Republicans Wrangle at Reagan Library

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Posted May 3rd 2007 8:04PM by Kathleen Hayden
Filed under: President 2008, Republicans, Debates

A week after the Democrats "debated" in South Carolina, their GOP counterparts do the same. The MSNBC/Politico-sponsored event took place in the impressive space at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. And Nancy Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger were both on hand to lend further star power.

Chris Matthews took over moderator duties, though on several occasions the candidates didn't exactly answer the question he asked. Iraq was, not surprisingly, the first subject of the day, but conservative touchstones like abortion and stem-cell research were on the docket. Of course, there were a few softballs: which tax would you repeal? And should Bill Clinton be back in the White House (Give you one guess on the answers to that one.)

As for the contenders, the roll call included all 10 current candidates. For those of you keeping score at home they are (in reverse alphabetical order, just to change things up a bit): former Gov. Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin; Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado; former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts; Rep. Ron Paul of Texas; Sen. John McCain of Arizona; Rep. Duncan Hunter of California; former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas; former Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York City; former Gov. Jim Gilmore of Virginia; and Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas

So were there any clear winners or losers? Memorable moments? Did it help you decide who to vote for? Leave your comments below.

Previously on 'The Stump':
· Latest GOP Presidential Straw Poll
· It's April 2007 and They're Already Debating
· Coalition Wants Access to Debate Video

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klaizfmvca at 11:03AM on Jan 24th 2009

2. Question: What would winning the war in Iraq look like? Please define "winning".
Thank you,
Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner at 6:30PM on May 3rd 2007

3.
i think ex mayor of new york will win.He is the most qualify canddidate.he help to make new york city
the best city in the world.the crime went down
he reduce welfare rolls and nade it clean city

israel at 6:34PM on May 3rd 2007

4. The mere fact that they are running as Republicans assures that they are all losers!

Rebecca at 6:59PM on May 3rd 2007

5. They are all losers!

Rebecca at 6:59PM on May 3rd 2007

6. MIKE HUCKABEE WATCH HIM. He is going to stand out for conservatives. A guy who could win unlike brownback.

steve at 8:09PM on May 3rd 2007

7. I like the idea of public questions from the net. The field is way too big, though, for any kind of in-depth look at the major candidates. But it provides a chance for an upset by one or more of the underdogs.

Steve Bonomo at 7:31PM on May 3rd 2007

8. Ronald Reagan was the clear winnter of the debate ...now where does one go to vote for him?

Joyce Myers, Carbondale, Illinois

Joyce Myers at 1:35AM on May 4th 2007

9. I admit I only watched parts of this debate. From the first 10 minutes I felt that Survivor on another channel was the winner. These guys up there don't know how to answer a question and no matter what they answered it didn't make any sense. In my opinion the ones that made the most sense from what I saw were Romney, McCain and possibly Giuliani, if I could have understood him more clearly.

Susan at 7:38AM on May 4th 2007

10. What does Ronald Reagan have to do with this debate. I never felt he was a good president anyway. A good actor but did nothing as president.

Susan at 7:37AM on May 4th 2007

11. all the liberal who call presdiential candidate are MORONS.
it's always the left who shout about who's a loser wtc you never hear that from the rebublican side.
I attended my neice's graduation at Yale several years ago, both Bush and Hilary were speaking at the commensment.
Hilary got applause, the President got booed and applause. Typical liberals.
There were rebublicans in the audience. They remained quiet during and after Hilary's speech...it's always the liberals...always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that boo.....

A PATRIOT at 8:20AM on May 4th 2007

12. Everyone in this debate looked extremely nervous! I applaud them for trying; knowing they are all idiots and they have no fighting chance.

Hugo at 10:22AM on May 4th 2007

13. From the AP article posted on this site:

"There was no dissent about the importance of the U.S. military mission in Iraq."

What?! Did you not hear Ron Paul come out against the war half a dozen times? He cleaned house in the MSNBC poll. Ron Paul is clearly the exception to every Republican rule. He was straightforward and on message throughout. That's the guy I want in the White House. Respect the supreme law of the land! Respect the rights of the American people! We are not supposed to police the world, and it's dangerous to our own security and liberty to do so!
Ron Paul for President!

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