LiveBlogging FoxNews Debate


RedState has forced me outside my “comfort zone”. So I’m up on the FoxNews LiveBlog and destroying their Twitter #DODGE and #ANSWER tool — quite fun, muahahahahah

(FWIW, I became an official supporter of Governor Perry’s bid today; I jumped off the slow-moving CainTrain nine weeks ago, despite the forthcoming 9-9-9 tour bus).



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Mitt makes a win on Immigration..NT

snowshooze (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 9:47PM EST (link)

Ann Coulter on Twitter declares during debate...

louisianapatriette (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 9:54PM EST (link)

“THIS IS WHY ROMNEY IS MOST CONSERVATIVE! he’ll do smthg @ illegal immigration. All the rest want amnesty w/o the word.” Tweeted at 8:46 PM January 16.

Don’t believe me, check her Twitter page. https://twitter.com/#!/AnnCoulter

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”–Winston Churchill

@ChangeForPerry

eh

trevorb (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 9:59PM EST (link)

I really couldn’t care less what that woman says. If she thinks Romney is the most conservative, she’s got some problems.

 

Yikes!

snowshooze (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:00PM EST (link)

I don’t know about Ann sometimes.

 

She is just as much a flip-flopper as Romney

laura211 Monday, January 16th at 10:12PM EST (link)

Four years ago, she couldn’t stand the man and now she is singing his praises, whatever. I’ll stand with my guy Rick Perry.

 

Coulter is a flaky bimbo, 'change. Used to believe

pttx333 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:21PM EST (link)

differently, but she left my radar screen long ago! Don’t want to hear a thing she has to sell. She might as well move to Hollywood – she would fit right in!

it's why

trevorb (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:24PM EST (link)

I don’t care what she says. I just tune her out; she’s supporting our weakest choice. guess she’s part of the establishment.

 
 

I'm reserving judgement on Ann Coulter...

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:38PM EST (link)

Although I’m convinced she at least has the glass of KoolAid in her hand. Newspapers, etc. were smart to drop her for Michelle Malkin after all.

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Too much noise! “Noise! You’ll have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming out.” ~ Paul Revere (April 18th, 1775′s eve…)

 
 

Newt Got Standing Ovation!

quill67 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:03PM EST (link)

He really is the best at taking on libs!

 

Mitt Romney: Twitter serial-#DODGEr

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 10:58PM EST (link)

Wow… at least someone(s) can datamine to see what supporters had him #DODGEing the mostest

Great debate, even Juan Williams says so :o )

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Too much noise! “Noise! You’ll have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming out.” ~ Paul Revere (April 18th, 1775′s eve…)

 

The Mind of Mencia (Gov.Perry had it right)

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 11:11PM EST (link)

there’s another Latino comedian, but I’m pretty sure it’s Carlos who equates Mexican immigration issue to draw of (good) jobs in America.

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=61500&title=immigration&xrs=share_copy
Enjoy!

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Too much noise! “Noise! You’ll have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming out.” ~ Paul Revere (April 18th, 1775′s eve…)

(another bit)

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 11:15PM EST (link)

Not as funny but Carlos Mencia has a point, no?

*That’s for the Ron Paul supporters, sorta’

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Too much noise! “Noise! You’ll have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming out.” ~ Paul Revere (April 18th, 1775′s eve…)

"Immigration is an American problem"

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 11:20PM EST (link)

Common sense, Carlos Mencia has it… So does Governor Rick Perry.

Think those that are pulling the @TeamRickPerry wagon should simply use the hashtag #1YEAR …?

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Too much noise! “Noise! You’ll have noise enough before long. The Regulars are coming out.” ~ Paul Revere (April 18th, 1775′s eve…)

 
 
 

Good job Hammer., We were on the same page.

snowshooze (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 11:29PM EST (link)

Are you noticing that the commentators didn’t watch the same debate we did?

 

CoverIt Live FoxNews LiveBlog feed

Hammer2008 (Diary) Monday, January 16th at 11:54PM EST (link)

curses if I just violated copyright of the FoxNews moderated LiveBlog, but here’s the FoxNews link just in case.

Monday January 16, 2012
8:38

Fox News Moderator: Welcome to tonight’s debate.
8:38
Comment From Guest
Why is Romney opposed to a flat tax? Looks like that would ease pages of paperwork
8:38
Comment From RonPaulFTW
Ron Paul For The Win!
8:42
Comment From Bill Taylor
i oppose all tax on income, tax consumption rather than productivity
8:42
Comment From Schuyler Stewart
What are the candidates going to do about making our drug laws less criminal and more treatment oriented

8:44
Comment From RonPaulFTW
Ron Paul the Romney alternative!

8:44
Comment From lightning7876
I’m hoping we have an in depth, issues driven debate that makes the candidates be specific!

8:46
Comment From chulavistaintl
I am excited to see how the three lagging contenders will take away from the two real contenders.

8:46
Comment From Andrew Anderson
Go Ron Paul!

8:46
Comment From LouisNardozi
So now that Ron Paul is #2 will he actually be asked questions in this debate?

8:46
Comment From Crash_FNLChat
@ FNL HI HARRIS !!!!

8:48
Comment From johngeaney
Do you think mitt romney being a mromon makes him more or less likely to get elected by conservative voters?

8:48
Comment From Joshua Alan Leber
Ron paul wants to almost completely repeal the current drug laws.

8:49
Comment From Mary Johnson
We all know that congress and the senate have a very good health insurance and it continues after they are out of office. Do you think that the same coverage should apply to our service people who actually put their life’s in harms way for you and I and our country?

8:49
Comment From Dickson Bliss Omere
why is it that Mitt Rommey is not consistent with a particular position in policies such as health, gay right, and abortion?

8:51
Comment From uniquevawoman
What are the candidates plans for welfare reform?

8:52
Comment From jruss001
I would like all of the candidates to comment on NDAA

8:52
Comment From SaimaMD
Why is Perry even invited to the debate? what’s the criteria of this debate?

8:52
Comment From jroblewis
When will Romney talk about his plan to cut the deficit? Does he actually have a plan? I’m not so sure.

8:52
Comment From Louis Nardozi
Will Ron Paul be asked questions, now that he’s #2?

8:53
Comment From Aggiemom07
If Romney is the choice how do we know he will do anything he says? He changes all the time.

8:55
Comment From Josh Alexander
I hope to hear details on what the candidates will do stimulate small business owners to invest and hire. I also would like to hear details on what the candidates will do to stimulate big businesses to invest and hire. Another good thing for us all to hear would be what the candidates will do that would attract corporations back to our country, and hire Americans.

8:55
Comment From Brad Jay Evans
i want rick santorum

8:56
Comment From Art W Frasik
Ron Paul is the best candidate who seems a true upholder of the US constitution, I dont’ however trust his lack of hardball strategy with respect to foreign policy.

8:58

Fox News Moderator: You can watch the debate live in entirety at live.FoxNews.com

8:59
Comment From maggieb6
I would Never vote for Ron Paul if he was the last man standing

8:59
Comment From ToOmoderator
Romney is definitely the best candidate out there. I wish everyone would just rally around him instead of

9:00
Comment From Robert Black
I want to know if all of the candidates will condemn Holder’s gun running and ask congressman and senators to sign the vote of no confidence.

9:00
Comment From TheReallyRick
If Mitt Romney wins the SC primary and Florida this race is over full stop.

9:01
Comment From lauriejs2010
I would like to know who supports the Project for the New American Century and Foreign Policy Initiative?

9:01
Comment From Bryan Andrew
any chance of Ron Paul getting a percentage of time that is close to the percentage of the vote he is pulling?

9:02
Comment From FlossyFlossophy
Romney is Obama’s only chance at winning a second term… Newt is the only thing standing in the way of this.

9:04

Fox News Moderator: Do you have a problem with Mitt Romney’s work at Bain Capital?

9:06
Comment From Dan Singleton
No problem with Romney’s work at Bain Capital. Romney’s problem was being a liberal governor.

9:06
Comment From Debbie Soderman
no problem. It’s called capitalism

9:06
Comment From Lee7778747
I have no problem with him working at Bain Capital.

9:07
Comment From appliantologist
His work at Bain represents what’s wrong with corporate america.

9:07
Comment From foroborous
Romney was just doing his job at bain capital

9:08

Fox News Moderator: If you’re having problem watching are you watching on a desktop or a laptop?

9:08
Comment From Stop_Spending
No problem with people using their own capital to buy and sell business. Freedom is great!

9:09

Fox News Moderator: Do you think negative and personal attacks are good for the election process?

9:10
Comment From Ryan Mitchell
How can we trust Romney? Can he honestly call himself a republican? His record shows he will say what he has too to get by!

9:11
Comment From Greg Harville
No problem whatsoever with Romney’s work at Bain. He did his job well and Bain has a great reputation.

9:11
Comment From lexicon49
Candidates should present their views for America first, they shouldn’t attack anybody at all

9:12
Comment From AskwithBoldness
Not at all. But it seems like it is more of a tradition that candidates just do because it has “always been done that way”.

9:12
Comment From Karen Kunzler
Newts attacks just make him look like a cry baby. He’s embarassing himself.

9:12
Comment From Janell Reed
I don’t like all the negative ads and mailings. This is a job interview for the most important job of our Country. I want to hear what they can do and will do.

9:12
Comment From Mark Morgan
Ron Paul… bringing home the troops, balancing the budget by cutting a TRILLION dollars in the first year, cutting taxes, against the Patriot Act/NDAA/SOPA/ProtectIP… No other Republican candidate is willing to do that!

9:13
Comment From Gregory Woods
I don’t think Newt is being more negative than Romney’s superpac in any way shape or form.

9:13
Comment From Ben Williams
Those attacks are okay as long as they bring up legitimate points instead of twisting facts to suit their own campaign.

9:14
Comment From carolina_deb
negativity is bad, however all candidates backgrounds & voting records should be public

9:14
Comment From Vikram Kothari
I want the candidates to talk to me about them, not about their competitiors. American people are smart enough to make their own decisioos

9:17
Comment From William Braumgart
The notion that conservatives should deride Mitt Romney’s experience in business is incomprehensible. He has succeeded in business, which will benefit us all greatly contrasted with Obama.

9:17
Comment From Scottie Massey
Not defending Newt but why was it ok for Romney to attack Newt but not Newt attacking Romney?

9:20
Comment From Jesus Jimenez
An attack on a candidate doesn’t say anything about how you plan to fix America’s unemployment rate and other problems. Makes them look like children.

9:20
Comment From dustmotes77
Whether or not Ron Paul wins the primary, he might hold the election in his hands – if he goes Independent, he may draw enough voters away from the Republicans

9:21
Comment From bubbaharold
What is Romney hiding by not releasing his income tax?

9:22
Comment From markchssc
Almost 20 minutes into the debate and it has pretty much been a he said/he said. When are we going to get some substantial discussion going over key issues moving forward?

9:24
Comment From helloitsmecami
I’m sick of Romney blaming his super pac

9:25
Comment From Polotik2
Romney is a stealth Democrat. Why don’t more people see that.

9:27
Comment From Robert Black
Newt tried to take the high road. Romney leveled attacks against Newt based on lies. Romney will say anything do anything to get elected.

9:27

Fox News Moderator: You should see the stream now. If you don’t please refresh your page.

9:29

Fox News Moderator: Do you think Mitt Romney is a flip-flopper?

9:30
Comment From SgtCommanderH
They need to let everyone speak evenly…

9:30
Comment From WhiteGreenMile
Romney isn’t hiding anything. It’s just tacky to discuss personal income, much less make it public.

9:30
Comment From fish1955
anybody that uses lobbyisst should step down!!

9:31
Comment From Nancy Sala
why does he have to release his income tax now. Let that be part of the general election.

9:32
Comment From Myke Landers
Except for his ridiculous stand on Iran’s nuclear cpability, Paul’s positions on domestic policy are not that far from acceptable.

9:32
Comment From mamalitlz
people I’v talked to are afraid to vote for Ron Paul because they think he will ignore Iran. Can he please respond to those people so they are not afraid.

9:32
Comment From Narvin Browning Lichfield
Romney is a uniquely good and truly Humble man who has diligently sought to serve the common Man

9:32
Comment From froant
ask more question on economy what is going on

9:33
Comment From UpTime_Tech
If Romney gets the nomination, how will he defend his position on Romney Care / Obama Care? I do not see a huge difference between him and Obama, especially who has donated to his campaign…

9:34
Comment From Davep
All candidates should present their tax returns now.

9:36
Comment From Mike Zentz
“Romney is a uniquely good and truly Humble man who has diligently sought to serve the common Man” LOL!

9:36
Comment From Schuyler Stewart
We want to hear Ron Paul speak on forgien policy since he has the only sane one

9:36
Comment From tracie k
The only way i’d feel good about voting for romney is if he chose chris christie or rubio for vp

9:37

Fox News Moderator: Does the financial crisis have an impact on how you vote?

9:37
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
The other candidates don’t want to get into an economics discussion with Romney.

9:38
Comment From DanielPalmquist
Here is a question for the moderators or hosts: Why is it that all the candidates beside Ron Paul has spoken 3 4 and 5 times but Ron Paul has only spoken once?

9:40
Comment From Sue Whitney
The answer on unemployment should have been – let’s just create jobs and stop the regulations.

9:41
Comment From AlbertoKang
Yes the Financial Crisis has a big impact on how i vote

9:41
Comment From Linda Hardage Jones
Romney would know how how to get us out of this mess.

9:41
Comment From phpJoel
The economy is the central issue that all other problems in America stem from. I would hope it effects people’s votes.

9:41
Comment From applemorgan
Romney + Santorum + Perry + Ginrich = MORE OF THE SAME

9:41
Comment From AaronSch3
Absolutely. I also feel that Mitt Romney is the best equipped to address the country’s economic woes

9:42
Comment From Frank Raccioppi
Absolutely – The Private bankers that own/run the FED are burdening us with too much debt.

9:42
Comment From David Blanchette
The financial crisis no longer effects how i vote. The issues surrounding the economy do. Entitlement programs, tax code, illegal immigration.

9:43
Comment From StretchMidnight
Yes. It makes thorough knowledge of economics extremely important. The only candidate I’ve seen with such knowledge is Ron Paul.

9:44

Fox News Moderator: Should candidates release their income tax records?

9:44
Comment From Evan5ki
Romney is friends with the big bankers who caused the financial crisis.

9:44
Comment From Kathy Abell
No tax on income!!! Tax consumption…at least move that direction!

9:45
Comment From Cathy Vogel
Ask all of the candidates what they think of the federal reserve?!

9:46
Comment From Christopher Castellaw
They best way to deal with illegal immigration is to reform the immigration process so that it actually works, instead of making those willing to work wait 10+ years.

9:47
Comment From Jane Buzzell
Would like to know what ALL the candidates think about the NDAA

9:47
Comment From Jason Elliott
Romney + Santorum + Perry + Ginrich = MORE OF THE SAME. I totally agree!!!

9:48
Comment From Shanna Mae Slight
Immigration needs to be easier for the law-abiding, talented immigrants. The system is broken. That is why we have a problem

9:48
Comment From Larry Tipton
Please ask the candidates what they would do as Commander in Chief to esure the American people are getting what they are paying for.

9:49
Comment From Janell Reed
Poverty is not just one race of people, it spans blacks, whites and all others.

9:50
Comment From Clint Yates
Romney release your taxes now! April be to late for the primary voters

9:51
Comment From Craig Cunningham
immigration control is only one of the many problems that need to addressed…can the canadates work with or against the washingtom machine

9:51
Comment From Kathy Abell
Our immigration laws are good…we just need to enforce them!

9:52
Comment From froant
what the big deal with personal taxes? why do you want to see others taxes

9:52
Comment From palmerkcmo
Ask the candidates if they think we should drill here drill now or continue to be held hostage to the middle east Just the threat of Iran blocking the strait has driven prices up dramatically

9:53
Comment From marcpassey
How would knowing Romney’s income make him any more electable. Those asking for his tax returns only intend for it to reflect negatively on the candidate.

9:54
Comment From fzrkid
The tax question was a YES or No question, why didnt Romney answer it as such

9:54
Comment From Rob Linebarger
I worked as a janitor before and wasn’t insulted. I was glad to have a paycheck.

9:56
Comment From Messej
PRESIDENT OBAMA DID NOT CAUSE PRESENT STATE OF THE ECONOMY….HE’S TRYING TO CLEAN UP WHAT PAST PRESIDENTS AND LEGISLATORS HAVE DONE.

9:56
Comment From Bebe Bradley
I agree with Newt about the kids working. I remember us kids ENJOYED being asked to help with chores at school. It gave us a good sense of accomplishment. It’s the adults who belittle the idea that cause the problems.

9:56
Comment From Josh Alexander
Why would that be insulting? Honest work is honest work. In the army, we do janitorial work all day long sometimes.

9:57
Comment From Frank Crosswhite
Obama has mishandled this economy time & time again by throwing money at it and not addressing the real issues

9:58
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
What do the candidates plan to do with Germany? Their rise in the European economy could prove to be a beneficial partnership with the United States.

9:58
Comment From Anthony Grippi
I would like to know how Romney plans to cut the budget, but yet increase military spending.

9:59
Comment From Myke Landers
You tell them, Newt!! WE arw with you all the way!

9:59
Comment From Jerry Smart
Foreign policy question… as President, would you continue to support Israel? Do you you feel they have the right to protect themselves if they are attacked by their neighbors?

10:00
Comment From Sam Jones
Gingrich is a showman, but his positions on NAFTA has cost this country millions of jobs.

10:01
Comment From Raymundo Morales
I can still remember collecting shopping carts from the grocery store in the middle of summer for some money.

10:01
Comment From Elijah Olson
Newt is reminding me why I like him! He is avoiding the dumb attacks and attacking the issues instead.

10:02
Comment From jjrwgarcia
I am tired of people getting a free ride while I work and pay taxes!

10:02
Comment From swanmt
most of the candidates are against obama care. what is their answer to fix health care?

10:02
Comment From David Blanchette
Newt Gingrich has just shown why he took the bull by the horns as Speaker, and there is no questoin, after that performance, that he couldn’t do the same as President

10:03
Comment From maypeaceprevail
Why does the press keep trying to put words into Ron Paul’s mouth? He was NOT against going after bin Laden!

10:04
Comment From Dantac77
Foreign Policy question: Do you believe President Obama handled the Libya situation correctly? If not, what would you have done if you had been in office?

10:04
Comment From cjgean
Newt has great common sense and a real connection to the people.

10:04
Comment From Scott N Vanessa Weaver
To all the candidates: If president, will you allow the military to fight a war like they’ve been trained, or will you continue to tie their hands and ultimately doom them to fail?

10:06
Comment From Niles Dunnells
Paul continues to demonstrate is lack of understanding of foreign policy and why, with him as president, this country would would be even more at risk internationally.

10:06
Comment From HARRISFAULKNER
Gingrich on Foreigh Policy versus Ron Paul right now… who’s winning this argument?

10:07
Comment From ShawnBarfield
Paul has a wonderful grasp of foreign policy and these other men are just war mongers

10:07
Comment From jjrwgarcia
Newt wins handsdown

10:07
Comment From Robert Black
Paul can not defend himself on this issue.

10:07
Comment From William Gordon
newts foreign policy is american

10:08
Comment From Marie Dockins
Because he doesn’t agree with war, doesn’t mean he doesn’t agree with Defense. Ron Paul!

10:09
Comment From Adam Diran
America is always at war, No other nation is like that. You think France is less free? Why isn’t France always at war? Why isn’t Gernany? Why isn’t Japan?

10:09
Comment From makharris
Enemies are enemies you don’t retreat from protecting our country.

10:09
Comment From Jodi Smallwood
bin laden declared war on us not the rest of the world

10:09
Comment From joseney21
The right course for America is peace!!!

10:10
Comment From Sean Wahl
we dont need to keep fighting these endless wars! Bring them home. Ron Paul!

10:10

Fox News Moderator: Should the US negotiate with the Taliban to end the fighting in Afghanistan?

10:10
Comment From Mark Peterson
No Negotiations with terrorists.

10:10
Comment From alien_nrg
No No Never

10:10
Comment From williamstkww
we should mind our own business

10:11
Comment From cooltechdaddy
no, the taliban is the enemy

10:11
Comment From DLCalabrese
its none of our business

10:11
Comment From Jared Colvert
why do we even need to be in afghanistan?…

10:11
Comment From suzannelcastill
Our country should be defended from the enemy no matter who is president!!

10:11
Comment From Mooney Birochak
Absolutely not. To negotiate with the Taliban is giving them credibility they don’t deserve. Withdrawal our troops and take care of ourselves first. We are not the world police.

10:12
Comment From ChicagoILBob
We need to be in Afganistan as a beach head to the middle east

10:12
Comment From A_J_Roller
It is absolutely none of our business. We aren’t the police of the world and we shouldn’t strive to be.

10:12
Comment From BastingCakes
Nothing about NOT negotiating with terrorists impedes our ability to follow international law.

10:12
Comment From Jerry Smart
Terrorists make it our business when they fly planes into our buildings and kill thousands of our people! No negotiating with our enemies!!!

10:12
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
Please ask the candidates if they know about the extensive mineral reserves in Afghanistan. Potentially worth trillions of dollars, would that in any way contribute to their decision to stay or leave?

10:13
Comment From Connie Pickett
no negotiation! no aid!

10:13
Comment From Ellen Gammon
We should never negotiate with government or factions that do not adhere to simple human rights of its’ people and/or continue to berate and promote hostility toward us.

10:13
Comment From Robert Black
China has the mineral rights tied up.

10:13
Comment From BeckyHayes11
The world is far more unstable today since America started meddling in all these other countries. Hate for a America is growing instead of getting better with our policies.

10:14
Comment From Jordan Lance
If you negotiate with an enemy you can say “no.” why would we not attempt diplomacy and then if we don’t prosper from it we can still use the same course of action we would have earlier.

10:15
Comment From Nick Riley
an eye for an eye foreign policy ends in nuclear war

10:16
Comment From alien_nrg
Finally , We the viewers are seeing some true colors of the candidates Nice!

10:17

Fox News Moderator: Do you support indefinitely detaining US citizens in US military custody?

10:17
Comment From Eva Krauss
BOOOOO Romney

10:17
Comment From Javier Rojas
BOOOOOOOO NDAA!!!

10:17
Comment From Mark Peterson
No

10:17
Comment From dylanapeterson
Absolutely not. It would be hypocritcal to detain indefinitely.

10:17
Comment From Josh Baldwin Knutson
NO. It is an affront to Democracy.

10:18
Comment From Myk_sf
Everyone knows its not indefinitely. Its a scare tactic we use on terrorist

10:18
Comment From Elijah Olson
Romney gets it right- terrorists don’t have the same rights as Americans. They have comitted Treason!

10:19
Comment From BlkOps6
How many of those ‘indefinitely held’ have been released, only to return to the battlefield?

10:19
Comment From felculpa
wow….Rick gets one right

10:20
Comment From slplookshop
let Ron Paul answer

10:20
Comment From JamesTrain
I really want to hear Ron Paul’s thoughts on the NDAA.

10:21
Comment From jreyna77
whether they have evidence of…. “treason” that’s a different story. Intense and rigor investigation needs to be in place before the arrest of a U.S. citizen

10:22
Comment From Kildesaur
We have heard of Tim Geithner being ale to pay his taxes before, tell us something new

10:23
Comment From Janell Reed
Yeah..Perry

10:23
Comment From joodeeb
Government can’t create jobs. Only the private sector.

10:24
Comment From Rob Linebarger
Rick is right – Get Gov’t out of the housing market. Let the invisible hand do its work.

10:24
Comment From dave demaio
Romney…good answer.

10:25
Comment From Kathy Abell
Romney has good answer on SS and Medicare

10:25
Comment From Myk_sf
Wow, Romeny is spot on! Give people choice

10:26
Comment From Sam Burton
Wait is he comparing the US to Chile?

10:27
Comment From Laura Gouge
is savings account really what we need? does that create solvancy?

10:27
Comment From Anthony Grippi
people have payed into that system their whole lives. rich or poor, it’s their money. not the governments

10:27
Comment From joodeeb
I could care less what Chile’ does.

10:27
Comment From HARRISFAULKNER
Also, if you want to Tweet me, if you’re on the go… @HARRISFAULKNER

10:28
Comment From warrengwonka
Chile has a workable system for their citizens’ retirement

10:29
Comment From Anthony Grippi
How about you just let people do what they want, with their money, instead of taking it, and giving them one of your choices.

10:29
Comment From MakingCentss
Gingrich and Paul are the only ones who take the time to learn what others have done well outside US borders, and try apply them to US

10:29
Comment From Nicolas Mills
I like Newts social security ideas but that’s about it…

10:30
Comment From Dantac77
These candidates should take a look at New Zealand’s system of healthcare. Its simply amazing.

10:30
Comment From slplookshop
The role of government is to get out of the way

10:30
Comment From OrlandoTeaParty
New Zealand is TINY!

10:30
Comment From David Mckinley
His name is Newt. Enuf said

10:31
Comment From Carlos Sanchez
whats going to happen when interest rates hike, and we can no longer payback the debt?

10:31
Comment From cjgean
If we only got back what we put into SS it wouldn’t be worth ever doing

10:31
Comment From ChicagoILBob
Santorum is right. Social Security is broke. that is sad.

10:32
Comment From Debbie Bost Warriner
whats going to happen when interest rates hike, and we can no longer payback the debt? Simple just print more money!!!

10:32
Comment From BlkOps6
Social security was never meant to pay out for the number of years the average person now collects it. It cannot be solvent with todays math.

10:32
Comment From Jeremy Larson
I have to agree with Santorum. Newts plan is flawed.

10:32
Comment From gayle1963
Isn’t taking the money from SS from the wealthy the same as redistributing the wealth

10:34
Comment From sickntired1
Newt is totally right and can fix SS with his plan. It’s not flawed

10:34
Comment From Destiny Becker
Let’s hear from Ron Paul on Social Security

10:35
Comment From carolyowell
Newt is right…u have to take care of those that have counted on social security…changes can come for the younger people

10:36
Comment From rwwilkins
Santorum nailed it on the head.

10:36
Comment From Chesley Martin
Can Romney win against Obama?

10:36
Comment From blastzone
What about Ron Paul!?

10:36
Comment From dukeford7
So far all candidates have been booed except Rick Perry

10:37
Comment From tehiyyah
Agree with Newt. His SS plan is sound and promising!

10:37
Comment From 63m2s3
Newt’s SS plan won’t matter when we are in the middle of a nuclear war because he has gone into Iran

10:40
Comment From Lou Lj Comeau
My question is simple, how do we the American people know that we can trust you to do what you say. Trust I think is a huge issue in our nation today.

10:40
Comment From Jonathan Gaydish
I don’t trust Romney on gun control. All gun laws are infringements on our Second Amendment rights, PERIOD!

10:40
Comment From mrcorne10
All of you gentlemen have some great ideas on how to run this country, but how are you going to get a do-nothing congress to agree with your ideas and vote them in ??

10:42
Comment From Stevee
Why are we NOT talking about rising gasoline prices? It affects every single American?

10:42
Comment From Shimon Cohen
Santorum answered the gun rights quest. well

10:42
Comment From jjrwgarcia
gun safety is improtant but gun rights need to be upheld

10:43
Comment From Jonathan Gaydish
Gun safety is the responsibility of the free individual, not government!

10:44
Comment From greenwoodcowboy
Newt has won this debate clearly!

10:44
Comment From swanmt
Would like to know the canidates opinion on the keystone pipeline.

10:45
Comment From jonharston
Do they believe the President’s recent appointments are unconstitutional?

10:46
Comment From Nathan Stecker
Super PACs are a joke

10:46
Comment From LcLync
Is Romney denouncing Bigfoot?

10:46
Comment From Chuck Silva
Let’s see some more finger pointing.

10:46
Comment From alien_nrg
here we go, waste of air time

10:46
Comment From Christopher Allen
Super PACs are ridiculous

10:47
Comment From Bill h
Gun ownership is a right not a privledge

10:47
Comment From boop7370
we can save a ton of money by drilling for oil in our own country then going over seas

10:47
Comment From William Dail
if they ads are false, why don’t they sue for libel?

10:47
Comment From ZWilson15Z
We need more talks about the economy.

10:47
Comment From OntoptheCage
Where’s Colbert?

10:47
Comment From Steve Olson
a question about keystone pipeline please

10:47
Comment From Frank Marinopoulos
THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME SUPER PACS COME ON

10:48
Comment From NAVASTOCK
too much time on the ads

10:48

Fox News Moderator: Do you support spending more money on building a wall to protect US borders?

10:48
Comment From Kildesaur
Perry does not support walls, he supports boots on the ground

10:48
Comment From LightsOfRose
talk about gas prices!!!

10:48
Comment From debweb991
Can we stop the schoolyard fight and move on? They can use their campaigning time to bicker about each other’s ad

10:49
Comment From Aaron_Brown
Yes walls are needed!

10:49
Comment From Peter Gamble
Build the wall and secure the border.

10:49
Comment From UranusGaea
No, biggers walls make bigger ladders

10:49
Comment From Alexander Adams
I don’t care how they do it, its ridiculous that our border isn’t secure.

10:49
Comment From Origionalmerlin
build the canal and the wall

10:49
Comment From Shimon Cohen
we need to close the border and insure terrostists and illegals, stay out

10:49
Comment From Lisa Castle
I agree, please more questions about the pipeline and gas prices

10:49
Comment From SuspectX
Building a Wall is a childish Idea its 2012 we have better tech to handle these issues

10:49
Comment From olydeb
secure the damn border!!

10:50
Comment From VadeneE
Put the 100,000 soldiers on the border.

10:50
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
They should spend the money on reinforcing the presence of the US govt and military on the border for the simple fact to combat the drug trafficking.

10:50
Comment From Christopher Allen
A border-long wall won’t solve anything except increasing our deficit

10:50
Comment From jBeazy1023
bigger walls means more spending! It would be more cost effective over the long haul to have boots on the groung

10:51
Comment From JymyleHendricks
We can’t afford any of this!!!

10:51
Comment From suzannelcastill
Bring our troops home and put them on our borders to keep all illegals and terrorists out!!

10:51
Comment From idreamxl
Bring troops home let them secure the border!

10:51
Comment From Colleen O’Leary Hammond
Gingrich won the debate

10:51
Comment From TerryMet
I’m not a fan of Newt but he nailed the debate.

10:51
Comment From QuietRambler
I think Ron Paul won

10:52
Comment From Richard Faller
Great ending for Perry and Newt

10:54
Comment From butler_kathy
Gingrich was the big winner of th debate tonite!

10:54
Comment From George Schmitt
wow newt won this debate I need tp rethink this

10:55
Comment From TomMyPipe
Romney and Santorum were the biggest losers

10:55
Comment From TheRoseWriter
Ron Paul was the true winner!

10:56
Comment From Joe2m
Best debate I think so far.

10:56
Comment From JamezQ
Gingrich and Paul seemed to do best. With Santorum in third.

10:56
Comment From mmarsh354
Gingrich Won the debate

10:56
Comment From Van Nuys Healing Point
ROMNEY GOT ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10:56
Comment From firecracker1206
definitely the best debate so far!

10:57
Comment From Christie Parker
Morre substance in this debate than any of the others.

10:57
Comment From David Wadley
Excellent debate tonight. They should have discussed specifics for energy independence. That would help greatly with national security and getting rid of the debt.

10:58
Comment From Mark Peterson
this debate was full of finger pointing, not enough answers.

10:59
Comment From Jerry Hall
We still need a Candidate that will build a strong defense. Stop the illegal immigration and lower taxes to the low of 10%, but nobody has figured it out what America wants. Forget Politcally correct.

11:02
Comment From GhostVoterA
Pat Caudell is 100% correct. This twitter sstuff misrepresents

11:02
Comment From gmch40
I thought Santorum and Gingrich won…

11:02
Comment From boxer1985
your crazy twitter is the pulse of the nation

11:03
Comment From wofman
Caodell big time correct.

11:07
Comment From BlkOps6
Newt won that debate again, but most of the nation is tuned out to real ideas. They just want anyone that will beat Obama

11:08
Comment From Andrew Hayes
How can people want to cut taxes and balance the budget while wanting to fight multiple wars?

11:08
Comment From Rossi56
Newt and Perry won with Santorum good too. No Romney or Paul.

11:10
Comment From Leah Bia
Ron Paul is the true winner. We need to stop the spending and give the people back their liberties.

11:10
Comment From Christie Parker
Romney dodged more than any of the others

11:12
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
I don’t think Romney dodged anything. Just because you disagreed with him doesn’t mean he dodged the question.

11:13
Comment From pcwalker7
First debate of the year I have not turned off. Good debate, good questions. I think they all did well.

11:13
Comment From Emily Dempsey
1. Newt 2. Ron Paul

11:13
Comment From AnthonyGiustina
The reporter in the Red dress (sorry, I don’t know your name) is awesome! Thanks for not hiding the complaints from the Ron Paul tweets!

11:14
Comment From maggieb6
Harris is Great as usual

11:14
Comment From rn_lady
Romney is the most electable.

11:14
Comment From Benjamin Jayne
The online show is much better than whats on TV now

11:14
Comment From John Peck
Romney = no change. Ron Paul and Newt clearly have this debate.

11:15
Comment From MichaelMGilmore
Harris Faulkner, you won me over with the “On like Donkey Kong” comment. Who do you think won the debate?

11:15
Comment From Mike Tomasso
Im tired of hearing electability, thats a popularity contest. What about the issues? that’s an intellectual challenge.

11:17
Comment From Scottie Massey
This debate failed big since there were no questions about everything China or energy.

11:17
Comment From nrscroggi
Stop focusing on the twitter results; that doesn’t at all tell the whole story

11:17
Comment From Jacob Mortimer
How was Ron Paul in the red here, but not earlier?

11:18
Comment From Kathy Abell
Paul didn’t dodge. I just didn’t like his answers.

11:20
Comment From John Yan
Ron Paul’s record speaks for it self.

11:20
Comment From maypeaceprevail
THANK YOU, HARRIS

11:21
Comment From blazecarlson18
Their has been way to much politics in this debate and not enough caring about the American People

11:22
Comment From Jonathan J Tauson
Twitter does matter, we are in a society where social media plays a huge part!

11:25

Fox News Moderator: Thank you for participating in tonight’s chat.
11:25

(man, I hope this comes out pretty when I post…. here goes nuthin’)

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