Posted on 09/27/2007 5:26:47 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #7 – Baltimore, Maryland 09/27/07 - Official Discussion Thread
All-American Presidential Forum on PBS
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
September 27, 2007, 9:00 pm-10:30 pm ET (check your local PBS listings)
Moderated by Tavis Smiley.
Candidates participating:
Journalists involved...
Supposedly a live webcast is offered at pbs.org (direct link?)
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This can’t be easy for Duncan Hunter, he may not have the numbers but he really shouldn’t be stuck with this crowd.
Stuck with this crowd? This crowd is probably more conservative then the crowd that isn’t here,unless you consider McCain,Giuliani,Romney and Paul as more conservative.As for Thompson he hasn’t been with ANY crowd yet !!!
“”Stuck with this crowd? This crowd is probably more conservative then the crowd that isn’t here,””
My Saturday night beer drinking group is to the right of the whole stage, but I wouldn’t want my Representative that I respect ( which is Duncan)to have to debate us all as we fought for the bottom of the 2 per centers.
Well MY Saturday night beer drinking group would give him a damn good debate. You guys just can’t handle your booze that’s all !!!
..DH will be facing the toughest audience to date—a group of Marxists
Just think before 1920 our Saturday night guys would be choosing the candidates, and tonights debaters would be seen as mostly moderates compared to what else would be in the race.
Give ‘em hell, Duncan!
(I mean the “journalists.”)
BTTT
I think those lucky enough to have 5 minutes or less are looking pretty good.
In truth this won’t be a widely viewed debate,however it could be one of the better ones and I’m going to tune in at least for a while. I like the idea that Hunter and Tancreado might actually get a chance to say something,which they didn’t get in the previous debates !!!
Should we call this the “Also Ran” debate??
Go to my direct link and click WATCH NOW.
Tom Joyner welcoming us to the event. My dear friend and collegue Tavis Smiley. I salute each of you participating. We may not agree on all the issues, but of an evening like this. Whether you’re pro-life or pro-choice, for the war in Iraq or against, for Kanye West or 50 Cent... (snicker)
Joyner talks of Jena. (sigh)
“Joyner talks of Jena. (sigh)”
Bravo Sierra!
What a complete waste of time.
Race and minority “hangups” are held by the MSM and Democrats, who will probably lump ALL of the GOP contenders into the category of “racist” simply because the frontrunners didn’t attend.
They will do this regardless of the GOP’s sentiments of “We’re all Americans”.
If candidates speak to certain groups, I don’t consider it to be pandering unless they make promises to certain individuals based on whatever their group is. In other words, tailor their speech to fit each group.
I don’t see Hunter doing this. His message and actions always seem to be the same. I don’t know enough about the others to say that about them though.
The second tiers who are attending could use the exposure, IMHO.
Agreed. This field needs to be cut in about half.
Brownback has been in this race for far too long. Tancredo, I like you, but between you and Hunter, you’re too much alike, and I personally like Hunter better. Besides, we need types like you in Congress anyway. Keyes? Go eat a sandwich. Paul, if you want to continue your campaign, call the Libertarians or the Constitution Party. Cox? You can’t even get elected dogcatcher.
That leaves us with Giuliani, McCain, Romney, Thompson, Huckabee, and Hunter. Then let the games begin.
Joyner: Let’s give it up for those who are here... introduces Tavis Smiley.
Smiley: multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-diversial, yada yada... a nation lives as good as its promise. Pimps Cornel West’s book... screenshot of Cornel in the audience. Tavis was in Little Rock for the 50-yr anniversary... please welcome two of the Little Rock 9.
(Well, one of these days we’ll get to the debate)
“In truth this won’t be a widely viewed debate,however it could be one of the better ones and I’m going to tune in at least for a while. “
I hadn’t thought of that, but this may be a very interesting debate, maybe even a little explosive.
It is getting close to crunch time, Keyes is in the mix, and they are all probably looking for make or break moments.
With this list of candidates, and the expected audience, we may just see the gloves come off and every body get to the real meat of everything quickly, and then stay there.
You talked me into watching this one.
When is Fred gonna come out and play?
These people are incredibly full of themselves. It’s all about them.
Agreed. I do wish they did come to this forum. I'm watching it on the web, and so far, it's quite interesting.
Agreed. I do wish they did come to this forum. I'm watching it on the web, and so far, it's quite interesting.
I’m just waiting for Jackson & Sharpton.. LOL!
Michael Steele introduced.
Steele: each of us has a public duty to be engaged in ideas. Talks of Eisenhower (segregation not of the ideals of America). We have an opportunity to change the course of a nation.
introduces: Huckabee, Paul, Brownback, Tancredo, Hunter, and Keyes.
BS. This is an exercise in humiliation and ridicule for those who attend. The Reps should have boycotted this obvious Dem kangaroo trial. Tavis Smiley and Tom Joyner are Dem operatives. The crowd will groan or sneer as the Reps there do their best to pander. This will help reinforce the black audience that the Reps are bigots and racists. Ron Paul will be their boy because he will feed their "get out of Iraq" desires.
“This can’t be easy for Duncan Hunter, he may not have the numbers but he really shouldn’t be stuck with this crowd.”
It is BECAUSE of his numbers that he’s stuck with this crowd.
Huckabee starts the apologies and pandering.
Brownback now criticizes those who aren’t there. What a jerk.
From a man who shouldn't be there... kind of ironic if you think about it.
It looks like they’re going to give ALL of the candidates a chance to speak-I like that!
The big 3 are ducking the debate?
Well, thats just plain sad. I would hope we were able to move beyond such low brow tactics.
Yep. Totally gratuitous stuff. They shouldn’t be going before an obvious hostile audience and criticize their fellow Reps who didn’t attend.
The supporters of other candidates are bitter because there candidate didn’t bother to attend.
Q: why did you choose to be here tonight and what of those who didn’t show.
Huckabee: I’m embarrassed for our party (re: those not showing). We have a long way to go. I’m honored to be here. I wished all the candidates had come.
Paul: I’m here because I was invited. I like to talk about freedom and the constitution. The purpose of the govt is to protect life and liberty, protect the fruits of your labor. Not policing the world but taking care of the people at home.
Brownback: I apologize for the candidate that aren’t here. It’s a disgrace. Expand the base, not narrow. I’m sorry to you. Register Republican and vote for one of the six of us.
Tancredo: I made a commitment on your (Tavis’) show. I was the only Republican who showed up at the NAACP event. The promise of America drives me.
Hunter: when family members don’t show at a reunion, we talk about them (laughter). How we leave Iraq in victory. Border on fire with massive narcotics and people traficking. Talks of his 6 year old grandson.
Keyes: defends absent colleagues (tongue in cheek?), who didn’t show up at the Values Voters debate either. Keyes is barred from debate in Michigan.
I predict that Ron Paul will be the big favorite of the audience. Hunter will not be doing himself any good.
Could be but it is a meaningless "debate". What we need is a real debate amongst the top tier candidates. let the bottom dwellers have their "debate". Whatever.
“It is BECAUSE of his numbers that he’s stuck with this crowd”
I know, it wasn’t a very clear statement by me, I was just expressing a sense of sadness at it all.
Start the when did you stop beating your wife questions. Let the pandering begin.
So don’t ok. Go vote for Fred Thompson,you’ll feel better !!!
He’ll win the after debate straw polls I am sure, and he seems to have brought a vocal group of supporters again.
So don’t watch it ok. Go vote for Fred Thompson,you’ll feel better !!!
I doubt that immigration will be seen the same way. It is seen by many as an example of Reps being bigots and racists.
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