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Republican Presidential Debate #1 - May 5, 2011 - Greenville, South Carolina (Live Thread)

Posted on 05/05/2011 5:08:20 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture

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To: Political Junkie Too

Oh, I did not remember that. Thanks. You see, there is no way to tell when cancer is going to make a comeback, but it nearly always eventually does. And, Cain is not a young man. He will be good, as someone said, to hold the debate to the conservative side of issues. It’s a shame that he is not a young healthy man, but then he would not have the wisdom and common sense that he has. I wish him well.


321 posted on 05/05/2011 8:05:07 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: merryberry

I am a huge fan of Bret Baier...this was a great debate with a lot of terrific questions, perhaps with the exception of the reality show one. I felt very comfortable with this forum, the moderator, the questions and most certainy, the candidates. I felt I really got to know each of them a little better.

I like the fact that the field was smaller...and if the Republican field of candidates is large, let them debate in small groups like this. Do elimination rounds, taking the top 2-3 and hosting another round.( hey, Obama could even do brackets ;-).

And let Fox do the debates...no more NPR hacks,no more Robin Roberts, Lehrer, etc. This was a wonderful forum and I hope to see it continued. How refreshing. Top pick - Cain, 2nd- Paul. Pawlenty, nice guy but Mitt2, Santorum, strong on National security but Newt2, Johnson?..nice guy, not in the same league,


322 posted on 05/05/2011 8:05:07 PM PDT by SueRae (I can see November 2012 from my HOUSE!!!!!!!!)
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To: secondamendmentkid

I saw West in DC on 9/12. He should be on everybody’s short list for VP.


323 posted on 05/05/2011 8:06:38 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: campaignPete R-CT

I didn’t or haven’t watched a minute of it. Completely forgot about it!!!

Not falling for the media desire to hold a horse race when the only thoroughbred has not decided whether she wants to go to the race track.


324 posted on 05/05/2011 8:07:15 PM PDT by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: MagnoliaB

By no means should anyone do that. This is a thinning the herd debate. Heck, 12 folks up there would have been quite labor intensive to listen to.


325 posted on 05/05/2011 8:08:06 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: not2worry

Ditto.Well said! West 2012 PLEASE GOD. Cain/West 2012
West/Cain 2012. National Security and jobs. Two men of God.


326 posted on 05/05/2011 8:08:06 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (Allen West 2012 Make it happen!)
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To: LibLieSlayer

“I believe Hannity has everyone on after the debate tonight”

Paul’s not coming on - Sean said he’s off to a tea party.


327 posted on 05/05/2011 8:08:20 PM PDT by llandres (Forget the "New America" - restore the original one!!!)
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To: antceecee

I agree. This was not a “debate” it was a question and answer forum. Throw a question out there and let them argue their viewpoints..that’s a debate


328 posted on 05/05/2011 8:08:41 PM PDT by merryberry (was once a sad berry.)
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To: SE Mom

Yeah Pawlenty and Santorum are scripted professional politicians. No thanks.


329 posted on 05/05/2011 8:10:06 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (Allen West 2012 Make it happen!)
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To: eyedigress

First time I’ve ever seen or heard about Johnson. His hand movements made me think he is gay.


330 posted on 05/05/2011 8:10:34 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: truthfreedom

The only way Paul gains any traction is if he give free pot to his camp following.


331 posted on 05/05/2011 8:10:41 PM PDT by itsahoot (We make jokes, they make progress. Dimmitude, get used to it.)
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To: sneakers

GWB also endorsed his darling Arlen.


332 posted on 05/05/2011 8:11:38 PM PDT by Theodore R. (John Boehner just surrendered the only weapon with which he had to fight. What does OH see in him?)
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To: WVNan

He was a Republican John Edwards. Yikes


333 posted on 05/05/2011 8:12:21 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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334 posted on 05/05/2011 8:12:41 PM PDT by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: ejdrapes

Interesting. Not sure if I agree (though I don’t disagree), but Luntz’ poll members picked Santorum #2.

Cain clear winner according to Luntz.


335 posted on 05/05/2011 8:12:46 PM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network ("Saul Alinsky, meet Donald Trump...")
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To: eyedigress

“This is a thinning the herd debate. Heck, 12 folks up there would have been quite labor intensive to listen to.”

I agree.


336 posted on 05/05/2011 8:13:00 PM PDT by MagnoliaB
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To: justsaynomore

Herman Cain was AWESOME tonight!!!!!


337 posted on 05/05/2011 8:15:57 PM PDT by MsLady (Be the kind of woman that when you get up in the morning, the devil says, "Oh crap, she's UP !!")
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To: Theodore R.

Yep. That’s why Santorum endorsed him as well. It would have been better if Santorum had thought for himself and endorsed a true conservative. Pennsylvania would have been far better off.

Incidentally, I loved GWB. He’s a far better man, and was a far better president than Obama is, but he was wrong in endorsing Specter.


338 posted on 05/05/2011 8:15:58 PM PDT by sneakers ("Obama is like the dog that chased a car and caught it. Now he doesn't know what to do with it.")
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To: reegs

He was terrific! He’s a lot smarter than a lot of people realize- but he’s starting to be a little better known- I think he was by far the best of the bunch tonight.


339 posted on 05/05/2011 8:16:04 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: NicNacPattyWac

I wanted to watch the debates tonight and was surprised my 18 year old son stayed to watch. I asked if he had a top or bottom person from tonight. He said Cain for top. He didn’t like the two on the ends (Paul and Johnson). He thought they were kind of weird. I have to agree. So, 2 more Cain fans at my house.


340 posted on 05/05/2011 8:16:52 PM PDT by Marmolade
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