Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #8 – Dearborn, MI 10/09/07 - Official Discussion Thread

[CounterCounterCulture]

Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #8 – Dearborn, Michigan 10/09/07 - Official Discussion Thread

CNBC/MSNBC/The Wall Street Journal are jointly sponsoring the first Republican Presidential debate of the 2008 campaign focusing on economic issues. It will be held on October 9 in Dearborn, Michigan at the University of Michigan-Dearborn at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Broadcast is live on CNBC at 4 PM ET (1 PM PT) and re-broadcast on MSNBC at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT). CNBC's Maria Bartiromo and MSNBC's Chris Matthews will host the debate.

Live streaming on CNBC.com

Candidates participating:

• Sam Brownback
• Rudy Giuliani
• Mike Huckabee
• Duncan Hunter
• John McCain
• Ron Paul
• Mitt Romney
• Tom Tancredo
• Fred Thompson

[CounterCounterCulture]

One hour until showtime!

Previous debate threads:

GOP Debate #7 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #7 – Baltimore, Maryland 09/27/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #6 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida 09/17/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #5 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #5 – Durham, New Hampshire 09/05/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #4 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #4 - Des Moines, Iowa 08/05/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #3 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #3 - Manchester, NH 06/05/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #2 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #2 - Columbia, SC 05/15/07 - Official Discussion Thread

GOP Debate #1 thread: Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #1~ Reagan Library 05/03/07 - Official Discussion Thread

[CounterCounterCulture]

Heads up.

[Badeye]

The debate is at 4PM Eastern?

[fatnotlazy]

I gotta learn to read — I thought the debate was tonight. Oh well, guess I’ll see the highlights or lowlights tonight.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Yyyyyyup... go figure, during working hours.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

There’s a replay at 9pm.

[MNJohnnie]

Here is hoping SOMEONE rips that pin head Matthews.

[Kevmo]

Snapshot at Intrade

2008 Republican Presidential Nominee
2008.GOP.NOM.GIULIANI
Rudy Giuliani to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 38.9 39.2 38.8 116921 +0.2

2008.GOP.NOM.ROMNEY
Mitt Romney to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 23.8 24.0 23.8 97384 -1.9

2008.GOP.NOM.THOMPSON(F)
Fred Thompson to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 22.0 22.1 22.1 86218 +0.2

2008.GOP.NOM.PAUL
Ron Paul to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 5.7 5.8 5.5 64923 -1.4

2008.GOP.NOM.MCCAIN
John McCain to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 5.2 5.3 5.2 145572 -0.0

2008.GOP.NOM.HUCKABEE
Mike Huckabee to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 2.8 3.3 2.7 49872 +0.1

2008.GOP.NOM.RICE

2008.GOP.NOM.HUNTER
Duncan Hunter to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M - 0.1 0.1 27578 0

2008.GOP.NOM.BROWNBACK
Sam Brownback to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M - 0.1 0.1 32441 0

2008.GOP.NOM.TANCREDO
Tom Tancredo to be the Rep Presidential Nominee in 2008 M - 0.1 0.1 31505 0

[mnehrling]

Fredquaters bump

[CounterCounterCulture]

I’m hoping somebody hogties Chris Matthews and Matthews impersonator Daryl Hammond replaces him. ;-)

[ClearCase_guy]

I think the odds are extremely good that more than 1 candidate will push back against a question from Matthews. He’s been asking for it and it will play well with the base.

[jdm]

I gotta learn to read — I thought the debate was tonight.

The debate is tonight if you're watching live from France, for instance. :)

[Badeye]

Hmmm. I suppose they want to dominate the nightly talks shows, beginning with Hume at 6 PM EST.

Thanks.

[Moleman]

Here is hoping SOMEONE rips that pin head Matthews.

me too.I see either Fred or McCain (in an attempt at humor)ripping Chrisy.

[fatnotlazy]

The debate is tonight if you’re watching live from France, for instance. :)

***

LOL

Seriously, I wonder if any of the debate will show up on international news. I get the English version of DW from Germany — I believe for the last debate, the news did a story on it. Kind of surprised me, since the station is somewhat anti-American and pro-Democratic party.

[steveegg]

Well, the markets close at 4 pm Eastern, and my guess is Maria is usually home by 6:30.

[pissant]

Thank goodness, no Keyes.

[fatnotlazy]

There’s a replay at 9pm.

***

Thanks.

Here’s hoping Keith Doldrums isn’t doing the play by play or “color commentary.” :)

[Badeye]

(chuckle)

I don’t get the facination with Maria. She’s exceedingly average, and isn’t nearly as much fun to look at as the babes on Fox.

[roses of sharon]

Here’s to hoping the Commie-Vampire Dims get creamed tonight!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Yeah, heaven forbid somebody talks about constitutional principles (rolls eyes)

[learner]

4:00pm ET or 4:00pm edst?

[pissant]

He’s a bellowing fool, IMO.

[CounterCounterCulture]

We’re still in daylight savings time, so that’s what we’re going with.

[meandog]

Here is hoping SOMEONE rips that pin head Matthews.

I nominate YOU (as you're pretty good at ripping everyone on FR who had a different opinion than you do!)

[CounterCounterCulture]

Like I give a damn about your opinions on Dr. Keyes.

[steveegg]

4:00pm ET or 4:00pm edst?

2000 UTC, or just under 32 minutes by my watch.

Seriously, it's:

- 4 pm EDT
- 3 pm EST/CDT
- 2 pm CST/MDT
- 1 pm MST/PDT

Those in other time zones can handle the translations.

[steveegg]

(chuckle)

I don’t get the facination with Maria. She’s exceedingly average, and isn’t nearly as much fun to look at as the babes on Fox.

Very true. That having been said, with perhaps the exception of Jane Skinner, even the Fox babes can't hold a candle to The Hammer.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Leave it to government to muck up time.

[txflake]

What I can't believe is it's in Dearborn. That precludes any serious discussion as to the WOT.

Hope security's tight.

[steveegg]

Leave it to government to muck up time.

What got me on my end-of-the-week trip to DC was how dark it was at 7 am.

[TornadoAlley3]

Dearborn? Hope they are safe.

[steveegg]

That it does.

Say, the Dow Industrials are currently about 64 points above the previous record close.

[pissant]

I don’t care if you give a damn or not.

[Right_in_Virginia]

BTTT

[BARLF]

mark

[longtermmemmory]

Which GOP candidate is going to be the first to spank mathews!

I think it would be spectacular for ALL of them to end up doing this. (actually it would make an interesting drinking game)

[cripplecreek]

bump

[Right_in_Virginia]

BTTT

[steveegg]

Which GOP candidate is going to be the first to spank mathews!

Which candidate is scheduled to speak first?

I think it would be spectacular for ALL of them to end up doing this. (actually it would make an interesting drinking game)

Well, I'm already going to be drinking a bit later (the October Drinking Right is tonight), so why not start early?

[CatQuilt]

ping

[wastedyears]

That damn POS poll doesn’t have Hunter in it. I call shenanigans!

[JFC]

I have been unsure who I was supporting and have yet to send any money in to any GOP running. I am starting to lean a little on Huckabee. I kind of like his name!!!!!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Yeah, I saw that. Pissed me off.

[traditional1]

bump for FRed !

[longtermmemmory]

I hope the all do it.

[spacejunkie]

link to streaming? the one in the body didn’t show it anywhere

[traditional1]

"That damn POS poll doesn’t have Hunter in it."

Duncan Who?

[theDentist]

Chris Matthews list of questions to ask:

1st Question: "Senator, when did you stop beating your wife, and why?"
2nd Question: "Is there any truth to the rumor that you enjoy running down loose dogs with your car in the dark of night, and can you prove this is a false rumor?"
3rd Question: "Have you ever met Hillary Clinton, and what do you think of her Mao-tfits?"
4th Question: "Do you think that Sen. Craig is a pervert, and was that YOU in the next stall?"
5th Question "Senator Clinton, who is wearing nicer clothes than you, is now opposed to the war. How can you not oppose it?"

[Right_in_Virginia]

The pre show for the Republican debate is all about Hillary.

Deep *sigh*