Today's News 9/15

[Napoleon's Shadow]

GOP CANDIDATES

Ron Paul:
Miami Herald - Paul is right on health insurance mandate
USA Today - Ad plays off 'let him die' incident at GOP debate
MEDIAite - Ron Paul Hits Back At Dick Cheney By Calling Former Vice President A ‘Dictator’
RCP - Ron Paul: Dick Cheney Sounds Like A Dictator
HuffPo - Is Ron Paul Right: Did Al Qaeda Attack Us Because of Our Policies?
Daily Caller - TheDC’s Jamie Weinstein: Ron Paul’s foreign policy fallacies
Politifact - Ron Paul says under Rick Perry, government jobs grew by 170,000 in Texas
Gather - Ron Paul Foreign Policy Questioned in Media
Real Clear Politics - Ron Paul: A Texas Thorn in Rick Perry's Side
International Business - Ron Paul: Is He A Racist?


Rick Perry:
HuffPo - Rick Perry Campaigns In Virginia, Where HPV Vaccine Mandate Causes Little Controversy
Politico - Rick Perry knocks Michele Bachmann's HPV story
LA Times - Perry, Bachmann and the HPV debate
HuffPo - Rick Perry Errs on the Side of Death
Times Union - 2007 move dogs Perry
HuffPo - Rick Perry's Wild Tour Of Bob McDonnell's Over-Vaccinated Dystopia
WaPo - Perry: Mandatory HPV vaccination of girls was wrong
The Austin Chronicle - Perry the Executioner
HuffPo - Rick Perry's Next Controversial Execution Comes Thursday
WaPo - Perry asked to halt Texas execution because of racially charged statements during sentencing
LA Times - Perry won't preside over scheduled Texas execution
AP - Inmate's lawyers ask Perry to halt Texas execution
CBS - Rick Perry Meets with Donald Trump
CBS - Donald Trump and Rick Perry chow down in NYC
Time - The Truth Behind Rick Perry’s Lie About Social Security
Philly Inquirer - The American Debate: Rick Perry's Social Security stumble
Alaska Dispatch - Rick Perry bucks tea party on illegal immigration
Bloomberg - Klein: Perry Puts True Faith in (Political) Science
Bloomberg - Perry Supported By Republicans, Views Rejected
LA Times - Rick Perry: New York election shows Democrats 'on the ropes'
LA Times - Romney, Perry trade accusations on campaign trail
DMR - Perry returns to Iowa leading national polls
DMR - Minuteman Patriots plan to picket Gov. Rick Perry’s visit to Council Bluffs
WaPo - Perry talks about his faith, forsaking talk of jobs for a day
Palm Beach Post - Thank you, Rick Perry
HuffPo - Al Gore Pressed On Rick Perry Connection On 'The Colbert Report' (VIDEO)


Mitt Romney:
Boston Herald - Report: ‘Romneycare’ a killer
The Hill - Sen. McCain to Romney: 'Welcome to Arizona'
MSNBC - Romney praises Cheney before AZ crowd
MSNBC - Romney takes CEO message to car dealer in Ariz.
AZ Central - Mitt Romney promises to stop illegal immigration
Phoenix New Times - Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney in Town For Campaign Stop; Each Trying to Woo Sheriff Joe Arpaio
WaPo - Romney compares himself, favorably, to Perry
CBS - Mitt Romney takes on Rick Perry over Social Security and immigration at Arizona retirement community
Chicago Tribune - Mitt Romney: 'A good shot' I'll be in the White House
National Journal - Perry Threatens Romney In Calif., But Not Obama
Politico - Poll: Perry leads Mitt by 4 points
National Journal - Perry, Romney Tie Obama in Virginia
Miami Herald - Poll: Romney leads Perry in California
Patch - Romney Can Beat Obama, NH Republicans Say
SF Gate - Romney gives state GOP convention cold shoulder
Boston Herald - Mitt’s lost elephants in the room


Michele Bachmann:
Real Clear Politics - Rollins Reluctant To Support Bachmann For President, C-in-C
Tucson Citizen - Michele Bachmann meets Arpaio, ‘one of my heroes’
CBS - Bachmann courts "America's toughest sheriff"
WaPo - In Phoenix, Bachmann courts AZ’s tough-on-immigration sheriff seeking his endorsement
Examiner - Michele Bachmann visits Arizona to talk immigration
Vancouver Sun - Michelle Bachmann keeps up attack on Rick Perry over HPV vaccine
Guardian - Michele Bachmann HPV row prompts fears for vaccine programme in US
AP - Bachmann shot at Perry over vaccine stings her too
Fox News - Hollywood Mogul Harvey Weinstein Offers Math Lesson to Michele Bachmann
CBS - Harvey Weinstein invites Michele Bachmann to premiere of his new film
Education Week - Bachmann's District and School District Probed for Bullying Overlap
Slate - A brief history of maternal indignation in American politics, from Mother Jones to Michele Bachmann.


Jon Huntsman:
U.S. News - Nirvana Allusion Attracts Further Ridicule for Jon Huntsman
CBS - Jon Huntsman defends Kurt Cobain joke, criticizes GOP presidential debates
MSNBC - Huntsman criticizes GOP field for 'scary' rhetoric
NewsMax - Huntsman Is Running for Obama Cabinet Post
Union Leader - Huntsman, in Merrimack, urges students to change the world
Nashua Telegraph - Presidential candidate Huntsman talks China with Merrimack High students
Atlantic Wire - Huntsman in Uniform; The MLB's Nonsensical 9/11 Cap Ban
Sea Coast Online - Huntsman takes Hampton tour

Newt Gingrich:
The Acorn - Republican primary candidate Newt Gingrich addresses Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park

Herman Cain:
Christian Post - Former Staffer Accuses the Cain Campaign of Covering up Gay Advisor
The Hill - Ex-Cain staffer: Campaign concealed gay aide's role
Forbes - Testimony: Cain campaign concealed gay aide's role
National Journal - Cain Touts 9-9-9 Economic Plan in WSJ Op-Ed
ABC - Reforming the ‘Ponzi Scheme’: How Herman Cain, Bernie Sanders Would Fix Social Security


Rick Santorum:
Politico - Santorum keeps needling Perry
Catholic Online - On the Road to 2012: An Exclusive Interview with Karen Santorum

Misc.:
Fits News - The Art Of Ignoring Gary Johnson

ECONOMY
Reuters - World economy in danger zone: Zoellick
CNN - Fixing the economy: It's Boehner's turn
NASDAQ - U.S. Economy: A Lost Decade Into The Great Middle Class Poverty?

JOBS
AP - Unemployment benefit requests jumped to 428K
MarketWatch - U.S. jobless claims jump to highest since June
Bloomberg - U.S. Jobless Claims Rose to Highest Since June

HEALTH CARE
One News Now - Staver: ObamaCare's days are numbered
Boston Herald - Report: ‘Romneycare’ a killer
Philly Inquirer - Would a tax fix work for Obamacare's constitutional problems?
National Review Online - CLASS-less Behavior

FOREIGN POLICY
NYT - Cameron and Sarkozy in Tripoli to Meet New Libyan Leaders
WaPo - French president says Gadhafi, those who ‘commited crimes’ in Libya must be brought to justice
Telegraph - Venezuela oppose rebels in Libya's UN seat bid

ENERGY
CBS - Solyndra failure draws attention to other firms
Detroit Free Press Natural gas touted as energy of future by ConocoPhillips chief
Fox Nation - Politico: Solyndra Offered 'Corporate Gig' to WH Aide
Market Watch - Miller Energy Reports Record Oil Shipped in August
WSJ - Food, Energy Push Up Prices

 

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Polls And Trends:
Reuters: Reuters/Ipsos poll: Obama gets slight boost from jobs speech Paul second to Romney in matchup performance with Obama, Perry third.
Florida Times: Rick Perry holds early lead over Mitt Romney in T-U presidential poll
Quinnipiac Poll: Perry Blossoms As Bachmann Wilts In Virginia GOP Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Romney, Perry Both Neck And Neck With Obama Ron Paul 8%, but includes Palin.
California Field Poll: Romney Leads Perry Ron Paul 8%, but includes Palin.
CNN: New CNN Poll: GOP divided over tea party movement
PPP: Perry maintains double digit lead Paul 11%
Bloomberg: Perry Supported By Republicans, Views Rejected Ron Paul 8% but includes Palin, Cross tabs & full results
WV Broadcasting: Poll: Perry leads GOP presidential contenders in WV
PPP: Missouri close, but Obama trails Romney by 2, Perry by 4
USA Today: Poll: Perry's Social Security view concerns some Republicans
The Hill: Poll: Voters blame GOP more for Washington’s political fighting


GOP CANDIDATES


Ron Paul:
Fox: Barry Manilow a Ron Paul Fan
Daily Caller: Barry Manilow On Ron Paul: I Agree With About Everything He Says
USA Today: Barry Manilow is a Ron Paul fan

Des Moines Register: Got questions for Ron Paul? List them here
Market Watch: Ron Paul Most Competitive Against Obama in Latest Poll
Chron: Ron Paul says Dick Cheney “wants to be the dictator” of GOP presidential race
Fox: Ron Paul Talks Solyndra Controversy, Cheney Comments
Washington Post: Ron Paul disses reporter: What happened to the free market?
Gold and Silver: The Road Map To Sound Money and Restoring the Dollar – Ron Paul’s Proposal

WSJ: Ron Paul's Fantasy Empire
Huff Post: I Agree With the People Who Yelled "Yes," We Should Let Him Die at the Debate
National Review: Roderick: How Long Ron Paul Should Talk About Health Insurance
Washington Post: Ron Paul ‘death’ moment: No ‘audience’ reaction
AJC: For Ron Paul, health-care question struck close to home
State Column: Poll finds little support for Ron Paul

Rick Perry:
Mother Jones: How Rick Perry Put Teacher Retirement Money in His Cronies' Hands
CNN: HPV vaccine, Merck and Rick Perry's money
Huff Post: Rick Perry Supplemented Wealth With Profitable Deals Involving Political Friends & Their Businesses
Huff Post: Rick Perry's devotion to NRA-backed proposals reaps campaign aid and grassroots support
Center for Public Integrity: Rick Perry's devotion to NRA-backed proposals reaps campaign aid and grassroots support
Nonprofit Quarterly: Is There a Connection between Anita Perry’s Salary and Husband Rick Perry’s Political Pals?
Austin Statesman: Anita Perry's salary comes indirectly from governor's backers
Philanthropy: Perry Backers Also Main Supporters of Charity Where Wife Works
NY Mag: Surely Rick Perry’s Job Has Nothing to Do With Increased Donations to the Nonprofit His Wife Works For
SF Gate: Rick Perry battles charges of 'crony capitalism'
Politico: Perry's Secrets

Bloomberg: Perry Was Right on HPV Vaccine, Schools Should Follow Suit: View
Chron: Gov. Perry and the HPV Vaccine..The Rest Of The Story
NPR: Rick Perry's HPV Vaccine Record Exposes Confusing Inconsistencies
ABC: Rick Perry's HPV Stance Grounded in Case of Heather Burcham, Who Died of Cervical Cancer
ABC: HPV Vaccine: Dying Woman Influenced Decision Rick Perry Now Regrets
MSNBC: Perkins: Perry's 'going to have to be a little clearer' on HPV
CNN: Rick Perry wants U.S. troops home from Afghanistan
CBS: Rick Perry: GOP primary voters are like everyone else
Huff Post: Rick Perry Calls Social Security 'A Criminal Enterprise', Defends 'Ponzi Scheme' Criticism
Washington Post: Rick Perry hits back at GOP establishment over Social Security
UK Guardian: Duane Buck lawyers appeal to Rick Perry for stay of execution
Chron: Killer seeks last-minute reprieve from Supreme Court
UK Guardian: Texas poverty figures challenge Rick Perry jobs record
UK Guardian: How bad is poverty in Rick Perry's Texas?

Bloomberg: Rick Perry Supported by Republicans in Poll Showing Plurality Reject Views
Dallas News: Perry maintains slim lead over Romney in Bloomberg poll
Miami Herald: Rick 'Perry Plunge' on immigration? Nah. Poll show Perry leads in FL with strong Hispanic backing
CNN: Poll: Perry up, Obama down in Virginia
Minnesota Independent: Perry leading Romney in polls, Bachmann drops to fifth

USA Today: Perry, Romney locked in Va. battle with Obama
Washington Post: Rick Perry blasts President Obama at Virginia GOP fundraiser in Richmond
RVA News: Rick Perry visits Richmond

Washington Post: Why Rick Perry’s debate performances haven’t hurt him (yet)
Examiner: Rick Perry disses New Hampshire
Time: Rick Perry Exclusive: The GOP’s Fiery Front-Runner on His Rise, Record and Rhetoric
Dallas News: Rick Perry graces cover of Time magazine
The Atlantic: Here's the Video That Proves Rick Perry Is the New Chuck Norris


Mitt Romney:
Boston Herald: Report: ‘Romneycare’ a jobs killer
Red State: Romneycare: A Microcosm of Obamacare, According to Conservative Study

Opposing Views: Mitt Romney Calls Dick Cheney "A Man of Wisdom and Judgment"
Boston: Romney says Cheney has qualities he would seek in a vice-president candidate

The Hill: Romney will join other top GOP candidates at Values Voter Summit
Politico: Mitt Romney to DC Value Voters summit

Chron: Romney Should Embrace His Record


Michelle Bachmann:
Forbes: Bioethicist Offers $10,000 Reward For Proof of Bachmann Vaccine Claims
Bloomberg: Bioethicist Bets Bachmann $10,000 on HPV Vaccine Link to Damage
Slate: $11,000 for Proof of Bachmann’s Vaccine Claims
Huff Post: Anderson Cooper: Michele Bachmann Spreading 'Dangerous Falsehood' On HPV Vaccine (VIDEO)
NPR: Bioethicists Offer Reward For Proof On HPV Vaccine Claim
Politico: Bioethicist challenges Bachmann on HPV 'retardation'
Fox: Perry Knocks Michele Bachmann's HPV Story
Politico: New Hampshire Union Leader wants HPV answers, knocks Michele Bachmann
LA Times: 'Emotional,' 'implusive' Bachmann erred on vaccine issue, ex-aides say
Forbes: Bachmann shot at Perry over vaccine stings her too
Washington Post: HPV, sex education and a debate that’s not going away

Huff Post: Michele Bachmann Courts Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Herman Cain:
SC Local News: Congressman Tim Scott hosts town hall meeting with Herman Cain
CBN: Herman Cain: 'I'll Stand with Israel if Elected'


Newt Gingrich:
Orlando Sentinel: Gingrich: Some illegal immigrants can stay
Fox: Gingrich: Democrats Inching Towards 'True Disaster' Next November
Alaska Dispatch: Newt Gingrich suffers from Alaska deficit disorder

Rick Santorum:
Sunshine State News: Rick Santorum's Team Continues to Fire Away at Rick Perry

Jon Huntsman:
Des Moines Register: Jon Huntsman names business and economic advisers
Patch: Huntsman Keeps it Personal
Huff Post: Jon Huntsman 2012: Legacy Of Charity Efforts May Be Liability In GOP Presidential Race

Multiple Candidates:
Minn Post: Why are Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney campaigning early in Arizona?
Union Leader: State vaccines: Bachmann vs. Perry
Huff Post: Bachmann, Perry in Race to Unreason


Other Candidates.:
Des Moines Register: Thad McCotter will not appear on Iowa Press this week
Hometown Life: McCotter's Social Security fix: allow personal savings accounts
NYT: Republican Hopefuls Court Sheriff Joe
CS Monitor: Why are Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney campaigning early in Arizona?


Caucus/Primary News:
MLive: Michigan moves toward Feb. 28 presidential primary
Politico: Missouri state senator floats flouting primary rules
Washington Times: Straw poll will pick next president, GOP governor says

Coalitions-Related News:


ECONOMY
Bloomberg: U.S. Economy: Consumer Prices, Jobless Claims Exceed Forecasts
Fox: Fresh Evidence the Economy Is On the Verge of Another Major Recession


HEALTH CARE
Daily Caller: Report: Administration ignored high costs in healthcare bill
Boston Herald: Report: ‘Romneycare’ a jobs killer
Red State: Romneycare: A Microcosm of Obamacare, According to Conservative Study


FOREIGN POLICY
AP: Pakistan hits back at US criticism in Kabul attack
Politico: On Afghanistan, getting story right


ENERGY
Washington Post: Five myths about the Solyndra collapse
Politico: The truth about clean energy jobs