Romney and Santorum fight it out at Ariz. debate – Will Grossman run for corner office? – Callista’s hair secrets revealed

MITT MONITOR: It felt like it had been so long since we had the pleasure of watching a GOP presidential debate that last night’s tricked me into thinking it was in any way different from the last 600 debates. (AP, Globe)

NIGHTMARE FUEL: This photo of the maybe-gonna-run-for-Gov-Steve Grossman as a lottery ticket-wielding magician wasn’t the best to wake up to. (Herald)

LEGOLAND: The most important story you’ll read today is Beth Teitell’s eye-opening look at Callista Gingrich’s freakish hair. (Globe)

Romney attacks Santorum over earmarks (Photo: Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)
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MITT MONITOR: Romney attacks Santorum over earmarks – Nation – The Boston Globe: www.bostonglobe.com Romney, Santorum swap charges in 20th debate – AP: www.telegram.com After bitter debate, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum shift gaze toward Michigan primary – AP:www.masslive.com Opening GOP debate, Romney pounces on Santorum – AP: www.boston.com Romney defends himself as ‘severely conservative’ – AP: www.boston.com Romney, Santorum trade barbs over former senator – AP: www.boston.com	THE FEDS: Brown supports women in combat – Metro – The Boston Globe: www.bostonglobe.com Worcester Telegram & Gazette – telegram.com – Rep. McGovern gets welcome tour of new political turf in Blackstone Valley: www.telegram.com Brown sees combat role for women – AP: www.telegram.com
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