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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

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.


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To: Tennessee Nana

CAIN ROCKS!!!!


421 posted on 09/12/2011 5:46:38 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (De-RINOFICATION of the GOP leadership is Job Number ONE. Let's GIT 'ER DONE!!)
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To: SamAdams76

I agree. The red lighting at the MSNBC debate was awful too.


422 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:07 PM PDT by KansasGirl
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To: AmericanInTokyo

Romney plays cards ???

a gambler ???

Oh noez


423 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:21 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: RitaOK

Romney is shooting himself in the foot by shooting off his mouth. WTH?


424 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:25 PM PDT by Robwin
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To: RitaOK

Why is Romney talking about TExas?


425 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:25 PM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever.)
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To: don-o

Michelle: Easy to turn around this economy? Delusional, that one. It ain’t easy. It’s going to be painful and hard.

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I’m beginning to think Michelle is on the same plane as Ron Paul....the economy is going to be very difficult to change. Another I’ll bring back gas under $2.00/gallon.

Now that Saturday Night Live laugh.


426 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:28 PM PDT by not2worry (A credible message needs a credible messenger because charisma without character is catastrophe.)
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To: Jane Long

...and his hat...and his cattle!


427 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:31 PM PDT by Palladin (Sarah: Are you gonna fish or cut bait?)
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To: parksstp

I love Michelle but she’s vastly over her head.


428 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:39 PM PDT by rodguy911 (FreeRepublic:Land of the Free because of the Brave--Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: MagUSNRET
Huntsman strikes me as yet anotehr closet queen that married only so he had good pictures for his campaign. You know....kinda ike Obammy and his beard

Hee. Strikes me the same.

I'm also getting sick of his self-congratulatory manner.

429 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:45 PM PDT by Calliecat
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To: Palladin

I just noticed his sleeves. You’re right.


430 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:45 PM PDT by DRey (Perry/Rubio 2012)
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To: Winstons Julia

Mitt can’t seem to pass up an opportunity to be smarmy.


431 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:51 PM PDT by CASchack
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To: SamAdams76

Romney’s pride won’t let him be gracious - self inflicted wound by making himself look mean and petty


432 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:56 PM PDT by mr_griz
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To: MestaMachine
Bachmann hits me wrong..I used to really like her but these debates have changed my mind.

I'll wait for Palin. I like Cain, and oddly, I like Newt!

433 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:57 PM PDT by CAluvdubya
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To: fatima

Mitt, you were doing good until you started talking poker....—Perry


434 posted on 09/12/2011 5:47:59 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: RitaOK

“You were doing pretty well until you starting talking poker”

Bang.


435 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:07 PM PDT by Vision ("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
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To: KansasGirl

Perry is fast on his feet.

He also looks real but calm and strong at the time!


436 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:12 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (GOD BLESS AMERICA !)
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To: LuvFreeRepublic

She’s got a ton of great ideas but she’s NOT RUNNING! Why shouldn’t they use her ideas?


437 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:15 PM PDT by Personal Responsibility (Government rushes to help the irresponsible and does little for the responsible)
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I enjoy hearing Perry call obama the current resident of the white house.


438 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:20 PM PDT by novemberslady
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To: Tennessee Nana

Romney doesn’t know how to play UNO, let alone poker.


439 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:26 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

I don’t like perry’s makeup. Too dry and powdery looking.


440 posted on 09/12/2011 5:48:29 PM PDT by Yaelle
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