This time line if from yesterday morning until 1:00 am this morning. I could not possibly cover all the stories, so I did a time line with links to all articles.
0:34 AM – Today
DNC Chair Hits Romney  | @ DWStweets : Republicans are reluctant to get behind Romney. It's clear that the more people get to know Romney, the less they like him. |
0:27 AM – Today
Huntsman: A Lot Of Stuff Is Made Up  | @ mpoindc : "A lot of the stuff is made up in the media," Huntsman says when asked about tension with Romney, without ever denying it. |
0:01 AM – Today
Ann Romney Sends Email To Mitt's Supporters Ann Romney sent an email to Mitt's supporters Tuesday night thanking them for their support: Mitt and I have traveled thousands of miles on the road these last few months -- and we've got a whole lot more to go. At every campaign stop, we are greeted by overwhelming crowds of wonderful supporters like you as we journey across this beautiful country. We draw great motivation and energy from your support. Our day-to-day interactions with you at rallies, town halls, and other campaign events serve as a constant reminder of why Mitt is in this fight.10:36 PM – 02/07/2012
 | @ AriFleischer : Even tho no delegates awarded tonight, money will come in for Santorum tomorrow. |
10:33 PM – 02/07/2012
Pawlenty: 'I'm Not Peeved'  | @ jonathanwald : Pawlenty: "I'm not peeved, Rick Santorum won, he should be congratulated". Full interview w/@piersmorgan at Midnight. |
 | @ ryanbeckwith : "I congratulate my friend Rick Santorum on his win tonight but the fact remains that this is a non-binding primary" - Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |
10:32 PM – 02/07/2012
Sen. Blunt: Romney Could 'Go The Distance'  | @ BuzzFeedBen : MO Sen Blunt stmt: "Mitt Romney has the organization and the resources to go the distance in this election". Just not tonight. |
10:12 PM – 02/07/2012
Bachmann: I Miss One Thing
Michele Bachmann appeared on Fox News Tuesaday night to discuss the day's primary and caucuses. When host Greta Van Susteren asked her if she missed being a presidential candidate, Bachmann said there was one aspect of the race she wished she was still part of.
"I loved the debates, they were fascinating," Bachmann said.
-- Paige Lavender
"I loved the debates, they were fascinating," Bachmann said.
-- Paige Lavender
9:38 PM – 02/07/2012
Herman Cain: Ease Up On The Nasty
Appearing on Fox News this evening, Herman Cain advised the remaining candidates in the Republican field to tone down the nastiness or risk an enthusiasm gap against Obama in the fall.
-- Sam Stein
I don't like the infighting. And the people who say that it's going to make the eventual nominee stronger, I don't think so. Because what this infighting has done is it has diminished a lot of the voter enthusiasm. All you have got to do is look at what happened in some of these previous primaries. The voter turnout was down. And I think it's expected that the voter turnout is going to be down for some of the caucuses. The infighting, I believe, has a negative effect on enthusiasm which is why whoever gets the nomination, Sean [Hannity], is going to be an uphill battle to get people re-energized and reengaged for the Republican nominee. That is going to be the big uphill battle.This would be a logical thing to say for an unaffiliated Republican figure. But Cain is, technically at least, a Gingrich supporter. And his call for civility kind of cuts down the former House speaker's argument that he's got to fight Romney's attacks with counter-attacks.
-- Sam Stein
9:13 PM – 02/07/2012
Herman Cain Confused About His Three Things  | @ samsteinhp : Cain says there are THREE things that will "cause the average person" to be motivated: taxes, jobs, gasoline prices, and religion |
9:03 PM – 02/07/2012
Howard Fineman On Last Word  | @ howardfineman : That is -- Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC at 10 pm re Minn-Mo-Colo results. A Santorum semi-surge? |
7:33 PM – 02/07/2012
Bachmann: 'It's Wide-Open Tonight'  | @ michaelpfalcone : "I think that it's wide-open tonight," Michele Bachmann says of Minnesota's caucuses. "I do think it's a tossup" |
7:32 PM – 02/07/2012
Bachmann Getting Romney Mailers  | @ KellyO : From candidate to sought after voter. @MicheleBachmann says she's getting @MittRomney mailers at her MN home. |
6:44 PM – 02/07/2012
Pawlenty In Kansas Tonight
 | @ jmartpolitico : This sez something about Mittworld hopes for MN - Tpaw is in Lawrence, KS tonite giving speech at KU's Dole Institute |
4:02 PM – 02/07/2012
Trump: 'I Won't Risk Obama Benefitting' From Anti-Obama Split  | @ realDonaldTrump : Many, many people are disappointed I didn't run third party--but I won't risk @BarackObama benefiting from a split in the anti-Obama vote. |
3:02 PM – 02/07/2012
Pawlenty Continues Push Against Santorum
CNN reports:
Tim Pawlenty, former Republican presidential candidate and now Mitt Romney supporter, repeated his criticism of Rick Santorum Tuesday, claiming the former Pennsylvania senator once supported health care mandates. Santorum, meanwhile, defended the attacks on Monday.Click here to read more.
2:21 PM – 02/07/2012
McCain: Russ Is Right About Obama  | @ SenJohnMcCain : As usual, Russ is right! "Feingold: Obama super-PAC decision is 'dancing with the devil'" http://t.co/JBAdNej8 |
2:11 PM – 02/07/2012
Giuliani: Romney, Gingrich Are Acting Like Democrats
The Hill caught Rudy Giuliani on Fox criticizing two of the frontrunners for the Republican nomination:
-- Ariel Edwards-Levy
The attacks that offended me the most was when Romney became a Democrat to attack Newt and when Newt became a Democrat to attack Romney. I think attacking Romney over Bain -- stupid, dumb, and you sound like a Democrat. And attacking Newt over what went on in Congress, which was a Democratic plot to get back at him because of what he did to Wright, was like acting like a Democrat. What the heck are we doing that for?You can watch the video, starting at about 3:30, here.
-- Ariel Edwards-Levy
2:10 PM – 02/07/2012
Huntsman Makes First Appearance Since Dropping Out  | @ JoNBCNews : Huntsman will appear on the Tonight Show w/Jay Leno tonight - 1st major appearance since dropping out Jan 16 #decision2012 |
1:50 PM – 02/07/2012
Perry Fails To Mention Gingrich In Today's Speech | @ michaelpfalcone : One name that didn't come up during Rick Perry's 1st speech since dropping out: Newt Gingrich http://t.co/YS7JkBlI (via @ArletteSaenz) |
1:46 PM – 02/07/2012
Perry’s Adamant He Still Has the Fight
ABC News' Arlette Saenz reports:
Back on his home turf in the Lone Star State in his first public appearance since leaving the presidential race, Texas Gov. Rick Perry vowed he wouldn’t fade away into obscurity now that he’s off the presidential campaign trail and returning to his duties as governor. “I’m not slipping off in to the sunset. I’m not riding off into the West. We’ve got plenty of work to do right here in the state of Texas,” said Perry at a hotel ballroom just north of Austin, ”and I’ve got plenty of fight left in this 61-year-old body.”Click here to read more.
12:19 PM – 02/07/2012
Pawlenty: Santorum Should Play 'Fair'
CNN reports:
Tim Pawlenty, former Republican presidential candidate and now Mitt Romney supporter, repeated his criticism of Rick Santorum Tuesday, the same day that Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri hold their nominating contests.Click here to read more.
11:47 AM – 02/07/2012
Huntsman Rules Out Another Political Bid For Now
The Salt Lake Tribune's Thomas Burr reports:
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says he’s ruling out another political bid this year but is leaving open the possibility of a future run. In his first public comments since abandoning his presidential race, Huntsman told The Salt Lake Tribune that he plans to serve on some corporation boards, do some volunteer work and go on a speaker circuit as well as possibly taking some yet-to-be-named news media gig. But, for now, he’s taking a break from the political scene.Click here to read more.
11:06 AM – 02/07/2012
Anita Perry: I Hope Rick Runs Again
The Hill's GOP12 reports:
Rick Perry's wife, Anita, tells Fox News that she hopes Rick runs for president again, but not without "more debate prep."Click here to read more.
10:46 AM – 02/07/2012
Palin: Obama 'Would Really Fear' Facing Newt
HuffPost reports:
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) continued to show her admiration for GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Monday, claiming that he was the one candidate President Barack Obama "would really fear having to debate."Click here to read more.
9:48 AM – 02/07/2012
Perry Makes First Speech Since Abandoning Presidential Run
As the GOP candidates look for wins in Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota today, their former rival Rick Perry is stepping back into the spotlight with his first speech since abandoning his presidential run.
The AP reports:
The AP reports:
Rick Perry acknowledged Monday that he's not used to losing but also vowed "I'm not slipping off into the sunset" while promising to battle federal energy and environmental policies he says would cost Texas jobs.Click here to read more.
0:34 AM – Today
DNC Chair Hits Romney | @ DWStweets : Republicans are reluctant to get behind Romney. It's clear that the more people get to know Romney, the less they like him. |
9:38 PM – 02/07/2012
Herman Cain: Ease Up On The Nasty
Appearing on Fox News this evening, Herman Cain advised the remaining candidates in the Republican field to tone down the nastiness or risk an enthusiasm gap against Obama in the fall.
-- Sam Stein
I don't like the infighting. And the people who say that it's going to make the eventual nominee stronger, I don't think so. Because what this infighting has done is it has diminished a lot of the voter enthusiasm. All you have got to do is look at what happened in some of these previous primaries. The voter turnout was down. And I think it's expected that the voter turnout is going to be down for some of the caucuses. The infighting, I believe, has a negative effect on enthusiasm which is why whoever gets the nomination, Sean [Hannity], is going to be an uphill battle to get people re-energized and reengaged for the Republican nominee. That is going to be the big uphill battle.This would be a logical thing to say for an unaffiliated Republican figure. But Cain is, technically at least, a Gingrich supporter. And his call for civility kind of cuts down the former House speaker's argument that he's got to fight Romney's attacks with counter-attacks.
-- Sam Stein
2:11 PM – 02/07/2012
Giuliani: Romney, Gingrich Are Acting Like Democrats The Hill caught Rudy Giuliani on Fox criticizing two of the frontrunners for the Republican nomination:
The attacks that offended me the most was when Romney became a Democrat to attack Newt and when Newt became a Democrat to attack Romney. I think attacking Romney over Bain -- stupid, dumb, and you sound like a Democrat. And attacking Newt over what went on in Congress, which was a Democratic plot to get back at him because of what he did to Wright, was like acting like a Democrat. What the heck are we doing that for?You can watch the video, starting at about 3:30, here.
-- Ariel Edwards-Levy
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