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(36,974 posts) Thu Jan 19, 2012, 08:27 PM Jan 2012

* The GOP Debate reality show 8pm ET on CNN - live chat thread * [View all]

LIVE STREAM: http://www.rentadrone.tv/cnn-live-stream/
or: http://www.cnn.com/video/?/tab/live#/video/cvplive/cvpstream1
or: http://www.mediaite.com/online/watch-the-cnnsouthern-republican-leadership-conference-debate-live-here/

Moderated by: John King
Location: Charleston, SC
Sponsored by: CNN /Southern Republican Leadership Conf.

Scheduled to attend: Gingrich, Paul, ~~Perry~~, Romney, Santorum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_republican_debates
http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/

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The Democrats had 26 debates during the 2008 primary campaign.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_democratic_debates

The GOP had 21 debates during the 2008 primary campaign.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_republican_debates

This time around The GOP will have a total of 24 during the 2012 primary campaign
LIST of all scheduled Republican Party 2012 presidential debates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_republican_debates

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*** The GOP Debate reality show 8pm ET on CNN - live chat thread *** [View all] Tx4obama Jan 2012 OP

So, is anyone going to watch? Tx4obama Jan 2012 #1

You are informed. Thanks for the links. tabatha Jan 2012 #2

I haven't seen anything regarding a main topic, perhaps someone else has. n/t Tx4obama Jan 2012 #4

Marital Infedility oberliner Jan 2012 #9

This is gonna be a duzzy of a debate...everything on the line...everything that is precious opihimoimoi Jan 2012 #3

it might even be a doozy! bagimin Jan 2012 #11

For those political junkies with dial-up, this CNN 'audio only' link works pretty good for me. Purveyor Jan 2012 #5

Here we go, it's starting :) Tx4obama Jan 2012 #6

We are blessed tonight! oberliner Jan 2012 #7

newt just clump walks demtenjeep Jan 2012 #8

Did they sing before the Democratic debates in 2008? I don't remember. n/t Tx4obama Jan 2012 #10

I see White People. MidwestTransplant Jan 2012 #12

DUzy mrs_p Jan 2012 #52

Lol thanks! MidwestTransplant Jan 2012 #135

well, they sure are patriotic...john says that was fabulous, just fabulous spanone Jan 2012 #13

Oh for the love of christ when did they start singing 'the anthem' before debates? Purveyor Jan 2012 #14

and they announced they said the pledge of allegiance before they came on the air spanone Jan 2012 #16

Good thing they told us that oberliner Jan 2012 #115

Nice zinger from Romney (edit to add: and Paul) oberliner Jan 2012 #15

frothy got the first zing in demtenjeep Jan 2012 #17

starting with the ex-wife... setting up newt perfectly spanone Jan 2012 #18

Did audiences always cheer and hoot like this? oberliner Jan 2012 #20

GOP voters love open marriages Enrique Jan 2012 #25

HuffPo had an article on that today. This is the worst since TV. nolabear Jan 2012 #35

Newts big balls are raging demtenjeep Jan 2012 #19

his poutrage is showing demtenjeep Jan 2012 #24

I wonder if that's how he talked to his ex-wives. ellisonz Jan 2012 #37

Newt indignant Enrique Jan 2012 #21

it's the perfect setup for newt. he's the fucking hero of the night. spanone Jan 2012 #23

AAAAND...there's our "Yahoo" moment for this evening... brooklynite Jan 2012 #22

and its all Obama's fault demtenjeep Jan 2012 #26

I guess Newt... one_voice Jan 2012 #27

They got mad squabbles. ellisonz Jan 2012 #28

Why is Ron Paul boring everyone by giving a lecture on policy issues? brooklynite Jan 2012 #31

I dunno... ellisonz Jan 2012 #33

Fuck Ron Paul trumad Jan 2012 #39

He is a single issue candidate. His issue is libertarianism. morningfog Jan 2012 #44

Are they going to applaud everything everyone says? oberliner Jan 2012 #29

Romney and Paul have both pointed out their long marriages. nolabear Jan 2012 #30

Jobs programs? Enrique Jan 2012 #32

Newt says modernize port of Charleston n/t Enrique Jan 2012 #36

mitt says replace Obama Enrique Jan 2012 #40

Santorum is looking like a "No" to jobs programs n/t Enrique Jan 2012 #43

Alright, the Paul rote answer tape-recorder played. Leave him alone the rest of the night. morningfog Jan 2012 #34

First face-slap of the evening brooklynite Jan 2012 #38

Despite all the controversies.. I dont think this helps our cause. DCBob Jan 2012 #41

Mittster: BHO is biggest impediment to job creation. BadgerKid Jan 2012 #42

Mitt can't believe he has to educate "republicans" demtenjeep Jan 2012 #45

Rick Santorum accusing of the President of being "disgusting" on Veterans... ellisonz Jan 2012 #46

Apparenty the GOPers don't know about all the things that Pres Obama and Michelle have done ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #51

Oops! Mittens mixes up "thousands" and "billions" in a budget question... brooklynite Jan 2012 #47

oh but it isn't wrong to balance the budget on the backs of TEachers, Police, Fire? demtenjeep Jan 2012 #48

How about employer bonuses for hiring US workers? BadgerKid Jan 2012 #49

regulatory cuts....tax cuts nothing new ..how many times can we say Obamacare? spanone Jan 2012 #50

Santorum goes after RomneyCare (as a top-down failure). n/t BadgerKid Jan 2012 #53

Mitt trying to smile n/t Enrique Jan 2012 #55

And now Santorum goes for the jugular... brooklynite Jan 2012 #54

"I have compassion for people who don't have health care..." brooklynite Jan 2012 #56

C'mon. Doesn't anybody else thinks Romney has the voice of Brent Mussberger? Condem Jan 2012 #57

Ow! that punch is gonna hurt... brooklynite Jan 2012 #58

no it won't Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #61

Gingrich releases tax returns during the debate Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #59

These questions are pretty dumb oberliner Jan 2012 #60

Some FACT checks Tx4obama Jan 2012 #62

What is Santorum attacking Gingrich on? oberliner Jan 2012 #63

The congressional check bouncing scandal from the 90's blogslut Jan 2012 #66

Thanks for the info oberliner Jan 2012 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author ellisonz Jan 2012 #69

Frothy Mixture sure is spunky tonight blogslut Jan 2012 #64

Now with Extra-Stank� ellisonz Jan 2012 #75

*Mitt stands idly by during the Santorum-Gingrich poo-slinging* n/t BadgerKid Jan 2012 #65

phew, Romney almost criticized Ron Paul Enrique Jan 2012 #67

Grandiosity has never been a problem for Newt Gingrich..." brooklynite Jan 2012 #68

Willard stutters. bagimin Jan 2012 #70

"My taxes are carefully managed" oberliner Jan 2012 #71

Mitt seething at the follow-up question Enrique Jan 2012 #72

Romney getting booed for saying "maybe" he'll release more than one year of tax returns, highplainsdem Jan 2012 #73

Romney just lost SC. joshcryer Jan 2012 #74

Nah oberliner Jan 2012 #78

But he's coming off as weak on this issue, it's going to give voters pause. joshcryer Jan 2012 #83

Republican Primary voters are actually "low-info" ellisonz Jan 2012 #86

Santorum said that Romney's tax burden is LOWER than his... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #75

I thought I heard Santorum say his tax rate was higher than Romney's. n/t BadgerKid Jan 2012 #81

Oops! That's what I meant to type. I'm typing too fast! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #91

jeers from the crowd Enrique Jan 2012 #77

Not to mention, Mitt was incredibly defensive and self rightous karynnj Jan 2012 #89

He keeps saying that the Democrats want to go after him for being successful! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #79

What Williard calls "the politics of envy." ellisonz Jan 2012 #84

Oh god Apple China question. Epic. joshcryer Jan 2012 #80

Santorum sounds like think Jan 2012 #82

Everyone knows that the reason Mitt won't release his tax forms is ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #84

LOL, Ron Paul defending Apple's China exploitation. joshcryer Jan 2012 #87

Santorum: Let's make America competitive by turning it into a third world country MrScorpio Jan 2012 #88

Ron paul is having a grandpa simpson moment! Mr. Sparkle Jan 2012 #90

A better candidate with his same message could have done really well oberliner Jan 2012 #95

He can't help it. ellisonz Jan 2012 #98

Wow - he is agreeing with me right now oberliner Jan 2012 #100

Newt is off his game oberliner Jan 2012 #92

No minorities present to 'put in their place' tonight ecstatic Jan 2012 #104

SOPA question, oh snap. ellisonz Jan 2012 #93

"if you could do one thing over, what would it be?" Enrique Jan 2012 #94

"if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?" oberliner Jan 2012 #97

And Newt blows it... ellisonz Jan 2012 #99

Someone there needs to remind Mitt that his dad was born in Mexico !!! n/t Tx4obama Jan 2012 #101

He actually mentioned it himself oberliner Jan 2012 #103

Illegal immigration... ellisonz Jan 2012 #102

I'd like to nominate this whole thread for a DUzy. Thank you all for typing this uppityperson Jan 2012 #105

Wait a minute...Did someone in the audience just yell out "Liar" in response to Romney Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #106

Abortion ellisonz Jan 2012 #107

The audience demands to hear from Ron Paul. ellisonz Jan 2012 #110

Now Santorum attacks Paul... ellisonz Jan 2012 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author BadgerKid Jan 2012 #108

Romney protected fried egg in Mass... sfpcjock Jan 2012 #109

Sounds as if there are more Ron Paul supporters there than supporters of the other three. highplainsdem Jan 2012 #111

They are the loudest, that's for sure oberliner Jan 2012 #112

FACT: Romney used to support the McCain-Kennedy comprehensive immigration reform. Tx4obama Jan 2012 #113

Of course he did. And he also tried to pass something like the DREAM Act in MA when he was governor. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #116

Drink every time Ron Paul says "liberty" oberliner Jan 2012 #117

Newt: Barack Obama is the most dangerous President of our lifetime. ellisonz Jan 2012 #118

Thanks for this. I saw a debate right before coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #119

They have chicken-little syndrome. ellisonz Jan 2012 #126

Kill me now cilla4progress Jan 2012 #120

They should call this the "prove how delusional you are" part of the debate. highplainsdem Jan 2012 #121

Newt can shove his Lincoln-Douglas debates where the sun don't shine! Tx4obama Jan 2012 #122

Liars all! cilla4progress Jan 2012 #123

Mitt Romney rolls out the stump speech. ellisonz Jan 2012 #124

God, Mitt is a Moran! He thinks Obama is responsible for The New Deal of FDR... sfpcjock Jan 2012 #125

Closing BadgerKid Jan 2012 #127

Before ya'll go - a DU Rec would be nice :) Tx4obama Jan 2012 #128

You're welcome! Thanks for the thread! highplainsdem Jan 2012 #130

I recd you. Very funny post :) sfpcjock Jan 2012 #131

This was fun - thanks! oberliner Jan 2012 #132

Romney is not "successful", he's a disaster for American business. sfpcjock Jan 2012 #129

The NEXT debate will be Monday, January 23rd Tx4obama Jan 2012 #133

John King did himself and fellow journalists a disservice randr Jan 2012 #134