[American Quilter]

Newt should have started by telling the audience we are still a free country and they could applaud him as much and often as possible. Who the hell is NBC to tell the audience they CAN’T applaud.

I agree. I suspect no such order would have been given if NBC thought Romney would receive the majority of the applause.

[Raebie]

I have the feeling Romney told NBC what the rules of engagement would be if he was going to participate.