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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: sgtyork
And yet Jefferson fought a war in the Mediterranean - against Muslims.

Who were attacking OUR ships and taking OUR citizens hostage for ransom.

821 posted on 09/12/2011 6:24:57 PM PDT by Robwin
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To: don-o

Unfortunately, too many kids are actually having sex in the schools, or in the immediate environs these days.

We need to inoculate them against immorality.


822 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:01 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

He left it open that he could be bought if it was more money


823 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:15 PM PDT by Friendofgeorge (Sarah Palin 2012 or flippin bust)
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To: LUV W; All
Truth is there are no 100% candidates on that stage. and I know all about the rino tendencies that at least half of them up there have.

We(conservatives,the new media) are getting to the point where we can threaten rinos in power more and more(and run hard against them in primaries) and we have to do it.

When these guys run as conservatives and then govern as rinos as McCain has gotten away with forever we need to challenge them on it forever and light fires under their asses. They will respond(or get burned). No rino likes the heat. None of them can stand it.

824 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:34 PM PDT by rodguy911 (FreeRepublic:Land of the Free because of the Brave--Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: Winstons Julia

Bachmann was impressive on Bumacare.

Perry would be offended by a 5k bribe...Classic!


825 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:36 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: parksstp

>> “These Perry-Romney fights are funny.” <<

.
But pointless.

Neither of them is likely to get elected.


826 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:43 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Sarah Palin - 2012 !)
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To: jeltz25

I’d love to see any politian give another one the opportunity to make their case when they’re running for the same position!!


827 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:46 PM PDT by Spirit of Liberty (http://www.honorflight.org/)
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To: bethtopaz

“She starts talking and then winds up and up ... just like Ron Paul - it’s like she’s yelling and not taking a breath. Drives me crazy to listen to her. I’ve always felt that way and I agree with her most of the time.”

I agree. I like what she has to say but I can’t stand to hear her say it.


828 posted on 09/12/2011 6:25:51 PM PDT by itslex71 (southern by birth, republican by the grace of my dad)
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To: newzjunkey

For my entire 6 elementary school years, parents had to bring PROOF of your innoculations, or you did not get into school, no opt out was available. Mumps Rubella Polio, get the shots, or forget getting an education. I think it;s unfair for Bachmann to try to politicize that, She’s older than me, I KNOW she has a scar on her left shoulder from those days on Government innoculations too!


829 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:00 PM PDT by swamprebel (Where liberty dwells, there is my country.)
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To: All
Romney asked about RomneyCare. Says healthcare working like a utility and not a market. Says there should be co-insuriance or health savings accounts.

Romney defending RomneyCare as being different from ObamaCare.

Wolf giving Ron Paul a ridiculous hypothetical: should society let an uninsured (by choice) 30 yr old in a coma die because gov't isn't paying for his health care.

Ignoring the hypothetical, Bachmannn claims any mandate is unconstitutional. Attacking ObamaCare. She's good at that.

830 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:04 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Will racist demagogue Andre Carson be censured by the House?)
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To: rintense

“Yeah, but you have to HAVE SEX to get it! Mumps, measles... no.”

I suspect you could get mumps or measles by having sex with someone who has them...


831 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:06 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (You know, 99.99999965% of the lawyers give all of them a bad name)
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To: Winstons Julia

Yum!!!


832 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:10 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Happiness is a choice)
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To: Winstons Julia

If all he wanted to do was save lives why didn’t he pass an executive order that every citizen must receive a flu shot unless they got an affidavit to opt out?


833 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:18 PM PDT by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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To: swpa_mom

Do you think Michelle’s going to repeal Obama Care?

Do think she’s got Core Convictions?

/sarcasm off

I am sick of her almost screaming this at me all night long. She is losing her cool. She is becoming a vicious political hack.

JMHO


834 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:19 PM PDT by not2worry (A credible message needs a credible messenger because charisma without character is catastrophe.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Bachmann says she is committed to repealing Obamacare; gives good rationale for why Ocare is unconstitutional.

Great. She can start tomorrow and get the House GOP leadership on board, and get repeal going. She will be good on that one issue, but I don’t see her as President.

Others up there have far more executive experience—and that IS needed at 1600 Penn. Avenue.


835 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:25 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: sgtyork
Jefferson was a terrible war time governor of Virginia.
Shockingly bad!
836 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:25 PM PDT by Reily
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To: RitaOK

that was totally out of line for her...she could have made her point, but no, she pandered in a non genuine way.


837 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:35 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (GOD BLESS AMERICA !)
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To: Friendofgeorge

Great answer by Bachmann going after Romney on Obamacare/Romneycare. Perry’s answer on the same subject was weak.

Perry doesn’t seem like a very dynamic debater.


838 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:35 PM PDT by teg_76
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To: DRey
What is the age this is required, hmmm? Try middle school, chum.

But you go ahead and let the government what's in the 'best interest' of your child.

839 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:35 PM PDT by rintense (Polls are for strippers and cross country skiing. ~ Sarah Palin, 9.3.11)
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To: Hattie
But there was always an opt out for any parents.

Who the hell is the government to tell me I can opt out or opt in when it comes to my kids?

Perry's mandate was a big mistake when it comes to freedom and he should take a substantial beating for it.

840 posted on 09/12/2011 6:26:41 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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