Live Thread: South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate on CNN 8 P.M. EST

Thursday, January 19, 2011 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

And then there were three and a half minds left campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

Link to CNN livestream page.

Hosted by CNN's John King at the North Charleston Coliseum.

[riri]

For me, it’s that sort of obnoxious expression he always has on his face. I don’t think he can help it, I think it’s just his natural expression. It bugs me though.

[patriot08]

Apparently you haven’t studied RINO Rick’s voting record.

[newzjunkey]

That was a truly HORRIBLE answer from Romney.

[newzjunkey]

That was a truly HORRIBLE answer from Romney.

[patriot08]

Apparently you haven’t studied RINO Rick’s voting record.

[SamAdams76]

Mitt didn’t inherit money from his father??? Where did it go?

I believe that he took his father's inheritance and endowed his college with it. Mitt wanted to make his money on his own.

[Gator113]

I’m snowed in, so would you please send me one of those? ;>)

[Free Vulcan]

What is UP with him? Something’s seriously not right. He acts like he’s getting the flu.

[RitaOK]

Fine point. I have been distracted with waiting and typing! CNN would try for something to take the wind out of Newt’s sails. They ALL seem quite tired actually.

[show]

Jim Robinson and Sarah Palin aren't RINO's .... you are probably on the wrong website.

[Rational Thought]

Not all of us posting are filled with childish comments and hate. Undecided on whom I'd support, I see Santorum as winning this debate easily so far....

If nothing else to those who are supporting Gingrich, Santorum’s domination has made Romney look like the weakest candidate...INCLUDING PAUL.

[Nita Nupress]

Romney’s a fast learner, quoting all Perry’s big applause lines - state’s rights, outsider, yada yada.

I noticed that. This man can't just "be himself" because he HAS no self. And knowing Perry, he'll be calling him out on Main Street tomorrow for stealing his talking points.

[AFPhys]

Rick is generating criticism tonight because he is doing poorly - and that bothers me a lot since I would like to support him.

RPaul did a GREAT job of defending free trade just now.! I have to congratulate him.

[angelcindy]

this debate seems boring

[af_vet_rr]

Romney is so Smarmy,

"Used car salesman" is the best description for Romney I've heard and it applied in 2008, in 2011, and still in 2012.

[Red Steel]

Newt has the right tone and answer for SOPA. Mittens tags along and agrees.

[Williams]

My list of questions:

Is Eric Holder violating his duties to the American people to push President Obama’s political agenda?

Are President Obama and Michelle elitists for taking expensive separate vacations at public expense?

Is Obama dangerously weakening our armed forces?

Was Obama wrong to deny 120,000 jobs and a vital oil pipeline?

Is President Obama a socialist?

Is it wrong to negotiate with the Taliban who throw acid in schoolgirls’ faces?

How about that Iranian atom bomb?

[Zarro]

WHAT??? Romney is “standing for freedom” on SOPA, but said the other night he’d sign off on NDAA???

What an @ss!

[Fawn]

Mitt has so much makeup on he looks like Frankenstein...

[montag813]

which debate are you watching? It’s not the one I have on

Mittens was winning the debate prior to the tax return disaster. Newt needs to step it up.