The Democratic presidential candidates are holding their latest debate tonight at 8:00pm ET on CNN (web video link).
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Surge Question
November 15, 2007 - 19:55 ET by P.J. GladnickOne question I would love the candidates (especially Hillary, Edwards, & Obama) to be asked is if they think the relative quiet in Iraq now is due to the Surge working.
Or you could ask them "are
November 15, 2007 - 20:17 ET by Clear thinkerOr you could ask them "are you looking forward to us winning in Iraq"?
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my question
November 15, 2007 - 20:14 ET by the mad poleFor all the candidates..., "what would be your response to a state seceeding during your administration"?
Also for all the candidates
November 15, 2007 - 20:47 ET by Barker"Are you for or against a fence along the border?"
Pretty simple question......
And TMP: God Bless the Republic of Texas
Yup, around these parts, if
November 15, 2007 - 23:54 ET by RESTLESS 1Yup, around these parts, if you ain't from Texas, your referenced to as a foreigner.
You got that right!
November 16, 2007 - 01:27 ET by Gary P JacksonYou got that right!
Blitzer
November 15, 2007 - 20:16 ET by pocomocoBlitzer, as we have seen through the years will, tonight, remain the ‘good soldier’ when it comes to the Clintons and democrats in general, so don’t anticipate any un-toward questions from this MSM toady.
Watch your back, Wolf
November 15, 2007 - 20:30 ET by WoodyMWolf Blitzer's first question to Hillary should be to ask if anything bad is going to happen to him if he asks her a tough question. From Buddy the Dog to Vince Foster, many associated with the Clinton's and others the Clinton's don't like have strange and unfortunate endings.
Or.....
November 15, 2007 - 20:37 ET by Barker"Raise your hand if you had nothing to do with Vince Foster's death" :^0
Barker, you two have an
November 15, 2007 - 20:47 ET by JABBarker, you two have an IRS tax audit coming in about 14 months, get those receipts in order...and lets hope that's all it is :-)
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
For God's sake man, don't
November 15, 2007 - 23:55 ET by RESTLESS 1For God's sake man, don't plan any air travel in the near future.
Oh
November 16, 2007 - 01:15 ET by BarkerWell, there goes my trip to beautiful Fort Marcy Park. But I hope the cat goes missing by mentioning Huma Abedin.
Buddygate
November 16, 2007 - 08:03 ET by KillgraveYeah, "Buddy" did meet a typical Clinton termination of service, didn't he?
My bet is that he pooped in Rodham's favorite pair of flats and she had him whacked.
Democrat debate? Oh man I
November 15, 2007 - 20:52 ET by GregEDemocrat debate? Oh man I can't wait, I'm all tingly!!! </sarcasm>
"No"
November 15, 2007 - 21:37 ET by P.J. GladnickSuddenly Hillary comes down firmly AGAINST drivers licenses for illegal aliens. Thus the one word answer: "No." Of course, she really means "Yes" but has to triangulate over to "No" ...for now.
My question is
November 15, 2007 - 22:22 ET by Nortonalec"Mrs. Clinton, what does your husband look for in a potential date, and as a follow-up does he consult you?"
Nortonalec
My Thoughts: RAT Debate
November 15, 2007 - 22:38 ET by HG AbrahamsonOregon 11 Arizona 7 3:00 togo 1st Quarter
Difference of opinion is what makes a horse race.
Dog Catchers win debate
November 15, 2007 - 23:15 ET by Parker1227If by some freak of fate, Senator Biden became president, the prospects of female dog catchers around the country would go through the roof.
***YAWN***
November 15, 2007 - 23:43 ET by ReformedLib Re-FormedConTen minutes in, I should have changed the channel to an infomercial selling platinum-plated push-pins for 19.99. It would have been more interesting.
Pick a Quote
November 16, 2007 - 00:01 ET by AndanteBlitzer..."Madame, did you make any of the following statements?"
http://www.snopes.com/politics/clintons/hildabeast.asp
CNN's dismissive questions
November 16, 2007 - 00:08 ET by compmanIs it just me or did seem as if the questioners were really hammering Edwards and Obama?
Looks like Wolf and the gang bowed to Team Hillary's threats. Classic "Clinton News Network".
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. - Sir Winston Churchill
Hillary on pakistan
November 16, 2007 - 13:21 ET by DANIELLECLARKEHillary on pakistan http://www.liberaloa...
Here's Sen. Hillary Clinton discussing Pakistan at Thursday night's debate: = http://www.nytimes.c...
... there's absolutely a connection between a democratic regime and heightened security for the United States. That's what's so tragic about this situation. After 9/11, President Bush had a chance to chart a different course, both in Pakistan and in Afghanistan, and could have been very clear about what our expectations were. We are now in a bind, and it is partly -- not completely, but partly -- a result of the failed policies of the Bush administration.
So, where we are today means that we have to say to President Musharraf: Look, this is not in your interest either. This is not in the interest of the United States. It is not in your interest to either stay in power or stay alive.
Sure sounds like she wished Bush pushed for democratic reform in Pakistan, instead of propping up Musharraf's dictatorship.
But here's what she said in a debate from August, = http://www.nytimes.c...
when criticizing Sen. Barack Obama's pledge to strike terrorists in Pakistan's border region if Musharraf would not act on actionable intelligence:
I think it is a very big mistake to telegraph that and to destabilize the Musharraf regime, which is fighting for its life against the Islamic extremists who are in bed with al Qaeda and Taliban.
Of course, as everyone now knows, Musharraf is primarily fighting for his life against lawyers and judges, not the tribal militants.
Sen. Clinton is not alone among Dem candidates in supporting Musharraf.
Both Sen. John Edwards and Sen. Chris Dodd have expressed support for Musharraf to maintain "stability."
Whereas Obama, Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Joe Biden = http://abcnews.go.co...
have been more consistent in supporting democratic principles.
""PLEASE YOUTUBE"" THE IRAN VOTE AND IRAQ WAR VET CLAPPING AGAINST ATTACKING IRAN WITH HIS MOM
Hillary also stated that she thought the american education system served us well ?? NOT ! !
AND THE TAX CAP
Hillary votes no to win votes but she won't speak the truth. Barack has the courage to speak the truth. Citizens need everybody to have drivers liscense so they can be monitored for insurance and accidents and alcohol related deaths. He also pointed out the need to PASS an imigration bill to get those people on a path to citizenship. They will be needed to feel like americans so they can keep our social secuirty system fluid.
Hillary also got BUSTED on her statement about not RAISING THE CAP on social secuirty because she says the tax increase will hurt the middle class!
Barack stated that the 6% getting paid 97,000.00 a year is NOT THE MIDDLE CLASS !
Hillary also stated that she thought the american education system served us well ?? NOT ! !
Hillary also got BUSTED on her vote for the kyle Lieberman and the mother and the Iraq war veteran son who clapped when the rest of the candidates pointed out they were AGAINST the Kyle Lieberman bill to make the Iranian guard a terrorist organization and how the bill also allows for Bush to keep troops in iraq !!
Yes Hillary got busted BIG TIME the truth always comes out.
Thank God we have a candidate like Barack Obama who speaks the truth and doesn't shift back and forth trying to get votes. Hillarys thinking people won't catch her shifting her point of view from one location (town) to another as she lies lies lies trying to sway the american voters !!
""PLEASE YOUTUBE"" THE IRAN VOTE AND IRAQ WAR VET CLAPPING AGAINST ATTACKING IRAN WITH HIS MOM
Hillary also stated that she thought the american education system served us well ?? NOT ! !
AND THE TAX CAP
}}---> Breaking News
November 16, 2007 - 00:18 ET by Cool ArrowWriters cross picket lines to provide audience with questions for Hillary.
Developing /syke on
Plant crops - not questions
Viva Las Vegas
November 16, 2007 - 00:48 ET by third eyeHillary Clinton B-, She did her homework for tonight, regained her composure, and she remains a force to be reckoned with.
Barack Obama B+, He was on fire for the first ten minutes, which was great, but the debate was 120 minutes long.
Dennis Kucinich A, the People's choice
John Edwards D-, Like a black hole, his authenticity is hard to see with the naked eye, and can really only be detected by his interactions with the nearest star.
Chris Dodd C+, Once again his message was leadership, and once again no one was listening.
Joe Biden C-, Can he overtake Colbert in the polls? Thats what I would like to know.
Bill Richardson D, Was emotionally overwhelmed by a small, ankle biting, aggressive feret named Bosley....which is not exactly a sign of greatness.
Unanswered or work around answering questions
November 16, 2007 - 00:40 ET by PawpawNWas it just me or did everyone think that almost nothing was answered & except for a few NO/YES everything was just a talking piont for their camp!! Seemed Wolf was even getting feed up with the responses not being responses to the questions asked!!
Your right my friend
November 16, 2007 - 00:53 ET by third eyeIve seen less waffaling at an IHOP myself.
This is both a comedy and a
November 16, 2007 - 02:04 ET by Gary P JacksonThis is both a comedy and a tragedy. Just a sad sad group.
I have never seen pandering like this. God help us if one of these somehow wins the White House.
B Hussein Obama is up here
November 16, 2007 - 02:10 ET by Gary P JacksonB Hussein Obama is up here talking about the country's great tradition of politics ending at the water's edge, and he was able to keep a straight face as he blamed the loss of this on George Bush!
I'm trying to think of the right words, these folks live in an alternate universe!
Hillary has rather impressive...
November 16, 2007 - 02:33 ET by Parker1227...recall. And her programing is near superb. Like a candy bar vending machine: press question A8, out comes prevetted, ready wrapped answer - Plunk!
(Not too salty, not too sweet.)
Question
November 16, 2007 - 08:43 ET by PawpawNDid you get the question that the lady nearing retirement-Judy, I believe- asked. Seems she forgot the prepared question, or couldn't read the prompter as she stumbled, went back over and repeated parts of it before she finally got it out. Then when Obama did reply later he mentioned some union and that she was a cook-they never said that when SUZANNE introduced her!! So staged and they couldn't even get the actors to remember their lines!!
Dennis Kucinich
November 16, 2007 - 09:56 ET by ricklailI don't have the best hearing in the world but did Dennis Kucinich say something about labor unions and human rights? I have tried to find the comment but have not yet found it. If I heard right what he said was almost word for word out of the Socialist Party Platform.
I undersatnd that he was the crowd favorite. If that is the case it speaks volumes about the Dems. In my opinion he is crazy for going into a battle of wits with no ammuntion.
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Dennis
November 16, 2007 - 10:35 ET by candanceI actually thought Dennis did well last night. But I don't remember that quote.
card holding member of the vast right-wing conspiracy
Found it
November 16, 2007 - 14:55 ET by ricklailHere is his answers from You Tube. It is the third cut in.
Southern by birth, Tarheel by the grace of God!