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All candidates accept debate offer from ABC, WMUR (New Hampshire primary)
The Union Leader ^ | December 27, 2007 | Garry Rayno

Posted on 12/27/2007 1:40:46 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

MANCHESTER – Republican presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney yesterday agreed to participate in the WMUR/ABC/Facebook presidential debates just three days before the primary Jan. 8.

They join fellow Republicans John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter and Fred Thompson in officially agreeing to the debates scheduled for Jan. 5 at St. Anselm College. The forums begin at 7 p.m.

Bartlett said all the major Democratic and Republican candidates’ campaigns have been involved in discussions about the debates.

Democratic presidential candidates who have committed to the debates include Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Joseph Biden and Dennis Kucinich, according to WMUR news director Andrew Vrees.

Giuliani also agreed yesterday to participate in a presidential debate on the Fox network on Jan. 6, although no debate is currently scheduled. Fox News, with the state Republican Party, had scheduled a Republican debate for that date, but withdrew the proposal when candidates did not commit to the event.

State Republican Party chair Fergus Cullen said the party has been discussing a presidential forum for several months with Fox News for Jan. 6 and has been in touch with all the campaigns about it. "We’ve gotten a favorable response, but that is short of a commitment," he said yesterday.

He said he has noted all along he does not expect the presidential candidates to make a firm commitment to participate in any end-of-the-campaign events until much closer to when they are held.

The state Republican Party has scheduled a presidential forum for 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Function Center at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The party’s presidential candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.


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I'm betting Fred will win again.
1 posted on 12/27/2007 1:40:47 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

You know what would be interesting to watch; A mix and match debate. (combination of Repubs and Dims on the same stage) And an impartial mod....of course.


2 posted on 12/27/2007 1:47:38 PM PST by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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All candidates accept debate offer from ABC, WMUR (New Hampshire primary)

Imbeciles....

They are guaranteeing that they will get the "Why is destroying the Earth so important to you?" type questions...

3 posted on 12/27/2007 1:48:50 PM PST by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
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And an impartial mod....of course.

Who needs a mod? Each candidate could 1) ask questions of the others or 2) designate a questioner to represent him. You know, like a real debate...

4 posted on 12/27/2007 1:50:30 PM PST by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
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Bartlett said all the major Democratic and Republican candidates’ campaigns have been involved in discussions about the debates.

That would explain why Mr. Reparations - excuse me, Dr. Reparations - isn't on the list.

5 posted on 12/27/2007 1:55:51 PM PST by PAR35
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Am I understanding this right...both party’s candidates in the same debate? If so, this should be fun. I can’t wait to see Fred call one of the Dems out on something.


6 posted on 12/27/2007 1:57:05 PM PST by camerongood210 (Defeat stupidity in '08, vote for Fred Thompson)
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To: Onelifetogive

It would be fun to watch.


7 posted on 12/27/2007 1:58:13 PM PST by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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To: Onelifetogive

Newt Gingrich or the Heritage Foundation should sponsor the debates and charge admission to the public and charge the news media for the right to carry the programming live.


8 posted on 12/27/2007 2:00:11 PM PST by mission9 (It ain't bragging if you can do it.)
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To: camerongood210

Am I understanding this right...both party’s candidates in the same debate? If so, this should be fun. I can’t wait to see Fred call one of the Dems out on something.


No........ These are back to back debates on the same night, same location with a coin flip determining the order which has the Republicans first and the Democrats second. They start at 7pm and run for 90 minutes and I assume a break [maybe 30 min] in order to get the 2nd group on stage and ready to go...


9 posted on 12/27/2007 2:16:56 PM PST by deport (--- 7 days Iowa Caucuses--- 12 days New Hampshire votes--- [ Meanwhile:-- Cue Spooky Music--])
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But the people who do bet spit out Duncan Hunter as the last winner of the debate.

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According to Intrade, the winner of the December 12th GOP debate was... Duncan Hunter.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938773/posts

Why the smart money is on Duncan Hunter
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926032/posts

In this poll Hunter is up 3% and even with Paul and Thompson.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=3481ef60-8195-46a9-af04-b87b907bcfdd


10 posted on 12/27/2007 2:53:56 PM PST by Kevmo (We should withdraw from Iraq — via Tehran. And Duncan Hunter is just the man to get that job done.)
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Do Republican candidates have a death wish?

Don’t let ABC, facebook or any MSM stage your debate. Haven’t you already learned from experience??????


11 posted on 12/27/2007 3:06:02 PM PST by CivilWarguy (CivilWarGuy)
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Fred looked good smacking around the liberal moderator last time.

None of the other candidates were brave enough.


12 posted on 12/27/2007 3:28:03 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Fred Thompson)
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Have the debate live on Hannity and Colmes


13 posted on 12/27/2007 5:47:24 PM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Hunter Thompson in 08.)
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The state Republican Party has scheduled a presidential forum for 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Function Center at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The party’s presidential candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.

Just so no one drives all the way to Milford, NH, thinking it's free... It's actually a brunch that'll cost you $125 a ticket.


14 posted on 12/27/2007 5:53:57 PM PST by LibFreeOrDie (L'Chaim!)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

I think more face time can only be good for Thompson, as he is such an able speaker.


15 posted on 12/27/2007 6:50:36 PM PST by TheThirdRuffian
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To: deport

What is the format? Will there be a moderator?


16 posted on 12/27/2007 8:29:06 PM PST by kaycee
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Weak.
How about an actual conservative debate!
17 posted on 12/27/2007 10:06:11 PM PST by rmlew (Paul/McKinney in 2008. Dhimmitude forever)
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To: Onelifetogive

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON


18 posted on 12/27/2007 11:33:51 PM PST by joydoc (ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE NO RIGHT TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE IN AMERICA)
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To: Onelifetogive

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON


19 posted on 12/27/2007 11:33:53 PM PST by joydoc (ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE NO RIGHT TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE IN AMERICA)
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To: Onelifetogive

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON


20 posted on 12/27/2007 11:33:53 PM PST by joydoc (ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE NO RIGHT TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE IN AMERICA)
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