CNN Republican Presidential Debate (kiddies at 6:30ET, main event at 8:30 post 1001 ) LIVE THREAD

CNN ^ | December 15, 2015

[Jim Robinson]

GOP candidates debate for first time since terror attacks.

[mkjessup]

Spin baby, spin. LOL

[Pravious]

Geez... isn’t this ever going to end? I feel like making T-shirts saying: “I SURVIVED THE 12-15-15 REPUBLICAN DEBATE.”

[huldah1776]

I’m on DSL and watch on my phone. Smaller files, no interruption. Only have to listen except if you want to watch Trump make faces.

He needs to learn to play a little poker for those face to face negotiations with the other heads of state. I really can’t see him doing this in his business but I don’t know.

Carly is a whiny thing. Jeb just doesn’t have it. Rubio is not to be trusted. Cruz and Trump are good together. They could get a lot done.

[mrsmith]

Somebody gave Christie a smart pill...

[CottonBall]

“He’s said that in his immigration plan, on his site. Read it.”

I have, many times. Deportation is mentioned as an option.

Tonight it apparently isn’t even that.

[SunLakesJeff]

How long does it go?

Far too long. The hunting field needs to be winnowed/thinned (I would keep Santorum, just because I love FR).

Since Fox News "Crapped" the Bed with their last hosted debate (Megyn Kelly), there is no cross-referential precedent.

[grey_whiskers]

We need more Ivanka immigrants and fewer burkha babes.

Imagine the response, if there were millions of young, attractive, single, Czech, Polish, Serbian, and Hungarian women trying to enter the United States illegally.

All the American women would be aghast and all the men strongly in favor of it.

PS ...and Brazilian and Filipina.

[RedMDer]

Yes!

[4Liberty]

Carly, Rubio lost ground.
Christie, Paul gained ground.
Carson lost some ground.
Yeb held strong with his 3%.

Trump, Cruz did fine!!!

[RitaOK]

Her lips puff up and down, every few appearances.

[ReaganGeneration2]

Correct! Christianity and Islam CANNOT coexist within one area. Never happened. Never will.

No one on that stage can say that, and that exhibits a frightening problem.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

He is doing himself no favors by talking in circle without ever stating clearly what he stand for. I’m rather sick of it as this is such an important issue. Why won’t he just state his position, clearly??

[eyedigress]

If Yeb! had 15 teeth gone due to a crack habit his numbers might move up. Unfortunately his supporters don’t vote.

[County Agent Hank Kimball]

Asking Trump about prioritizing the nuclear triad. LMAO!!!!!

“We’ve got to be the best, blah blah blah.”

Hank

[Theo]

... says an anti-Cruz Trump fanboi. Nice.

[libbylu]

I know trumpees think he thought of everything first.
He did not. One of trumpeese most aggravating traits, they think trump thought of everything first though Cruz as a conservative was born knowing what is important. Indeed trump’s sane proposals were all Cruz ideas long ago. Cruz never belittles anyone — only the weak like trump. Can’t understand why trumpees cheer when trump calls people losers, stupid, clowns, and all PERSONAL slurs instead of speaking to fact. Rush is right Cruz has class and values and respect for live. It would not make Cruz feel good to tear others down, therefore he does not.

[TexasFreeper2009]

Wow... Cruz just annihilated Rubio on amnesty!

[grey_whiskers]

It's Dana Bash

OK, thanks.

[mylife]

Good fences make good neighbors

[caww]

only 42,535 voters on who won the debate on Drudge poll.....and this before it’s over?

I think each had some good points....some actually brought it home....Carly and Kascih need to go, they’re trying so hard to be significant but aren’t..... along with Christy....Bush flatlined again still trying to keep that heart beat going on life support.