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BadgerKid

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127. Closing

Thu Jan 19, 2012, 10:59 PM

Jan 2012

Paul

Individual liberty for all. Mountain of debt. Pledges to cut $1 trillion from federal budget... overseas spending and entitlements.

Gingrich

We must defeat the dangerous Obama and what would be sure to be a radical second term. Need debates with Obama to show him for who he is.

Romney

Ditto Ron and Newt. Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. Economic power derives from freedom. Obama making us an entitlement system. Wants to restore America's values....free enterprise, etc.

Santorum

Agrees with Romney on stakes. Best person should have a clear contrast to Obama...one who has consistently been conservative (like he).

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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