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

Posted on 01/30/2008 4:16:12 PM PST by 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.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


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Didn't see this posted.)
1 posted on 01/30/2008 4:16:14 PM PST by khnyny
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To: propol

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


3 posted on 01/30/2008 4:18:47 PM PST by khnyny (2008: A Space Odyssey/ Clintons=HAL)
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To: khnyny

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.


4 posted on 01/30/2008 4:19:19 PM PST by psjones (u)
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To: khnyny

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


5 posted on 01/30/2008 4:20:39 PM PST by AGreatPer ("The Democrats don't give a rats ass about this country"....Rush Limbaugh, 11/15/07)
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To: khnyny

6 posted on 01/30/2008 4:20:50 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (The Constitution does not give me the authority to run your life - Ron Paul)
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To: psjones

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


7 posted on 01/30/2008 4:21:06 PM PST by khnyny (2008: A Space Odyssey/ Clintons=HAL)
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To: khnyny

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


8 posted on 01/30/2008 4:21:58 PM PST by yield 2 the right
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To: khnyny

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.


9 posted on 01/30/2008 4:22:03 PM PST by Bender2 ("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
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To: psjones

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


10 posted on 01/30/2008 4:22:03 PM PST by jdm (A Hunter Thompson ticket would be suicide.)
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To: khnyny

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.


11 posted on 01/30/2008 4:22:56 PM PST by psjones (u)
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To: khnyny
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.

12 posted on 01/30/2008 4:24:11 PM PST by fkabuckeyesrule (Is it baseball season yet?????)
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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.


13 posted on 01/30/2008 4:24:22 PM PST by CASchack
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To: khnyny

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.


14 posted on 01/30/2008 4:24:57 PM PST by snippy_about_it (The FReeper Foxhole. America's history, America's soul.)
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To: AGreatPer
****Ron Paul’s comments should provide adequate time for beer breaks.****

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

15 posted on 01/30/2008 4:25:39 PM PST by fkabuckeyesrule (Is it baseball season yet?????)
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To: khnyny

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


16 posted on 01/30/2008 4:26:02 PM PST by mountainbunny
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To: psjones
the search feature at this site is somewhat lacking, imo.

Garbage in, garbage out.

17 posted on 01/30/2008 4:26:12 PM PST by jdm (A Hunter Thompson ticket would be suicide.)
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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.


18 posted on 01/30/2008 4:26:23 PM PST by DoughtyOne (PARTY WANTED: Full Time, Proven Cons exp a must. Refs going bk 20 yrs. Amnesty sptrs need not apply.)
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To: khnyny

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


19 posted on 01/30/2008 4:27:02 PM PST by MomwithHope (I have never had a tagline....oops...)
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To: khnyny
Posted earlier today:
Republican Debate 1-30-08 (Live Thread)
20 posted on 01/30/2008 4:27:02 PM PST by CounterCounterCulture (Thank you Duncan Hunter for your service. Alan Keyes for President. Screw the kingmakers.)
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