Posted on 09/07/2011 1:53:42 PM PDT by newzjunkey
Broadcast on: MSNBC
Broadcast time: 8pm EDT/5pm 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 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.
(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...
I just found out that my cable company doesn’t carry PMSNBC.
I may send them a thank you note.........
Will revrund Al call out his bosses @pmsnbc that Cain didn’t get a fair shake in terms of questions amd face time.
Well since everyone is giving final impressions.
Paul did badly. No one noticed Santorum was on stage most of the time. Newt had the biggest applause but he doesn’t have a shot at the nomination.
Bachmann gave stock answer the first half of the debate and only livened up in the second half.
Cain was good.
Romney was good PERFORMANCE wise but some of his answers on issue are dealbreakers along with Huntsman. I don’t care how good they talk, I hate what is coming from their mouth.
Perry started strong, had a weak spell in the middle, finished strong. They didn’t knock him out. Certainly held his own against well...everyone. He was tonight’s pinata.
Perry wanted to have the vaccination covered. 3 shots $360 each. IF you opt in it is not covered. IF it is opt out it is fully covered. That is why he did it that way!!!
I know Cain could beat Obama in debate. I really think any of them could. But Cain can’t fire up the base, and he can’t beat Obama in the general. Just my feeling. But frankly, after this debate, I could vote for any of them except Paul...and maybe I could vote for Paul...like I voted for McCain. Really, I think we’re in good shape.
Your head is in the sand.
Your advice doesn’t work in the long run.
I have seen where the President is leading us, and I know where four more years of that leadership will bring us.
I'm not going there.
I know who the wolf is.
I'll take my chances on what looks like a sheep.
You just missed Al Sharpton diss Perry for his rube answer that involved “Gahlayo”
What a bunch of farking morons
Sheesh, are they not allowed to talk about the debate since it was on another channel?
Yeah, the more I see and learn of Perry the less comfortable I am with him as well. Palin’s my candidate, but at this point I think I’d go with Mitt, Newt, Cain or Bachmann over Perry—and that surprises me.
“He’s a cool customer.”
Yeah, boy. Not sure about him yet, but he plants his feet and stands. Cowboy boots and all.
Oh, no... McLame and Lindsey Grahamnesty on Greta. Time for bed.
I really like Bachmann, but she isn't a superstar in the debate at all (but she didn't do too bad.)
Still not sold on Rick Perry - but I'm more than willing to listen more to him. He may be our best hope.
Romney had a few good moments....offset by some ever worse moments- I will never vote for him.
Ron Paul is crazy
Huntsman isn't crazy, he's just running for the nomination in the wrong party.
Nothing wrong with Cain, he just won't get the nomination.
Santorum is a great man, but I just don't see him as President.
Sarah should be in by now if she wanted to be taken seriously.
The media is afraid of Newt..he is way too brilliant and I did notice he didn’t mince words or stutter tonight. Cain was excellent too. The rest all tied for last imo
MSNBC just announced the Media Meme for the Debate:
“Perry FAILED!”
Now they Got Sharpton on, great place for liars to seem legit, thanks MSNBC for letting the ‘I’ve seen the tape’ liar on.
Palin is the defactor leader of the Tea Party and one of the best things going for the cause of conservatism. She is the closest to a purist we've got IMO. She has potential to be a King Maker at many levels - national, state, etc. But so far the candidates are doing it on their own. Perry is not the front runner because of Palin. It's a minor quibble but I don't think she has been selecting candidates thus far. She has been engaged at a higher level and influencing what these candidates are talking about. Therefore she has influenced the overall debate itself. I think that's even more important than a political kingmaker of specific individuals. A minor quibble that's all.
Revrund Al is RAAAACIST!!! He didn’t even mention/notice :erman Cain. Raaaacist, Al. Raaaacist.
FNC isn’t even touching the debate.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.