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4:30 PM ET, February 1, 2012

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Vanscottcnn / CNN:
Mitt Romney: middle income Americans are focus, not very poor  —  After winning the Florida primary, GOP presidential nominee hopeful Mitt Romney explains to CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien that he is focused on a particular portion of the American population in his campaign.
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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Romney, citing safety net, says he's ‘not concerned about the very poor’  —  In an interview with CNN Wednesday morning that should have been a Florida victory lap, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made a fumble that could give rivals an attack ad sound bite.
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Why Romney Is ‘Not Concerned’ About the Poor  —  For Pete's sake — you're running for office!  —  Mitt Romney has been implying, for a while, that he doesn't really care about the poor.  Last night, he took the unfortunate step of actually saying so:
Alex Seitz-Wald / ThinkProgress:
Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned With The Very Poor'  —  Coming off his big win in Florida last night, GOP front-runner Mitt Romney told CNN this morning that helping the poor is not his priority, suggesting that Democrats worry enough about the “plight of the poor” already: … Watch it:
Discussion: Harry's Place and Feministing
Mackenzie Weinger / The Politico:
Mitt Romney: 'I'm not concerned about the very poor'
Discussion: CNN and Jared Bernstein
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
The Morning Plum  —  * Romney: “I'm not concerned about the very poor” …
Zach Carter / The Huffington Post:
‘Gasland’ Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans (UPDATES) … House GOP , Environment , Gop , Politics , Republicans , Video , Brad Miller , First Amendment , Josh Fox , Arrest , Documentary , Fracking , Gasland , Hearing , Journalist , Politics News
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Talia Buford / The Politico:
Josh Fox led away in handcuffs from hearing  —  Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Josh Fox was led away in handcuffs from a House Science Committee hearing Wednesday morning after refusing to pack up his camera.  —  Fox was led out by Capitol Police shortly after 10 a.m., before the hearing could be gaveled into order.
Discussion: Taylor Marsh, ThinkProgress and Grist
Steve Benen / msnbc.com:
The GOP's ongoing turnout problem  —  There can be little doubt that Mitt Romney dominated in Florida's Republican presidential primary, but there were a few tidbits in the exit polls that stood out, including this one:  —  This has to be discouraging for the former governor and his campaign.
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Peter Hamby / CNN:
February Republican primary cheat sheet
Discussion: The Maddow Blog
Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Santorum picks up key Colorado endorsements
Discussion: CNN
Noreen Malone / New York Magazine:
Now We Know Who's Giving to Super PACs  —  Mitt Romney.  —  Mitt Romney gets a lot of campaign contributions from other wealthy people.  That's the main takeaway from today's campaign-finance disclosures, which reveal who, exactly, is giving all that money to the mysterious super PACs …
Discussion: New York Times and Tablet Magazine
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Paul Bedard / Campaign 2012:
Obama warns of fall Romney ‘smear’ machine
Discussion: Weasel Zippers and The PJ Tatler
Glen Johnson / Boston Globe:
Mitt Romney heads to Minnesota amid talk of Michele Bachmann endorsement  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Mitt Romney is carrying a full head of steam after winning the Florida primary, but the Republican presidential contender isn't headed first today for Nevada or Maine, the next two states to vote.
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New York Times:
Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary
ABCNEWS:   Michele Bachmann Calls Mitt Romney Endorsement Rumors ‘Completely False’
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
Gay Activists Glitter Bomb Romney, He Calls It ‘Confetti’ To Celebrate Florida Victory  —  Mitt Romney was “glitter bombed” by an advocate protesting the former governor's flimsy record on equality for gay and lesbian Americans as he took the stage at a campaign event in Eagan, Minnesota this afternoon.
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Alicia M. Cohn / The Hill:
Romney glitter-bombed in Minnesota, calls it ‘confetti’  —  An activist sprinkled Mitt Romney with glitter as the GOP presidential candidate walked on stage at a grassroots rally on Wednesday.  —  Other glitter bomb incidents have been motivated by gay rights activists.
Discussion: CNN and Althouse
Theodore B. Olson / Wall Street Journal:
Obama's Enemies List  —  David and Charles Koch have been the targets of a campaign of vituperation and assault, choreographed from the very top.  —  How would you feel if aides to the president of the United States singled you out by name for attack, and if you were featured prominently …
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Newt Gingrich loses Florida — and reminds us why  —  Newt Gingrich gave his post-primary speech tonight while gracelessly declining to congratulate the man who beat him by double digits.  According to the Romney campaign, Gingrich hadn't called to congratulate the Florida winner as of 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Laura Bassett / The Huffington Post:
Komen Cuts Planned Parenthood Grants Months After Arrival Of New VP, Who Is Abortion Foe … Komen Planned Parenthood , Politics News  —  Breast cancer charity giant Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Tuesday did not renew a grant to Planned Parenthood to fund breast exams.
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Nick Paton Walsh / CNN:
Secret NATO Taliban report revives Pakistan fears  —  Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Pakistan continues to support the Taliban in Afghanistan, a secret NATO report says, according to a journalist who has read it, despite years of Pakistani denials and American pressure to stop backing the insurgency
Discussion: Atlas Shrugs and Jihad Watch
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Alison Gendar / NY Daily News:
Anthony Weiner used campaign money to hire private investigators to chase down his lie about crotch-shot tweet, financial statements reveal  —  Weiner hired T&M while in full spin mode over controversy that eventually led to his resignation  —  Infamous photo that Anthony Weiner tweeted.
Amie Parnes / The Hill:
Obama pushes plan to help homeowners with underwater mortgages  —  President Obama announced a string of proposals on Wednesday aimed at helping to rejuvenate the sagging housing market, including one plan that would allow responsible homeowners to take advantage of historically low interest rates.
Discussion: The Politico and CNN
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Conn Carroll / Campaign 2012:
Gallup state numbers predict huge Obama loss  —  Gallup released their annual state-by-state presidential approval numbers yesterday, and the results should have 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue very worried.  If President Obama carries only those states where he had a net positive approval rating in 2011 …
Shelby Grad / L.A. NOW:
‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius dead in apparent suicide  —  “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks on home Wednesday morning.  —  Law enforcement sources said police arrived at Cornelius' home around 4 a.m. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound …
Wall Street Journal:
Check With Climate Scientists for Views on Climate  —  Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition?  In science, as in any area, reputations are based on knowledge and expertise in a field and on published, peer-reviewed work.  If you need surgery, you want a highly experienced expert …
BBC:
Four men admit London Stock Exchange bomb plot  —  The men planned to terrorise people and to damage the economy and property  —  Four men inspired by al-Qaeda have admitted planning to detonate a bomb at the London Stock Exchange.  —  Mohammed Chowdhury, Shah Rahman …
 
 
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