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10:15 PM ET, December 17, 2011

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Iowa Caucuses:
The Des Moines Register's GOP caucus endorsement: Mitt Romney is best to lead  —  Sobriety, wisdom and judgment.  —  Those are qualities Mitt Romney said he looks for in a leader.  Those are qualities Romney himself has demonstrated in his career in business, public service and government.
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Melina Mara / ABCNEWS:
Ron Paul Takes Swipes at GOP Rivals, Says Michele Bachmann ‘Hates Muslims’  —  Ron Paul has gone Hollywood.  —  Appearing on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” the presidential hopeful took a swipe at his GOP rivals telling the crowd that Michele Bachmann “hates Muslims.”
Maggie Haberman / The Politico:
Paul on Bachmann: ‘She hates Muslims’  —  Ron Paul took his disagreement with Michele Bachmann over foreign policy as relates to Iran to Jay Leno's couch last night, and putting a finer point on his thoughts, via POLITICO's Ginger Gibson.  —  Ron Paul on Jay Leno's show took a dig …
Spencer Platt / ABCNEWS:
Rick Perry Picks Up the Attacks on Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul for Earmarks
Discussion: Campaign 2012
Associated Press:
Gingrich says rivals' criticism taking a toll
Discussion: National Review
A.Killough / CNN:
TRENDING: Paul claims Bachmann ‘hates’ Muslims
Discussion: The Politico
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Democrats: Concession to GOP on Keystone will force Obama to kill pipeline  —  Senate Democrats say the Obama administration will kill the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, a controversial issue in the debate to extend the payroll tax holiday.  —  Senate leaders on Friday agreed …
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Manu Rajuand Scott Wong / The Politico:
Payroll deal sails through Senate, 89-10  —  The Senate on Saturday morning approved a two-month extension of a payroll tax break and jobless benefits, easily passing a year-end legislative package that also forces President Barack Obama to make a controversial decision on a major oil pipeline in the thick of his reelection campaign.
Jonathan Allenand Jake Sherman / The Politico:
House GOP revolts on payroll deal  —  House Republicans are in full revolt in the wake of Senate passage of a two-month payroll tax holiday package, casting serious doubt on the fate of a bill that already has President Barack Obama's approval.  —  In a private conference call on Saturday afternoon …
Brian Beutler / tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com:
TPMDC  —  GOP Wins On Keystone As Senate Agrees To Two Month Payroll Tax Cut Extension
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate leaders strike short-term deal to extend payroll tax holiday
ABCNEWS:
Romney Declares Himself ‘Ideal’ Tea Party Candidate  —  CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mitt Romney said today he's “the ideal candidate” for the Tea Party movement because his stance on issues lines up “pretty darn well” with the movement he says will soon realize that GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich isn't their best option for president.
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Sara Murray / Washington Wire:
Can Tea Partiers Grow to Love Mitt Romney?
Alexander Burns / The Politico:
Newt Gingrich just wants to have fun
Discussion: Taylor Marsh
Susie Madrak / Crooks and Liars:
Scott Walker Shuts Down Cancer Screenings Through Planned Parenthood  —  Gov. Scott Walker is a ruthless extremist, and more women in Wisconsin will die of cancer, thanks to his right-wing vendetta against Planned Parenthood.  At least we have the satisfaction of knowing that every time he pulls …
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Kate Sheppard / MoJo Articles:
Scott Walker's Next Target: Cancer Screenings for Women
Discussion: Daily Kos and TBogg
Mike Masnick / Techdirt:
SOPA Markup Runs Out Of Time; Likely Delayed Until 2012 [Update: Or Not...]  —  So this was a bit of a surprise.  Lots of people expected Lamar Smith to keep the SOPA markup process going until he could get a vote out, even if it was late tonight.  But it looks like he ran out of time.
David Taintor / tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com:
TPMDC  —  MN GOPer Resigns Leadership Post Over Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’  —  Minnesota's Republican Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch abruptly resigned from her leadership post this week, and there are now allegations that she had an “inappropriate relationship” with a subordinate staffer.
Milt Shook / The PCTC Blog:
There's No Such Thing as an “Indefinite Detention Bill” and Other Pro Left Lies  —  One of the most galling things about the professional left is the number of times they lie to make a point.  You can't be a progressive and also lie to the people who read your stuff.
Martin Newman / Mirror.co.uk:
Bollywood actress Veena Malik reported missing after nude FHM photo scandal  —  Veena Malik  —  There were fears today for the wellbeing of Bollywood actress Veena Malik after she was reported missing by her manager.  —  The controversial Pakistani model and actress …
Discussion: The Jawa Report and Scared Monkeys
Russell Berman / The Hill:
Gingrich ramps up objections to judicial branch's power  —  Newt Gingrich is giving fair warning to judges and courts across the country: If he becomes president, the judiciary won't reign supreme.  —  The former House Speaker and current Republican presidential front-runner convened …
CBS Miami:
Don King's Turkey Giveaway Canceled After Truck ‘Hijacked’  —  Boxing promoter Don King (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)  —  MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Hundreds of needy South Floridians were disappointed to learn Friday that a truck loaded with Christmas turkeys to be donated by boxing promoter Don King had been hijacked.
Discussion: THEROOT.COM
 
 
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P.J. Gladnick / NewsBusters.org:
60 Minutes Broadcast Edits Out Laughable Obama Claim as 4th Best President
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Ezra Klein / Washington Post:
Competition hasn't worked in health care
Discussion: Angry Bear and Firedoglake
Jason Clayworth / Iowa Caucuses:
Rick Perry: Herman Cain is the type of person I'd consider for cabinet appointment
Robert Pear / New York Times:
Health Care Law Will Let States Tailor Benefits
ABCNEWS:
Iraqi Admits to Terror Charge in Ky.
Discussion: Atlas Shrugs and Hot Air
Russell Berman / The Hill:
Cantor says House will revive and expand insider trading ban
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Staciacnn / The 1600 Report:
First on CNN: First lady accepts date to the Marine Corps Ball
Laurie Goodstein / New York Times:
Gingrich Represents New Political Era for Catholics
Discussion: TalkLeft
Megan McArdle / The Atlantic Online:
When it Comes to Taxes on the Poor, the Supply Siders are Right
 

 
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Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
More than 230 media industry professionals, including anonymous BBC staff, sign a letter accusing the BBC of bias favoring Israel in coverage of Gaza

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Ben Jacobs / Slate:
A profile of John Avlon, former CNN anchor, former Daily Beast EIC, former speechwriter for Rudy Giuliani, and now a congressional candidate running in New York

 
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