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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: Longbow1969

Me too, that ticket looks strong enough to landslide Obama at current time.


581 posted on 09/12/2011 6:02:29 PM PDT by swamprebel (Where liberty dwells, there is my country.)
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To: sockmonkey

Perry standing firm on his calling out of Fed Reserve policy treasonous.

SCOOORREEESSS!!!


582 posted on 09/12/2011 6:02:36 PM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever.)
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To: KansasGirl

Wolf just completely changed what Perry actually said about Bernanke. He didn’t say that he should be tried for treason, he said that printing more money to influence the election would be almost treasonous!

there we go, Perry got to clarify. He should have also called Blitzer a liar.

Can’t stand the way Romney looks at Perry while he’s talking.


583 posted on 09/12/2011 6:02:36 PM PDT by KansasGirl
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To: Friendofgeorge

Perry is just not Palin lets face it. But, chances are real good someone up there is going to be the one.


584 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:02 PM PDT by rodguy911 (FreeRepublic:Land of the Free because of the Brave--Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: blueyon

Romney weak on the Federal Reserve. Doesn’t know the Constitution.

Perry was much better.


585 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:13 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: Longbow1969
"But he's still Newt, and he's not going to be the Republican nominee."

And, IMO, Newt knows it, and is on the stage to be the conservative attack dog and point-maker -- knowing full well the others would be too fearful to do the same.

And that (also IMO) makes him one hell of an American patriot.

586 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:18 PM PDT by daler
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To: Winstons Julia

Wolf is directing Q/A against Perry. The contenders don’t have to even try and they get to fall in. HMMMM.


587 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:23 PM PDT by RitaOK (TEXAS. It's EXHIBIT A for Rick. Perry/Rubio '12)
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To: Leofl

My hubby just sent his resume down there with a good friend of his. I have my finger’s crossed.


588 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:23 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Happiness is a choice)
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To: CASchack

Newt raises the level of the debates. I would like to see him debate Obama, Lincoln-Douglas style.

From your keyboard to the Lord’s ears. Obama would be crying for TOTUS in 5 minutes. :)


589 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:35 PM PDT by callisto (Who is John Galt?)
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To: Free Vulcan

>> “There are more than two candidates up there Wolf” <<

.
But those are the only candidates that Obama knows he can beat.


590 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:36 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Sarah Palin - 2012 !)
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To: MestaMachine

I wish Palin was on that stage .The LSM did a job on her. I predict she will endorse Perry. Sarah should play a key role in a Perry Administration!


591 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:46 PM PDT by hope
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To: Raebie

Perry and Cain pronounce words the way God meant for them to sound.
:)


592 posted on 09/12/2011 6:03:52 PM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights
I like Cain, Bachmann and Perry.

Not liking this, though...


593 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:10 PM PDT by maggief
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To: CASchack
+1 on Newt. I don’t see him as President, but he is enjoyable to watch and hear.

Newt is a thinker.. he comes up with some brilliant ideas.. and, some clunkers.

NO WAY he ever gets elected... But, I'm glad he's around pitching ideas.

594 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:28 PM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them)
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To: don-o

And he looked straight into the camera when he did it.

I think he’s more comfortable on the debate floor tonight than he was last week.


595 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:42 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Ditto, I’m starting to think I could overlook a lot, just to see Newt Gingrich debate Obama.
That is, if Obama will condescend to participate in presidential debates.


596 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:46 PM PDT by Lady Lucky (Heavy the head that wears the tiara.)
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To: KansasGirl

The Romney stare is creepy. And embarrassing. Not helpful.


597 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:46 PM PDT by RitaOK (TEXAS. It's EXHIBIT A for Rick. Perry/Rubio '12)
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To: McLynnan

Thanks!! I will!!


598 posted on 09/12/2011 6:04:55 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Happiness is a choice)
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To: SomeCallMeTim

Newt!! GE!!! He’s the MAN!!


599 posted on 09/12/2011 6:05:07 PM PDT by DRey (Perry/Rubio 2012)
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To: GatorGirl
Love this format. Wolf Blitzer is doing a pretty good job.

Wolf is restricted in this format. The Tea Party questions are great and the crowd is Awesome!

600 posted on 09/12/2011 6:05:07 PM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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