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(LIVE THREAD!) Republican Presidential Debate #3 - Aug. 11, 2011 9pm/6pm: Iowa (FOXNEWS)
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Posted on 08/11/2011 4:15:45 PM PDT by newzjunkey

Broadcast on: FOXNews

Broadcast time: 9pm EDT/6pm 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 the 58th 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.

Ron Paul

Paul is serving his 11th full term in the U.S. House. He’s an obstetrician-gynecologist and was the Libertarian nominee for president in 1988. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008

Tim Pawlenty

Pawlenty served two terms as governor of Minnesota, from 2002 to 2010. He served in the Minnesota House from 1992 until 2002. He is the son of a truck driver.

Mitt Romney

Romney was the 70th 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.

Jon Huntsman

Huntsman was Utah Governor, former ambassador to China under Barack Obama.

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To: Sola Veritas

Perry will be in the next debate.

As far as I know, Sarah Palin is not running and it will look too conspicious for her to jump in now. The media will be focusing on her shying away from the debates which have been happened already.

They did the same to Al Gore when he tried to limit the debates to minimize the chances of making gaffes. Americans know that’s why it’s done. Palin knows that and that’s why I doubt she’s running. She knows it would look strange to suddenly jump in. Besides, she’s not taking advantage of brushing up on her debating skills which is another reason to be in the debates as early as possible.

And Sarah Palin is one that needs to brush up on her debating skills. The last thing we want to see is Sarah Palin’s second debate to be with President Obama. That would be a disaster, not just for her but any of these candidates (with the exception of maybe Newt who is a pro debater)


1,141 posted on 08/11/2011 8:51:03 PM PDT by tsowellfan
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To: Taffini

LOL!

Holding the podium like it was a 2 dollar hooker!

OMG that is funny!

Thanks for the needed laugh during ObamaGeddon!


1,142 posted on 08/11/2011 8:52:16 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (PALIN 45 -The cure for "meet the new boss, same as the old boss." Resisting Tyranny Since 1-20-2009)
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To: betsyross60

The only one who showed me he has the guts to undo what Obama has done is Newt.


1,143 posted on 08/11/2011 8:53:03 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic (Support our military or leave. I will help you pack BO!)
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To: llandres

You might try this link tomorrow when he does the weekly segment with Chris Wallace:

http://www.mikeonline.com/

Otherwise, I’ll make a point to listen tomorrow around 10:45 Central Time. They normally engage in playful banter but this time, Gallagher ought to read Wallace the riot act for his grossly unacceptable behavior.


1,144 posted on 08/11/2011 8:54:10 PM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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To: LibLieSlayer; okie01
History repeats itself... few of us here on FR apparently either lived through it... or learned about it... but we were there! We know the truth.

Re-Elect President Carter Campaign Ad

Cheers!

1,145 posted on 08/11/2011 8:54:24 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: kabar

Cain has as much chance as most on this stage. Romney would be the most likely, but Cain is probably top 4. I think he faded quite a bit after that NH debate, so he’d have to turn around big with a nice Ames result or general polling jump.


1,146 posted on 08/11/2011 8:54:32 PM PDT by ilgipper (political rhetoric is no substitute for competence (Thomas Sowell))
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To: tioga

“I miss Tony Snow and Britt Hume.”

True. Speaking of Britt Hume, I’d love to see either him or Bernie Goldberg, or both, do it - they each have great journalistic bonafides and are good, intelligent conservatives.


1,147 posted on 08/11/2011 8:55:25 PM PDT by llandres (Forget the "New America" - restore the original one!!)
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To: llandres

I can’t stand Chris Wallace. I quit watchinh FoxNews Sunday when he took over.


1,148 posted on 08/11/2011 8:55:41 PM PDT by KansasGirl
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To: glock rocks

Interesting point, that a man can run his business in one way while living his personal life in another way.

Money makes people weird sometimes...

God Bless.


1,149 posted on 08/11/2011 8:56:05 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: Friendofgeorge

Get over it. Palin is no longer a governor. I’ve heard Obama referred to as “Mr. Obama” countless times. Same when George W Bush was president. Big deal.


1,150 posted on 08/11/2011 8:56:28 PM PDT by ejdrapes (Can we keep our attacks focused on the real enemy: Obama)
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To: Tolsti2

That’s what’s so frustrating about Newt.


1,151 posted on 08/11/2011 8:56:38 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: LuvFreeRepublic

He’s got my vote so far.


1,152 posted on 08/11/2011 8:56:38 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: tioga

“I miss Tony Snow and Britt Hume.”

I was just thinking the same thing!


1,153 posted on 08/11/2011 8:56:41 PM PDT by KansasGirl
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To: tnvol01
After watching Romney in debates from 2007-8 and now 2011, he always seems to play his polished B-game, just says enough without stumbling. Frankly, he's boring and predictable. But the media has to say what's in their playbook and keep him relevant.
1,154 posted on 08/11/2011 8:57:09 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: eyedigress
His record will come up and if we can get the right candidate in the end, America will surpass the amount needed to take him down.

Whoever will rise to the top will have to be aggressive enough to take on Obama who is going to go for the jugular. The whole Chicago thugs are going to be arming him.

1,155 posted on 08/11/2011 8:57:36 PM PDT by caww
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To: ejdrapes

What’s a Palin KAD? Sorry to ask a stupid question, but I’ve been known to before :-)


1,156 posted on 08/11/2011 8:57:40 PM PDT by llandres (Forget the "New America" - restore the original one!!)
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To: dfwgator

I think he would be quite a force in the WH.


1,157 posted on 08/11/2011 8:58:09 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: dfwgator

Newt was like a man on fire.


1,158 posted on 08/11/2011 8:58:15 PM PDT by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: The flash mob who wonÂ’t leave.)
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To: GlockThe Vote

I think Newt got himself back in the game, but I don’t know if it will be enough.


1,159 posted on 08/11/2011 8:59:02 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Yaelle

So if Newt won the nomination you would vote for? Who? Obama? Not vote what?


1,160 posted on 08/11/2011 8:59:17 PM PDT by tallyhoe
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