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(LIVE THREAD!) Republican Presidential Debate #5 - Sep. 12, 2011 8pm/5pm: Tampa, FL (CNN)
2012 Election Central ^ | Sept. 12, 2011 | CNN/Tea Party Express

Posted on 09/12/2011 7:14:30 AM PDT by newzjunkey

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To: mazz44

TROLLL ALERT!!

You just got on here 8 DAYS AGO to post this????

Go away.


1,601 posted on 09/12/2011 7:46:37 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (GOD BLESS AMERICA !)
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To: Allegra

4 more years of Obama.

Perhaps. It could give 4 years of Romney or 4 years of Palin.

60% of the electorate is moderate to liberal. 40% is conservative. If she were able to have the 2 libs, Obama and Romney, split the mod/lib vote while she kept the conservative vote she would win.

If Perry or some other conservative were the Republican nominee, then that would not work. She would be splitting the conservative vote.

So, it would be possible.


1,602 posted on 09/12/2011 7:46:46 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! True Supporters of our Troops PRAY for their VICTORY!)
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To: netmilsmom

Really top secret cookie recipe.

I no kid.

You reveal recipe .. Kim Jong Il get you!


1,603 posted on 09/12/2011 7:46:52 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (when liberals rant, it's called free speech; when conservatives vent, it's called hate speech.)
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To: PMAS
Again, that's likely because Perry is the current poll leader and Palin could be tipping her hand as to her future.
1,604 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:09 PM PDT by Rational Thought
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To: netmilsmom

Really top secret cookie recipe.

I no kid.

You reveal recipe .. Kim Jong Il get you!


1,605 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:13 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (when liberals rant, it's called free speech; when conservatives vent, it's called hate speech.)
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To: bvw

This wasn’t warts.


1,606 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:23 PM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma ( You cannot elevate Palin by tearing down Perry)
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To: jackv

As I recall it, the vaccine was already being administered, but it is very expensive. By mandating it, it reduced the cost to a minimum. It caused some bad effects in some - as almost all vaccines do - so it created an uproar and was dropped.

The parents were allowed to sign papers to opt out of it if they didn’t want their daughter to get it.


1,607 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:23 PM PDT by potlatch (Two Eyes, Two Ears, One Mouth - Use Them Proportionately)
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To: savage woman

Talk to the wimps in the Pentagon about the stupid as hell Rules of Engagement! THis is a WAR...KILL the bastards and let GOD sort em out later!


1,608 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:45 PM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: Reagan Man

Losers:

By far, Michelle Bachmann did the most damage to herself. She lacks presence in the debates, and folks are losing patience with her perona. On the issues, I like her the best but came away with serious doubts about her electability. I was personally happy to see her get aggressive, but she should have taken her hit and then called it good. Her remark about “innocent little girls” didn’t set well with me.

Romney: looked mean, small and petty in his exchange with Perry. Perry drew a little blood when he hit back.

Perry: slightly diminished in his role as front runner. The other candidates hit hard and I don’t believe he walks away without some marks. I don’t think he’s seriously injured, though, and will weather the storm.

Paul: we were bombing hundreds of thousands of Iraqui’s? He reinforces most folks view of him.

Santorum: ugly don’t look good on him.

Hunts-his-name: what can I say? Can’t we get him off the stage? His Harley? Really?????

Winners:

Cain: By default he looked like the most sane of the bunch. His 9-9-9 plan is easy to understand. I believe that after tonight’s suicide attack by Bachmann, some leaning towards Perry will take another look at Cain.

Newt: He also wins a little thanks to Michelle.


1,609 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:52 PM PDT by mr_griz
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To: kara2008

It was on Greta’s show. Newt said Sarah’s speech was great and that every Dem and Rep should read it. Catch the YouTube of Sarah’s and Newt’s interview when it gets posted.


1,610 posted on 09/12/2011 7:47:56 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic (Support our military or leave. I will help you pack BO!)
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To: jennychase

Then she should have said something about him then, she just took what Bachman said and ran a bit with it. Everyone is just taking cheap shots at Perry.


1,611 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:00 PM PDT by PMAS
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To: combat_boots

Well, you’ve said it all: you don’t like the idea of a woman president; you’re annoyed by all these midwestern and western women with their adnoidal problems; you like Romney’s oily manner and Perry is the reincarnation of Gaylord Ravenal.

Let’s just agree to disagree.


1,612 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:07 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Run, Sarah, Run! Please!)
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To: exit82
Newt can slice and dice with his tongue when he wants to,but he did not do that. Like I said, it made me go “Hmmmmmm....”

Yep. "You use your tongue purtier than a $20 whore..." ~ Slim Pickens / Blazing Saddles

1,613 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:20 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("The number one goal in life is to parent yourself" Carl Jung)
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To: Reagan Man

aGREE!

the Pinata did well !!!

And thank you Michelle...CNN is playing your attacks over and over!!


1,614 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:21 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (GOD BLESS AMERICA !)
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To: DRey

I only watched starting about 9:05. But in that time, here’s my ranking/thoughts:

Top tier:
Romney — Unfortunately, he is very good at debates. Cool, collected, presidential, and he says all the right things. Could well have won the debate.

Gingrich — when they let him speak, he usually sounds good, so long as they don’t ask him the wrong questions.

Cain — I don’t expect him win, but he comes across well when they let him speak.

OK:
Santorum — he speaks well, but always sound sanctimonious.

Perry — he doesn’t seem to do well when he’s on the defensive and has to answer 5 people all attacking him at once. Hopefully he did better in the first hour, although he didn’t screw up too badly.

Mediocre:
Bachmann — I don’t know why, because I usually like her fieryness, but tonight it just seemed grating and shrill. When she bragged about how she could actually STOP Obamacare while the others couldn’t, I unfairly kept thinking — but you were IN the house when it passed, and couldn’t stop it then.

Huntsman — he is too slick by half, and doesn’t say much I like, and his attacks while smiling are creepy.

Poor:
Ron Paul — He is always bold, and when he gets something right, he is a wonder to behold, but since his main thing I saw was explaining how we should listen to what Osama Bin Laden said, I just don’t see that as a winning strategy.


1,615 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:23 PM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: jennychase

Bachmann and Palin are showing themselves to be the fads that they are. We need tested adults who are steady and stand behind their decisions. Perry will be a great president.


1,616 posted on 09/12/2011 7:48:36 PM PDT by victory
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To: xzins
And earlier she said she would consider running under a 3rd party banner. I think that leaves the door open.

I've never heard her say that. She knows that would ensure Obama's reelection. However, I believe she has recently said she expects to support whatever candidate the Republican's nominate.

1,617 posted on 09/12/2011 7:49:03 PM PDT by CedarDave (Hurricane Irene -- cleanup will give the economy the stimulus Obama wants (US taxpayers pay))
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To: rodguy911
Two weeks ago in Key Largo I tried to get Rubio to commit to either potus or vp he won’t.

Some months ago there was quite a discussion about Rubio being qualified to be President. Has it been decided? I really like him.

1,618 posted on 09/12/2011 7:49:03 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: ez

First debate that I’ve seen (part of it), So first time I’ve seen Bachmann debating. What is with her huge ego? She used the word “I” more times than obama. She is very shallow.


1,619 posted on 09/12/2011 7:49:09 PM PDT by WVNan (!)
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To: RitaOK

Shame on bachman.


1,620 posted on 09/12/2011 7:49:09 PM PDT by jersey117
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