Pre-Gaming The Big Debate

Texas Governor Rick Perry makes his national debut tonight (8 PM Eastern, MSNBC).  How many viewers will tuning in expecting to see Katy Perry?  It doesn't matter - I would back either one over The One.

POST GAME: I thought Rick Perry and Mitt Romney did well; I also thought that Central Casting did a great job in sending over "Distinguished American Presidents".  As an aside, Jon Huntsman looked like a failed Central Casting effort, unless they were asked to provide the weaselly look of that President who kept betraying America and getting caught out by Jack Bauer.

Rick Santorum looked like Ferris Bueller's hapless sidekick; Michelle Bachmann looked like a parody of a crazed right-winger, as if her hair had been styled by the crew of Saturday Night Live.

I assume Newt has no chance at the nomination, but he is always interesting.  Herman Cain might be running for Vice President.  Ron Paul seemed even more of a kook than usual; something about having a fellow Texan there did not bring out his best.

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[Extraneus]

Anyone think Sarah Palin won't be watching this live?

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TK:

Rush Limbaugh predicts: Marco Rubio will be president

"You want conservative purity," said Limbaugh, "I'll give it to you: Marco Rubio, who is someday going to be president of the United States."

He made the statement as part of an in-depth discussion on whether conservatives should remain faithful to their values, or become more moderate.

[snip]

But as WND has reported, Rubio's eligibility remains in question, as the Constitution specifies a president must be a "natural-born citizen," a requirement that has plagued President Obama since his ascension.

Although Rubio was born in Miami, Fla., on May 28, 1971, his Cuban-born parents were not U.S. citizens until they became naturalized Americans on Nov. 5, 1975. There are many who believe that a natural-born citizen means being the child of parents who are both U.S. citizens.

When asked specifically if Rubio considered himself to be a natural-born citizen, the senator's spokesman Alex Burgos told WND, "Yes."

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The next chapter in disaster politics:

Austin fire chief out of town as wildfires raged outside city

"All of the fires are not in the city limits of Austin," Kerr said. "If the fires were in the city limits of Austin, that would have been a whole different thing, and I would have made my way back as fast as I could have."

[PD]

Is that a picture of "Curmudgeon Sue" from "Glee"?

[PD]

Obama's Economic Trifecta: How The President Helped Kill Progressivism, Capitalism And Moderation

Gives more credit to old-school progressives than I think is warranted, but nicely points out how Obama favors affluent progressives over the lower classes he professes to want to help.

[bgates]

Why is a Republican debate airing on MSNBC? We're never going to win over their regular viewer.

[PD]

MSNBC ploy to increase viewership to three.

[Threadkiller]

MSNBC can thank "The Five" for the first 2 viewers, PD.

Ext, thanks!

[Jane]

Phew, my tree party meeting ended just in time!

And I'm pissed that they agreed to be on NBC where all the questions will be: When did you stop beating your wife?"

[Jane]

Chris Matthews really is a tool.

[Ann]

Have they crowned Huntsman the winner yet?

[Jane]

They have to debate facing Air Force one. That's pretty cool.

[Jane]

Immediate slap on Perry. Oh good he equates Williams with Obama, I like it! 1 point for Perry

[Jane]

Point to Romney, Williams looks like a tool. It's not the candidates v each other, it's the candidates v MSNBC.

[Jane]

Oh now let's make it Perry v Romney. Now Romney starts talking about how great Texas is. Not a bad exchange for either of them.

Ron Paul looks like he is going to fall over.

Where is everyone?

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Present.

[Threadkiller]

What in the world is slowbama thinking while watching this debate? Besides hoping Huntsman wins.

[Sara (Pal2Pal)]

I don't like Huntsman.

[pagar]

Looks like you have it under control, Jane.
Palin is not there, so no use watching, IMO.

[Rick Ballard]

Present.

[PD]

Wow, the comments here about the debate make me really regret having no TV in the cabin!

[Janet]

Williams said he wanted to be devil's advocate.
We already think of you that way Brian!

[Jane]

I think they are all nailing it, and the moderators look like asses.

[Janet]

Newt was just good.
NBC having technical difficulties....

[Barbara]

Williams said he wanted to be devil's advocate.

That translates to, "I will ask any gotcha questions I like, so get over it, Newt." Just my guess.

[Clarice]

HEH..Jane , you are our heroine. We never have to watch this merde again with you as point gal.

[Jane]

Well I'm just commenting. It's really worth watching I think. I'm impressed with all of them so far - except Huntsman who makes my skin crawl.

[glasater]

But Huntsman looks good...

[Jane]

I also love the fact that they are not attacking each other but rather the moron in chief despite how hard the moderators try.

[Jack is Back!]

Is DoT's skin crawling?

My God this is our side?

[Sara (Pal2Pal)]

Oh Newt!! LOL

[Jane]

Go NEwT!!!

[Janet]

So far, the moderators seem to be just taking the Dem. side.

I like Bachmann....strong take down of Obamacare.
Newt is being strong too.

[Jane]

GO Newt again!!!!!

[Jane]

JIB, Are you disappointed?

[glasater]

Herman Cain is doing well also.

[Janet]

I like Rick Santorum too...an honorable man. He won't win & he isn't the strongest, but he is a good person....not many of those in politics.

[Soylent Red]

Holy smokes. What's gotten into Newt?

Still don't like him but being below the political Mendoza line becomes him.

[Sue]

I hate yellow ties.

[Jack is Back!]

Specifics = Cain
Assholes = MSNBC
Polemics = Newt
Best hair cut = Mitt
Most Presidential = Perry
Skin Crawler = Huntsman
Palin lite = Bachman
Lost = Santorum
Are You Kidding = Paul

[Melinda Romanoff]

Paul wins the revolving door race!!

(Only entrant, so far.)

[Soylent Red]

Ron Paul is so irrelevant, and yet here he is, babbling full on crazy.

[Threadkiller]

I wish Huntsman would have sent Max Headroom to speak for him.

[Threadkiller]

I wish Huntsman would have sent Max Headroom to speak for him.

[Jack is Back!]

A sliver dime!

I love it. G0 Ron Paul, you are the crazy uncle in the attic.

[Jane]

I dunno, I think this is a great debate. Anyone watching will realize that there is an entirely different way to do things, in case they didn't know.

[Melinda Romanoff]

Soylent-

Paul has economic Tourette's. Every now and then words come out accurately. Silver dime was very close.

[Sue]

I am having to watch Rachel Madcow commercials? Sheesh...

[Jane]

These moderators have to be really bummed out.

[mikey]

I think being ruthless is a necessity for beating Obama. Perry definitely can be that

[Ann]

Newt understands that beating Obama is easy, it’s the damn press corpse we are running against.

He won the last debate for that reason, imo.

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Preen Forward

[Jack is Back!]

My God I just saw some guy (actually it turned out to be Rachel Maddow) i front of the Hoover Dam talking about how America can be great. Tell me I am dreaming.

[Sara (Pal2Pal)]

That was really heartwarming.

[Janet]

Newt understands that beating Obama is easy, it’s the damn press corpse we are running against.

Exactly right.

[Threadkiller]

Madcow's whole show is a commercial.

[Soylent Red]

Heh...economic Tourette's. That's the Paul problem - a candy coating of truth surrounding a gooey core of teh crazee.

Reagan Library is my favorite library of the ones I've visited.

And Nancy Reagan is a class act. I miss Reagan every single day, and moreso now that Buraq Hussein o'SCoaMF is fouling the ground he trod.

[Sara (Pal2Pal)]

Whoa! Perry skewers Rove.

[Captain Hate]

Rachel Maddow) i front of the Hoover Dam

She must've heard it described as an awesome dike.

[mikey]

that is funny

[Soylent Red]

Romney just wants to help. He just wants to help.

I like Cain alot, and it's darned unfortunate that he can't win. What a contrasting African American President he would be.

Also, doesn't it seem like the moderators are trying to get everyone to pounce on Perry? If you ever needed a reason to vote Perry, I think the media's fear of him would be a good one.

[Janet]

NBC moderator is apparently a big fan of Cheney. Who knew?

Ron Paul has to get off the stage.

[Soylent Red]

She must've heard it described as an awesome dike.

She rushed right over to put her finger in it.

[Clarice]

That is your very best, CH

[Jane]

She must've heard it described as an awesome dike.

LOLOLOL!

[Sue]

Rick Perry is Rick Perry. I like that Perry isn't backing away from what he has said or done as governor. If you don't like him, vote for Newt or Mitt. Personally, I didn't like Mitt's answer to the SS question, but I wouldn't freak out if Romney was president.

[Jane]

I feel the same way Sue.

[Sue]

Great answer from Mitt.

[Janet]

Romney sticking up for Perry. wow!

[Ann]

What dictates are in Obamacare!!!! Turn the question around.

(I must admit I hated the push for that vaccine and was offended when the doctor pushed it on my eleven year old and I told em where to go.

Oh crap, Romney just did what I wanted. Did he?)

[Threadkiller]

Santorum nails opt out vs opt in. I enjoyed that.

[Soylent Red]

You know the viewership of MSNBC are duct taping their heads right now to keep them from exploding.

Obama doesn't hav

[Jack is Back!]

If Herman Cain was a politician then he would be the nominee, tomorrow. No one else is specific. He may be wrong but he has plans not opinions. And Ron Paul is more crazy and stupid than I ever thought. I am now concerned about his offspring, Rand.

[Janet]

Paul said something "blew his mind"...yeah, I'm thinkin' that happened awhile ago.

[C.R.]

Okay, wait - Homeland security is a "smaller issue"?

[Soylent Red]

Shorter Huntsman: I don't know what to say about this...can't we just change the subject?

[Threadkiller]

Iowahawk needs to answer this question.

[Ann]

Thwack Soylent! (fingers in the dike) Thwack

Thwack (LOL LOL LOL)ROFLMAO

[Jack is Back!]

Who has the best tan? DoT?

[Captain Hate]

Have they asked about anything Obama is failing at, which is pretty much everything?

Yes I know it's MSDNC

[Jack is Back!]

Newt. Don't you hate the smart ass guy in the crowd?

[Soylent Red]

Hola Jose!

Now go away.

[Captain Hate]

With Jane and some of you guys watching, this may set an all time MSNBC ratings record. If so it would be great that they did it w/o Bathtub Boy.

[Threadkiller]

Como se dice "lean forward" In espanol?

[Jack is Back!]

O, Jesus, why do we get a hispanic question, why? Because the republicans are racists.

[Soylent Red]

Have they asked about anything Obama is failing at, which is pretty much everything?

We don't have two months for this debate.

[Janet]

Obama an abject liar...Oh yeah!

[Sue]

I told ya'. Perry is Perry. If you like someone calling the president a liar, he's your man.

[Captain Hate]

Obama an abject liar...Oh yeah!

Another pack of Kools just got torched.

[Threadkiller]

No me gusta, newt

[Sue]

Capt'n,

They didn't ask but Mitt said that Obama didn't have a clue how to get this country working again.

[Janet]

Maybe they'll ask Obama an Indonesian question?

[MarkO]

Como se dice "lean forward" In espanol?

If I recall, it's "Chingate, puto." That might be a generous translation.

[(Another) Barbara]

I can't see what y'all see in Cain, who appears to me to have only one response "We need to fix it, not end it."

I think Mitt's doing better than I've ever seen him do, including his gentlemanly defense of Perry (who should have just said he was wrong, wrong, wrong about that awful exec. order).

[Captain Hate]

Did MSLSD hire a hispanic just to ask immigration questions? Rick Sanchez was available.

[Soylent Red]

I would like to remind Perry of the words of Han Solo:

Wookies tear the arms off people when they lose. Or when you get in the way of their tamale.

[Captain Hate]

Mitt with the pre-emptive shot? I like that.

[Threadkiller]

Was Santorum's dad naturalized prior to Rick's birth?

[Soylent Red]

Bachmann really does have magnificent girl hair.

[Janet]

Send the illegals back to their home country. These people are not countryless. They can apply to come back legally.