Fox News Live Thread: Candidates to Sell Conservative Credentials at Republican Debate

Fox News ^ | 10-21-2007

[My Favorite Headache]

WASHINGTON — One of the most contested states in presidential politics is center stage Sunday night as FOX News airs a Republican candidates primary debate in Orlando, Fla., that is sure to be used by the 2008 contenders as a chance to cater to the party's conservative base.

[My Favorite Headache]

I am going there right now. I have been asked to appear as part of a focus group of Republicans and to be on-camera. We shall see how it goes.

Enjoy!

[Rome2000]

If you get on camera please say Ron Paul is a nut if you get the chance.

[RandallFlagg]

I hope someone gets some screenshots or videos of you on so you can see.

Always a good day when a FReeper appears on TV.

[Beagle8U]

When does the debate start and on what channels?

[RasterMaster]

Fox News Channel at 8 p.m. (eastern)

[RandallFlagg]

I didn’t even know there was one on tonight. Couldn’t tell ya. I’m stuck at work.

[Glenn]

Fox News Channel at 8 p.m. (eastern)

Can't they schedule these things around the Stillers v. Broncos game?

[Beagle8U]

OK thanks a bunch!

I forgot the start time.

[DoughtyOne]

They generally go postal if graphics are added to these threads. Personally, I think they add a lot to the discussion.

[Spunky]

Does Fox News have an Internet link you can watch it on?

[UKrepublican]

Usually, if you go to their home page at the start of the debate or slightly before there will be a direct link.

[padre35]

It’s game 7 Indians v Red Sox, it starts at 8:00 as well.

And a candidate should not have to “sell their conservative credentials” they should be known for them already.

I mean come on Rudy talking Conservative is like a Vegetarian sharing BBQ chicken recipes...

[bill1952]

Crist will be there, wandering around.

Tell him he has already lost a couple millon voters with his Global Warming blather.

Then brush him by.

[RandallFlagg]

They generally go postal if graphics are added to these threads. Personally, I think they add a lot to the discussion.

As do I.
Now that we've said that, and were on the thread first, I say let them whine. It's a FReeper, fer heaven's sake.

[gidget7]

See if you can get some focus on the REAL conservatives for a change!!!

[mdittmar]

Hope there is some serious debate tonight,if not,I’ll go to bed.

[kc8ukw]

I was listening to Glenn Beck take an online survey matching him to which Republican candidate he should vote for. Survey said Tom Tancredo. Glenn just said “Can’t do it.” Alas, why? Hunter and Tancredo are principled and should be given a chance.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

[Normal4me]

And kick Mel Martinez in the yams if ya see him there too!

[gidget7]

Van’t argue that! Too many are going to vote out of fear, and try to stratagize their way into the White House. Won’t work, a moderate will not win against Shrillary. But none the less, they continue to listen to the pundits and their buddies in the media, who only want her to win and will brainwash as many as possible to do so.

I won’t be strongarmed or bullied into following that example.

[RandallFlagg]

Sorry. Still on the work ‘puter and the pic didn’t show up. Yet another reason for all aspects of the events to be posted on these threads: People at work who hope to catch what they can when they get home on FR.

[bill1952]

>I mean come on.
Rudy talking Conservative is like a Vegetarian sharing BBQ chicken recipes...

FReeper quote of the day.

[Reagan Man]

With the 7th game of the ALCS on, think I’ll have to tape this debate and watch it later. Most folks here in Colorado will be watching the Broncos.

[RasterMaster]

According to the website there is, but I don’t see the link:

“Watch the Republican presidential candidates primary debate live on FOX News Channel and FOXNews.com at 8:00 p.m. ET.”

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303814,00.html

[potlatch]

[tiredoflaundry]

Found a seat.

[don-o]

They generally go postal if graphics are added to these threads. Personally, I think they add a lot to the discussion.

Once upon a time there was some validity to asking the live threads be graphics free when broadband was rare. I still think it's nice to keep the size of the file to a sensible size - 100kb or so. They do add to the enjoyment of the thread.

ALL: Have YOU donated to the Freepathon?

[ridge]

Fox News, huh, anyone, bothering with this one. I’ll chalk it up as Fox News giving Rudy another freebie as their tabloid moderators go after the conservatives.

[txhurl]

Uhoh, they want us to text our vote.

[tiredoflaundry]

Is this a debate or American Idol??? ;o)

[arbee4bush]

It’s already started : All Rudy All The Time with foxnews continues.
They found two people to interview to prop up Rudy. Geesh

[RatsDawg]

And tear down Fred.

[RatsDawg]

They are basically saying its a 2 person race.

Romney and Rudy.

[arbee4bush]

Geez Luntz that was stupid "--- Because McCain was in a POW camp we are "feeling" like we have to vote for him?"

This is a comedy. They are knocking Thompson tonight bigtime.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Y'all couldn't wait for football to end to start a thread, eh? ;-)

Here's my pre-game stuff...

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Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #9 – Orlando, Florida 10/21/07 - Official Discussion Thread

The Florida Republican Party and Fox News Channel host a Republican debate in Orlando, Florida.

Watch the Republican presidential candidates primary debate live on FOX News Channel and FOXNews.com at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Moderator: Brit Hume
Panelists: Carl Cameron and Wendell Goler

Candidates participating:

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

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[tcrlaf]

What did you expect???
The media wants ROCK STARS, not presidential candidates...

Imagine a New York-based reporter pushing a New York Candidate?

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Oh well...it was just an irrelevant photo anyway. :) I figured that if they were gonna go postal, I’d drive em to the post office. :)

[arbee4bush]

My Gosh this country has gotten so shallow.

Of course they have on Forbes--who is a........

Rudy supporter!

*surprise*!!!! (not)

[txhurl]

So they’ve decided for us: Rudy.

[EternalVigilance]

The GOP/Stupid Party is letting the Democrat Media write the story-line, while Republicans, and Americans in general, treat politics like it’s a game show.

We’re well on the way towards a revival of the Soviet politburo system...in which you have elections, yes...but the results are already pre-determined because the elites have decided who you get to vote for.

It was great having a free republic while it lasted.

[eyedigress]

Thanks for posting and God Speed! I forgot about this until now. Woo! Hoo!

[cripplecreek]

Bump

[eyedigress]

OK, I missed all that and everything. phtttt!

[Beagle8U]

Rooty/Mutt 08...because the Rye Nose what the MSM wants!

[MaxMax]

LMAO

[Inspectorette]

Rudy being nominated will be a train wreck for the GOP. Not even considering his liberal viewpoints on abortion and immigration, there’s his marriages, his divorces, his alienation from his kids, dressing in drag, Bernie Kerik...yada, yada, yada.

[gidget7]

“They are basically saying its a 2 person race.

Romney and Rudy.”

______________

Sounds like it might be a “skip this one” type debate. I am really sick of any of the media types trying to insist everyone is for either of them. I don’t hear it, I don’t see it, and neither does ANYONE I know. Makes ya wonder if our votes really matter at all.

It’s like the polls that are taken, comprised of 5 to 7 hundred people, means that the majority of that poll voting for one person, means the same percentage of voters in that state or caucus would vote for that person. Its ludicrous!

[TomGuy]

FoxNews streaming feed for MS Player:

http://foxnews-foxstream.wm.llnwd.net/foxnews_foxstream

[isthisnickcool]

With the 7th game of the ALCS on

What's an ALCS?

[arbee4bush]

Like h*ll. It’s up to us to inform everyone we know who Rudy really is. We DO still have the power, just need to utilize it.