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11:50 AM ET, December 22, 2011

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Dorothy Rabinowitz / Wall Street Journal:
What Ron Paul Thinks of America  —  It seemed improbable that the best-known American propagandist for our enemies could be near the top of the pack in the Iowa contest, but there it is.  —  Ron Paul's supporters are sure of one thing: Their candidate has always been consistent …
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Conor Friedersdorf / The Atlantic Online:
Grappling With Ron Paul's Racist Newsletters  —  The biggest obstacle to his candidacy is making headlines again.  If he wants to win anything, he's going to need to confront it.  —  Did you know about the racist newsletters published in the late 1980s and early 1990s under Ron Paul's name?
Alex Alvarez / Mediaite:
Hey, CNN?  Can We Talk About What's Going On Between You And Ron Paul?  —  CNN, boo boos, can we talk?  I'm getting a little worried about you.  Here, sit down.  Have some of this Wolf Spritzer I picked up at your gift shop.  No, yeah, it's pretty good.  Tastes like berries.  Berries and gravitas.
Discussion: The Moderate Voice
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Paul in 1995: Say, have you read my newsletters?  —  Mitt Romney can breathe a sigh of relief, because Andrew Kaczynksi has shifted his attention to Ron Paul this week.  Andrew dug up a 1995 interview with C-SPAN, a year before running for Congress after a decade out of office.
Justin Sink / The Hill:
Ron Paul releases new Christmas ad featuring son, Sen. Rand Paul
Discussion: CNN
James Crugnale / Mediaite:
Rep. Ron Paul Gets Irked By Newsletter Questions, Walks Out Of CNN Interview
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Who is a Ron Paul supporter?
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Amie Parnes / The Hill:
Obama shows he's confident he's beating GOP in payroll tax fight  —  President Obama, who has been on the losing end of several hard-fought battles with House Republicans, is showing that he thinks he's winning the latest tax fight.  —  While the White House—which has made it known …
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate GOP worries tax standoff could cost them upper chamber
Justin Sink / Ballot Box:
Payroll tax debate a juggling act for GOP presidential contenders
Discussion: The Politico
Kareem Raheem / Reuters:
Baghdad blasts kill 63 as Iraq tensions rise  —  (Reuters) - A series of bombings hit Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 63 people in the first big assault attack on Iraq's capital since a sectarian crisis erupted within its government just days after the U.S. troop withdrawal.
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New York Times:
Explosions Rock Baghdad Amid Iraqi Political Crisis
Discussion: americanthinker.com and Wonkette
BBC:
At least 63 killed in co-ordinated Baghdad attacks
Discussion: The Jawa Report and FP Passport
Aliyah Shahid / NY Daily News:
Matt Damon rips President Obama in Elle magazine: A prez with ‘some balls’ would have been better  —  The ‘We Bought a Zoo’ star also weighed in on the Occupy Wall Street protests, arguing Obama's lack of leadership has contributed to Americans' overall discontent
Discussion: Hit & Run
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George F. Will / Washington Post:
Gingrich, the anti-conservative  —  When discussing his amazingness, Newt Gingrich sometimes exaggerates somewhat, as when, discussing Bosnia and Washington, D.C., street violence, he said, “People like me are what stand between us and Auschwitz” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jan. 16, 1994].
Kate Linthicum / Los Angeles Times:
Some Occupy L.A. protesters may get a lesson in free speech  —  Prosecutors say they can avoid court trials by paying $355 to a private company for an educational program.  The irony is not lost on the anti-corporate activists, who see it as patronizing.  —  Los Angeles police officers arrest …
Discussion: Associated Press and cab drollery
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New York Post:
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner's wife gives birth to baby boy  —  After a year filled with ridicule and scandal, disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner finally has something he can feel proud about — a new baby boy.  —  Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin, gave birth to the wee Democrat yesterday …
The Politico:
Mitt Romney Rx: A bloody nose  —  Here is one way to look at Mitt Romney's challenge from Newt Gingrich: As one more humiliation delivered by Republican activists who have made clear over and over that they would really, really prefer to fall in love with someone, anyone, whose name is not Mitt Romney.
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Christian Heinze / GOP 12:
Gingrich: Romney outsources dirty work
Byron York / Campaign 2012:
Romney changes stance on Iraq invasion  —  In an appearance on “Fox News Sunday” a few days ago, Mitt Romney was asked whether, given what we know today, the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq was the right thing to do.  Romney wouldn't say.  —  “Oh boy, that's a big question,” Romney answered.
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ProPublica:
How Democrats Fooled California's Redistricting Commission  —  This spring, a group of California Democrats gathered at a modern, airy office building just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol.  The meeting was House members only — no aides allowed — and the mission was seemingly impossible.
Betsy Rothstein / FishbowlDC:
Sensenbrenner Aide Responds to Big Butt Allegation  —  Amanda Infield, a spokesman for Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) graciously got back to us concerning her boss telling a female constituent that first lady Michelle Obama has a “large posterior.”  The congressman was overheard talking …
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Annie Lowrey / New York Times:
Signs Point to Economy's Rise, but Experts See a False Dawn  —  WASHINGTON — As the fourth quarter draws to a close, a spate of unexpectedly good economic data suggests that it will have some of the fastest and strongest economic growth since the recovery started in 2009 …
Stephen Colbert / The State:
Colbert guest editorial: Naming rights, state mottoes and the GOP primary + video  —  As a proud son of South Carolina I must address recent unsubstantiated rumors published in The State that I, Stephen Colbert, tried to buy the naming rights to the 2012 Republican primary.
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and 2012 Decoded
Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
U.S. Satisfaction in 2011 Ranks as Second Lowest Since 1979  —  On average, 17% were satisfied with national conditions, ahead of only 2008's 15%  —  PRINCETON, NJ — Throughout 2011, an average of 17% of Americans said they were satisfied with the way things are going in the United States.
Paul Krugman:
The Meaning of Mercury  —  David Roberts reports on the EPA's decision, finally, to regulate mercury from coal plants: … Let me repeat part of that: it will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects, learning disabilities, and respiratory diseases.
Concord Monitor:
Huntsman is the best choice for GOP  —  Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »  —  Editorial review board with Jon Huntsman, Jr. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »  —  There comes a time for many politicians when they gaze at their reflection and see a president.
Discussion: CNN and GOP 12
Maggie Haberman / The Politico:
Exclusive: Citizens United's Iowa ad buy on Reagan flick, featuring the Gingriches  —  We wrote back in the summer about a promotion that Citizens United Productions was doing to promote a movie, with Michele Bachmann starring in the ad campaign.  —  Now, Citizens United …
Discussion: Ballot Box
Sean Sullivan / Hotline On Call:
The Reasons for Republican Optimism in Wisconsin  —  As I noted last week, activists in Wisconsin have been collecting signatures at a very fast pace in the effort to recall GOP Gov. Scott Walker, making it very likely the Republican will appear on the ballot in 2012.
 
 
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BBC:
‘Tell loved ones they are overweight this Christmas’
Discussion: Shakesville and Rush Limbaugh
A.Killough / CNN:
TRENDING: Gingrich to gay man: Vote for Obama
Discussion: The Atlantic Online
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis:
National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product, 3rd quarter 2011 (third estimate) …
Discussion: Hot Air and Business Insider
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Brian Beutler / tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com:
TPMDC  —  Karl Rove Concedes House GOP Blew It On Payroll Tax (VIDEO)
Discussion: Washington Monthly and Hot Air
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
Duh... Pelosi Calls For Tax Cut Extensions For 160,000,000 Working Americans …
Matthew Yglesias / Slate:
Perverse Reputational Incentives In Central Banking
Discussion: TheMoneyIllusion
Floyd Norris / New York Times:
A Central Bank Doing What It Should
Wall Street Journal:
Fewer Ports in a Global Storm
Discussion: FT Alphaville and Brad DeLong