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PICKET: U.S. recognized Libyan government working with Muslim Brotherhood?
The United States among other countries officially recognized the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) as the legitimate governing body of Libya back in July, but is the TNC the government the White House is making it out to be.
Report: Gaddafi son under house arrest escapes rebel captors
According to a Deutsche Press account, one of Gaddafi's son's managed to escape from Rebel captors in Libya.
PICKET: EPA imposes Obama's cap and trade regs- energy prices 'skyrocket'
Although Congress never managed to pass President Barack Obama's cap and trade plan, the Environmental Protection Agency's new regulations imposed on coal plants did the job for the president and his Democrats on the hill pushing for C & T.
PICKET: New Palin video strikes up speculations of presidential run
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin threw out another hint as to whether or not she will be joining other GOP presidential primary candidates. Her official pac, Sarah Pac, released the above video of Palin's last trip to Iowa.
Palin: (video) There are other 2012 potential candidates I've spoken to
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin appeared on Fox News Thursday and spoke with Megyn Kelly about the GOP 2012 field. When asked if she was still thinking about jumping into the race her self she answered, "I am still considering it and I do want to help change the world for the better."
PICKET: 'Magical misery bus tour' enters America into a 'purple tunnel of doom'
President Barack Obama's bus tour, which he refuses to call a campaign, continues to hit bumps along the way.
PICKET: (audio) Lieberman unsure he'll support Obama in 2012
Senator Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut Independent who caucuses with the Democrats, told host John McCaslin on America's Morning News radio show on Tuesday morning that he had not decided if he would endorse President Obama in 2012.
Stimulus-backed green energy firm files for bankruptcy
Via Drudge we learn the Boston Herald is reporting that EveryGreen Solar has filed for bankruptcy. The Herald article linked by Drudge mentions subsidies from Massachusetts state government, but doesn't mention that the company benefited from the Obama administration's stimulus as well.
PICKET: Waterloo sets stage for 2012 GOP primary contenders
Texas Governor Rick Perry is officially on the 2012 presidential campaign trail and meeting Iowan locals. Governor Perry introduced himself to Iowa voters in Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's hometown of Waterloo on Sunday. Rep. Bachmann and Senator Santorum also spoke to crowds in the same Waterloo Ballroom. It appears from various reports, that Bachmann was kept away from supporters and reporters while Perry immersed himself into the crowds.
PICKET: Pawlenty drops out of 2012 presidential race
CNN is reporting former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is dropping out of the 2012 GOP presidential primary.
Santorum: (video) 'Perry is just another shiny engine'
Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum surged at the Iowa Straw poll on Saturday and placed 4th among 10 other Republican candidates. The former Pennsylvania Senator spoke to reporters after the results were announced and went after Texas Governor Rick Perry, who just announced his presidential candidacy from Charleston, South Carolina.
PICKET: Iowa straw poll basics
The Iowa Straw Poll is huge priority for presidential primary candidates to endear themselves to voters in the Hawkeye state during a presidential campaign season and this summer could very well prove to be a record turn out. 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to show up.
PICKET: 630 WMAL's 'The Big Show' on Saturday
I'll be in Ames, Iowa on Saturday and giving regular updates of the Iowa GOP straw poll on the Water Cooler blog and on The Big Show broadcasting from DC's 630 WMAL. Tune into the program (online as well) between 4pm and 7pm EST for the latest.
PICKET: Palin says 'Newt called out the press'-wishes Santorum given more time to speak at debate
Governor Sarah Palin appeared at the Iowa State Fair on Friday afternoon and was immediately mobbed by by supporters and media. Walking next to her husband Todd, Ms. Palin signed autographs and posed with her supporters as a swarm fair attendees moved slowly around her. I managed to talk briefly with the former Alaska Governor and Republican vice presidential candidate and asked for her thoughts on the GOP debate.
PICKET: Gloves off at GOP debate in Iowa
The GOP presidential candidate pool changed the tone of their debate performances from generally cordial, when they were in New Hampshire, to downright snippy when they were all on stage in Ames, Iowa on Thursday evening.
