Morning Meltdown August 8, 2011 Iowa Caucus: Bachmann, Romney and Paul on Top In the Iowa caucus race for the Republican presidential nomination, five candidates are in double digits, and many voters are open to changing their mind before caucus day arrives. The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Iowa’s Likely Caucus Participants shows that Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann attracts 22% support, while former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney earn 21%. Just slightly behind is Texas Congressman Ron Paul at 16%, followed by Texas Governor Rick Perry at 12% and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty at 11%. www.rasmussenreports.com —- Mexican Smugglers Nearly Interrupt California Surf Contest Three Mexican nationals attempted to illegally land their boat on California’s Huntington Beach Sunday — about a mile away from where crowds were forming to watch a professional surfing contest. www.foxnews.com —- 30000 college students kicked out of food aid program in Michigan Michigan has removed about 30000 college students from its food stamp program — close to double the initial estimate — saving about million a year, says Human Services Director Maura Corrigan. Even after the recent removal of 30000 college students from the food stamp program, close to 2 million Michigan residents — one in five — are on the program. detnews.com —- Horrendous: 31 US troops, most from SEAL Team 6, killed when Taliban shoots down helicopter Thirty-eight are dead in all …