Live Thread: South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate on CNN 8 P.M. EST

Thursday, January 19, 2011 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

And then there were three and a half minds left campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

Link to CNN livestream page.

Hosted by CNN's John King at the North Charleston Coliseum.

[ReneeLynn]

What’s up with the pained grin on Romney? It’s annoying.

[Red Steel]

Rick is sniping at Newt....not good.

Santorum takes the first shot tonight at the other candidates, Romney and Gingrich.

[RoosterRedux]

Sorry bout that sore throat...but I find myself doing a lot of yelling lately.

BTW, I had a crazy aunt who was once in a santorum. Her tales were like "One Flew over The Cuckoo's Nest"...and she has worn a sweater vest ever since.

Just saying.;-)

[caww]

Newt went nuclear on CNN for asking about his marriage.

Being specific... pundit asked directly if Newt wanted an open marriage as his ex-wife stated. This was the first question of the night and Newt unloaded on CNN for their "dispicable" way of starting a Presidential Election...and he did not let up...Pundit like a dog with his tail between his legs...

[Future Useless Eater]

I've been a Santorum supporter, but his answers have been terrible tonight. He should have dropped out today and thrown his support to Gingrich.

You're right, and I hope SC voters make that decision for him, or else the WINNER TAKE ALL provision will throw ALL delegates to Romney!


It's going to be a squeeker! Some of Rick.P's support will go to Newt, but the ABC slime machine tonight will try to undo that.




Any Santorum supporters who do NOT want to give their delegates to Romney should vote Newt.

[Sarah Barracuda]

John King works for the Communist News Network..of course he’s a Dem..I think being a Dem is required before u can work at CNN

[eyedigress]

You Betcha!

[altura]

I think the events of today wore Newt out. but he may be getting his sizzle back. Has he mentioned Perry’s support yet? He should.

[Reagan69]

I can NOT stand whiney little Rick.

[RedMDer]

[onyx]

It’s boring when Romney talks. I have a difficult time paying attention.

I listen to Newt and I try to follow Ron Paul for amusement.

Santorum is not exciting to me either.

Santorum just attacked Newt... can hardly wait for Newt to reply...LOL.

[Reddy]

Mittens said that he had compassion for those without medical insurance... implying that the rest of the panel didn’t. Barf.

[Reagan69]

I can NOT stand whiney little Rick.

[AFPhys]

Mitt still is defending OK on RomneyCare ... Rick scored, but didn’t knockout Mitt. I think his bringing in Newt challenging him on it was bad for Rick.

[rodguy911]

I thought Newt handled his latest hit job well and with class. I was also glad to see Sarah renew her support for him..HE may just win SC.And even if Romney wins(buys) Floriduh he only gets half the delegates since we were penalized for going early! So, Newt is in this big time IMHO.
Santorum going up against Romney looks desperate and his attacks are always bushleague compared to Newt.

[riri]

I can not wait to see it!

[Shortstop7]

Santorum’s attacks are backfiring on him ... rut roh.

[Yaelle]

Good answer by newt. But Obama will squirm out of all debates.

Oooh, Paul hitting the Speaker too...

[gas_dr]

Lincoln Douglas debate — Obama can use a teleprompter, and Newt will rely on knowledge...and Santorum stuttering...
LOL...a good old fashioned ass kicking.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Well, you fooled me. You had the Paulite talking points about Newt down pat.

which "talking point" is not true??

I love Newt... but, he would NOT be good President. He's a BiG Government Progressive.. and, PROUD of it.

no thanks..