A.M. Links: Romney’s Florida Win Driven By Economic Issues, Ron Paul Raises $13 Million, Spy Agencies Warn that Iran May Be Prepared to Launch Terrorist Attacks in the U.S.
A.M. Links: Romney’s Florida Win Driven By Economic Issues, Ron Paul Raises $13 Million, Spy Agencies Warn that Iran May Be Prepared to Launch Terrorist Attacks in the U.S.
Mitt Romney’s big win in Florida’s GOP primary
was
driven by economic concerns more than social
issues. In exit polls, voters also say that TV ads and debates
were a
big influence. But they’re not that enthusiastic: Voter turnout
was
lower than in 2008. Romney, meanwhile, will
get Secret Service protection.Â- Filings released yesterday reveal that Romney’s Super PAC was
worth $23.6
million at the end of 2011, more than the candidate’s own
campaign war chest. - Ron Paul, meanwhile, raised $13.3
million for his campaign between October 1 and December 1
of last year, with 56 percent of the donations coming from sub-$200
donors. - President Obama still wants to implement
caps on pay for government contractors. - Spending time in space may alter
human genes. - American spy agencies believe Iran is prepared to use terrorist
attacks
within the country. - Julian Assange, the man behind Wikileaks, is
still fighting Sweden’s extradition request. His case reached
the top court in England yesterday. - Sean Penn has been named
an ambassador to Haiti.Â
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