memeorandum: Homework and Jacuzzis as Dorms Move to McMansions in California (Patricia Leigh Brown/New York Times)

10:40 PM ET, November 13, 2011

Top Items:

Ben Smith / The Politico:

CBS panned for Republican debate performance — The first broadcast network presidential debate this year, which ended its national telecast and switched to a choppy livestream feed two-thirds of the way through the event, produced a storm of complaints from viewers across the country …

Discussion: Swampland, Taylor Marsh, Pat Dollard, Towleroad News #gay, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, The Other McCain, Balloon Juice, CNN and Ballot Box

Niall Stanage / The Hill:

Debates take toll on Republican field — Televised debates have had an outsize impact on this year's Republican presidential race. But the demands of the debating schedule — Saturday's event in South Carolina was the eleventh major clash — is taking its toll on the candidates, who find themselves constantly preparing for primetime.

Discussion: The Moderate Voice, The Political Carnival and American Power

Ann Althouse / Althouse:

“It gets a little lonely over here in Siberia from time to time” was the wry whine from the under-included Jon Huntsman at the debate last night. — But does he have serious cause for complaint? Personally, I would love to hear from Thaddeus McCotter. Remember him?

Discussion: American Power and The Other McCain

Hunter Walker / PolitickerNY:
Bachmann Campaign Accuses CBS News of Bias

Discussion: Weasel Zippers, Business Insider and The Daily Caller

A.Killough / CNN:
Bachmann cries ‘bias’ after Saturday debate

Discussion: Ben Smith's Blog, The Political Carnival, Ballot Box, Mediaite, Iowa Caucuses, Gawker, Talking Points Memo and The Raw Story, more at Mediagazer »

ABCNEWS:
Bachmann, Paul Call Debate Moderators ‘Disgraceful’

Discussion: Hot Air, Don Surber, Little Green Footballs, The Impolitic, Outside the Beltway, Booman Tribune, americanthinker.com, The Other McCain, Taylor Marsh and National Review

The Politico:

Some Democrats refuse to back Obama — Sen. Joe Lieberman was treated like an outcast back in 2008 when he broke from the Senate Democratic Caucus and openly opposed Barack Obama's bid for the White House. — Asked last week if he'd back Obama in 2012, the Connecticut independent said, “I don't know what I'm going to do.”

Discussion: The Moderate Voice and Weasel Zippers

Jane M. Von Bergen / Philly.com:

Families say Sandusky had free rein — No one said no to Jerry Sandusky. — That's the underlying message from those closest to the alleged victims in the child-molestation scandal that has engulfed Pennsylvania State University. — After all, Jerry Sandusky, once the heir apparent …

Discussion: Rod Dreher

Jeffrey D. Sachs / New York Times:

The New Progressive Movement — OCCUPY WALL STREET and its allied movements around the country are more than a walk in the park. They are most likely the start of a new era in America. Historians have noted that American politics moves in long swings. We are at the end of the 30-year Reagan era …

Discussion: Weasel Zippers and The Gateway Pundit

Nia-Malika Henderson / Washington Post:

Gloria Cain speaks out about sexual harassment allegations — In her first televised interview ever, Gloria Cain, wife of Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, sat down with her husband and said that the allegations of sexual harassment against him don't square with the man she knows.

Discussion: The Hinterland Gazette

Patricia Leigh Brown / New York Times:

Homework and Jacuzzis as Dorms Move to McMansions in California — MERCED, Calif. — Heather Alarab, a junior at the University of California, Merced, and Jill Foster, a freshman, know that their sudden popularity has little to do with their sparkling personalities, intelligence or athletic prowess.

Discussion: Jezebel, Gawker and Calculated Risk

Ynetnews:

US blog: Mossad behind Iran blast — Blogger Richard Silverstein claims Israel orchestrated explosion that killed 17 at Iranian missile storage facility, in collaboration with local militant group — Dudi Cohen — US blogger Israel was the mastermind behind the

Discussion: Israel Matzav and The PJ Tatler

Wynton Hall / Big Government:

REVEALED: Nancy Pelosi Blocked Credit Card Reform While Investing Millions in Exclusive Visa Stock Offering — Former Speaker of the House-and current Minority Leader-Nancy Pelosi apparently bought $1 million to $5 million of Visa stock in one of the most sought-after and profitable initial public offerings …

Discussion: Weasel Zippers, DownWithTyranny! and Hot Air

Peter Schweizer / The Daily Beast:
Obama Campaign Backers and Bundlers Rewarded With Green Grants and Loans

Discussion: Jammie Wearing Fools

Chris Wallace / Fox News:

Child Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks Penn State; Super Committee Deadlocked? — Special Guests: Gov. Tom Corbett, Franco Harris, T.J. Bard, Sen. Pat Toomey, Rep. James Clyburn … CHRIS WALLACE, HOST: I'm Chris Wallace. — A child sex abuse scandal rocks Penn State.

Discussion: Althouse, National Review, Campaign 2012 and Crooks and Liars

Candice M. Giove / New York Post:

Gay-pride parades in Bx. foe's building — They're loud, they're proud, and they're moving in. — The Bronx's largest gay-rights group is unfurling its rainbow flag tomorrow at its new headquarters — ironically located in a building funded by, and named after, the city's No. 1 gay-marriage opponent, state Sen. Ruben Diaz.

Discussion: Towleroad News #gay, On Top Magazine Headlines and Gothamist

Mark Schultz / Raleigh News & Observer:

Police arrest Chapel Hill ‘Occupy’ protesters — KATELYN FERRAL - KATELYN.FERRAL@NEWSOBSERVER.COM — Police brandishing guns and assault rifles entered a vacant Franklin Street car dealership and arrested a group of demonstrators who had taken over the building Saturday night.

Discussion: ThinkProgress

Matthias Gafni / Mercury News:

Police: Occupy San Francisco protesters attack officers — SAN FRANCISCO — One San Francisco police officer was slashed by a razor and another had his uniform torn and cheek cut in a clash with Occupy San Francisco protesters Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Discussion: Hot Air, Oregonian, The Jawa Report, Founding Bloggers, msnbc.com and The Lonely Conservative

Candice M. Giove / New York Post:

Occupy Wall Street costs local businesses $479,400! — It makes no cents. — The Occupy Wall Street movement has cost surrounding businesses $479,400 so far, store owners said. — A Post survey of a dozen restaurants, jewelry shops, beauty salons, a chain store and mom …

Discussion: Don Surber, The Lonely Conservative, Mediaite and Verum Serum

Steve Benen / Washington Monthly:

Republicans return to the torture ‘debate’ — That there's still even “debate” over whether the United States should engage in torture is a national embarrassment, and the way it was addressed in last night's debate wasn't exactly encouraging. — Co-moderator Major Garrett read an email …

Discussion: Brad DeLong

Washington Post:

The epic global leadership fail — I'm very excited to announce that Wonkblog will be republishing Pulitzer-prize winner Steve Pearlstein's Sunday Business column. Steve has long been an inspiration for my work and, more recently, a mentor to me, and I couldn't be prouder to be showcasing his pieces.

Discussion: ThinkProgress and Modeled Behavior

Daniel Foster / National Review:

Will on Wife's New Job at Perry Campaign — On ABC's This Week, George Will addressed the new role his wife, former Ronald Reagan and Bob Dole adviser Mari Maseng, has taken on at the Perry campaign. Maseng will advise Perry on “messaging and debate preparation” — a timely addition to be sure.

Discussion: Outside the Beltway