[PapaNew]

Whatever they called it the other night, it was hardly a "debate." It was more like a bunch of ducks standing up there waiting to get shot at by the leftist no-nothing media moderators. The only one who seemed to get it and turn the guns back on these people was Gingrich (laughing about a "joke disguised as a question", etc.)

When are the conservative candidates going to say enough already and not submit to these cartoonish events that allow for no real in-depth inquiry into the issues and purposely marginalize the candidates?

The other night Cain and Gingrich had the only real debate I've seen do far put on by the Tea Party. It was more like a forum but they were allowed to talk for an extended period of time and allowed to delve into he issues that really matter to Americans. They need to quit this nonsense and go over to that format run by those people.

[katiedidit1]

Newt was right...who in their right mind could answer such an absurd question in 30 seconds? the others did try though...LOL...Maria, “answer in 30 secs what you would do after Obamacare was repealed,?” the others tried to respond and Newt said, “ what an absurd question” lol he later said he would love to debate Obama one on one in a Lincoln Douglas style debate

[af_vet_rr]

When are the conservative candidates going to say enough already and not submit to these cartoonish events that allow for no real in-depth inquiry into the issues and purposely marginalize the candidates?

The other night Cain and Gingrich had the only real debate I've seen do far put on by the Tea Party. It was more like a forum but they were allowed to talk for an extended period of time and allowed to delve into he issues that really matter to Americans. They need to quit this nonsense and go over to that format run by those people.

The GOP leadership decided on all of these debates.

However, you raise a good point - Perry and Romney were offered the chance to do a similar debate to Cain and Gingrich's and they turned it down. Very odd since it could have helped both men out, especially Perry. It would give Perry a chance to stay away from some of the moments that have hurt him during the debates, and give him a chance to discuss his ideas at length.