Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate: January 30, 2008 (Official Thread)

CNN ^ | January 30, 2008

[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.

[do the dhue]

me too

[TomGuy]

why is this debate on at 5pm on the west coast?

So the Dem debate can be on later and be seen by lots more people?

Dem debate is tomorrow, not tonight.

[Fox_Mulder77]

“I would say, “Senator McCain, you not only reached across the aisle to the other side, but you also SURRENDERED across the aisle to the other side!””

I would say, “McLame you’ve done more for the other side of the isle then they’ve done for themselves.”

[CounterCounterCulture]

Indeed.

[exit82]

Romney—agrees with becoming energy independence—tells why unilateral GW cap and trade means real large burdens on consumers

[sheikdetailfeather]

I don’t know if they will replay this on the west coast.

[RatsDawg]

I wish Fred was there to smack his friend McCain around on the issue of Federalism.

[rintense]

Damn, McLame puts me to sleep when he talks. The bottom line about this alleged global warming crap is to let companies decide for themselves if they want to become green. Look at how many companies have done so already without any interference from the government.

So far, the difference between McLame and Romney is McLame is spinning and using emotions and feelings, where Romney is using examples and facts.

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you Mitt for changing the subject to energy independence with details how to..... are you listening, America?

[Parley Baer]

“Cars were lined up for $3.91 per gallon gas in L.A. today”

I have seen gas a low as $2.73 per gallon here in Orange County today.

[RDTF]

sorry, but no

[SE Mom]

Yep- he’s overmedicated...does America not SEE this?

[padre35]

Dya Comradski, next Stolichanaya shots and hair legged woman..

[A. Morgan]

CAP and TRADE is WRONG McWhat’s His Name!

[mnehring]

[spacejunkie]

what’s the story on huckabee’s son killing a dog?

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Looks like your buddy also believes in the global warming scam too!

[Cedric]

I like Huckabee better fat.

[BurbankKarl]

McCain went to the only Full Serve Station in Beverly Hills apparently.

[tsmith130]

I know. I keep asking myself why I’m watching and following the thread. That’s my problem I suppose.