DebateScoop.org: Liveblog of GOP YouTube Debate

Liveblog of GOP YouTube Debate

By Ross Smith 11/28/2007 08:08:11 PM EST

Begins with irrelevance, distortion and the unverifiable: Anderson Cooper says we got 2000 more questions for this than for the Dem debate (crowd cheers as if that is a tribute to the GOP) and then says these questions were very different, too (unverifiable and the real point is that CNN may have changed their standards for how they select questions, going so far as to say they will not use questions on gays or abortion, issues the GOP has beaten like a drum in recent times). The real difference is in what is selected.

They start with a commercial about all of the questions that were submitted and pay homage to GOP trunped up fears of bad questions. Say they will not use kids, etc. and no animals, etc. STUPID.

more in the comments -- join me there and chime in . . .

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Liveblog of GOP YouTube Debate | 93 comments (93 topical, 0 hidden)

OMG (none / 0)

They found an inside baseball song! Not really a question, just a way for Anderson to frame the debate.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:11:27 PM EST

First quesiton hits Rudy on immigration (none / 0)

He claims they were not a sanctuary city but then lists the exceptions. He is on the defense from the start.

Mitt gets to answer and says they called it a sanctuary city. Gets applause for calling undocumenteds illegal.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:13:33 PM EST

One question and the blood is flowing. (none / 0)

Mitt Romney and Gulianni are at each others throats and its only the first question. This is off to a great start.

Now I'm wondering what'll happen when Huckabee enters the conversation...

by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:16:25 PM EST

Rudy (none / 1)

Hits back and calls Mitt's home a sanctuary mansion!

Mitt gets applause for telling the truth, then Rudy calls Mitt holier than thou.

Mitt's cross ex question gets back at him again.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:16:38 PM EST

immigration (none / 0)

Like Tim suspected, the candidates would have a big ol' debate about immigrations. I was way on Giuliani's side with his first speech- as a debater, I admire a three point speech style where each point strengthens the whole. However, Romney got him good, and Giuliani wasn't able to respond quickly enough.

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 08:17:35 PM EST

: Immigration (none / 0)

Lauren,
"It's really hard to sanction workers"- Rudy Giulliani
"BOO!"- Audience
by William Hutabarat on 11/28/2007 08:22:09 PM EST

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Immigration 2 (none / 0)

Pledge to veto "amnesty"?

Thompson, yes.

Thompson looks very wrinkled and old.
Then calls out Mitt for flip flop and Rudy for Kerik (indirectly) and says Rudy fought in court for sanctuary city.

McCain -- yes (and gets jeers because he has a position that does not call it amnesty).

McCain now saying the public does not trust us because of failure in Iraq and Katrina, not going to help him . . .

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:22:31 PM EST

McCain (none / 0)

Religion comes into play...always a safe answer to say that God is on your own side.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 08:22:33 PM EST

On John McCain (none / 0)

Hey, remember back in 2000 when McCain was running for President as the charismatic underdog?

What happened to his charisma?

by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:22:53 PM EST

: Re: John McCain (none / 0)

Retracted. He rocked that question on limiting spending.
by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:36:10 PM EST

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the guy is there! (none / 0)

in the light!

then Tancredo gets to jump on his soapbbox

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:23:23 PM EST

tancredo (none / 0)

Tell Tancredo to be quiet; he's not even relevant anymore!

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 08:23:43 PM EST

McCain's Compassionate Conservatism (none / 0)

I never thought I would see the day that McCain was the old softy on the GOP stage. And his shout out on how he won't "demagogue" on the issue is a welcome meta-criticism of the debate on this issue.

by damien on 11/28/2007 08:25:24 PM EST

Immigration (none / 0)

John McCain is weak on this issue, he cannot persuade the audience as well as Mitt Romney, even Rudy Giuliani.

by William Hutabarat on 11/28/2007 08:26:00 PM EST

3 questions, all bad lighting (none / 0)

Immigration questions asked from the dark.

Republicans have a problem with lighting or just with showing their faces?

Hunter and Tancredo get to talk.

Hunter "Built that border fence" as if you had not heard and it's a "double fence" as if he doesn't repeat that at least twice in every debate.

If I need a fence built I will call him. Especially if I need a double fence.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:26:19 PM EST

Hunter (none / 0)

Hunter makes the common fallacy of confusing correlation with connection. How do we know that the fence was responsible for the decrease in crime? The statistic does not speak to the effectiveness of the fence in particular.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 08:27:21 PM EST

Who's choosing these questions? (none / 0)

More evidence for the CNN/framing arguments oft-made on this blog; the question just asked was essentially "do you like illegal aliens that steal our jobs or children of our soldiers that are protecting us?" Red meat for the GOP, but Huckabee sounded pretty good in response. Closer to McCain then Tancredo, at least.

I haven't been impressed with the question selection so far. Most of the questions have been angry and poorly worded.

by damien on 11/28/2007 08:29:25 PM EST

Huckabee is educated (none / 0)

I would pay GOOD money to see Huckabee pick some lettuce!

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 08:30:34 PM EST

4th question on immigration first that is well lit (none / 0)

For Huckabee from a young woman on tuition for aliens and asking if vets get the same.

Mitt -- you called Huckabee a liberal on immigration. Mitt says it reminds him of liberals in Massachusetts (and gets applause).

Tells Mitt we are a better country than to punish children for what their parents did (bigger applause).

Mitt claims it is about limited tax money.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:31:16 PM EST

Huckabee (none / 0)

I was wondering how Huckabee would be able to stand up in this first debate where he's really relevant and he went toe-to-toe with Mitt Romney and at least held his own. Impressive.

by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:32:01 PM EST

Paul question (none / 0)

Will there be any questions from Paul's supporters? Or do they not meet CNN's criteria for real GOP questioners?

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:33:26 PM EST

Paul (none / 0)

Can anyone imagine Ron Paul ever representing our country? He seems too frail.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 08:33:32 PM EST

: Re: Paul (none / 0)

And crazy. That too.
by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:35:08 PM EST

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Ron Paul (none / 0)

Apparently Ron Paul hates international organizations.

The line that really struck me as odd is "This nation goes to war under UN Resolutions." Um... then explain Iraq.

by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:33:58 PM EST

NAFTA Superhighway (none / 0)

Ron Paul is talking about the 'North American Union'; with NAFTA and the NAFTA superhighway as key examples.

The NAFTA superhighway story was nicely debunked in The Nation a few months ago:

http://www.thenation.com/do c/20070827/hayes

Required reading. Nods towards some of the reasons why people think there is a superhighway but dispels the idea that there's one in the works.

by damien on 11/28/2007 08:35:05 PM EST

Spending and debt (none / 0)

Anderson Cooper sends it to McCain (a softball since McCain brings it up whenever he can).

GOP like the Abramoff reminder from McCain? Abscam anyone?

Mitt gets to join in for some reason. Says we need to "go after entitlements" but may not want to get too close to the third rail.

Rudy gets to join in, too. Front runner privilege.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:36:53 PM EST

FairTax (none / 0)

Three cheers for FairTax!

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 08:40:22 PM EST

Good question -- top three programs to cut (none / 0)

Thompson not answering, just saying reform Social Security. Claims OMB has a list of 100. Can't name one. Back to medicare and social security.

Paul: yes, I can name three and Washington did not change me. D of Ed, Energy, and Homeland Security. Plus cut out of military intervention.

Huckabee: the IRS. Fair Tax.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:40:32 PM EST

Uncle Sam cartoon asks about Fair Tax (none / 0)

McCain says no (why was the question given to him?).

McCain says Ron Paul type isolationism caused WWII. The troops told McCain to tell Paul, "Let us win?"

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:43:35 PM EST

Doh! (none / 0)

I'm not an isolationism either.

by damien on 11/28/2007 08:43:43 PM EST

Come on... (none / 0)

Does Grover Norquist really need an additional mouthpiece? Can't he just call the candidates on their personal cell phones?

Welcome to the colonization of the YouTube debates. Well, a great idea while it lasted.

by damien on 11/28/2007 08:44:52 PM EST

Grover Norquist's question!! (none / 1)

Not exactly a common citizen, instead, a consumate GOP insider.

They say they would sign his pledge not to increase taxes.

But Thompson does not do pledges except to the American people (McCain buys into that). Hunter notes emergency needs.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:45:33 PM EST

yes! (none / 0)

YAY I can finally get online. This is amazing.

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 08:45:39 PM EST

No tax raise (none / 0)

Read my lips: no new taxes.
How can this promise be made when a national emergency could arise. Why must a future leader lock himself into a decision whose context could change drastically in the next four years?

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 08:47:23 PM EST

Corn subsidies (none / 0)

careful all, Iowa coming up soon.

Romney also name checks Kansas, Missouri, etc. Claims our food supply and energy supply depend on "supports." Also noted need to compete with foreign subsidies.

Giuliani agrees.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:48:00 PM EST

Ugly segue but Rudy scandal question asked!!!! (none / 0)

Anderson Cooper says since we are on fiscal matters he "needs" to ask.

Rudy denies wrongdoing.

As I said in preview update, there is nothing to debate.

Segue to campaign video from Tancredo that uses Hillary as a foil.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:49:48 PM EST

Tancredo is a one trick pony (none / 0)

The man just referred to imports as product immigration. Just in case you didn't know, he's strong on immigration. Did he mention immigration?

by Andrew Hoffman on 11/28/2007 08:51:53 PM EST

Lead from China (none / 0)

Safe made in America toys and jobs kept at home?

Tancredo says he voted against Permanent normalization with China in part for that reason (reall for that??).

Hunter gets to say "missiles" in his answer. Has he ever answered a question without using military jargon or vocabulary??

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:52:02 PM EST

Pro-Life (none / 0)

So Mitt Romney gets applause for flip flopping?

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 08:53:49 PM EST

why? (none / 0)

I guess everyone else already knows...but why did Romney change his mind about abortion rights?
I had no idea he used to be pro-choice.

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 08:55:19 PM EST

: His claim (none / 0)

He said, believe it or not, that the stem cell issue changed his mind. Apparently his empathy for frozen embryos exceeded that for fetuses.
Be the debater you want to see.
by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:57:43 PM EST

[ Parent ]

Thompson video hits Huck and Mitt!!!!! (none / 0)

Video was nothing but damning old footage of his opponents.

Keeps them from going to a break! Anderson looked surprised.

Thompson: these were their words.

Mitt says: I was wrong. I'm not going to be apologizing for becoming pro life.

Huckabee: I cut 100's of taxes. "When they're kicking you in the rear it just proves you're still out front."

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:55:24 PM EST

McCain video goes after Hillary (none / 0)

Whatever.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 08:58:44 PM EST

Giuliani (none / 0)

Giuliani loses a bit of confidence.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:02:48 PM EST

"Gun nut" and more (none / 0)

Hunter gets to show expertise on weapons. Says Fallujah twice.

Next guy objects to written exams for gun owners. The written part or any exam?

Giuliani dodges question and says he just wants to enforce laws and gets BOOED for "reasonable regulations."

Thompson says Rudy never met a gun control law he didn't support.

Good reply by Rudy.

Third gun question (not even a real issue in this primary or in the general!!!!!!!

They actually selected a question on which guns the candidates own????????

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:06:04 PM EST

: yes (none / 0)

Gotta have a few fun questions.
by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:07:03 PM EST

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The ultimate test for GOP President (none / 0)

What's your favorite gun? It's sort of like the question pre-election 2000: who would you rather get a beer with, Gore or Bush? We know how well that litmus test worked out.

by damien on 11/28/2007 09:06:16 PM EST

black on black crime (none / 0)

Romney uses black on black crime to somehow push his anti-homosexual agenda! "mom and a dad" indeed.

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 09:06:53 PM EST

I think Mitt just "lost the black vote" (none / 0)

He should catch major flak for basically everything he just said on inner city violence.

by damien on 11/28/2007 09:07:54 PM EST

oh (none / 0)

(thanks for filling me in on romney, ross...)

this is so interesting- there is a graph going across the screen guaging audience reaction, men and women! this debate is so cutting edge.

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:08:17 PM EST

Black on black crime? (none / 0)

Mitt: get a mom and a dad. How? Get more moms and dads. What???????? Oh yea, education and police, too. Drunk driving and sex offenders??????

Rudy on Mitt on crime: "mixed record" murder and robbery went up. I have a strong record.

Mitt: I'm not running for mayor. DNA lab! Yea!

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:08:51 PM EST

: why not? (none / 0)

Maybe because Roe v. Wade was a fluke? Maybe because the majority Americans oppose the legality of abortion?
And we shouldnt think about or consider that? Huh?
by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:14:56 PM EST

[ Parent ]

pro life= no. (none / 0)

WHAT. It blows my mind that they would even THINK about outlawing abortion and punishing the women and doctors. Why...why...why...

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:10:32 PM EST

: deathhh (none / 0)

i love how all these old men who will never need an abortion are up here pontificating...
im actually freaking out.
and now they are talking about the deatah penalty. NO THERE IS NOT A PLACE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY, HUCKABEE!!!
an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:14:40 PM EST

[ Parent ]
: Why not? (none / 0)

Maybe because Roe v. Wade was a fluke? Maybe because the majority Americans oppose the legality of abortion?
And we shouldnt think about or consider that? Huh?
by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:15:20 PM EST

[ Parent ]

abortion (none / 0)

OMG Ron Paul is an OB/GYN!? EWWWWWW.. I do not want him anywhere near my vagoo.

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 09:10:35 PM EST

Paul (none / 0)

Paul proves his lack of strength once again - "I probably wouldnt sign" an reversal of Roe v. Wade. Its always good to know that a future leader can speak with certainity.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:13:06 PM EST

more abortion (none / 0)

Giuliani goes for the federalist angle with abortion. Very republican!

Once again, I like Giuliani's debate style. He makes a general statement, and follows it up by detailing the specifics.

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 09:13:13 PM EST

Abortion (none / 0)

Ron Paul says no federal abortion police. He should make more of his ObGyn qualification. Says the doctor should be punished, it's up to the states and he is not running for governor.

Thompson says Roe v. Wade should be overturned and then it goes back to the states. Says use the same approach as now used for illegal late term abortions.

Rudy would you sign a federal ban on all abortion? Gets applause for saying no because it is a state issue.

Mitt says he agrees with Thompson. And says he would be delighted to sign that bill.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:13:34 PM EST

WWJD on the death penalty (none / 0)

Huckabee says I am the only one on the stage that has had to do it. He read every page of every case (unlike Bush). He says some crimes are so heinous . . . . Makes distinction between taking of innocent and guilty life.

Cooper: WWJD, though. Huckabee awesome: he was too smart to ever run for office!!

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:16:27 PM EST

bible (none / 0)

i will hang myself if any of these "educated" men say they believe every word of the Bible verbatim.

MITT ROMNEY YOU ARE A MORON!! LMAO

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:18:00 PM EST

: et tu huckabee? (none / 0)

what is wrong with them?
by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:19:22 PM EST

[ Parent ]

Huckabee coming on strong (none / 0)

Far more eloquent then previous debates. His "do you need me to help you out" comment to Giuliani on the "do you read this book" question was great. If you listen carefully, you can hear the GOP fracturing.

by damien on 11/28/2007 09:18:14 PM EST

the bible (none / 0)

Gwen and I are watching the male and female audience reactions to this. Man, all Mitt Romney had to say was "yes," and the approval ratings immediately dropped!

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 09:19:26 PM EST

where? (none / 0)

does the webstream have the male/female graphic?

my TV does not show it?

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:21:06 PM EST

[ Parent ]

channel (none / 0)

oh! 47

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:23:52 PM EST

[ Parent ]

: idk (none / 0)

im sorry, i don't know about webstream..
by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:24:38 PM EST

[ Parent ]

Believe every word of the bible?? (none / 0)

Rudy: not literally in every respect. Allegory, etc.

Mitt: I believe the Bible is the word of God. (Not an answer). Every word? "The Bible is the word of God." Non answer again.

Huckabee has the preacher's answer. Not pluck out our eye, that's allegorical. Get the easy part right: love your neighbor as yourself . . . Awesome to say that anyone who claims to understand it all is arrogating themselves to God!

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:19:46 PM EST

the morality of the office (none / 0)

No one seems too concerned with maintaining the separation between church and state. i keep waiting for someone to be asked this kind of question and give a response stating that they affirm the morals found in religion, but that the denomination doesn't matter in terms of the political...

by taylor hahn on 11/28/2007 09:32:07 PM EST

[ Parent ]

: This is a GOP primary, Taylor (none / 0)

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 10:24:22 PM EST

[ Parent ]

Veiled woman (none / 0)

How to repair image of US in Mideast?

Rudy: first of all, remain on offense. (Be offensive?) Don't engage in group blame, but be sure to say Islamic when you say terrorists.

McCain: SURGE. Fight Democrats' date for withdrawal. I got heat for opposing Rummy. Other solution: call everyone "my friends."

Hunter: remind them of disaster aid. Never apologize.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:27:54 PM EST

waterboarding (none / 0)

Waterboarding sounds like a super fun sport! If it were, I would understand why no one was opposing it. As it is, they better not be for such a horrible practice.

by Lauren Orsini on 11/28/2007 09:30:35 PM EST

waterboarding (none / 0)

Mitt: not wise to say what techniques we would use. I oppose torture. Is waterboarding torture? I would want to find out (non answer) and by the way . . . GITMO ROCKS (and ACLU is bad)!!

McCain: Governor, I am astonished anyone could believe waterboarding is not torture.

Mitt: I did not say I am in favor of torture but I will not say what is torture and what isn't. It is not appropriate. Why not?

McCain: Life is not 24 and Jack Bauer. Hooray!!!

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:32:43 PM EST

Paul again (none / 0)

Why aren't Paul's vague answers less popular with the audience reaction?

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:36:04 PM EST

Permanent commitment to Iraq (none / 0)

Thompson: stay there the ideal amount of time. Sounds great! Ideal. Very long non-answer. Victory good. defeat bad.

Ron Paul: give them their country back (gets some boos!). They should never get it back?

Vietnam gets McCain in who blames it on American public opinion. They did not want to follow us home.

Paul: They want to come here because of bases there!!! Turn! (Unappreciated by audience).

Tancredo: the world is scary, Ron.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:37:42 PM EST

9/11 used by Rudy? (none / 0)

he is talking about Haitian immigrants and crime in NY. Taxes, welfare, adoptions, all before 9/11.

"I've been tested." Good answer.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:39:56 PM EST

another insider (none / 0)

Nick Anderson, editorial cartoonist on power of VP.

Thompson gets a funny. Needs to be brought in, especially on national security. Legal training is good, especially to select judges (anti Mitt and Huckabee).

McCain: Straight talk: Bush had little foreign policy experience so had to rely on Cheney. Not me. VP must add. Whatever.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:42:47 PM EST

Hunter video (none / 0)

Military and fences.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:43:12 PM EST

Gays/military (none / 0)

Wow these questions arent loaded at all....

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 09:48:13 PM EST

General on DADT (none / 0)

Duncan Hunter claims that most military are conservatives and hate teh gay, unlike the Brits and Israelis.

Mitt: not yet. Do you look forward to that time?" He does not answer. Third time question. Third time non-answer.

The general says he did not get an answer. Says American men and women are professional enough. Gets to give a speech.

Mccain says he talks to leaders all the time. Claims they say "almost unanimously" DADT is working. BS as research would show.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:52:53 PM EST

Log Cabin Republicans (none / 0)

Huckabee says I would accept their support but won't change my position on same sex marriage. Stick with convictions is what Americans want (shot at Mitt).

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:53:54 PM EST

The debt (none / 0)

Thompson: glib non answer. "Entitlements tsunami" a good phrase. Sounds scary.

Romney works global jihad, Hillary and Reagan into the answer. DRINKING GAME participants just choked!!!

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:56:12 PM EST

why (none / 0)

why should they even CARE if gay people want to get married??

Let's see...

there is global warming!
and terrorism!
and poverty!

"All groovy. But two men in love? HORROR OF HORRORS!"

by gwisn2qx on 11/28/2007 09:57:14 PM EST

why not? (none / 0)

They care because its a legitimate issue, and the gravity of terrorism doesnt detract from that. Its about the direction our country is going, and its important.

by Matthew Baker on 11/28/2007 10:00:14 PM EST

[ Parent ]

: direction (none / 0)

"the direction our country is going"?
what does that even mean? this is not a theocracy! these guys are opposed to it for "moral" reasons, aren't they? sure enough, they just admitted to their blind devotion to the Bible. Plus, beneath the facade of morality, I think that a lot of Americans are opposed to it because the thought of homosexuals gives them the heebie jeebies.
Let consenting adults marry fellow consenting adults. Case closed.
by gwisn2qx on 11/29/2007 12:31:43 AM EST

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Space (none / 0)

Mars society pledge?

Huckabee. GPS, tech spinoffs, etc. so more money whether for Mars or not. Send Hillary.

Tancredo: we have debt because of answers like Huckabee's.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 09:58:23 PM EST

Why don't African Americans vote for you? (none / 0)

Giuliani: school choice. Moving people off welfare, "most of them to jobs." CRIME. NEW YORK.

Huckabee: I was supported in Arkansas and the GOP needs to reach out to all.

Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 10:01:17 PM EST

Stars and Bars (none / 0)

Mitt: that's not a flag I recognize or would hold up in my room. We can go beyond that stuff. Attack on John Edwards. There is one America. That flag is divisive.

Thompson: not in a public place.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 10:03:34 PM EST

TIVO people (none / 0)

set it for only two hours? We're into OT.

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by Ross Smith on 11/28/2007 10:04:15 PM EST

Two trillion for infrastructure? (none / 0)

Rudy: New York. Capital budget.

Paul: taxed to blow up and rebuild bridges overseas.

McCain: no more bridges to nowhere. Rudy opposed line item veto.

Rudy: Line item veto is unconstitutional.