Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #2 - Columbia, SC 05/15/07

Will Rudy continue to falter

Conservatives all across the nation are crossing their fingers and hoping that he does.

21 posted on 05/15/2007 4:37:07 PM PDT by Spiff (Rudy Giuliani Quote (NY Post, 1996) "Most of Clinton's policies are very similar to most of mine.")

Is it just on FOX News? I don’t have cable .....

They may stream it from their website.

Copy this link and paste it into the File >> Open URL in MS Player:

http://foxnews-foxstream.wm.llnwd.net/foxnews_foxstream

The link may not be live until near the time the debate starts.

22 posted on 05/15/2007 4:37:25 PM PDT by TomGuy

It's hard to imagine how much more he can insert his foot into his mouth.

Let's hope that he finds a way.

23 posted on 05/15/2007 4:37:57 PM PDT by Spiff (Rudy Giuliani Quote (NY Post, 1996) "Most of Clinton's policies are very similar to most of mine.")

I'm hoping FOX asks the 'question' I emailed them (for Ron Paul):

One word, 'Kelo'

24 posted on 05/15/2007 4:38:39 PM PDT by Swordfished

The first one was on PMSNBC, the most leftwing cable “news” station and the moderator was raving lunatic, spittle-spewing Chris Matthews ! Why the GOP ever agreed to this setup is beyond me.

This one is on FOX and hosted by intelligent, reasoned, calm, classy Brit Hume. Much better scenario.

25 posted on 05/15/2007 4:38:55 PM PDT by Inspectorette

To: CounterCounterCulture

Running out of time Mr. Hunter. Make your points and make them forcefully. If you disagree with others on the panel, do so voiciferously. You have to stand out!

26 posted on 05/15/2007 4:40:13 PM PDT by jwalsh07

27 posted on 05/15/2007 4:40:33 PM PDT by TomGuy

“Predictions: Romney and Hunter will rise above, with Hunter putting in the best appearance.”

I hope your predictions come true.

28 posted on 05/15/2007 4:41:21 PM PDT by Sherri

To: CounterCounterCulture

I predict it will be more hostile this time. Look for a few haymakers thrown.

29 posted on 05/15/2007 4:41:58 PM PDT by nowandlater

Conservatives all across the nation are crossing their fingers and hoping that he does.

Giuliani is starting to remind me of Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series for some reason.

30 posted on 05/15/2007 4:42:02 PM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax , you earn it , you keep it!)

To: CounterCounterCulture

Iraq, Abortion Loom Large In GOP Debate

(CBS/AP) Iraq and abortion loom large as 10 Republican presidential candidates debate a second time Tuesday.

On one issue — the four-year-old war — the GOP field is largely in sync, backing President Bush in opposing Democratic calls for beginning a withdrawal of U.S. forces. But the candidates are split on social issues, most notably a women's right to terminate a pregnancy.

Less than two weeks ago, top-tier candidates Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney shared a stage in Simi Valley, Calif., with seven underdogs competing for the GOP nomination in the first Republican debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Iraq and social issues dominated the discourse that night, a preview of what was sure to await the candidates in Columbia, S.C., where conservative Christians make up a large chunk of the state's GOP primary voters.

Since the California event, Giuliani has reaffirmed his support for abortion rights after his convoluted debate answer on whether he would welcome the Supreme Court overturning its landmark decision legalizing abortion. He personally opposes the procedure.

Giuliani, the former New York City mayor; McCain, a four-term Arizona senator, and Romney, the ex-governor of Massachusetts, were facing Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas, former Govs. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Jim Gilmore of Virginia. Reps. Ron Paul of Texas, Duncan Hunter of California and Tom Tancredo of Colorado also were participating.

Paul, the Libertarian presidential nominee in 1988, voted against giving Bush the authority to wage war in Iraq in 2002.

Hours before the debate, candidates responded to the death of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, the television evangelist who founded the Moral Majority and was a force in conservative politics.

If the first debate was framed by the spirit of Ronald Reagan, then tonight's gathering in the heart of the Bible Belt will take place in the shadow of Falwell's death, reports CBS News chief White House correspondent Jim Axelrod.

"These candidates have to be concerned about the way in which they appeal to what we now call 'value voters,' religious voters, people who shared the values that Jerry Falwell championed, because he got them active in politics," said Republican activist David Keene.

McCain, who once called Falwell and his ilk "agents of intolerance," praised him in a statement as "a man of distinguished accomplishment who devoted his life to serving his faith and country." Romney described Falwell as "an American who built and led a movement based on strong principles and strong faith."

Giuliani told reporters after a tour of the debate site: "He was a man who set a direction. He is someone who is not afraid to speak his mind."

The University of South Carolina's Koger Center for the Arts was the setting for the debate, sponsored by the South Carolina Republican Party and Fox News Channel. The channel's Brit Hume was moderating.

Underscoring the dominant issues, Americans Against Escalation in Iraq and the South Carolina Young Democrats sponsored a 20-foot mobile billboard to circle the debate site, bearing the phrases: "Republicans, Mission Accomplished?" and "McCain, Mission Accomplished?" And, activists affiliated with Planned Parenthood also were holding an abortion-rights rally outside the hall.

And, activists affiliated with Planned Parenthood also were holding an abortion-rights rally outside the hall.

Awwww... how special... gag!

31 posted on 05/15/2007 4:42:22 PM PDT by jdm

I'm hoping FOX asks the 'question' I emailed them (for Ron Paul)

Sorry but Fox will have to go out on a limb for me to believe they'll give Paul any more time than the least amount possible. Rep. Paul is a thorn in the side of Democrats and Republicans, but especially Republicans. Because he reminds too many, especially many here, what conservatism really is. BTW, I sent a question for Dr. Paul as well. I hope Fox does prove me wrong and give him ample time to explain why he is the only conservative candidate standing on the stage.

32 posted on 05/15/2007 4:45:16 PM PDT by billbears (Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. --Santayana)

To: CounterCounterCulture

Hey, just wanted to let ya’ll know that Fox News is going to be doing a poll after the debate to determine who won. This poll is a little different than the typical one because they want you to send in a text message. You can check out all the info at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,272493,00.html

However, here is the most important info from the article.

“You Decide: Let FOX News know who you think came out on top by voting with a text message.

The number to which you can send your text-message is 36988. It will accept your vote between 9 p.m. EDT and 12:30 a.m. EDT.

The codes to enter for each candidate are:
R1 — Sam Brownback
R2 — Jim Gilmore
R3 — Rudy Giuliani
R4 — Mike Huckabee
R5 — Duncan Hunter
R6 — John McCain
R7 — Ron Paul
R8 — Mitt Romney
R9 — Tom Tancredo
R10 — Tommy Thompson

The codes are case-insensitive, so “r5” will work as well as “R5.””

33 posted on 05/15/2007 4:45:49 PM PDT by dschapin (Duncan Hunter: a true leader for President!!!)

34 posted on 05/15/2007 4:47:05 PM PDT by period end of story (Whole Lotta Love)

To: CounterCounterCulture

Will check in later since I have a meeting at church tonight.

35 posted on 05/15/2007 4:48:09 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)

36 posted on 05/15/2007 4:50:15 PM PDT by Vision ("Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." Jeremiah 17:7)

To: Inspectorette

This one is on FOX and hosted by intelligent, reasoned, calm, classy Brit Hume. Much better scenario.

Of course, anyone is better than Chrissy, but Brit is the best. This should be a great night.

37 posted on 05/15/2007 4:50:22 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia

To: TomGuy; CounterCounterCulture

Thank you for that link, TG! I couldn't get the others to work.
(and thanks for setting up the thread, CCC--you're the best!)

Direct link for MS Player:
mms://foxnews-foxstream.wm.llnwd.net/foxnews_foxstream

38 posted on 05/15/2007 4:50:40 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)

To: CounterCounterCulture

I sure hope there’s a discerning questions about gun control.

39 posted on 05/15/2007 4:53:19 PM PDT by kcar (Victory is the best exit strategy.)

Thanks for that link. Bookmarked for later.

40 posted on 05/15/2007 4:54:25 PM PDT by yuta250

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