Posted on 09/22/2011 2:55:26 PM PDT by newzjunkey
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Broadcast time: 9pm EDT/6pm PDT
The NINE(!) Candidates:
Michele Bachmann
Bachmann is serving her 3rd full term in the U.S. House. Founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, 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. He’s 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.
Gary Johnson
Johnson served as governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2002. He founded what would become one of the largest construction companies in New Mexico. He has competed in several triathlons and climbed Mount Everest.
I don’t understand why the the people in Luntz’s group are willing to buy into Romney defending Romneycare with healthcare is a state issue, but do not see whether or not to give in-state tuition to illegal residents as a state issue.
I did not know that he said he would legalize them, but paying their tuition gives me a notion.
That's my ticket. I've wanted those two to team to since the last debate. I'll put Santorum in with them.
You’re wrong. Read your responses. Why did you lie?
If he doesn't have to debate any time soon he might. Perry is just awful in these debates, and this is coming from someone who generally supports him.
If Perry can't expose Romney for the flip flopping chameleon he is in these debates, how in the heck can we expect him to do well against Hussein?
Newt would make a great Secretary of State.
Perry's biggest hurdle appears to be Perry's debating skills. He's not adroit enough to finnesse or explain his stance on illegals. And you're right it will cost him.
I did like the answer of letting Pakistan deal with Pakistan.
Up to now I've been thinking he is weak on defending himself in debates, and he might win the nomination but lose the election to Obama.
Now I'm sure of it. That stammering, incoherent reply gave me a face palm.
Not to mention the issue of illegals.
He made a fool of himself up there and practically handed Romney the win on a platter. He would do the same for Obama, if he got that far.
My Son doesn’t qualify because he hasn’t been a resident for the past 3 years.
The Dream act has the same qualification and then some.
All the boy has to do is come on down here and here gets the same deal.
And the cost is on Texas.
Not the nation.
You’re right, Perry is stuck with his immigration stance. He has two choices. Either defend it, or deny it ever happened. He’s defending it. I think that’s the best he can do, but it still doesn’t make it good. He needs to get past that and talk about things I think helps him. Things like shrinking the Federal government, giving power back to the States, slashing regulations, getting government out of the way of business. I think he’s got some credibility on these points.
Perry going down the dumper big time, that may push Sarah into getting in before Mittens can get momentum.
My Son doesn’t qualify because he hasn’t been a resident for the past 3 years.
The Dream act has the same qualification and then some.
All the boy has to do is come on down here and he gets the same deal.
And the cost is on Texas.
Not the nation.
Well, if he can’t beat Obama, then it is time. It is time for the Killa from Wasilla. It is time for the Momma Grizzly. It is time for Sarah Palin!!!
Media alwasys repeats nominees names as ROMNEY PERRY BACHMANN ... it’s subtle but effective to hypnotize. I’m not voting for Romney either.
After tonight, he’s officially considering use of teleprompter too.
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nah, I don’t even think that would smooth him out too much. Perry is more of a conversationalist. He’s a people person for sure.
Perry’s people need to put him through debate camp. He gets too nervous and relies on his casual, easy goin’ ways too much. In my opinion anyhow.
Cain is able! I thought he rocked the house tonight. He was clearly the one the people liked...and he got the most applause. He will do well moving forward.
Bad choice. Bad choice.
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