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Republican Presidential Debate #1 - May 5, 2011 - Greenville, South Carolina (Live Thread)

Posted on 05/05/2011 5:08:20 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture

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To: CounterCounterCulture

I am impressed with all of them. I could vote for any of them over Obama.


161 posted on 05/05/2011 7:09:50 PM PDT by Notasoccermom
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To: Red_Devil 232

I hate the stupid timer they have. Let the guys finish a sentence!


162 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:00 PM PDT by ejdrapes ("Trump is NO conservative." - Jim Robinson)
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To: antceecee

Thats how Obama got into trouble...said he would pull out of Afgan and Iraq and close GITMO but had to renege when he got into office and was presented with the facts. Cain is correct in his answer for that reason.


163 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:05 PM PDT by merryberry (was once a sad berry.)
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To: redk
Johnson.

This guy was sinking fast. Now it's just bubbles after his defense of abortion.

164 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:11 PM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Immigration enforcers are Cain & Santorum....


165 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:23 PM PDT by magna carta
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To: All
Paul asked about gay marriage. Says it should be Churches or by private contract, get government out of marriage period. Kept a state issue. Followup asked about DOMA vote: says it protects the state's rights.

Cain asked about DOMA. Says Obama violating oath by not defending DOMA in the courts.

Johnson supports "right to choose" though "viability," parental notification, no public funds for abortion.

Ask Pawlenty about embryonic stem cell research. Says we should't pursue new lines but supports Bush policy on existing lines.

Santorum asked about moral issues. Borrows a page from Keyes, talking about Declaration. Rights come from God, belief in family, belief in life. Dodges the question about gays.

166 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:30 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Stay focused: Debt, Deficits & Immigration.)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Santorum is trying to come across as decisive, determined; but he is coming across as defensive and angry.


167 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:32 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: merryberry
Good luck finding a candidate that agrees with everything you want.

I never said that I expect to find a candidate that I agree with on everything.

A poster said that Cain was right on "everything" and I responded with two examples where he wasn't.

But do I appreciate your wish for good luck.

168 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:43 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: reegs

Absolutely you can... obama has not taken that away... yet.

LLS


169 posted on 05/05/2011 7:11:58 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer (THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH!)
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To: South40

If he were to become a serious contender the drive-by media will turn the screws on him regarding these issues. Other than those two issues I named previously, I think he is a supremely intelligent, articulate man who obviously loves this country.


170 posted on 05/05/2011 7:12:25 PM PDT by antceecee (Bless us Father.. have mercy on us and protect us from evil.)
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To: justsaynomore

He’s doing very well tonight, isn’t he? :)

I don’t agree with him everytime- but I like his problem-solving attitude.


171 posted on 05/05/2011 7:12:58 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: nascarnation

Good question, will you “fire” teleprompter of the US?


172 posted on 05/05/2011 7:13:32 PM PDT by Alissa
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To: LibLieSlayer

okay - I understand.


173 posted on 05/05/2011 7:13:42 PM PDT by nakutny
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To: FreeReign

Sorry, my bad...misunderstood, but meant well!


174 posted on 05/05/2011 7:14:14 PM PDT by merryberry (was once a sad berry.)
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To: All

Did Ron Paul bus a bunch of supporters into the debate site?


175 posted on 05/05/2011 7:14:31 PM PDT by ejdrapes ("Trump is NO conservative." - Jim Robinson)
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To: ejdrapes

His supporters travel well, it’s why he always wins the CPAC straw poll.


176 posted on 05/05/2011 7:15:14 PM PDT by ConservativeTeen (Proud Right Wing Extremist)
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To: ejdrapes

It certainly seems like he has his own cheering section.


177 posted on 05/05/2011 7:15:37 PM PDT by antceecee (Bless us Father.. have mercy on us and protect us from evil.)
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To: newzjunkey

my question is:
Judging from his performance tonight, can you see how Pawlenty could generate enough support in IA or NH to cut into ROMNEY’s support?

If he doesn’t catch on soon, he will be over and done by autumn. I do not see how any of the other 4 will play a major role in the ‘12 campaign.


178 posted on 05/05/2011 7:15:50 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (Palin '12 begins in '11. In western New Hampshire pour moi.)
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To: Notasoccermom
I could vote for any of them over Obama.

That's a pretty low bar. I'd vote for Heidi Fleiss over Obama, at least she ran a successful business and doesn't hide who she is.

179 posted on 05/05/2011 7:16:37 PM PDT by Pan_Yan
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To: All

Pawlenty getting hammered on cap and trade. That’s his Romney Care.


180 posted on 05/05/2011 7:17:05 PM PDT by ejdrapes ("Trump is NO conservative." - Jim Robinson)
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