Republican Debate
The Republican Debate is being held tonight in Florida and is a YouTube based debate. Before the debate began, the camera panned the audience and, by golly, I do believe I caught a glimpse of Chuck Norris and we all know who he is supporting for president. Stayed tuned for more…
UPDATE (8:16 EST):
Wow, things are already heating up, after the very first question about illegal immigration, Giuliani accused Mitt Romney about hiring illegals to work on his mansion. This brought about a spitting match between the two. They finally had to be broken up by the moderator like two boxers in the ring…
UPDATE ( 8:29 EST)
Mitt Romney is just trying to pick a fight tonight. Huckabee supports helping immigrant children get an education because he doesn’t believe we should punish the children for their parents mistakes. Romney, who doesn’t see it the same way, railed on Huckabee for this view. I think Mitt might still be a little sore from the immediate attack on him he received from Giuliani.
UPDATE ( 8:40 EST)
The candidates were asked what top three bureaucratic departments they would cut to reduce national spending. Ron Paul and Huckabee had the most interesting answers.
Ron Paul would cut federal spending to the Education Department, Energy Department, and Homeland Security.
Mike Huckabee would get rid of the IRS and revamp Homeland Security. “More people are afraid of an audit than a mugging.”
P.S. The crowd is brutal: booing almost always accompanies any series of applause.
UPDATE ( 8:54 EST)
Mitt Romney stated that he wouldn’t apologize for becoming pro-life after originally being pro-choice. He said the people shouldn’t be afraid of him because he changed his mind because the American people should support a candidate who isn’t afraid to admit he was wrong and change his view when confronted.
UPDATE ( 9:05 EST)
When asked whether the candidates owned guns and what kind, Thompson replied that he owns guns but “won’t tell you what they are or where they are.” Criminals: Thompson may be old but I wouldn’t recommend messing with him
UPDATE ( 9:15 EST)
When asked about the death penalty and what would Jesus do in that case, Huckabee answered that “Jesus was to smart to ever run for public office.” Huckabee does support the death penalty.
UPDATE ( 9:31 EST)
Mitt doesn’t believe it would be wise for them to describe what constitutes as torture. When directly asked if water boarding is torture, he refused to say either way.
McCain answered by stating that he couldn’t believe that Romney couldn’t say that water boarding is torture.
Man, Romney is just getting railed on and his responses aren’t helping him either.
UPDATE ( 9:42 EST)
If you have missed some of the questions asked tonight, here is the link to watch all of them on YouTube.
UPDATE ( 9:58 EST)
When asked if Huckabee would accept the support of “log cabin” republicans, a homosexual group of republicans, he replied that he’ll take and needs the support of everyone for him to win. He continued by staying that he doesn’t support their lifestyle but believes that the American people are not looking for a candidate who agrees with them, but one that holds true to their convictions while respecting others.
UPDATE ( 10:00 EST)
Favorite quote of the night by far:
“Hillary can be on the first rocket to Mars” –Mike Huckabee when asked about a mission to Mars
UPDATE ( 10:11 EST)
Well, its over, but here are a few other blogger’s take on the debate:
