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Santorum hesitant on more primary debates (Rick "Courage" Santorum)
The Hill ^ | March 7, 2012 | Daniel Strauss

Posted on 03/07/2012 3:03:08 PM PST by red flanker

Rick Santorum’s campaign said it’s not planning for any more GOP primary debates, while Newt Gingrich is calling for one to happen before next Tuesday’s contests.

Gingrich said on Monday he planned to attend an upcoming debate in Portland, Ore., hosted by PBS. He also said he wanted there to be more debates, possibly in Mississippi and Alabama, states with upcoming primaries in which the former House Speaker is hoping to do well.

Mitt Romney’s campaign wouldn’t say if the former Massachusetts governor will attend the Portland debate, and the Santorum campaign wouldn’t commit either.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: kenyanbornmuzzie; mittromney; newt; newtgingrich; ricksantorum; santorum
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In the Arizona debate, Rick "Call Me Courage" Santorum whined about being double team by Ron Paul and Romney. He had a chance to display true political courage by agreeing to attend a scheduled debate in Georgia. Even if the debate was to be cancelled, Rick would have shown that he was willing to debate Newt one on one.

What Rick showed to the voters of Georgia and Ohio was that Rick the Rooster was really a political weakling and a chicken at heart. It would not be surprising if he lost Ohio and underperformed in Georgia because of his lack of courage and willingness to debate Newt one on one.


1 posted on 03/07/2012 3:03:10 PM PST by red flanker
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To: red flanker

Dumb for Rick... he needs the free media.


2 posted on 03/07/2012 3:06:34 PM PST by rwilson99 (Please tell me how the words "shall not perish and have everlasting life" would NOT apply to Mary.)
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To: red flanker

In other news, Newt Gingrich continued to dodge his 1994 Democratic Opponent, Brian Jones aka “Cooter” of Dukes of Hazzard Fame. Jones followed Gingrich to events in Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Alabama (with hunting dogs) trying to track down Newt to debate. Newt was so infuriated that he completely ignored Cooter for the rest of the campaign, and as a result, Cooter called Newt a “wuss”.

I wonder if Newt would debate Cooter now.


3 posted on 03/07/2012 3:07:15 PM PST by parksstp (I pick RIck! (If he's good enough for Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh, he's good enough for me))
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To: parksstp

Hysterical.


4 posted on 03/07/2012 3:10:15 PM PST by Dave W
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To: parksstp

In 1994, Newt helped engineer one of the greatest political wins in history for his party. We know ex-senator Fred Thompson who was elected that year gives Newt a lot of credit for his accomplishment. Even Rick "Courage" Santorum used the political tidal wave to his election in that year, but he mostly gives credit to himself...
5 posted on 03/07/2012 3:15:20 PM PST by red flanker
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To: red flanker

I think he’s smart. The people need to see more of a candidate than soundbites on a stage.


6 posted on 03/07/2012 3:15:38 PM PST by Kenny
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To: parksstp

Is Santorum and Romney going to dodge Obama debates? Don’t you all think this is something we should know now?


7 posted on 03/07/2012 3:18:02 PM PST by Toespi
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To: Kenny

What informs more? Rehearsed stump speeches or debates where positions are fleshed out?


8 posted on 03/07/2012 3:18:39 PM PST by trappedincanuckistan (livefreeordietryin)
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To: red flanker

yeah, Newt sure did, but that wasn’t the issue here, so don’t try to change it.

Your’re trying to call Santorum out as a coward who’s afraid to debate Newt and portray Newt as someone who’s willing to take on and debate anyone, when the historical record says otherwise.

As for 1994, I agree it wasn’t necessary for Newt to debate Cooter as his district was heavily safe and there was no gain he could make from it. I would argue in the same manner it is wise for Santorum not to debate anymore either for the same reason, because even if he does well, people like you won’t give him any credit anyway. So why bother?


9 posted on 03/07/2012 3:19:01 PM PST by parksstp (I pick RIck! (If he's good enough for Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh, he's good enough for me))
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To: red flanker

I hope you’re saving some of that sarcasm for the democrats


10 posted on 03/07/2012 3:21:16 PM PST by skeeter
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To: Toespi

Of course neither is. What a stupid question to ask.

There’s 3 agreed upon debates set by the Commission on Presidential Debates with the agreement of the campaigns and major parties. One is usually a podium, one is a table-sit down, and one is town-hall. It’s been this way since 1996.


11 posted on 03/07/2012 3:21:44 PM PST by parksstp (I pick RIck! (If he's good enough for Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh, he's good enough for me))
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To: red flanker
We know ex-senator Fred Thompson who was elected that year gives Newt a lot of credit for his accomplishment.

Fred Thompson to appear in Richmond on behalf of National Popular Vote initiative
12 posted on 03/07/2012 3:23:40 PM PST by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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To: parksstp

Don’t call me stupid jerk.


13 posted on 03/07/2012 3:24:17 PM PST by Toespi
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To: trappedincanuckistan

Some of you Newtonians should ask yourselves why Newt can’t get decent numbers without debates. The general isn’t going to be about debates and I think Newt’s threat to follow Obama around rings hollow. First of the Secret Service won’t let him “just follow” Obama. Secondly, Obama crowds won’t stick around to hear Newt if he did get on.

Gotta get over this one-trick pony thing.


14 posted on 03/07/2012 3:27:59 PM PST by Kenny
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To: parksstp
Had to go all the way back to 1994, did you?

Santorum's foibles go back all the way to..the 21st century.

15 posted on 03/07/2012 3:28:51 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: parksstp

Why in Sam Hill would Newt Gingrich debate anyone named Cooter?! I imagine Newt would draw the line at matching wits with an unarmed person.


16 posted on 03/07/2012 3:32:49 PM PST by conservativejoy ("Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18)
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To: Kenny

I asked you a specific question. What do you think informs more? Stump speeches or debates where candidates have to take positions on issues?


17 posted on 03/07/2012 3:33:09 PM PST by trappedincanuckistan (livefreeordietryin)
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To: trisham

As does Newt’s:

Supported TARP
Sat on a couch with Nancy Pelosi promoting the dangers of Global Warming that he still won’t call junk science
Supports Big Government Solutions to Healthcare
Supports Big Tent Republicanism (Scozzafava)
Calls Paul Ryan’s Plan “Right-Wing” Social Engineering
Said “The Era of Reagan is Over”

All of this is 21st Century.


18 posted on 03/07/2012 3:34:44 PM PST by parksstp (I pick RIck! (If he's good enough for Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh, he's good enough for me))
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To: rwilson99
Dumb for Rick... he needs the free media.

Not to mention the practice.

19 posted on 03/07/2012 3:36:18 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: red flanker
Brave Sir Robin
20 posted on 03/07/2012 3:36:26 PM PST by rabidralph
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