Posted on 09/07/2011 1:53:42 PM PDT by newzjunkey
Broadcast on: MSNBC
Broadcast time: 8pm EDT/5pm PDT
The Candidates:
Michele Bachmann
Bachmann is serving her 3rd full term in the U.S. House. Founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, she earned a Master of Laws degree, worked as a tax attorney, and was a foster mother for 23 teenagers. She is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Herman Cain
Cain is the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza and former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He lost the Georgia Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat in 2004. He was recently the host of Atlanta-based radio show.
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He represented Georgia's 6th congressional district as a Republican member from 1979 to 1999. He has a PhD in modern European history.
Jon Huntsman
Huntsman was Utah Governor, former ambassador to China under Barack Obama.
Ron Paul
Paul is serving his 11th full term in the U.S. House. Hes an ob-gyn and was Libertarian nominee for president in 1988. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008
Rick Perry
Perry is the three term governor of Texas, from 2000 to current. He is a retired Air Force captain for former farmer. He has a degree in animal science.
Mitt Romney
Romney was governor of Massachusetts (2003 to 2007) and former CEO of Bain Capital, a private equity investment firm. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican 2008 nomination for president. He has an MBA (Harvard) and JD (Harvard Law).
Rick Santorum
Santorum served two terms in the U.S. House and two terms in the U.S. Senate. He became the Senate's third-ranking Republican in 2001. He was defeated for reelection in 2006.
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I almost made a comment that Paul’s head was shaking like he had been drinking.
I think he is the only one of the entire group who was actually not a private sector job creator. He is a coffee shop philosopher.
Well, not that I can hear this, I’m sorry I can hear this.
sounds like Gingrich is about ready to drop out of the race.
Yes he did! Highly intelligent and his comment took the attack to Obama and not his fellow Republicans on the podium.
Newt pretty much dominates all debates. He is razor sharp.
Wow. That was fast. :)
Okay, Brian Williams is done for now.
Good answer Perry on Romneycare showing what won’t work.
So, Romney thinks Obamacare is bad law. But Mittcare? That was different . . . uh, huh.
Oh here comes Mitt spinning Romneycare.
I know nerves have to be on edge, but I wish Perry would stop that weird grin. He doesn’t usually do that.
Speaking of which, did you guys see post #284? Whaddyathink?
THis is Mitt’s answer for health care, that he tried out in South Carolina. AG Ken Cuccinelli said the attempt fell flat, but it was better than he’s done before.
“Mitt getting a question now on Healthcare.”
And Gov. Perry countered with and said that it is a great example of what will not work for the rest of the country. I love Gov. Perry and he is doing wonderfully!
He’s always been one to stay focused on the end game.
Hey there, B!!!
Sarah Palin’s got my vote—hopes she annonunces soon. Perry in second right now.
I’d have to hold my nose to vote for anyone else. But hey, I did that in 2008 to vote for McCain!!!
Best to you, dear friend.
I've said it before, when Sarah Palin announces--all the oxygen will go out of the room
Romney will issue EO giving all 50 states a waiver from Obamneycare.
Media already selecting our candidates. Romney and Perry getting all the air time.
Newt doesn’t have any supporters...
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