Wednesday, November 28, 2007

CNN Youtube Republican Debate

8:10-8:16
Surprise, surprise. The debate began with a mano-a-mano altercation between Romney and Giuliani. The spurs were out.


8:17-8:19
Thompson took a pledge to veto any bill involving amnesty as President.

8:19-8:20
Giuliani opines: "NY was not a sanctuary city"

8:20-8:21
McCain: I second Fred

*Everyone is rambling. Anderson Cooper is not firm enough. He is letting people talk too long.*

8:23-8:24
Tancredo: "These guys are trying to out-Tancredo Tancredo"
and "There are not jobs that Americans won't take to"

8:25
Hunter: Border fence in San Diego worked well

8:27-8:28
Huckabee: I wanted to makes illegals legals

*All candidates have been asked at least one question ... except Ron Paul. They went back to Romney, but still no question for Paul.*

8:28-8:30
Romney and Huckabee got into it!

8:31-8:32
Paul's first question. Youtuber: Do you believe in CFR and NAU conspirary?
Paul: I do not like trend to internationalist government.

8:34
Youtuber: How will cut national debt?
McCain: There is national debt ... I've got a record of controlling spending.

8:35
Youtuber: How will cut national debt?
Romney: Ditto, McCain

Giuliani:

8:37
What three federal departments will you cut?
Thompson: I will reform ... umm ... umm ... Social Security
Paul: 1. Department of Education 2. Dept. of Energy 3. Dept. of Homeland Security

Huckabee: "I will be get rid of the IRS [and I am a total populist]!"

8:40
McCain: I do not support FairTax!

8:41
McCain: Congressman Paul, your isolationism is shameful. It would have let Hitler come to power
*Boos and cheers ensue*

8:42
Paul: I am a non-interventionist, not an isolationist! More military men support me than you!

*Lightning round on taxes*

8:50
Youtuber with two kids: What will you do to protect American children from lead in toys?
Tancredo: This is an immigration issue
Hunter: Buy American this Christmas!

8:59
Gun-totting Youtuber: What is your opinion on gun control?
Hunter: I am a strong 2nd Amendment man

9:00-9:01
Sepia-toned Youtuber: Giuliani, why did you say everyone has the right to protect themselves when you said that people should have to pass a written exam to get a gun?
Giuliani: We should follow current gun laws.


The entire debate was a verbal tennis match between Romney and Giuliani.

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