Posted on 01/30/2008 4:16:12 PM PST by khnyny
Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate: January 30, 2008
SIMI VALLEY, California (CNN) -- Republican presidential hopefuls will face off Wednesday night without a familiar face as ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to drop out and endorse front-runner Sen. John McCain.
The remaining candidates will take the stage in a debate -- sponsored by CNN, the Los Angeles Times and Politico -- beginning at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.
The event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, follows McCain's Tuesday night win in the Florida primary.
McCain topped former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney 36 percent to 31 percent in the hotly contested race.
Giuliani placed third with 15 percent of the vote, followed closely by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with 14 percent, and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was fifth with 3 percent.
Giuliani is expected to end his White House bid and endorse McCain at a campaign event in California later Wednesday, Republican Party sources said.
Minus Giuliani, the debate will be a four-candidate affair -- McCain, Romney, Huckabee and Paul -- with CNN's Anderson Cooper moderating.
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Yes. The usual media buzz on this debate has been strangely silent. Have you noticed that?
Why are these threads started so early? At least you’re not hours early, but some are soooooooo early, it’s hard to find them by the time the even finally starts.
Should be good. Ron Paul’s comments should provide adequate time for beer breaks.
I think they are posted early so that folks can adjust their schedules, but that’s just a guess.
Get ready for the: “I am the Next Reagan”....
Still cannot believe we are down to Mac & Mitt this quick. I’ll still vote or write in for Fred when the Texas primary rolls around, but I never felt so out of it so soon.
It’s in breaking news sidebar. Just look there.
Or someone just wants to be the first to start a thread :-)
It’s hard to find when it’s hours ahead, the search feature at this site is somewhat lacking, imo.
Seriously though, will Nancy Reagan be in the crowd.
How long before McCain launches into, “My friends...” ?
Romney has to walk a fine line. On one hand, he needs to highlight McCain’s positions. On the other, Romney must inspire prospective voters.
It will be interesting to see if Huck sets his sights solely on Romney tonight.
I think I’ll watch, just hoping that the McCaniac shows his true self.
I know the Huckster won’t attack McCain. I’m hoping Mitt will press McCain on the amnesty issue and remind everyone the politics of Hernandez who is working for McCain.
Or maybe time to check out the basketball/hockey scores.
Thanks so much for posting the where/when info. I wanted to catch it on the DVR & couldn’t find it :)
Garbage in, garbage out.
And now tonight’s debate...
We will go from left to right for opening statements.
I am the next Ronald Reagon.
You are not. I am.
Neither of you are. I am
You all are not the next Ronald Reagan. I am.
No you’re not.
Yes I am.
He is not.
I know, he is not. I am.
No you’re not...
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1.5 hours pass
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I am too.
No you’re not.
He is not. I am.
No you aren’t. I am.
You folks are full of it, I am.
And now it’s time for closing statements.
I am.
No, I am.
I am.
I am.
There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for tuning in.
For CNN this is your miderator signing off.
Prayers said for Romney, I just can’t stomach the idea of McCain.
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