LIVE THREAD- Republican Presidential Debate -ABC NEWS in New Hampshire

ABC News ^ | 01/05/08

[SE Mom]

Charles Gibson will moderate the Republican and Democrat debates tonight in New Hampshire, beginning at 7 PM Eastern.

Have at it..

[McGruff]

I’m hoping for a new thread for the Dims?

I agree. Let's not soil this one.

[Reagan Man]

If you don’t like hearing the truth about Willard, take a hike!

[Route66]

That’s right. Fred did not play. He stepped back. I’m still fuming over that ambush. The Dems had no place on stage at our debate.

[Onerom99]

Fred easily has 2 inches on Romney.

[tcrlaf]

The BEST line of the year (so far) is:

“Homophobic, Coke-using Adulterous Muslem leading a Children’s Crusade!”

I wish I could take credit for it, bit it came from a DEMOCRAT CLINTON SUPPORTER on Daily KOS...

[CounterCounterCulture]

New one.

[roses of sharon]

That worries me too, it makes you appreciate President Bush so much more, who never, ever, ever, ever loses is cool. (in public)

[Radix]

"So you did or didn’t have health insurance? And if you didn’t, you would not buy it?"

I have it, and have long had it, but I never had it because the State told me that I had to have it.

Where this BS is all headed for is a whole lot of private contracts where in the future, Welfare Doctors will be just like Public Defenders.

Bottom of the barrel practitioners.

[CASchack]

"I'm a small man....a small, petty man."

[HonestConservative]

Listen to the ABC commentator comments.

Unbiased reporting at its finest. NOT.

[Shortstop7]

Respectfully disagree. Fred is in this for the long haul, and his appeal will just continue to grow.

[advance_copy]

I predict McCain’s negativity hurts him Tuesday.

Yes, he is mean & nasty. I guess that's why he gets on so well with Hillary Clinton.

[Reaganesque]

I thought McCain sounded like Renfield from the Dracula movies when he laughed. You know, the guy who ate bugs and had the hysterical "heh heee, heee, heee, heee!" laugh? Click here for the audio reminder. His sniggering also reminded me of the laughter you get from a 12 year old who just told his first dirty joke.

McCain just has this mean streak a mile wide in him and it's just not pretty to witness. I'm sure it'll be on display tomorrow night too. McCain is his own worst enemy. Oh yeah and "I never supported amnesty?!" Please.

[SE Mom]

Ok- have at it- you want to start this one? I think you’re right..

[AliVeritas]

Not from me... I need to see who’s interacting with whom.

Across the aisle means death for sure this time around.

When someone shakes Hill’s hand, I see Nasrallah; When they shake Edwards hand, I see Johnny Sherman (I mean Adam Gadahn/Azzam); When they shake Richardson’s hand I see Kim Jung Ill and Ron Brown with a bullet in his head, etc.

I see cots brought in for illegals and leaving for BBQs while our troops wait for funds. I see Alito’s wife crying when I see McCain and Hill, I think of no denouncement of the Move On ad. I think of everything being for the children... the millions killed by Planned Parenthood who funds them and Hillary the feminist... while I see women hanged, lashed, kids raped in Africa and churches burned down with women and children... as well as plenty of hijabs and Sharia law (since a lot of them have been to ISNA and CAIR to speak and fundraise.

Yep... I want to see which republicans are talking to them alright.

[2nd amendment mama]

YOU ARE SIMPLY WRONG. UNDER MITT YOU CAN CHOOSE EITHER TO BUY HEALTH CARE INSURANCE OR PAY AS YOU USE IT. YOU DO NOT GET A FREE RIDE.

IT IS PATHETIC YOU DO NOT KNOW THE FACTS F-A-C-T-S!!!

No, it is you that does not know the facts! Read this!

Massachusetts residents who remain uninsured in 2008 will begin facing monthly fines based on their age and income, according to new regulations unveiled by the Department of Revenue on Monday.

Here are how much different people may have to pay:

— The highest fines are leveled at those earning three times the annual federal poverty level, or $30,636 for an individual. Individuals aged 27 or older who are over that income threshold will pay the top fine of $76 a month, or $912 a year.

— Married couples earning more than $41,076 would each have to pay the top fine for a combined penalty of $1,824 if they are both uninsured for the entire year.

— Those aged 18-26 earning more than $30,636 will pay $56 a month or $672 a year.

— Individuals earning between $20,425 and $25,536 face a $420 fine for the year. Those earning between $15,325 and $20,424 face a $210 fine.

— There are no fines for individuals earning less than $15,325.

Penalties for not obtaining health care in 2008 [Happy New Year from ROMNEYCARE]

This is a government MANDATED program. You have absolutely no choice about participation. I don't have healthcare and I DO pay as I go. I've been fortunate not to have extremely high healthcare needs but right now, I can't afford $400 - $500 a month for insurance.

[mylife]

Better go check on the servers during the break Jim, they mat be smoking soon.

I didn’t get a chance to read you comments on the debate.

What are your impressions?

[Scarchin]

You really think Fred’s going to get it?

I like Fred - but come on...

[Donnaplume]

Mitt is our only hope against Obama who will take McKennedy as his running mate sure as shooten.

[rintense]

I agree. And I think Fred will benefit from that.