(LIVE THREAD!) Republican Presidential Debate #5 - Sep. 12, 2011 8pm/5pm: Tampa, FL (CNN)

2012 Election Central ^ | Sept. 12, 2011 | CNN/Tea Party Express

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Broadcast on: CNN

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.

[Republic Rocker]

One of them WILL be President Wolfie!

[Servant of the Cross]

Great debate. Immediately throw out Huntsman and Crazy Uncle LRon, and then Romney, and I would happily vote for any of the other five.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Yes. There is a great way to get them to self deport.

That is EXACTLY right... I get so mad at people who say, "How can we afford to send that many people back?"

We don't have to send them back... take away the reason they are here (JOBS) and they will TAKE THEMSELVES back.. the same way they came here!

[RitaOK]

$350 is the reason. OPT IN made the vaccine insurance that much higher.

[ken21]

agree.

[Will88]

Perry just opened a vein and killed himself on the issue of illegal immigration. “

And they only got to a few of the specifics where he has supported the illegals in Texas. He also opposed the use of the E-verity system by employers and opposed any tougher general laws such as the Arizona law.

[Jane Long]

I didn’t say that. Just an example of what’s actually happening.

[Reagan Man]

Perry’s fellow Republicans where pretty tough on him tonight. Wolf did a good setting him up for the criticism.

IMO, Perry did a good job.

Bachmann kissing up to John King/CNN right now. LOL

[CaptainK]

Thank you for seeing the light.

[rintense]

But if Texas citizens, living in a border state, think the best thing for their state is to use their tax dollars to give in-state tuition to those children, that’s why it’s great that we have states who can each try their own thing.

Where was it ever shown the majority of Texans support in-state tuition for illegals? Link please. I've only seen the Texas legislature challenging it.

And BTW, do you automatically 'go with the flow' of what the majority says? A majority of US citizens elected Obama, you know. San Francisco banned happy meals.

[callisto]

You have FReepmail.

[MagUSNRET]

Romney is TOO SLICK...hell, he even makes SLick WIlly seem SLOW! (think about it)

[BRL]

Huntsman is put there to make Romney look good. I just figured it out!

[TSgt]

Huntsmen meant "motor scooter."

[MestaMachine]

On steroids...if I may use that worn out phrase.
Now to Greta where the elephant at the debate will be live and maybe she can give them sme MORE ideas to steal.

[RepublicanChick]

Yes, I completely agree with you. Michele is doing a fabulous job. We all seem to agree that Newt has been hitting it out of the park with zingers, but when Michele does the same she is crucified. I smell a whiff of sexism.

Huntsman needs to exit, RIGHT AWAY. Paul is a crazy man and Romney is such a politician, yuck. Perry is still a RINO. He may say the “right” things, but a look at his record tells you he does not follow what exits his lips.

I desperately want Palin to run. I am at a loss for who I will back otherwise....Bachmann is great, but this is not the time for her, nor will she win.

[Revolting cat!]

No, Arizona was right, and Texas was right, each in their own way. And I do disagree with the Texas way, while blaming the Feds.

[teg_76]

Agreed.....but hey, as GWB said and Perry has insinuated, I’m just a nativist for believing our immigration laws should be enforced.

[justice14]

I like Herman Cain. I can’t say that enough. The guy is solid and get’s his point across.

I’m sorry to all the Perry supporters, but as of now, He does not do it for me. In no way am I writing him off yet. I think this process is a good process and hopefully the best candidate comes out. But Perry, to me, has been really underwhelming.

And no, I’m not a Palin supporter either. If she gets in she gets in. This is why this process is there. Let it run it’s course.

Like I said, my favorite so far, has been Cain.

[Allegra]

(Not that you really look too much like a horse ...... oh, you know what I mean!)

LOL!

I would seriously like to have a chat with L. Ron. His Code Pink crap is nauseating.

And I didn't know he had such a disgusting statement up on his website on the 9/11 anniversary until Santorum announced it, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised.