Live Thread: Republican Presidential Debate in Jacksonville, FL on CNN 8 P.M. EST

Thursday, January 26, 2012 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

Hosted by Wolf Blitzer at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Candidates: Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

Word is the audience will be "allowed" to participate.

Livestream here.

[maine-iac7]

Personally, I’m sick of the Romney/Gingrich war and hope that Santorum emerges and will be the last man standing.

Care to tell us how he'd beat Obama?

He gets more petulant each debate. People aren't crazy about 'petulant' - or sweater vests - not to mention his love of, support of, Big Government. He's leaving Florida right after the debate - not enough money for more campaigning before the vote - going home to do his taxes???

[AnTiw1]

ping for later

[Marcella]

“:::waves wand::: here’s your trophy.”

I am 78 and I win, I’m the oldest.

[tomkat]

Live Stream Here

[MissMagnolia]

From Redstate ..... Romney’s campaign bussed in volunteers from out of state including a heavy contingent from Brigham Young and they were sign holders and phone bankers, but they didn’t do traditional GOTV operations.

Mobilizing ...........

[angelcindy]

CNN will start off with Newt and it will be a question about willard..trying to start the attacks..

[SgtBob]

Olive oil, salt, and pepper on a Allen Brothers dry-aged ribeye steak...mmmmm!

[Shelayne]

Yep. They will try to keep them attacking each other and away from any criticism of their messiah. *spit*

[don-o]

hope that Santorum emerges and will be the last man standing.

I understand, But RS could really help himself in future endeavors by dropping out (yesterday) and endorsing Newt. He is not going to emerge this go around.

[freemarketsfreeminds]

rofl CNN piece about “conservatives” attacking Newt. which conservative did they lead with? Bob Dole.

[Marcella]

I’m worried about this debate - so hope Newt nails it. His numbers have dropped and that’s really bad go Newt!

[Tuxedo]

How anyone can think Romney is a conservative is beyond me.

[Kenny]

I think the first question will be about the lie Newt told, that he’d tried to give ABC witnesses against ex. Media protects its own first.

[maine-iac7]

PRAYERS UP EVERYONE!

We HAVE to win this one - and BIG too!

Dear Father, Bless Our country tonight. Give Newt the words he needs. Smite our enemies.
Thy Will.
In His Name,
Amen

[MissMagnolia]

Caller on Mark Levin just said the tactics Romney is using reminds him of the tactics Obama uses .... and it is very troubling to him. I’ve been calling Romney “Obama-lite” for quite a while .... and he continues to earn the moniker.

[freemarketsfreeminds]

double rofl same piece now trotting out “conservative” icon David Frum.

[mtrott]

This debate is the big one, because it is sponsored by the hispanic group. How will Newt and Mitt handle the amnesty questions? I hope Newt doesn’t cave on the “path to citizenship) stuff in an attempt to get the hispanic vote there. They will ask if those people have go to the back of the immigration line.

[Wilum]

HOWEVER, HE DIDN’T SAY I COULDN’T DRINK ALCOHOL!

Do what I do, V-8 Bloody Mary's!

[Tennessee Nana]

Good evening young lady

I can tell youz iz ready

:)

[Finny]

AMEN.