(LIVE THREAD!) Republican Presidential Debate #4 - Sep. 7, 2011 8pm/5pm: Reagan Library, CA (MSNBC)

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[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.

[Forty-Niner]

Ditto’s I’ll have you in my daily prayers as long as you need them.

[South40]

And what’s wrong with supporting Aunt Clara for President? You got a problum wit dat, Chump?!

lol! Aunt Clara probably would be better than RuPaul.

[jmc813]

I almost made a comment that Paul’s head was shaking like he had been drinking. I think he is the only one of the entire group who was actually not a private sector job creator.

He had a private medical practice. Those things tend to employ people.

[MagUSNRET]

(SO would a dead frog)

[gov_bean_ counter]

True that. But the Pubbies will never get that demographic, so why not just push entitlement reform????

[Dave W]

FWIW, I'm a huge passionate Palin supporter, but I agree with your thoughts. I appreciate the intensity, but I still think everyone needs to be objective and respect others points of view.

[bray]

They need to give Al Stepnfetch a megaphone.

[MagUSNRET]

I am ALL about Tort reform, Enti9tlement reform, Immigration reform...Get the bleeding hell ot of my life, reform...........
Im ALL IN!

[gov_bean_ counter]

LOL!!!

[Coldwater Creek]

Thanks!

[South40]

lol!

Poor Ron, he gets no respect.

[FourtySeven]

Respect we much...Rev Al was...is much ..respect we.

[bray]

Did Michelle say we need to close the Dept of Ed?

[Bikkuri]

Your friend is very wise ;^)
If it comes to that, that is exactly what I am going to do..

[MagUSNRET]

And we MUCH be!!!!!!!!!!

(Goad, what a freakin Afro-sheen Idiot he is!)

[Dengar01]

Did you hear The most "reverend" sharpton talk about Michael Jackson? He had to throw that one in for maximum racist effect.

I think I'm going to go back to watching re-runs on FNC. Quite frankly everytime Al Sharpton or those other psychos speak I feel like I'm losing brain cells and I don't want my blood pressure elevated.

Why republicans would go on a debate hosted by MSNBC would like me going to a Satanic Cult for a Christian Concert...

[comebacknewt]

My bad. I didn't realize you were trotting that one out again.

Yeah. Perry is for "open borders" if a whole host of conditions are met that would mean that Mexico has suddenly turned into Canada.

He was clearly lecturing Fox on the folly of an open border given the current state of affairs in Mexico.

Until those problems are addressed (which is never) open borders ain't gonna happen -- at least not under Rick Perry's watch.

[TexasFreeper2009]

Santorum — needs to pack it in

Bachman — always looks crazy, she needs to fire her makeup person.

Newt — WOW

Mitt — actually did ok in this debate, in 2008 I supported him over McLame, but he is totally the wrong candidate for 2012.

Perry — Was set up, and attacked by the moderators on PMSNBC just like I KNEW he would be, but he held his ground and will live to fight another day.

Paul — was off his meds obviously, BUT there was one point near the end where he made a GREAT point about conservatism not being cruel that was worth his admission.

Cain — sharp as always

Huntsman - seriously needs to join the Democratic party

[MagUSNRET]

Speaking of MOOCHELE..........Where is the First B*tch lately> Hmmmmmmm? Drying out? Getting a full body wrap so her suicide bomber belts fit better? Enquiring minds want to know........(I dont give a damn, but those Enquiring minds seem to) ;-)

[gov_bean_ counter]

No real disagreement.