Today's News 12/15 (Properly formatted)

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Polls And Trends:

UK Guardian: Newt Gingrich still leads the GOP field – but Barack Obama would beat him
CS Monitor: Rasmussen poll shocker: Gingrich tanks in Iowa, Romney now on top
CS Monitor: Jon Huntsman leapfrogs Ron Paul in New Hampshire, says poll

Miami Times: Ron Paul, President of Straw Polls, Wins Miami Straw Poll

PPP VA: Paul 40 Obama 48
NBC National: Paul 37 Obama 50

ARG NH: Romney 35 Paul 21 Gingrich 16 Huntsman 13
Suffolk NH: Romney 38, Gingrich 20, Paul 8, Huntsman 13, Bachmann 3, Santorum 2, Perry 1, Cain
Rasmussen IA: Gingrich 20, Romney 23, Paul 18, Perry 10, Bachmann 9, Santorum 6, Huntsman 5, Cain
PPP NM: Gingrich 39, Romney 14, Johnson 11, Paul 8, Perry 8, Bachmann 6, Santorum 3, Huntsman 2
ABC PA: Gingrich 35, Romney 18, Santorum 18, Cain , Paul 8, Bachmann 6, Perry 2, Huntsman
PPIC CA: Gingrich 33, Romney 25, Cain , Paul 9, Perry 4, Bachmann 7, Santorum 4, Huntsman 2

AP National: Gingrich 33, Romney 27, Paul 9, Bachmann 9, Perry 6, Santorum 3, Huntsman 2, Cain
Reuters National: Gingrich 28, Romney 18, Paul 12, Bachmann 10, Perry 12, Santorum 4, Huntsman 5, Cain
MSNBC National: Gingrich 40, Romney 23, Paul 9, Bachmann 8, Perry 6, Santorum 3, Huntsman 5, Cain

GOP CANDIDATES

Ron Paul:

LA Times: Ron Paul shows strength ahead of Iowa caucuses
Media Ite: Rachel Maddow On Ron Paul: ‘Iowa Republicans Don’t Pick Presidents; They Pick Huckabees’
US News: Ron Paul Poised to Pull Ahead In Iowa
CNN: Paul's serious challenge in Iowa could rock the GOP race
Huff Post: Rachel Maddow: Ron Paul Winning The Iowa Caucus Would Mean 'Nothing' (VIDEO)
CS Monitor: Ron Paul closes on Newt Gingrich: In time to win Iowa?
Newsmax: Ron Paul: I Believe I Can Win Iowa
Daily Caller: TheDC’s Alex Pappas: Ron Paul Iowa win ‘not out of realm of possibility’ [VIDEO]
YNN: Ron Paul supporters flock to Iowa to influence caucus
State Column: Ron Paul on Iowa Caucuses: ‘We’re peaking at the right time’
Washington Times: Ron Paul wins Iowa?
Boston Herald: Ron Paul shows strength ahead of Iowa caucuses
Boston Globe: Ron Paul’s unusual contribution to campaign literature: a family cookbook
Fox: Ron Paul Gaining Steam in Iowa

New American: Surging Ron Paul Stumps in New Hampshire
LA Times: Republican chase is on for New Hampshire's independents
Nashua Telegraph: Rising in polls, Paul revisits familiar themes in Amherst stop
News Observer: Paul takes his turn at N.H. campaign stop

Policy Mic: Ron Paul Foreign Policy is Saving American Conservatism
Concord Monitor: War or peace?

ABC: Milking It: Ron Paul Wants Choice on Raw Milk
Boise Weekly: Ron Paul: "I'm All for Raw Milk"

Media Ite: Rudy Giuliani Tells Fox and Friends: ‘Ron Paul Is Just A Complete Distraction’
Ology: Rudy Giuliani Does Cable Shows Supporting Gingrich, Attacking Romney And Paul (Video)
Hot Air: Ron Paul: I’m not sure I’ll hold up during a long primary
The Hill: Ron Paul questions his own stamina in protracted nomination fight
CNN: Paul reacts to positive poll fortunes, nagging questions about electability
Washington Post: Ron Paul, the unlikeliest 2012 force
Washington Post: Ron Paul Catches Fire?
Washington Post: Ron Paul: The Alternative Candidate is a force to be reckoned with
Hot Air: Can Ron Paul win?
Washington Post: Ron Paul’s slight stature and high-pitched passions set him apart at debates
The Atlantic: Pretending That Ron Paul Doesn't Matter Won't Make Him Go Away
Newsweek: Ron Paul: Batty Old Reactionary for President
Fox Reality Check: Reality Check: Are Ron Paul's views on Israel "misguided and extreme?"

Houston Chronicle: Perry, Paul likely to team up in attack on front-runners
NY Daily News: Ron Paul surging in early GOP voting states

Daily Globe: Letter: Don't let scare tactics on Paul change your vote
The Root: Ron Paul's Threat to Newt Gingrich
Eastern Echo: Don't write Ron off

The Hill: Ron Paul and Moshe Feiglin

Fox: Would a Ron Paul Win in Iowa Hand the Election to Obama?
Examiner: Poll: Ron Paul too radical for New Hampshire
FrumForum: Don’t Endorse Ron Paul
Politico: When Ron Paul is president, he will sell us out
The Daily: Ron Paul's resurgence annoys GOP front-runners - and some of his own loyalist
National Review: National Review Accuses Ron Paul of "vile conspiracy theories about September 11" While Deeming Only Romney, Huntsman, and Santorum Acceptable Nominees


Rick Perry:

CS Monitor: Rick Perry rebound in Iowa: Assisted by veterans?
NY Mag: Rick Perry’s Iowa Hail Mary Fails to Impress
LA Times: Rick Perry launches bus tour in late-stage Iowa effort
CNN: Perry changes subject after manufacturing question
Omaha: Perry plays up faith in Iowa stops
CBS: Perry kicks off bus tour hoping for Iowa surge
Seacoast: Rick Perry running to be pastor, not president
LA Times: Rick Perry warns Iowa voters of 'war on our values'

Star-Telegram: Perry needs strong showing in Republicans' final pre-Iowa debate
Washington Times: ‘Moneyball’ politics can’t save Rick Perry’s campaign
Reuters: No jump start for Perry campaign in New Hampshire

Mitt Romney:

LA Times: Mitt Romney wins support of Iowa super-volunteer

Reuters: New Romney video highlights old praise from Gingrich
CNN: Romney: Gingrich 'doesn't understand the economy'
Boston Globe: Mitt Romney sharpens attacks on Newt Gingrich
NYT: In a Tactical Shift, Romney Trains Sights on Gingrich
NYT: Romney Warns of Nominating ‘Zany’ Gingrich
CBS: Romney: Gingrich an "unreliable" conservative

Newsweek: Mitt Romney’s ‘Missionary in France’ Tale Won’t Make Us Forget He’s Rich

Boston Herald: Experts to Mitt Romney: Lighten up
Washington Post: Mitt Romney bewitched by conservative suspicion

CNN: Poll: Romney holds lead in N.H., Gingrich and Huntsman on the rise

Michelle Bachmann:

CNN: Bachmann, Santorum exchange swipes
Politico: Bachmann: Rivals' 'money is changing hands'
QC Times: Bachmann calls out opponents for 'crony capitalism'
Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann resists bashing Hollywood
ABC: Michele Bachmann Campaign Accuses Newt Gingrich of Buying Tea Party Support


Newt Gingrich:

AP: Gingrich pokes at rivals in new TV ad

UK Guardian: Newt Gingrich: end of the surge

The Atlantic: Is Newt Gingrich Deflating in Iowa?
ABC: Newt Gingrich Courts Iowa Conservatives as Critics Label Him a ‘Pro-Life Fraud’
AJC: GOP's Gingrich scrambles in Iowa for caucuses
USA Today: Weak Iowa organization could be problem for Gingrich
ABC: Newt Gingrich: ‘Iowa Is Going to Be a Challenge’

IBT: Newt Gingrich: Is He Too Old to Be President?
Boston: Get me re-write: Gingrich site mentions '3 wives'
WSJ: Gingrich, Before the Revolution
CS Monitor: Are GOP voters fooling themselves about Newt Gingrich's electability?

Reuters: Gingrich at center stage in Iowa debate

NYT: Gingrich, Lecturing on Brain Science, Faces Protesters
CBS: Newt Gingrich interrupted by "Occupy" protesters
Bloomberg: Voices of Gingrich Critics Grow Along With His Poll Numbers

CS Monitor: Gingrich's tax plan takes him from irresponsible to reckless
NYT: Gingrich’s Foreign Policy Words Summon the Cold War, but Enemy Is Iran

UK Mail: The rebranding of Mrs Gingrich: How Callista transformed her look from young professional to aspiring First Lady


Rick Santorum:

Des Moines Register: Santorum tests chocolate truffle milk at Iowa campaign Christmas party
Examiner: Rick Santorum & Laura Ingraham after Des Moines debate
The Atlantic: Rick Santorum Wins an Iowa Crowd
Huff Post: Rick Santorum Pleads With Anti-Abortion Iowans To Vote For Him
Politico: Rick Santorum: 'My time will come'
QC Times: Santorum outlines tax plan in central Iowa


Jon Huntsman:

Washington Post: Jon Huntsman, trying to thread a political needle
The Hill: Huntsman meets with Va Gov. McDonnell
National Review: The Jon Huntsman Fizzle?


Multiple Candidates:

Des Moines Register: Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum tell forum crowd how they’d limit abortion

Other Candidates:




Caucus/Primary News:


Coalitions-Related News:



ECONOMY

USA Today: Economic optimism grows, but risks remain


HEALTH CARE


FOREIGN POLICY

Washington Post: Panetta, visiting Afghanistan, says, ‘We’re winning’

 

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Polls And Trends:


American Research Group Poll NH: Romney 35%, Paul 21%, Gingrich 16%
CNN: Romney ahead in N.H.; race for second less certain
State Column: Ron Paul trounces Newt Gingrich in latest American Research Group NH poll

Christian Science Monitor: Rasmussen poll shocker: Gingrich tanks in Iowa, Romney now on top
Rasmussen Poll: Romney 23%, Gingrich 20%, Paul 18%

GOP CANDIDATES
Ron Paul:


NY Daily News: Ron Paul Surges In Polls Before Sioux City Debate
New Yorker: Here Comes Ron Paul
Press Citizen: Ron Paul surges on Iowa Electronic Markets
Forbes: Ron Paul Picks Up Andrew Sullivan's Endorsement
RT: Ron Paul tied with Gingrich in Iowa
Salon: How Ron Paul could give the GOP a heart attack
Rock River Times: Ron Paul gaining ground in early primary states
News Observer: Paul takes his turn at N.H. campaign stop
Huff Post: Will the Media Let Ron Paul Question U.S. Foreign Policy?

ABC: Paul and Gingrich: Bad Blood Dates Back Two Decades
Star Telegram: Paul says attack ads aren't negative
The Hill: Ron Paul attacks Gingrich on military deferments
Opposing Views: Ron Paul: Congress Dysfunction "Business as Usual"

Examiner: Ron Paul's real fight begins

New York Mag: News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is a Huge Racist

Newt Gingrich:


NY Times: Gingrich Momentum Slows, Polls Suggest
Politico: Iowa anti-abortion group calls Newt Gingrich 'pro-life fraud'
Fox: Newt: 'When People Say I'm Not Conservative...You Have to Wonder What Planet They Have Been On!'
The Hill: Gingrich moves away from electronic health records
FP: Newt Skywalker and the Moon Mirror
Examiner: Peter King goes after Newt Gingrich

Politico: Newt Gingrich walks back Mitt Romney fit: 'Foolish on my part'
The Hill: Gingrich: Romney attacks violate the 'spirit of Christmas'

Politico: Newt's loot: Billionaire commits $20M
Politico: Newt Gingrich says he’ll ignore attacks at GOP debate
USA Today: Gingrich touts 'bold ideas' in new TV ad
Politico: UPDATED: Iowa, New Hampshire House Speakers for Newt Gingrich

Charlotte Observer: Gingrich: Voters looking past his personal history
Des Moines Register: In Fort Dodge, Newt Gingrich draws on economic experience in Congress
Huff Post: Newt Gingrich Gets A Last Go-Around In Final Pre-Caucus Debate
Business Insider: Conservative Journalists Are Panicking About Newt Gingrich
NY Daily News: Rudy Giuliani bashes Mitt Romney as a flip-flopper, but praises Newt Gingrich
Daily Caller: Giuliani: Gingrich like Reagan, best connects to ‘Reagan Democrats’ [VIDEO]
MSNBC: Gingrich snags support from IA and NH statehouse leaders

Mitt Romney:


Politico: Iowa Dem congressman blasts Romney on guns
Chicago Tribune:What the fact-checkers and others say about Romney and health care

Politico: Romney ad: 'Moral responsibility'
Boston Globe: Mitt Romney claims support of former Reagan administration officials
Des Moines Register: New Mitt Romney ad: “Moral responsibility” to cut spending
Des Moines Register: In new Iowa mailer, Romney keeps hammering Gingrich for his loveseat moment

Michelle Bachmann:


NPR: 5 Things You May Not Know About Michele Bachmann

Rick Perry

Christian Science Monitor: A Rick Perry comeback? It all rides on Iowa now.

The Hill: Watchdogs: Perry team might have violated campaign finance laws

Huff Post: Rick Perry Warns Iowa Voters Of Obama's 'War On Our Values'
ABC: Rick Perry Rails Against ‘Insiders’ Gingrich and Romney in New TV Ad
Des Moines Register: New Perry ad calls Romney and Gingrich “political insiders”
Politico: Perry ad slams Romney, Gingrich as 'insiders'

Rick Santorum:


Think Progress: Rick Santorum Rejects Obamacare’s Success At ‘Pro-Life’ Event

Des Moines Register: Santorum in Iowa: Catholic bishops are wrong on immigration
USA Today: Super PAC launches ad campaign for Rick Santorum
CNN: Santorum goes up with first paid ad
Des Moines Register: Super PAC spending $200,000 for Santorum ads in Iowa
Politico: Santorum super PAC releases Iowa ad

Jon Huntsman:


Christian Science Monitor: Jon Huntsman leapfrogs Ron Paul in New Hampshire, says poll

Multiple Candidates:


Washington Post: Who do social conservatives want in 2012?

Caucus/Primary News:


Economy:


Bloomberg: U.S. Stocks Gain on U.S. Economic Data

Energy:


CFR: Campaign 2012: The Candidates on Energy Policy

Foreign Policy:


Washington Post: Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt slip in October as China trims its holdings

Health Care:


Bloomberg: Obama Seeks Minimum Wage Coverage for Home Health-Care Aides