-errors/2012/02/15/id/429525)
Washington Post: Mitt Romney’s one percent problem isn’t going away (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/mitt-romneys-one-percent-problem-isnt-going-away/2012/02/15/gIQAzXVuFR_blog.html)
Boston Globe: New Democratic super PAC uses ad to poke fun at Mitt Romney (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/02/new-democratic-super-pac-uses-poke-fun-mitt-romney/r8wlL7oGr2kOe3yal6dLwL/index.html)
MassLive.com: Criticisms raised about Mitt Romney's work on the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics (http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/criticisms_raised_about_mitt_r.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney's Strategy To Sideline Rick Santorum: A Steady Rebuild And A Slow Burn (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/mitt-romney-rick-santorum_n_1277622.html)
Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Challenges Sarah Palin's Claim That He's Not Conservative Enough (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/mitt-romney-sarah-palin-conservatism_n_1279022.html)
FOX: Why Republicans don't trust Romney (http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/02/14/why-republicans-dont-trust-romney/)
WBUR: Why Romney's Shaggy Dog Story Won't Die (http://www.wbur.org/npr/146929766/why-romneys-shaggy-dog-story-wont-die)
The Telegraph: Mitt Romney advisor calls for tougher US line on China (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9083216/Mitt-Romney-advisor-calls-for-tougher-US-line-on-China.html)
Jerusalem Post: Washington Watch: Mitt Romney, man of the (rich) people (http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/Article.aspx?id=258002)
Politico: Left blogs plow Mitt Romney on auto bailout (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72915.html)
LA Times: Mitt Romney picks the wrong fight over the auto bailout (http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2012/02/mitt-romney-picks-the-wrong-fight-over-the-auto-bailout.html)
TIME: Inside the Numbers: Potential Trouble for Romney in Michigan and Beyond (http://swampland.time.com/2012/02/14/inside-the-numbers-trouble-for-romney-in-michigan-and-beyond/?iid=sl-main-lede?xid=gonewsedit)
Bloomberg Businessweek: Romney makes hometown appeal in new ad (http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9SU0O580.htm)
MSNBC: Examining Romney's '08 Michigan performance (http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/15/10418177-examining-romneys-08-michigan-performance)

Newt Gingrich:
Washington Post: Newt Gingrich: The most disliked politician in America (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/newt-gingrich-the-most-disliked-politician-in-america/2012/02/15/gIQAloLoFR_blog.html)
Hot Air: Polls: Newt Gingrich’s favorability rating is really floundering (http://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/15/polls-newt-gingrichs-favorability-rating-is-really-floundering/)
NYT: Callista Gingrich Takes to the Microphone (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/callista-gingrich-takes-to-the-microphone/)
Reuters: For Gingrich, "Super Tuesday" looms as turning point (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/15/us-usa-campaign-gingrich-idUSTRE81C26420120215)
Think Progress: Buying Newt: Gingrich Speeches Reference Top Super PAC Donor’s Business Efficiency Scheme (http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/02/15/425761/gingrich-speeches-reference-donor-business/)
Sunshine State News: Newt Gingrich Showcases Support of Religious Conservatives (http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/newt-gingrich-showcases-support-religious-conservatives)
The Hill: Watchdog: Gingrich should direct DOJ to release ethics records (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/210913-watchdog-gingrich-should-direct-doj-to-release-ethics-records)

Rick Santorum:
Washington Post: Media should challenge Santorum and Gingrich’s ‘cafeteria Catholicism’ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/media-should-challenge-santorum-and-gingrichs-cafeteria-catholicism/2012/02/15/gIQAD77AGR_blog.html)
CSM: Rick Santorum's new machine-gun ad: Will it work? (+video) (http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Vox-News/2012/0215/Rick-Santorum-s-new-machine-gun-ad-Will-it-work-video)
ABC: Rick Santorum Campaign Goes on the Air With Ads in Michigan (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/rick-santorum-campaign-goes-on-the-air-with-ads-in-michigan/)
ABC: Rick Santorum Unveils Michigan Ad Accusing Mitt Romney of Mud-Slinging (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/rick-santorum-unveils-michigan-ad-accusing-mitt-romney-of-mud-slinging/)
AP: Santorum targets Romney 'negative attack machine' (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iKWvVVwIurz47F_n1tMS6NshxI7Q?docId=ec37a9b8d 67b4f59b725a1a014f0f4f2)
Boston Globe: Rick Santorum jumps to lead over Mitt Romney in Ohio (http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2012/02/rick-santorum-jumps-lead-over-mitt-romney-ohio/fqK1DdFWCNNhpZB9I1ySII/index.html)
Washington Post: Can Rick Santorum become more than ‘not Romney’? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-rick-santorum-become-more-than-not-mitt/2012/02/14/gIQA4jw9DR_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop)
Chicago Tribune: Rick Santorum Finally on Voters' Radar: Former Pennsylvania senator is the last conservative standing; now real scrutiny will begin (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-201202151018usnewsusnwr201202140214santorumfeb15,0 ,1513076.story)
IBT: Rick Santorum Says Sex Life Should be 'Special' [VIDEO] (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/299203/20120215/rick-santorum-sex-life-special.htm)
Politico: Megadeth frontman backs Rick Santorum (http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/2012/02/megadeth-frontman-backs-rick-santorum-114539.html)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Endorsed By Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/rick-santorum-megadeth_n_1279794.html)
NY Daily News: Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine endorses Rick Santorum for President - big change for one-time GOP critic (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/megadeth-dave-mustaine-endorses-rick-santorum-president-article-1.1023136?localLinksEnabled=false)
CBS: Santorum exploring Secret Service protection (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57378380/santorum-exploring-secret-service-protection/)
NYT: Rick Santorum’s Pincer Movement (http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/rick-santorums-pincer-movement/)
The Guardian: Women's right to fight – whatever Rick Santorum says (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/feb/15/us-military-women-rick-santorum?newsfeed=true)
MarketWatch: PR Nightmare: Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum Embodies Needs for Online Reputation Management (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pr-nightmare-presidential-candidate-rick-santorum-embodies-needs-for-online-reputation-management-2012-02-15)
The State Column: Rick Santorum: President Obama is an ‘elite snob’ (http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/2012/02/15/rick-santorum-president-obama-is-an-elite-snob/)
The Atlantic Wire: Santorum Rallies His Base Against Snobs (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/02/santorum-rallies-his-base-against-snobs/48738/)
The Atlantic: Memo to the Tea Party: Rick Santorum Rejects Your Message (http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/memo-to-the-tea-party-rick-santorum-rejects-your-message/253111/)
PolicyMic: Rick Santorum Can Win the GOP Nomination if Social Conservatism Trumps Fiscal Conservatism in 2012 (http://www.policymic.com/articles/4273/rick-santorum-can-win-the-gop-nomination-if-social-conservatism-trumps-fiscal-conservatism-in-2012)
AP: Santorum searches for own gusher in oil country (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hlmXi9E1lifMDXc6bo6aJLR5-UAA?docId=403e7e9fcd644fd6838994c4ba26c253)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Oil Country Campaigning: GOP Hopeful Searches For Support From Industry (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/santorum-oil-country_n_1279721.html)
Grand Forks Herald: Santorum, in western N.D., pledges to support state's oil production (http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/229543/group/homepage/)
Huffington Post: Rick Santorum Refused To Disclose Who Paid For Family Trip To Rome (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/rick-santorum-rome-trip-financial-disclosure_n_1278957.html)