Posted on 09/17/2007 3:30:35 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida 09/17/07 - Official Discussion Thread
The debate will focus on issues of special concern to social and religious conservatives who brand themselves "values voters." The candidates will begin arriving here mid-afternoon, and the debate kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be streamed live via the Internet at ValuesVoterDebate.com and the website for the American Family Association.
It is also reported to be telecast on Sky Angel's Angel One channel & Dish Network channel #262.
Moderated by Joseph Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily
Candidates participating
“He needs a new PR agent.”
And he needs more money. :)
Actually he didn’t have the manhood to be there.
Regardless of his particular circumstances, the question was a very valid one.
He’s stated many positions with which conservatives would be in agreement. They are all on the web for folks to read. Just because he doesn’t attend a debate that will likely be seen by very few, doesn’t mean he’s not a worthy candidate.
Well at some point I would welcome a focused debate of the top 4 or so candidates. I don’t need to listen to Ron Paul’s crap. Many of the other 9th tier candidates may say things I like but haven’t a prayer and they take time away from the ones who have a chance.
Too bad his comments don’t seem to match his record.
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Monday, September 17, 2007
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that Fred Thompson is the top choice for 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. In the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination. Rudy Giuliani is the favorite for just 19%. John McCain is preferred by 14% and Mitt Romney attracts support from 12%. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee remains atop the second tier at 6%
Yep....looks like a lot of ground to make up.
/ rollseyes.
I don’t understand that. Are they afraid of looking too patriotic? Are they afraid of Moveon.org? I don’t want anyone running who is ashamed of being patriotic or afraid of being blackmailed.
Hunter: “China emerging as a military superpower.”
Hunter is the only candidate who really understands that; hence, my tagline.
True, though with the way the primary season is becoming compressed, it’s going to take someone starting to exclude the third tier candidates since they won’t have dropped out by themselves.
If that happens, I wonder if Alan Keyes will attempt another gatecrashing??
Boy, those polls sure worked out for Jean-Fraud Kerry, didn’t they!
Given the types of question on tap... mothing to gain, everything to lose. Simple as that. Again, no publicity means no consequences for ducking the debate.
Pope Rules Patients in Permanent Vegetative State May Not be Denied Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/sep/07091402.html
God bless Pope Benedict. My children have been
informed that, no matter what else is occurring,
do not let me starve to death.
To be honest, if my preacher did start taking a political stance at the pulpit, I would get up and leave. More power to him, and I will vote with my feet.
I personally believe that politics don’t belong at the pulpit.
A pulpit is to preach about the word of God to unite us, not some political ideology, that will divide us.
However in Church meetings and other church events the pastor has talked about his political beliefs, in a more informal setting. That I am ok with.
These are just my feelings.
He's out on the campaign trail, just like he meant to do when he entered the race. He plans to take part in some of the debates, but not all of them.
But thanks for trying.
Didn’t have the need to be there.
Actually, a good issue but a poorly asked question. Presidents don't "legislate." Legislatures (congress) do that.
Presidents are executives. The question should have been, "Will you sign a bill (executive order?) that permits Chaplains to pray according to their faith?"
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