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Debate | February 23, 2012 Arizona debate: Newt Gingrich – Part one "The mainstream media enjoys analyzing how the candidates performed but rarely replays the meat of an answer given by a candidate. The substance of what Newt Gingrich said in reply to the questions asked by CNNs John King will help.".. Gingrich | February 23, 2012 Arizona debate: Newt Gingrich – Part two "For citizens to make informed decisions about who they will vote for in primary elections and caucuses, they need to know what the candidates actually stated in response to debate questions. Newt Gingrich’s responses are recorded...

[snip]...... Instead of being prepared for obvious attacks on his record (especially with regard to earmarks), [Santorum] made the terrible mistake of trying to explain a complex issue with natural-soundbite negatives to an audience who did not want to hear it. He almost dragged the whole group down, as both Gingrich and Paul attempted to clarify the matter. Romney wisely stayed the course in the role of an indignant foe of the practice. Santorum also sounded like the kind of conservative who wants to deal with government programs he doesn’t like by enacting other government programs. It didn’t play well....

The grandmother from Reno just won the only Nevada Senate debate, against the United States Senate Majority Leader. She held her own against someone who has been in the Senate since 1987. Congratulations, Mrs. Angle. I suspect you made more than a few Americans frustrated with this Washington proud. I love how the tea party has ignited a whole new spirit of urgent civic activism. And you’re a good, hardworking spokeswoman for it.