- Gingrich surges to first place in Iowa as Paul solidifies second. He’s also gaining on Romney in New Hampshire.
- His timing is good; a lead 30 days before the caucuses has historically augured victory.
- He’s joining the Iowa air war today with a $250,000 buy:
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- Cain might endorse Gingrich, for whatever that’s worth.
- An explainer on where his money will go.
- Romney’s aloofness from the media inspires grumbling.
- His campaign was in a defensive crouch backstage at Fox News.
- Many Republicans aren’t thrilled by the prospect of Trump’s sideshow.
- Pro Publica digs on presidential pardons, finds Bachmann fought for campaign donor and whites are heavily favored in the process.
- Did Iran down a U.S. drone intact?
- It’s a pivotal week for Europe.
- And SNL gets the limits of presidential power exactly right:
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