Romney - Pretend like your watching Sesame Street. Today's Mitt Romney is brought to you by the word "Earmark" which you'll probably here from his mouth a zillion times trying to counter a Santorum attack (along with that creepy staredown grin that nobody ever calls him on). Take a drink whenever he does either. If Santorum or Newt draw blood, he's in more trouble. But even if he draws, depending on the circumstances, it may still not be enough.
Santorum - In tonight's play, Barack Obama will be played by Mitt Romney, in which Santorum will turn Romney into a punching bag designed to show what it will look like if he got a shot at the real Obama in the ring. Santorum's ready for this. As quickly as Romney says "Earmarks", Santorum will be back with Romney=Obamacare, TARP, and Climate change. Drink on either occurrences. Santorum will also have to defend himself on the social questions bound to come tonight after some of his comments. He has to defend himself strongly, because if he doesn't, as strangely as it sounds, Newt Gingrich will do it for him.
Newt - Standard ideas, probably won't attack anyone with two exceptions. If he gets a question on his "viability" and current polls, Newt is going to launch into a tirade at the VA GOP and the ballot access issue there. Trust me, that's already been worked in there somewhere should the same situation arise. But the more likely "indignant" moment where Newt takes off at the media is likely not to come at a question directed at him, but at Rick Santorum. For example, if Santorum doesn't do a good or strong enough job defending himself on his comments and stances this week from the social issues (Satan, birth control, etc), Newt's going to go after the media for asking stupid questions with idiot premises to begin with. Trust me, that one is worked in there too should the situation arise. Finally, if neither of the two cases present themselves, Newt may suggest the participants as chicken for backing out of the debate on March 1. However, if he goes with that route, look for Romney, Santorum, or even Paul to bring up Ben Jones and 1994.
Paul - He's an idiot on foreign policy, and tonight we probably find out that he is wishy washy on social issues as well. Whenever he says something kooky, stupid, or downright dangerous, then take a drink. If you don't get alcohol poisoning, I commend you.
FR is running so slow that posting may be limited tonight.
They should just stop the charade already and bring out Obama as a surprise questioner. “So, uh, why are you guys trying to take away birth control from women again?”
We know who they are, so why the walking out on stage and wasting time, CNN?
Yep, Romney stacked the audience again.
Oh well.
Were those empty seats in the balcony section?
Newt’s tie is pretty purple...is that in honor of the first day of Lent?
good grief. They are all sitting down. Looks like grade school.
CNN is so pathetic they are trying to make a reality show out of the debate.only CNN would do this.
Ricky talks too much. yack, yack, yack
I KNEW IT! Romney takes a huge crap on Santorum before he even gets started. He’s trying to repeat the Florida debates.
I would enthusiastically vote for Newt or Rick! OK, in full disclosure, I’m more of a Newt Guy...but hey!
King sets the table for Romney.
Here we go. King gives Romney the opening to attack Santorum and he takes it. Now Santorum goes at Romney. King is not giving the other two a chance.
Romney bragging about himself is getting quite boring.
And Newt doesn’t take the bait!!!
Paul says the American people are sick of Congress....
Yet, 3 current/former are on the stage, including Paul.
lol
Newt should sarcastically ask John King if he wants to talk about his ex-wife again?
I love following debates on FR. It’s like we have our very own version of Twitter. I read a little of my current Kindle favorite for awhile and then jump back to FR and catch up with the debate by reading quickly through the latest “FReets”.
Saves time and you don’t have to listen to Romney. A twofer.
Newt: specifics: 1,2,3, not I did this and that...
GO NEWT!
Newt is doing great. He isn’t letting the Romney Death Stare scare him. Go Newt!
Sadly all this is accomplishing is letting King lead some of them to attack eachother. All questions seem to be geared in that direction. Newt, when he gets a chance isn’t falling for it this time. Good on him.
And again Newt doesn’t take the bait while Santorum is playing Romney’s game.