Live Thread: South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate on CNN 8 P.M. EST

Thursday, January 19, 2011 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

And then there were three and a half minds left campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

Link to CNN livestream page.

Hosted by CNN's John King at the North Charleston Coliseum.

[Faith-Hope]

Just so you know—I think that Newt was separated from his 2nd wife for six years. Their separation papers stated that each could date. Also around 1994-95 they tried going back together but it did not work and they divorced.

[RummyChick]

maybe the issue is the charity Romney gave his father’s money to when he died. Perhaps it is a charity that HE formed and he gets a paycheck from it.

[Red Steel]

LoL. Santo goes against the other 3 on SOPA.

Hey Rick, rewrite the law that it is narrow in scope so it cannot be abused.

[bfree]

Myth’s dad as Mexican-born makes Mitt not an NBC. For that reason, coupled with Romneybama Deathcare, the Dems would want him as the nominee.

That is totally untrue. You are a moron.

[livius]

Boy, was Santorum bad on his SOPA answer! Even his 3 supporters had trouble applauding.

[show]

Because it’s too staged by the Democrats.

John King is a Democrat Operative. Ron Paul prefers to help Liberals over Conservatives and enjoys playing the game.

Santorum.... has turned into a whiny Bachman...

And Romney is SCARED.... SO SAD that Conservatives reject him and will continue to reject him forever.

Romney is TOAST, Santorum is TOAST and leaving on such a bad note, Ron Paul is a Democrat loving that he gets to be a fake Republican in order to play spoiler.

Go NEWT !!!

[bray]

We haven’t had a substantive question yet. When are they going to mention the pipeline?

[13foxtrot]

Rick no need for a straw-man argument re intellectual property

I haven’t anyone argue that IP should not have legal protection.

[LdSentinal]

Good news, for some.

pppolls PublicPolicyPolling Newt maintained his lead in our South Carolina polling today. Full results when the debate's over
Jan 18.

PPP Poll

[Revolting cat!]

Mittens looks better than Sanatorium, who as Newt sudgested oughta quit while still ahead!

[jwalsh07]

It is frowned upon when somebody points out Newts penchant to be seduced by new age bullcrap like anthropogenic global warming, federal healthcare mandates with outrageous bonds, Dede Scozzafava and Bill Clinton.

Why this is I do not know.

[Shelayne]

I believe his wife is with him in SC, so she wouldn’t be able to access his computer, either.

[antceecee]

I like Rick and I like Newt. At this point Godspeed to whichever one can beat out Mittens for the nomination. I think either will serve us well. Don’t like the vitriol I’m seeing here toward either of these two. Rather like seeing it aimed at Romney.

[rodguy911]

Bingo do pass go do collect $200.

[KJC1]

As someone who previously supported (and donated to) Santorum...I am officially moving to Camp Newt. I was already leaning in that direction in the last few days, but tonight’s debate made it official.

Go Newt...donation is forthcoming!

[Lady Lucky]

Santorum sure is a sourpuss tonight, even by Santorum standards. You can almost smell the castor oil.

[Proud2BeRight]

Thanks. I kept searching around and did get to that site.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Yeah, you’re probly right. Sarah Palin and Jim Rob are supporting him. He must not be much of a conservative. We all know what dumbbells they are.

I love Sarah and JimRob for what they do.. but, I make up my own mind.

We're splitting hairs here... ALL of the remaining guys are more conservative than Obama.

[imchris]

So far, Newt is doing well and winning the debate.

[alicewonders]

We’re upset with Santorum because he’s bucking the conservative strategy, which should be to focus fire on Romney until he drops out and then let the remaining candidates slug it out.

I would not be too surprised if he would endorse Romney if he drops out.