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. Hes 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.
I must confess I would love to see Newt debate the Teleprompter in Chief.
I notice Wolf is not long winded as usual
Perry doesn't take Wolf's bait on taxes and offsetting cuts. Says we spent 800 billion in the first round of stimulus and got 0 jobs. 400 billion this time. He can do the math, half of 0 is still 0. Obama doesn't understand small business or Wall Street.
Bachmann asked about Bush tax cuts not being paid for.
Cain pushing his 9-9-9 plan. 9% income tax, 9% national sales tax, 9% corporate taxes.
Romney praises Texas then slams Perry saying he was dealt four aces, it doesn't make him a good poker player.
Ron Paul running down Texas. Taking on Wolf's question to Bachmann saying you don't "pay" for a tax cut because it's their money.
Newt asked about compromising with Democrats. Said Reagan taught him, "Turn up light on the People so they'll turn the heat up on Congress."
Ack. Eddie Hascal speaking again.
3 debates and Newt hit’s the ball out of the park each time, Never would have thought it, and God help me, he is earning my sincere respect!
Huntsman reminds me of John Edwards. Doesn’t John Ecdwards speak mandarin too? Ton ton boo hah.
Cain always does well. He has the FIRE (in the belly). I can see it.
I would love to see everyone up there helping the new govt. in 2012 but obviously on a few will be at the top and its becoming more apparent in every debate.
SHUTUP HUNTSMAN. You are such an azz.
Nope.
Another Paul lie.
Unless there is a new State income tax that I forgot to pay.......... ;<)
No way to greet a rival
Newt raises the level of the debates. I would like to see him debate Obama, Lincoln-Douglas style.
I think I’m in love...
Huntsman is a real wet rag in this event. He was probably the kid who ratted out others for running in the halls in elementary school. What a dud.
Perry is a snake oil salesman that will; say or do anything to be elected, total _ _ _
Perry is not saying and doing it all...............YET.
he has 4 Aces hidden somewhere...
knowing mittens, theyre all the same suit, though.
LOL
Good summary—thanks for the lightning typing.
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