Cheat Sheet - Why Conservatives Won’t Quit Rick

Today: Greek Suicide Prompts Protest , Paul Ryan in Campaign Spotlight , U.S.: Iran Stirred Quran Violence April 05, 2012 ROMNEY PROBLEMS 1. Why Conservatives Won’t Quit Rick Things aren’t looking good for Rick Santorum, as Romney’s camp moved to Pennsylvania and is leading in the polls by five percentage points. But the more the Republican establishment pushes Mitt, the more alienated the religious right becomes. Michelle Goldberg on why the party’s hard-core base isn’t coming around. Read it at The Daily Beast AUSTERITY 2. Greek Suicide Prompts Protest Reports of a 77-year-old Greek pensioner killing himself in Athens's Syntagma Square have galvanized austerity protesters. Greek media identified the man as Dimitris Christoulas, a retired pharmacist, who allegedly shot himself after leaving a note protesting austerity measures. “I see no other solution than this dignified end to my life, so I don't find myself fishing through garbage cans for my sustenance,” the note read. People marched in the square and left flowers and notes at the site of Christoulas's death, but by evening the demonstrations had devolved into violent clashes with riot police. Read it at BBC 2012 3. Paul Ryan in Campaign Spotlight Representative Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney have been saying such flattering things about each other over the last few days and it's prompted speculation of a vice presidential nomination. Even as Romney is eager to align himself with Ryan to solidify his conservative credentials, the Obama campaign is also trying to connect the two, hoping that the alliance will backfire in the general election. “He’s very much lashed to Ryan and the House Republicans,” says David Axelrod. “They share an economic view and a view on the budget,” which Obama advisers have taken to calling the Romney-Ryan budget. Read it at The New York Times PROVOCATION 4. U.S.: Iran Stirred Quran Violence American officials say Iranian agents tried to fan the violence that broke out after news of copies of the Quran being burned at a U.S. base in Afghanistan. Most of the protests ended, though several people were killed, but they raised concerns about Iran's ability to cause unrest in the region, and what the country might do if Israel strikes its nuclear facilities. However, the U.S. intelligence community is currently divided over how skilled Iran's provocateurs are. Referring to Iranian plans to assassinate Israeli ambassadors, a U.S. official tells The New York Times, “The attacks failed, so clearly there are kinks in Iran’s planning and tradecraft.” Read it at The New York Times SCALIA 5. Fox’s Man in Washington? The Supreme Court justice more than once cited arguments that are suspiciously similar to those made often on the right wing’s favorite news source, writes Matt DeLuca. Read it at The Daily Beast DISCOVERY Autism Linked to Gene Mutation Risk increases in older parents. DIPLOMACY U.S. to Relax Burma Sanctions Recognition of democratic transition. Irons Sheriff Accused of Golfing With Inmate To get tips on his swing. Stowaway Pilot Lands Plane With Snake on Leg Emergency landing at Darwin airport. FULL AUTOPSY Powder Found in Whitney’s Room Assistant discovered her ‘lying face down’ in bathtub. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Michael Tomasky: How the Supreme Court Ended Up on the Ropes by Michael Tomasky Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Woos Washington by Vivian Salama January Jones, Madonna & More Stars’ Hidden Pregnancies (Photos) by Melissa Leon

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