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Bloomberg Debate: GOP Presidential Contenders Blame Obama for Economy

Bloomberg Debate: GOP Presidential Contenders Blame Obama for Economy
HANOVER, N.H. (The Blaze/AP) — President Barack Obama has failed to lead, the leading Republican presidential candidates declared Tuesday night, accusing him of indulging in too much regulation and too much politicking.

In a televised debate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry went after the president instead of each other at the start, laying the blame for the nation‘s weak economy at Obama’s feet.

Romney said Obama “has divided the nation and tried to blame other people” for the stubbornly high unemployment rate.

Perry said the government must open the way for more production of domestic energy. The nation must “pull back those regulations that are strangling American entrepreneurship,” he said.

Another candidate, Herman Cain, repeated his call for replacing the U.S. tax code with a 9 percent national sales tax and a 9 percent levy on personal and corporate income.

Given the chance to assail Wall Street for economic problems, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann instead blamed too much federal regulation. She also said Obama wants to let Medicare collapse, pushing everyone into “Obamacare,” the health overhaul passed by congressional Democrats in 2010.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich blamed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for the recession.

Also debating were Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania.

Meanwhile, Obama defended his economic policies and criticized his Republican foes in a visit to the general election battleground of Pennsylvania.

Hours before the candidates met in Hanover, Romney picked up New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement, which he hopes will help cement his support among the GOP establishment and nurture an image that he‘s the party’s inevitable nominee.

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  • This_Individual
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:19pm

    Does the doctor know that you have an electronic device? I know, you asked for a bottle in front of me and not a frontal labotamy.

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  • fromlight
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:19pm

    Newt forcefully, suavely and articulately slams the corrupt axis between the Federal Reserve, Democrat politicians and the mainstream news media.

    He names Bernake, Geithner, Frank and Dodd as primary offenders and, indirectly attacks his hosts for not recognizing the easy differences between clean caring Tea Party protesters and their foul and smelly Marxist, Hippie, vagrant counterparties of the OW variety.
    http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/10/11/newt_slams_media_for_not_demanding_transparency_of_federal_reserve.html

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:26pm

      Newt is the most experienced, knowledgeable, and forceful candidate. I believe he would turn this country around very quickly. He has my vote if he wins the nomination.

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    • Thevoice
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:37pm

      Newt most often can in this case give a clear explanation …Just about covered my earlier points …
      My question with Newt …Is would he say one thing and do another …But he has been the only one speaking the truth on the subject…So he gets a A for that answer ….

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    • Delete the Elite
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:39pm

      Newt would have never mentioned the Federal Reserve if Ron Paul wasn’t there. You guys need to wake up from your sleepy slumber.

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    • Norm D. Plume
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 6:20pm

      I do wish Newt would use his vast intellect for good. But he’s a dyed-in-the-wool establishment Republican, sold out and working for the same folks who employ Barry, Cain, RINOmney, Perry, etc.

      But, GOD, I wish Newt could be trusted.

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  • Todd P
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:18pm

    Good debate – liked the format. The liberals were trying so hard to make this an anti-Wall Street / anti-Rich Man debate, but they all did a great job focusing on Obama and the deficit spending. Romney was quick-witted as always, and I liked the open-ended question he asked of Bachman. Who knows – maybe a Romney / Bachman 2012 ticket?

    I’m in!

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    • CatB
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:05pm

      I didn’t get the “moderator’ debating the candidates … wouldn’t it be better if they debated each other? What was up with that “woman” … yuck … she was so annoying.

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  • wisehiney
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:16pm

    huntsman should go join his friends camped out at wall street and stop wasting our time

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  • Defender
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:11pm

    I thought Paul and Santourum were sidelined.

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    • Delete the Elite
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:54pm

      You noticed that too? Did you notice how all of a sudden the other candidates started talking about the Federal Reserve? Or how Charlie Rose kept calling on the “wrong person” to answer the question, and had to go back? This was a;; scripted, re-watch it and tell me otherwise.

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:10pm

    Well, it’s the TRUTH.

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  • louise
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:03pm

    Not surprising that the whole debate focused on Perry, Romney and Cain.
    Folks, the only way you can make an INFORMED decision who to vote for is to do your own homework. Thank God we have the internet these days to help with research.
    I will always love Ron Paul simply because he is the best advocate for what America is losing.
    Liberty

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    • j4diceusmc
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:14pm

      Ron Paul is as clueless as the makeup artist that forgot to glue down his right eyebrow… Everything this guy stands for will leave this country either in the hands of the Chinese or the Taliban.. Or both with the rest of what few Americans left strung out on Heroin after he makes drugs legal to end the war on domestic violence and sexual abuse.. I mean the war on drugs…

       
    • NHwinter
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:15pm

      I thought this debate was the best one yet. The questions and format was excellent. No gotcha questions, just serious ones. I am most impressed with Newt, but no one seems to want to give him a chance. He is the most experienced and has a great plan. I agree, you need to do your own homework. Their plans are on the internet.

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    • FaithfulFriend
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:20pm

      I’ve noticed the Pee Party love RP too.

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    • fromlight
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:39pm

      I missed the debate but caught a replay of Newt’s spectacular attack on the Fed which should make Ron Paul very happy.

      Sarah Palin was there in spirit tonight through Newt. Her primary claim to fame is that she exposed and took down the unlawful alignment between big oil and political bosses in Alaska. She simply enforced the Alaska Constitution. Newt effectively took up her mantle of corruption buster. His primary target – the Federal Reserve gang, now slated for termination after 100 years of charging us with their blood sucking property and income taxes. If he can back away from the man made “global warming” hoax and environmental lobby, he’s my man.

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    • colt1860
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:03pm

      FACTS:
      Ron Paul on:

      Abortion
      *Abortion is murder.
      *Roe v. Wade decision was harmful to the Constitution.
      *Define life at conception in law, as scientific statement.
      *Protecting the life of the unborn is protecting liberty.

      Guns
      *Support the Second Amendment .
      *Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms.
      *Sponsored bill against United Nations taxation on firearms.
      *Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense.
      *Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record.

      Healthcare
      *Oppose mandated health insurance and universal coverage.
      *Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law.
      *Abolish federal Medicare entitlement; leave it to states.
      *Replace Medicaid with volunteer pro-bono medical care.
      *Private medical savings accounts, not government meddling.

      Immigration
      *End all incentives and amnesty for illegal immigrants.
      *Amend Constitution to remove aliens’ birthright citizenship.
      *Declare English as the official language of the US.
      *Sponsored bill banning student visas from terrorist nations.
      *Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration.
      *Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance.

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    • Delete the Elite
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

      @fromlight

      Oh yea, Newt, the savior who brought our attention to the Federal Reserve. Thank God for him.
      I don’t know what is worse, this dinosaur media that is spinning out garbage, or the people that are complacent with it.

      @j4diceusmc

      I pity your ignorant comment, but may I ask what superficial RINO you are voting for? Don’t think to hard.

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    • colt1860
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

      FACTS:
      Ron Paul on:

      *No affirmative action for any group.
      *YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions.
      *Gender-equal pay violates idea of voluntary contract.
      *NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-s3x marriage.
      *NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman.
      *Opposes “hate crimes” legislation.
      *Congress should never prohibit Christian faith in public.
      *School prayer is not a federal issue.
      *Present scientific facts that support creationism.
      *Disallow lawsuits that stop public officials invoking God.

      *Just about everything Congress does is unconstitutional.
      *Tyranny and inflation are ancient, Bill of Rights isn’t.
      *All political action’s goal should be to preserve liberty.
      *Abolish federal welfare; leave it all to states.
      *Abolish Social Security, but not overnight.
      *Never voted to spend one penny of Social Security money.
      *Personal retirement accounts allow investing in one’s future.
      *Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security.
      *Sponsored bill to put Trust Fund into market certificates.

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    • colt1860
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

      FACTS:
      Ron Paul on:

      *Repeal 16th Amendment and get rid of the income tax.
      *I have never voted for a tax increase; and never will.
      *AdWatch: Taxpayer’s best friend: never supported an increase.
      *Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes.
      *Spending money doesn’t stimulate economy; reduced taxes do.
      *Immediately work to phase out the IRS.
      *Get rid of IRS; get rid of income tax; get rid of spending.
      *Inflation is a form of taxation on poor & middle class.
      *End capital gains & inheritance tax.
      *Phaseout the death tax.
      *Rated 89% by NTU, indicating a “Taxpayer’s Friend” on tax votes.
      *Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation.
      *No Fairness Doctrine: no equal time if morally objectionable.
      *Trusts the Internet a lot more than the mainstream media.
      *Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access.
      *Abolish the federal Department of Education.
      *Encourage homeschooling & private school via tax writeoff.
      *Tax-credited programs for Christian schooling.
      *Sponsored bill for private scholarships to public schools.
      *YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools.

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    • louise
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:06pm

      Fromlight,
      Newt had good comments. But when it comes to ending the Federal Reserve, that is all Ron Paul. It was RP who was (is) responsible for presenting his bill to audit the Fed. He wrote an excellent book titled “End The Fed” plus other books and articles. He is the one who has educated Americans about the difference between Keynesian economics vs. Austrian economics….fiat money vs.sound money. Upholding the Constitution.
      I think if people would just research him for themselves they would see that he is a true statesman.
      I am so tired of people (I am speaking in generalities here, not personal) regurgitating sound bites about about him that are not true. .

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    • louise
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:20pm

      Colt,
      Thanks for listing all the facts.
      For anyone who would like to do some of their own research on Ron Paul, Here is a link to get you started.
      http://lewrockwell.com/paul/

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  • ColoradoMaverick
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:51pm

    Obama owns this economy now and he made it much much worse. I really feel that when McCain /Palin were leading Obama in the summer of 2008, that certain people behind the scenes that support Obama had much to do with the financial collapse. If we had some journalists that could actually investigate this, we might find out someday… just sayin.

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    • mwhaley
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:02pm

      Of course someone did. The only problem they thought the economy would have naturally corrected itself before the second election. This is where never let a crises go to waste comes in. The Obamaites are going to put the pedal to the metal for the next few months.

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    • bdstevenson
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

      Start with – Dodd and Frank

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:10pm

      @ wisehiney
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:49pm

      10THAMENDMENT, Rick Perry strongly agrees with you on the 17th amendment.
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      So does Herman Cain, and Ron Paul, and Michele Bachmann. I do believe that the only candidate in the field who doesn’t agree with that is Mitt Romney. My dad and I attended a speech given by Gingrich earlier this year (Black Conservatives Conference) and when he signed his book for me I asked him where he stood on the issue of the 17th Amendment and he never batted an eye. He said that if he decided to enter the race he would promote legislation to amend the Constitution to repeal the 17th Amendment.

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  • dissentnow
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:51pm

    ::rolls eyes::

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  • Thevoice
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:40pm

    How hard is it for any man or woman running for president to simply say. The social net society didn’t work it failed and will no longer be funded , it’s time to end federal regulation which is restricting growth , and we must abolish lobbying and payoffs of elected officials .We will destroy our enemies and only spend what we take in …What that’s to complicated ….

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    • Falsegods
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:01pm

      See
      PrisonPlanet.TV. AlexJones

      Lord Monckton, who will talk about the totalitarian EU, —The US is going in same direction.

      Alex also covers the latest breaking news, including the latest on the teetering economy and the growing End the Fed and occupation movement in numerous cities around the nation.

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    • j4diceusmc
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:16pm

      Amen!!!

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    • wisehiney
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:18pm

      Sounds like Lionheart.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:31pm

      The best way to eliminate lobbyists from the National stage is to repeal the 17th Amendment. The perversion of the electoral process by a general election of Senators swings that power to large constituency bases of the big cities. Wilson understood that to reduce the peoples voice, he had to destroy the process itself, that made State Senators no longer representative of the people (by way of the voting processes of the State Legislators (aka House members), but of the heaviest lobbying blocks. Generally that’s big Banks, Corporations, and other special interests driven people such as those in the current Hedge Fund managements.

      Why do people think the Progressives this entire century have been working the inner cities with liars and organizers like Obama, Soros, Sanger, and the entire Democratic Party? Those are generally the States largest voting blocks.

      The 17th Amendment repeal would return all States to truly Representative Governance, because Senators would once again be chosen from among the people, rather than elected through the general ballot process which is the way our electoral College was intended to work.

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    • Nlitend1
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:44pm

      That’s not complicated at all, it is very simple.
      But it doesn’t answer how you can do those things without re-writing the constitution, putting everyone in physical danger, and causing a general havoc that only 18th century third world countries have ever experienced.
      I would ask…do you get rid of all the regulations? How about the ones that prevent the sale of spoiled meat or the ones that enforce off shore drilling safety standards, how about mining regulations? Remember that mine cave in that killed 80 something west virginia miners? The company had received hundreds of fines and warnings for unsafe conditions. Do we get rid of those regulations? How about the ones that limit the radiation emitted from cell phones? Are those bad regulations? What about the ones that enforce truth in advertising or the regulations that impose requirements on health care workers? or the requirements imposed on old folks homes, so they don‘t steal all of grandma’s meds and beat her, just because her kids aren’t around to protect her?

      It’s a simple plan you have, if you ignore the thousands upon thousands of implications it would have.

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    • wisehiney
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:49pm

      10THAMENDMENT, Rick Perry strongly agrees with you on the 17th amendment.

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    • Nlitend1
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:50pm

      While we are getting rid of regulatory law, should we also consider getting rid of statutory law?
      Being a conservative myself, I have never understood why the laws that prevent businesses and corporations from committing crimes are always being demonized. They could be more efficient and less constricting, but calls to eliminate regulations are sincerely stupid.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:22pm

      @ Nlitend1
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:44pm

      That’s not complicated at all, it is very simple.

      But it doesn’t answer how you can do those things without re-writing the constitution, putting everyone in physical danger, and causing a general havoc that only 18th century third world countries have ever experienced.
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      The Constitution WAS rewritten to add the 17th Amendment by Woodrow Wilson. The remedy is to to simply repeal it, not rewrite it.

      The repeal of 17th Amendment ensures that Senators are not subject to say, the lobbying blocks of the Unions, or Banks, or any other huge business like The Medical Drug Industry. The broad spectrum of every district in each State has a voice in who becomes Senators, as opposed to high population centers. We’re not a democracy of majority rules and the other voices are relegated to the fringe of social responsibility. Or we were never intended to be such. We are a Republic where the people rule and every vote counts.

      National security risks are exactly why the 17th Amendment must be repealed. Money from foreign influence can buy the US Senate. How do people think Soros became a powerful lobbyist for the Progressives? How do people think Companies and Corporations gained green lights to relocate to foreign shores thereby eroding the working force infrastructure?

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    • Nlitend1
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 12:25am

      @10thamendment
      I was actually responding to the original post by thevoice, not your idea to repeal the 17th amendment. Your idea and your conclusions seem well thought out and may have merit. I guess my problem with repealing it, and this is not something I have thought about, is that our senate seems a lot less fringe/extreme than congress. This is partially due to how they are elected, but I don’t know if that would necessarily change if there was no longer a popular vote within the state electing them. My views tend to be anti-extreme, so I appreciate the Senate’s moderation, regardless of which party has control.
      Since repealing amendments is a difficult process, have you considered advocating for federal laws that prevent corrupt powers from having so much influence? I was personally upset with the USSC’s decision that allowed corporations power in elections.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 12:54am

      @ Nlitend1
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 12:25am

      @10thamendment
      I was actually responding to the original post by thevoice, not your idea to repeal the 17th amendment. Your idea and your conclusions seem well thought out and may have merit.
      ———————————————————————————————————————————————–
      I apologize if I offended.

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    • Nlitend1
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 1:18am

      No offense taken, nothing you said was offensive. On the other hand, I should apologize if I offend you for all of the comments I have made about Ron Paul and particularly his supporters. I don’t mean to generalize so much, I don’t literally think that they are all extremists. Some of my best friends have been libertarians and I have always enjoyed those lively debates. I disagree with the core of the philosophy, but I mean to do it a bit more respectfully. So, I am the one who is sorry. sorry.

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  • Sy Kosys
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:38pm

    TEXAS HAS ISSUED AN AMBER ALERT!!

    A wayward eyebrow has been missing from the 14th Congressional District. GPS tracking combined with Google Earth have narrowed the search down to Dartmouth College.

    This concludes our PSA

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  • ScreaminEagle
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:36pm

    Since I don‘t get the channels that carry this debate it won’t make a difference in my vote. This is stupid if only a limited number of people can watch it. Dosen’t speak well for candidates for debating on in a forum that only a limited number of people can view. I still think Ron Paul is a dork. Polls shouldn’t change much If only some can see the debate.

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    • chips1
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:50pm

      Blah blah blah!!! That pretty much covers it. Your up to speed. Your welcome.

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 12:22am

      Screamineagle—we said the same thing at our house! However, the general concensus seems to be that Romney won the debate by the sheer fact that he seems to be the most substantive, most presidential and handles himself and the questions well. All the candidates seem to agree that Cain‘s 999plan gives the federal gov’t a new pipeline to a lot of money from a national sales tax…and that’s not a good thing. Cain has got to start talking about jobs instead of just a tax plan. Cain doesn’t have foreign policy experience or executive experience. Perry seemed drowsy at one point in the debate and spoke slowly. Bachmann did pretty well. Huntsman isn’t going to move up, I don’t think. Santorum seems to be lecturing everybody all the time. Newt is smart and likes to gather the group together. I still think Romney was the strongest candidate for president. Christie sees it and agrees that we need someone with executive experience, not a legislator trying to figure out how to use executive power….that’s a big one!

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  • 1casawizard
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:28pm

    I didn’t watch the stick and pony show, but I‘ll catch Rush’s recap manana. He pretty much speaks for me.

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  • craftkal
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:21pm

    http://www.fox4now.com/news/131491593.html

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  • PokemonMaster
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:19pm

    Herman Cain 2012!

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  • MBA
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:19pm

    I am very impressed with Newt and Cain. Santorum is also great I wish he would have had more time. I really don’t care for romney or huntsman they are arrogant, rinos and unelectable because of the mormon thing (not my call). ron paul is a fruit loop. Bachman means well I don’t think she is ready for president yet. perry is a non-player.

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    • mr.goodvibe
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:31pm

      Perry is a dud!

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    • NEAF
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:05pm

      Cain/Newt

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    • Free2speakRN
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 4:09am

      NEAF

      You got that right. Cain for common sense and business, Newt knows how DC works. They will compliment one another. So….Cain/Newt 2012.

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  • mr.goodvibe
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:18pm

    Herman just splapped Ron Paul hard. Ron Paul I think needs to be more aggressive. He seems to nice like “ no duh this is what I have been talking about ” He needs to be bolder if he is to make his point.

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    • Free2speakRN
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 4:25am

      Mr.Goodvibe,

      I like Ron Paul. He seems like a good man to me. And at the same time, his views on letting Iran have the bomb, and such, is so naive, I wonder how such an intellegent man, and a seemingly good man, can’t realize what people are capable of. That is, especially crazed radicals. That, and the world is not a clean slate that we can just start history over. In this important matter, he lacks common sense. No matter who gets in, there may be a big war. I prefer common sense leading us, even if I end up belly-up. Cain/Newt

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    • Norm D. Plume
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 6:32pm

      How, precisely is Ron Paul advocating “letting Iran have the bomb”?

      How would the others _prevent_ Iran obtaining a nuclear device? Are they going to send troops into Iran to destroy their nuclear capabilities, or are they going to follow the same policy as Paul, but puff out their chests and lie about it until it happens? If the former, do you really think we can afford that, given that we’ll have to borrow money from China (ahem … Iran’s ally, China) to do it? If the latter, and the reality of their foreign policies is going to be roughly the same as regards Iran, then where do they stand on the domestic issues, where Paul trounces each and every one of them, in most people’s eyes?

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  • knighttemplar999
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:18pm

    What‘s Cain’s capital gains tax, zero?

    How about someone figure out how much the Muslims have cost the civilized world and we tax the damn Muslims for their expense.

    The whole world is having similar problems to the USA. European banks are dropping like flies and they are being bailed out just like here.

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    • Skrewedretiree
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:37pm

      Ditto! But: How about we tax every registered Democrat as well! They are to blame now, too! Under Bush, gas was up to $3.50 a gallon for Supreme (which even most small cars really need to not burn up or deteriorate), then Obama gets elected and the price suddenly drops to $1.83. HUH? Well, I guess it must have been POLITICS and NOT Bush and his “Oil Buddies”. Then comes Obama’s annointment, and suddenly gas prices rise. Then comes the Gulf Oil Spill, and the price goes higher. Then comes the drilling moritorium under Obama and the price goes up more. Then comes the Arab Spring and the price climes more! All along, we are stopped from producing our own oil by the Democrats. So, add to that the use of corn to make ethanol, making the fuel more destructive to your engine, not any cheaper, but now raising the cost of corn for feed and food. Now food prices go higher.

      Reminds me of Stalin and his destruction of the Kulaks and the starving of his people under Collectivisation of the farms. Obama had good teachers: Hitler and Stalin and Mao Tse Tung.

      Yet the Democrazis still try to blame Bush. It’s not flying; this is all due to the Obamanation and the Democratic Party!

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    • chips1
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:56pm

      My first new car was a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T. I went to the gas station and filled it up. $7.10. Holy crap. I can’t afford this!!!!!!

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  • Jezreel
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:12pm

    They are scared to death of Ron Paul. It is obvious that they just want to ignore him. The American people will not allow the media to choose who we will vote for. It will backfire on them.
    http://www.rense.com/general94/rick.htm

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    • RichNGadsden
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:17pm

      I suspect they are about as afraid of Ron Paul as they were of H. Ross Perot. A few interesting ideas, but total loons beyond that. An easy defeat if empowered as the Republican candidate.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:35pm

      Media is already trying to pick Mitt Rinomy, only because he’s BHO lite.

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    • L-man
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:17pm

      Jezreel, dude hang it up on Ron Paul….his day has passed. He will never get elected and can only splinter as mentioned ross Pero did. Serious why not make your vote count ? get on the Cain train and let’s get rid of the rhinos….[ I know Paul is not a rhino...but his days are over].

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    • Norm D. Plume
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 6:35pm

      A vote for the lesser of two evils, is still a vote FOR EVIL.

      Federal Reserve Chairman Herman Cain is arguably slightly less evil than Obama.

      But still evil.

      But, let the Republicans run a RINO, and try to win without Paul’s supporters. Should be instructive, as the country burns.

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  • TRILO
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:06pm

    I am not to impressed with the format. That being said the commercials with the kids talking about the debt are great.

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  • johnpaulkuchtajr
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:05pm

    May I just add….

    BEAT OBAMA WITH A CAIN IN 2012!

    Thank you!

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    • Dalady
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:05pm

      LOL Reminds me of typo in local paper that said “…they met with and shook the first lady and president,” something a lot of us have dreamed about.

      I am 53

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  • cromag11b
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:02pm

    Kind of like when they try to blame FDR for the Great Depression.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:28pm

      CROMAG
      I’ve read a few of your asinine progressive posts over the last week, my only question to you is have you ETS’d yet, because we don’t need progressive traitors in the ranks.

      RLTW

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  • The Third Archon
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:57pm

    “BLOOMBERG DEBATE: GOP PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDERS BLAME OBAMA FOR ECONOMY”
    Surprise!

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    • TyrannyNoMore
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:30pm

      Go back to Huff Po where you belong.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:14pm

      And they are absolutely right for blaming the economy on Obama. Duh?

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on October 12, 2011 at 3:03am

      @BLUEBONNET
      Uhh, actually no the President does not have that much power to influence the economy so suddenly. The economic condition of the country, and it’s recent troubles, are part of a much deeper historical shifts that have been ongoing in American society and the economy since the 1970′s. The aggregate demand of the middle class has been so thoroughly exhausted, and overstretched on credit, that the bubble is finally bursting. I don’t blame Obama solely for this economy anymore than I blame George W. Bush–sure they for the most part only continued what was already in motion, or at best made artificial (as in shallow or topical) modifications without changing the overall course.

      @CHAZMAN & TYRANNYNOMORE
      You’re a credit to your ideology.

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  • Grandmadar
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:57pm

    Love watching the looks on the candidates faces when others are speaking. Ron probably will not get any questions and Huntsman SHOULDN’T get any questions. He is just visiting this planet!

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:49pm

    Now there‘s a ’duh’ headline.

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    • Grandmadar
      Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:54pm

      This debate leaves much to be desired. A study in human behavior possibly. Love watching the looks on people’s faces when others are talking. Ron Paul will probably not get too many questions. And Huntsman shoudn’t get any questions!

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