GOP Debate Tonight 1/26/12

Originally posted by ddaniel
WOW

Ron: "Newt, you bent the truth"
Newt: "I agree with you, Ron"

First time i've seen Newt concede a point in a while, and it's to the least offensive candidate

edit on 26-1-2012 by ddaniel because: (no reason given)

He's been conceding points for the past two debates...where have you been?

Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Ron Paul on the attack...that was awesome.

Except you could see how uncomfortable he was when doing it.

Just goes to show that he has good character, he feels uncomfortable when attacking others.

reply to post by MysticPearl


I am not sure, I hope his performance to night gains him some new supporters. But if Newt implodes I still imagine he will do well because romney never really gets more than 25% (ok maybe not more than 40 or 30% I'm still learning, give me a break.), and so it will be divided further by santorum, giving Paul an edge. However, I am kind of ignorent, so I probably am wrong.

How many times are we going to hear:

"...and I agree with Ron Paul.."

Then why don't we just vote for Ron Paul?

flub count:
santorum 4
gingrich 3
romney 2
paul 0

point count
santorum 1
gingrich 2
romney 6
paul 10

its the paul romney show i smell an interesting ticket

Romney was ok on the whole insurance idea. I just don't feel the confidence though..

reply to post by OutKast Searcher


My point was that he didn't attempt to defend himself.

He normally goes down kicking and screaming

Wish I had went, I currently attend UNF.

As much as I do not like Santorum... he is doing well hitting the Grinch and the Plastic Man quite hard every time he gets a chance to speak.

Is it possible that Newt knows he can't win and is trying to disrupt the votes to actually help increase the likely hood of Paul getting the nomination, If I remember right in the really early debates he tended to somewhat defend him. Maybe he is a secret ally

But that is probably not the case at all, sometimes silly thoughts enter my head.

Santorum seems to be doing an average, but decent job.

Mitt just totally copied Paul on the states thing.

Originally posted by bknapple32
flub count:
santorum 4
gingrich 3
romney 2
paul 0

point count
santorum 1
gingrich 2
romney 5
paul 8

MSM will spin it like Paul wasn't there.
Praying I'm wrong.

The thing I always detect about Ron Paul, is that he really tries to stay out of individual issues. What would you do to help THIS person, THIS state..ect. He wants to focus on and fix systemic issues- like a doctor.
America needs a doctor. Our system is broken.

I'm still choking on Newt wanting Mastercard and Visa to do the govt.s job.

gingrich looks like he is listening to his ear...

Its a pile on Gingrich event now it seems.

Romney and Paul have already attacked him, and now Santorum is going after him on the issue of healthcare. Plus he's also going after Romney this issue to. Poor Newt....not really

flub count:
santorum 4
gingrich 3
romney 2
paul 0

point count
santorum 2
gingrich 2
romney 6
paul 10

Originally posted by GaboVarfang
Is it possible that Newt knows he can't win and is trying to disrupt the votes to actually help increase the likely hood of Paul getting the nomination, If I remember right in the really early debates he tended to somewhat defend him. Maybe he is a secret ally

I'd say a longshot at best. There were also some debates that he went after Paul.

reply to post by hadriana


I like what you said. Yes America is sick and broken and it does indeed need a Doctor!

Yeah, Santorum keeps hitting hard on 'The Reality Girls'.. er, I mean guys..

These guys make me sick when they talk about "how to beat Obama". They should be talking about who is best to represent the PEOPLE of this country. Instead they are taking this debate to the lowest common denominator and turning into a sporting event. Asking "Who can beat Obama" is no different than asking who will win the Superbowl?