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(LIVE THREAD!) Republican Presidential Debate #5 - Sep. 12, 2011 8pm/5pm: Tampa, FL (CNN)
2012 Election Central ^ | Sept. 12, 2011 | CNN/Tea Party Express

Posted on 09/12/2011 7:14:30 AM PDT by newzjunkey

Broadcast on: CNN

Broadcast time: 8pm EDT/5pm PDT

The Candidates:

Michele Bachmann

Bachmann is serving her 3rd full term in the U.S. House. Founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, she earned a Master of Laws degree, worked as a tax attorney, and was a foster mother for 23 teenagers. She is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Herman Cain

Cain is the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza and former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He lost the Georgia Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat in 2004. He was recently the host of Atlanta-based radio show.

Newt Gingrich

Gingrich served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He represented Georgia's 6th congressional district as a Republican member from 1979 to 1999. He has a PhD in modern European history.

Jon Huntsman

Huntsman was Utah Governor, former ambassador to China under Barack Obama.

Ron Paul

Paul is serving his 11th full term in the U.S. House. He’s an ob-gyn and was Libertarian nominee for president in 1988. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008

Rick Perry

Perry is the three term governor of Texas, from 2000 to current. He is a retired Air Force captain for former farmer. He has a degree in animal science.

Mitt Romney

Romney was governor of Massachusetts (2003 to 2007) and former CEO of Bain Capital, a private equity investment firm. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican 2008 nomination for president. He has an MBA (Harvard) and JD (Harvard Law).

Rick Santorum

Santorum served two terms in the U.S. House and two terms in the U.S. Senate. He became the Senate's third-ranking Republican in 2001. He was defeated for reelection in 2006.


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To: MestaMachine

I wont second guess your judgment. It may be moot since Boehner is probably not going anywhere soon anyway.


1,141 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:23 PM PDT by rodguy911 (FreeRepublic:Land of the Free because of the Brave--Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: milagro

Especially ranchers whose cattle are watered on the river.


1,142 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:29 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: CAluvdubya

I think that the minimum qualification for President should be that the candidate has to actually be pro-American. L. Ron definitely doesn’t meet that criterion.


1,143 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:33 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: CAluvdubya

I think that the minimum qualification for President should be that the candidate has to actually be pro-American. L. Ron definitely doesn’t meet that criterion.


1,144 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:42 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: netmilsmom
Santorum had it right, why wasn’t it an ‘opt in’ instead?

I see where you are coming from. I homeschooled all three of mine until they went off to college. I home schooled because I would not give my children to the government to raise. It is THEIR school when we do that, and I would not pass one lick of my rights to them.

However, why was it not just an opt in? Here is what I understand: Perry chose it as a mandatory, opt out vaccination because .. if a vaccine is considered mandatory, it is covered by insurance companies. An opt out made it available without the $150.00 to $160.00 cost per child. If a parent wanted it, it was covered by insurance. If not, they could opt out.

If the vaccine has been set up as a recommended or suggested preventative health practice, which would have been handled as an opt in, and the parents had WANTED to have their children receive the health vaccinations, the parents would have had to have paid the total cost of vaccine on their own without the help of the insurance company payment.

The opt out created a situation where the parents who didn't want the vaccine could opt out but those parents who did would have it covered by their health insurance.

Whether you like the vaccine or not, it is good to know why Perry set it up that way. He didn't want the parents to have to pay the high costs on their own which an "opt in" would have done.

1,145 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:41 PM PDT by casinva (IMAGINE: PERRY, PALIN, AND CAIN STANDING SIDE BY SIDE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION)
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To: rintense

I think he was crystal clear. It is you who seem to have the issue, dear.


1,146 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:55 PM PDT by DRey (Perry/Rubio 2012)
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To: netmilsmom

GO START YOUR OWN INNOCULATION THREAD.

HA.

He made his point, he received criticism, he answered it.

the detailed discussion now belongs elsewhere.


1,147 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:59 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (GOD BLESS AMERICA !)
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To: DRey

It’s a rub that makes me gag.


1,148 posted on 09/12/2011 6:49:59 PM PDT by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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To: Allegra
The Muslims DO hate us for our freedom and prosperity.

The only people who don't understand that are liberals and...Ron Paul.
1,149 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:07 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: COBOL2Java

Perry said that a few times but I don’t think anyone heard him.


1,150 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:13 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: jessduntno
ZING!

LOL!

1,151 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:13 PM PDT by rintense (Polls are for strippers and cross country skiing. ~ Sarah Palin, 9.3.11)
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To: netmilsmom; hocndoc
It’s different with the older vaccines.

I don't know enough about to effectively discuss it in that detail so I am pinging our Texas Baby Catcher hocndoc to see if she will weigh in.

1,152 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:28 PM PDT by Eaker ("If someone misquotes you, it's because they know you're right.")
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To: ez

I FIRMLY believe, Bachmann has PALIN ENVY syndrome


1,153 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:28 PM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: GRRRRR

Flash! RuPaul is nuts!!!


1,154 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:48 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (I miss President Bush greatly! Palin in 2012! 2012 - The End Of An Error! (Oathkeeper))
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To: rintense

Feds are in charge of the borders and foreign policy, agreed?

States, counties and townships are stuck with those policies.


1,155 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:48 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: SomeCallMeTim

actually they r not playing so much up to the Tea Party. Perry is from a big latino state so to stay popular u have to throw some things their way... but I just do not believe this should be the way we all go... here in California they are shoving the colege amnesty bill thru and its another stake in the demise of the nation.


1,156 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:56 PM PDT by Republic Rocker
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To: rodguy911

He just jumped the shark on the military and the terrorists.


1,157 posted on 09/12/2011 6:50:56 PM PDT by luvie (Obama is E V I L!!! RUN, SARAH---RUN!!!)
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To: Allegra
The Muslims DO hate us for our freedom and prosperity.

And you would know.

Are you stateside yet, or still in the belly of the beast?

1,158 posted on 09/12/2011 6:51:05 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: tomkat

That’s good, but you forgot to mention the opt out. LOL!


1,159 posted on 09/12/2011 6:51:10 PM PDT by writer33 (Mark Levin Is The Constitutional Engine Of Conservatism)
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To: All
Huntman says it's time to abandon Afghanistan.

Perry would maintain a presence. Drawn down troops as soon and as safely as possible; he's dinged Obama for ignoring his commanders. Turn control over to Afghanistan while still helping out with rebuilding of infrastructure.

1,160 posted on 09/12/2011 6:51:16 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Will racist demagogue Andre Carson be censured by the House?)
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