* * * * * The GOP DEBATE Reality Show - 8pm ET on CNN - live stream links below * * * * *

[Tx4obama]

Live Stream links:

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t1#/video/cvplive/cvpstream1
http://www.rentadrone.tv/cnn-live-stream/
http://tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=6764

Sponsored by: CNN /Arizona Republican Party
In Mesa, Arizona

Scheduled participants: Gingrich, Paul, Romney, Santorum

Moderator: John King

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_republican_debates
http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/



Note: The March 1st CNN debate, and the March 5th MSNBC debate have been canceled.

The ONLY other remaining scheduled debate is:
March 19, 2012 9pm ET on PBS
Location: Portland, OR
Sponsor: Oregon Public Broadcasting, NPR, PBS, The Washington Times and the Oregon Republican Party
Participants: TBD

[Angry Dragon]

1. Safety Kitten has thread going if you want to join

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002340741

[Tx4obama]

2. Ron Paul Slaps Down Santorum’s Defense After Being Called A Fake As A ‘Cop Out’ - video

VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ron-paul-slaps-down-rick-santorums-defense-after-being-called-a-fake-as-a-cop-out/

[morningfog]

3. He should be called Dick Sextorum. The little man is obsessed!

[morningfog]

4. I take it back. They are all sex-crazed homphobes.

[Tx4obama]

6. Yep. I can't see how anyone ever votes for a republican! n/t

[Tx4obama]

5. Santorum Tells Romney He Doesn’t ‘Know What You’re Talking About’ In Earmark Scuffle - video

VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/santorum-tells-romney-he-doesnt-know-what-youre-talking-about-in-earmark-scuffle/

[Tx4obama]

7. Disgusting. FOUR MEN talking about women's healthcare again. Where are the WOMEN :) n/t

[morningfog]

8. Romney buts in, hey, I'm relevant!

Santorum isn't feeling much love there in AZ. I kind of hope to see him be pushed out soon. Too much hate, just too much.

[Tx4obama]

9. FACT: Romney maintained Massachusetts contraception requirement that mirrors Obama’s rule

FACT: Romney maintained Massachusetts contraception requirement that mirrors Obama’s rule
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/02/07/420237/hypocrisy-romney-maintained-massachusetts-contraception-requirement-that-mirrors-obamas-rule/

RomneyCare & ObamaCare: Can you tell the difference?
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2011/may/18/romneycare-and-obamacare-can-you-tell-difference/

TIME says Romneycare is “same as the federal plan. … Anyone who says this isn’t true is not being honest
Mitt Romney and the Nuance Trap
http://swampland.time.com/2010/03/31/mitt-romney-and-the-nuance-trap/?xid=rss-topstories#ixzz0jrJcpsXY

[Fuzz]

10. They are hurting each other nicely.

[Tx4obama]

11. CHART: RomneyCare and ObamaCare are nearly identical

CHART: RomneyCare and ObamaCare are nearly identical

Chart here: http://thinkprogress.org/health/2011/05/12/172080/romneycare-obamacare-similarities/

[Tx4obama]

12. Fact Check: Romney and Santorum Get It Wrong on Auto Rescue

Romney and Santorum get it wrong on the auto rescue.
Full fact check: http://www.democrats.org/news/february-22-GOP-debate/romney_and_santorum_get_it_wrong_on_auto_rescue

[joshcryer]

18. That was quick!

[Tx4obama]

19. More Fact Checks on the official Twitter account feed of the Democratic Party on the link below

Here: https://twitter.com/TheDemocrats

[Tx4obama]

13. Unlike Republicans, President Obama is committed to passing comprehensive immigration reform

Unlike Republicans, President Obama is committed to passing comprehensive immigration reform

Remarks by President Obama on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/10/remarks-president-comprehensive-immigration-reform-el-paso-texas

[Tx4obama]

14. For anyone that's missed any of the debate, here's a link to CNN's live BLOG with a list of updates

Live blog: CNN Arizona Republican Presidential Debate
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/22/live-blog-cnn-arizona-republican-presidential-debate/

It's worth taking a look at

[Tx4obama]

15. GOP Candidates Attack Leniency With Contraceptives And ‘Legalizing Infanticide’ - VIDEO

VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/gop-candidates-attack-leniency-with-contraceptives-and-legalizing-infanticide/

[Tx4obama]

16. Candidates describe selves in 1 word ...

Paul: Consistent
Santorum: Courage
Romney: Resolute
Gingrich: Cheerful

[Tx4obama]

17. In 2007: Romney said he would talk to his lawyers to decide whether to use military force on Iran

Here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119206672628655558.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

[Tx4obama]

20. Mitt Romney to John King: "You ask the questions you want; I give the answers I want" n/t

[Mr.Turnip]

21. So who the hell won that?

I think Santorum came off as the one with the most know how, but Romney got the most cheers and Gingrich came off as the most charismatic.

Paul did really well but he's not really very relevant.

[Tx4obama]

22. The 'grades' according to Nate Silver @fivethirtyeight

Nate Silver @fivethirtyeight

Debate #20 grades: Paul B+, Romney B+, Gingrich B, Santorum B-

https://twitter.com//fivethirtyeight/status/172515118544977920

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In my opinion, the winner is President Obama

[Mr.Turnip]

24. Really Romney B+ I think Gingrich did a lot better, and Santorum did about the same as Romney.

I can't see this debate having much effect on the polls.

actually I think it might hurt Santorum not because of Romney gaining support but because of Gingrich getting some support back.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

23. I don't care what anyone says. Mitt Romney is the most pompous, arrogant asshole on that stage!!!!!

[mainer]

25. Ron Paul won. Won't vote for him, but I came away respecting him.

I used to think Romney was harmless. Now I see he's as scary as Santorum.

[Mr.Turnip]

27. The Iran thing gave me a bit of respect for him.

But the pure Romney shrilling the rest of the time made me respect him less.

[Mr.Turnip]

26. i'll say that if Paul wasn't there Santorum would have won.

[Tx4obama]

28. Romney Refuses To Answer What Biggest Misconception Of Him Is: ‘I Give The Answers I Want’ - VIDEO

VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/romney-refuses-to-answer-what-biggest-misconception-of-him-is-i-give-the-answers-i-want/

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p.s.
See ya'll March 19 for the 'last' GOP debate