Ron Paul, Paul Krugman face off in economic debate

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By Justin Sink – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman faced off for a televised debated on fiscal policy Monday afternoon in a battle likely to appeal to policy wonks on both sides of the political spectrum.

The two staked out positions that predictably offered sharp contrasts, with Paul emphasizing his belief in “very small government” during the appearance on Bloomberg TV. more> http://is.gd/LralpA

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Dismantling IPad Reveals Parts, Costs

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Bloomberg – Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson reports on what’s inside Apple Inc.‘s new iPad as IHS iSuppli breaks apart the tablet which set a record with debut sales of more than 3 million. Emily Chang also speaks on Bloomberg Television‘s “Bloomberg West.” [VIDEO 3:09] more> http://tinyurl.com/6wf6gjc

The beautiful, political simplicity of Cain’s 9/9/9 plan

By Chris Cillizza and Aaron Blake – Businessman Herman Cain’s “9/9/9 plan” — a tax reform idea centered on a 9 percent corporate tax, a 9 percent personal income tax and a 9 percent national sales tax — dominated the discussion at llast night’s Republican presidential debate sponsored by the Washington Post and Bloomberg News.

Success in the world of politics — unlike in the world of policy — often depends on the ability to deliver your message in a concise package, whether that be a bumper sticker or a 30-second television ad.

“Cain’s 9/9/9 plan is so effective because it has no details to skip,” said Todd Harris, an unaligned Republican strategist. “It’s easy to understand, easy to remember, and for a lot of people it makes a lot of sense. It probably has economic PhD’s rolling their eyes, but a lot of voters are nodding their heads.” more> http://is.gd/Mi0dla

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