Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate: January 30, 2008 (Official Thread)

CNN ^ | January 30, 2008

[khnyny]

Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate: January 30, 2008

SIMI VALLEY, California (CNN) -- Republican presidential hopefuls will face off Wednesday night without a familiar face as ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to drop out and endorse front-runner Sen. John McCain.

The remaining candidates will take the stage in a debate -- sponsored by CNN, the Los Angeles Times and Politico -- beginning at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.

The event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, follows McCain's Tuesday night win in the Florida primary.

McCain topped former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney 36 percent to 31 percent in the hotly contested race.

Giuliani placed third with 15 percent of the vote, followed closely by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with 14 percent, and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was fifth with 3 percent.

Giuliani is expected to end his White House bid and endorse McCain at a campaign event in California later Wednesday, Republican Party sources said.

Minus Giuliani, the debate will be a four-candidate affair -- McCain, Romney, Huckabee and Paul -- with CNN's Anderson Cooper moderating.

[khnyny]

Didn't see this posted.)

[khnyny]

Yes. The usual media buzz on this debate has been strangely silent. Have you noticed that?

[psjones]

Why are these threads started so early? At least you’re not hours early, but some are soooooooo early, it’s hard to find them by the time the even finally starts.

[AGreatPer]

Should be good. Ron Paul’s comments should provide adequate time for beer breaks.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

[khnyny]

I think they are posted early so that folks can adjust their schedules, but that’s just a guess.

[yield 2 the right]

Get ready for the: “I am the Next Reagan”....

[Bender2]

Still cannot believe we are down to Mac & Mitt this quick. I’ll still vote or write in for Fred when the Texas primary rolls around, but I never felt so out of it so soon.

[jdm]

It’s in breaking news sidebar. Just look there.

[psjones]

Or someone just wants to be the first to start a thread :-)
It’s hard to find when it’s hours ahead, the search feature at this site is somewhat lacking, imo.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

My prediction is that Romney grabs McCain and does a pile-driver move, McCain does a figure-four leg-lock on Romney and Ron Paul will grab a steel chair and try to knock them over the head. Opps...my bad...pro wrestling was last night.

Seriously though, will Nancy Reagan be in the crowd.

[CASchack]

How long before McCain launches into, “My friends...” ?

Romney has to walk a fine line. On one hand, he needs to highlight McCain’s positions. On the other, Romney must inspire prospective voters.

It will be interesting to see if Huck sets his sights solely on Romney tonight.

[snippy_about_it]

I think I’ll watch, just hoping that the McCaniac shows his true self.

I know the Huckster won’t attack McCain. I’m hoping Mitt will press McCain on the amnesty issue and remind everyone the politics of Hernandez who is working for McCain.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

****Ron Paul’s comments should provide adequate time for beer breaks.****

Or maybe time to check out the basketball/hockey scores.

[mountainbunny]

Thanks so much for posting the where/when info. I wanted to catch it on the DVR & couldn’t find it :)

[jdm]

the search feature at this site is somewhat lacking, imo.

Garbage in, garbage out.

[DoughtyOne]

And now tonight’s debate...

We will go from left to right for opening statements.

I am the next Ronald Reagon.

You are not. I am.

Neither of you are. I am

You all are not the next Ronald Reagan. I am.

No you’re not.

Yes I am.

He is not.

I know, he is not. I am.

No you’re not...

\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

1.5 hours pass

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

I am too.

No you’re not.

He is not. I am.

No you aren’t. I am.

You folks are full of it, I am.

And now it’s time for closing statements.

I am.

No, I am.

I am.

I am.

There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for tuning in.

For CNN this is your miderator signing off.

[MomwithHope]

Prayers said for Romney, I just can’t stomach the idea of McCain.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Posted earlier today:
Republican Debate 1-30-08 (Live Thread)

[Bender2]

I just cannot see how Paul and his wacky notions have any chance to get the GOP nomination and if he splits off for a 3rd party run, he cannot win.

Please explain how I am wrong without telling me I just have to believe?

[khnyny]

Ping.

Thought you may be interested. Spread the word.

[jdm]

In before thread lock.

[Cedric]

Very funny.

[Gondring]

Hey, the Constitution won a couple of centuries ago...there’s some possibility that America will reinstate it someday!

[RatsDawg]

You forgot Cox and Keyes, they have both been in televised debates this year. lol.

[Beagle8U]

The new rumor today is that CA Gov Arnie is going to endorse McCrazy.

[silentreignofheroes]

Posted way back around lunch EST..

[The Pack Knight]

I wonder if McCain could make the words “my friends” sound any more forced and condescending than he does.

[South40]

Will RuPaul even be there?

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks.

[RoseofTexas]

Unfortunately, Romney hit it out of the ball park in the last debate and that didn’t get him a win...:( Something is SERIESLY wrong with our nation. Bummer! Come Texas Primary I’ll cast my vote for Romney. But if left with no choice come November I will cast my vote for that IDIOT RINO...ugh that just ticks me off! I have no choice, I have to vote for the bumbling idiot Dole look-alike! I refuse to sit this one out and let the SHE-DEVIL or OSAMA win the WH! NO WAY NO HOW!

[jdm]

If The Terminator is pimping for McCain, that just shows you that Arnold knows that McCain will never be tough on illegal immigration.

[txhurl]

lol

Hey, Cheney’s call-in on FISA today was a cue. Hope Romney grills McFuddled over it.

[RatsDawg]

Is this a Republican debate? or a Democrat-lite debate?

[Bender2]

And here I actually wanted to hear something fresh other than that tired old chant that it all went to hell when they amendmented the Constitution to allow the income tax, direct election of senators or giving women the vote!

Flame away--

But I'd really like to hear some real politic here, not platitudes or cliches

[dit_xi]

Mitt needs to come out with brass knuckes and remind everyone of:

McCain/Feingold
McCain/Kennedy
McCain/Lieberman
Gang of 14
Keating 5

Mitt needs to jab a hot poker into McCain's arse and hold McCain accountable for his heinous track record against conservatism

[Bender2]

Re: I refuse to sit this one out and let the SHE-DEVIL or OSAMA win the WH! NO WAY NO HOW!

You go, girl, I'm... with you!

[Rome2000]

Mitt needs a few knockdowns tonight.

He's in makeup right now.

[psjones]

McCain will be creamed with his comment about not understanding how the economy works as much as he should. Pretty dumb of him to say that.

Allan Colmes was defending McCain a few days ago. It was some comment McCain said about Putin being the leader of Germany. Colmes and the other dem on the panel were very forgiving, said anyone can make mistakes. Funny, I never heard that from the dems when the president would make a faux pas.

[UCFRoadWarrior]

I think its time to stop the Ron Paul bashing...and focus on stopping McAztlan.

I can think of nothing more horrible than the American Hermann Goring winning the GOP nod. Yeeech

[Beagle8U]

Nobody left will be tough on illegals.

[Rome2000]

McCain will never be tough on illegal immigration.

The GOP and Democrats are just as much to blame for the illegal mess as McInsane.

W has virtually stopped fining employers who hire illegals.

National identity card legislation, which could solve the illegal problem overnight, has been deep sixed by both parties.

[La Enchiladita]

Thanks, khnyny. I got caught up elsewhere and it’s almost time!!

[Bender2]

Re: I think its time to stop the Ron Paul bashing...

As I asked above, tell me why I, or anyone else, should?

Tell me something new

[exit82]

As I watched Guiliani endorse McQueeg at the Reagan Library, of all places, I was struck by the absolute desecration of such a sacred conservative venue as The Gipper’s own Library in hosting an event where a Democrat, Rudy, endorses a faux Republican, as the Republican nominee for President.

If God would allow him to, Reagan would have struck the place with a bolt of lightning.

I have prayed that McQueeg loses his cool in the debate tonight, so we can see the real maverick in action. I did not start out a Romney fan, but I have never trusted McCain.

I’m pulling for Romney now. I’d rather have a recent conservative convert than a lying, amnesty loving, free speech loving, Gang of 14 globaloneyist loving SwiftBoat Vets hating creep as President.

[txhurl]

Is than an actual ex-AF1 in the debate hangar or a replica of a Boeing? In the photo on CNN’s site; I’m looking for the live stream.

[La Enchiladita]

Happened kind of fast, too....

[SE Mom]

Ok..saving my seat- I’m almost as nervous as I was last night.

[psjones]

Wow, the other thread was started this morning.