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Republican presidential candidates gave a qualified endorsement Thursday night to President Bush's strategy in the war in Iraq, criticizing the administration for mismanaging the war but insisting that U.S. troops should not be withdrawn.

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MilesAway
May 4, 2007, 7:03 a.m.
"In my case, I hate abortion," Giuliani said. "... But ultimately, because it is an issue of conscience, I would respect a woman's right to make a different choice."
In fact, Giuliani even went so far as to add that "it would be OK" for the Supreme Court to uphold the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide.
HI WILL GETS MY VOTE.
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jaern
May 4, 2007, 7:05 a.m.
I love that these Republicans candidates mentioned Ronald Reagan over and over, but never once did they mention GHWB and only brought up his idiot son once!
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JoMama
May 4, 2007, 7:58 a.m.
Same Old Same Old, SOS. Whatever their minons what to hear.
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vor
May 4, 2007, 8:24 a.m.
I actually watched some of this. Romney came across as slick and professional but I couldn't help but notice the resemblance of his profile to Joseph Smith which is kind of freakish and off-putting.
McCain came across as dottering, his age is going to be an issue, because it shows. Thompson from Wisconsin may have some decent ideas but he is so strange looking I can't see him winning a national election. Not fair but probably true. Tanquedo was the least genuine by far. I think he made the dumbest remark of the evening stating it was strange to be so close to "Air Force Ten" as they were in the same hangar as Air Force One.
Guiliani came across the best, though I can't see him winning a national election after his personal issues are splashed across the front pages for months. Oh, and dont forget Huckabee who could be a surprise. His straight laced views might connect with disillusioned evangelical voters.
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FSU92grad
May 4, 2007, 8:49 a.m.
Could someone who is fairly undbiased and watched the Debate tell me what really happened ? I don't trust a libearal, Bush-hating network like MSNBC to report the news...Were they really taking shots at Bush or was it more subtle...And which candidate looked the strongest ? Was Fred Thompson part of the debate? I was out of town and couldn't watch, but would love to hear some non-Bush-hating/liberal ccmments...
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torrent29
May 4, 2007, 9:24 a.m.
The most amusing moment was when they were asked whether they believed in evolution. Three of them raised their hands.
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MilesAway
May 4, 2007, 10:01 a.m.
McCain, yes he did: "Flip Flop - Flap Flip"...
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tunedog42
May 4, 2007, 10:29 a.m.
I thought the whole thing was washed out from having too many candidates. They should have split them into two groups or something -- everybody just got a little soundbite.
However, from what I have read -- Romney is gaining ground. Guiliani is going to beat that war on terror thing to death but he just wants to keep killing Muslims rather than try to find a way to work with the Muslim countries to eliminate terrorism. That's the key. Look how Saudi Arabia cleaned up those 170 terrorist. Hunted them down like dogs.
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cleare
May 4, 2007, 10:42 a.m.
didn't watch it, didn't watch the democrats. they all pretty much make me want to gag. (except maybe obama)
didn't think there would be much said of substance and according to nostalgia, i was right.
multi parties are the way to go. i encourage all to seek them out. i read the word "libertarian" floating around...well there is a Libertarian Party...and a Green Party...and the Citizens for Tax Reform Party...and the Natural Law Party. all offer alternatives.
but, before multi parties work, we need some new democratic processes like instant run-off voting (IRV) and fusion politics (where 2 or more parties can support a single candidate).
we do have alternatives to the sad choices offered us, if only americans will seek them out. unfortunately most americans are more interested in voting for "American Idol" than for a decent presidential candidate.
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slate
May 4, 2007, 10:50 a.m.
Democrat Debate BLA BLA BLA BLA Republican debate insert same as Democrat,,,,, when will anyone actually say something of substance? Dear presidential hopefuls,,,, I raise my hand and tell you I have one vote and haven't decided who I will vote for. I have no problem voting for a D or R but I for one really want to know what you REALLY plan to do other than the usual. One side has a hate Bush platform and the other has a Dems are dangerous for security platform,,,, I for one am about sick and tired of the Whole Lot of em.
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djrevelky
May 4, 2007, 11:11 a.m.
I enjoy the libs bashing religion so much on here. I wonder if it wasn't for Christianity, Bush, and Cheney who they would blame all of the world's problems on.
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RASSRASS
May 4, 2007, 12:02 p.m.
Why was Tommy Thompson on the stage? Please say he does not have aspirations of grandeur. I can't believe he has people willing to support him. Maybe he has a lot of industry prople who want another "yes man" in the oval office; another puppet whose strings they can pull on at will. A new day is dawning, and we have a lot of worl to do to ensure the legacy of madness and tyranny does not continue. Honestly, they need to remove the lead pipes from the federal buildings in Washington!
TALK LESS, THINK MORE, DO MORE TO END THE MADNESS.
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vidman04
May 4, 2007, 12:37 p.m.
Meanwhile, Alex was voted off on "Survivor".....
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firststick
May 4, 2007, 1:04 p.m.
I love Libertarians. Every man for himself, dog eat dog, only the strong survive.
Oh wait. They want law and order! Damn!
That means people and systems that get corrupted and then try to embed their power deeper. Get more complicated and easier to manipulate by the insider and well connected.
Darn! Oh well. It is a nice dream.
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PilotSmall
May 4, 2007, 1:08 p.m.
The whole group sounded like politicians and not leaders! I don't think one of them has a clue about the American people!
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hoppy
May 4, 2007, 1:09 p.m.
They all gave excellent speeches. A lot more than the democrats who have a candidate who cannot name three allies to the US. And holds the Palestinians in high reguard. eh,liberals,we do have enemies that would have our heads if we allowed them to.
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getreal1
May 4, 2007, 1:26 p.m.
I'm looking for some one to straighten the miss handled over forty year mess our country is in. None of these really do not fit the Application. The other side looks really no different. To bad superman was not real.
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patnmeril
May 4, 2007, 1:28 p.m.
The 1st presidential election I voted on was a vote for Ronald Reagen in his 1st term. I have never considered myself either a Republican or a Democrat. I vote according to the individual running. GWB has changed that, and I strongly feel that he has pretty much destroyed any possiblility that the Republicans have in winning the '08 election. GWB has done 2 notable things during his administration. He has GREATLY increased the number of terrorists in the world, and completely discredited the Republican party. I am still waiting for GWB to try and outlaw elections in the name of "Homeland Security" :)
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not2needy
May 4, 2007, 2:59 p.m.
I have no doubt that they would advocate staying in Iraq, why not get their piece of the pie!?
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antiwar
May 4, 2007, 3:15 p.m.
Kill babies, not terrorists, vote Democratic!
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dandt1612
May 4, 2007, 3:21 p.m.
I found the Repubilicans debate as boring as the Democrats.
Peace
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Truzseeker
May 4, 2007, 3:35 p.m.
Listening to some audio of this debate that includes candidate Dr. Ron Paul. The rest of them are worthless, and give the same lip service that they have for years as we digress as a nation.
My question is WHEN will everyone start thinking of what is said through the authoritative framework set up by the Constitution and Bill of rights.
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NoWayMan
May 4, 2007, 4:30 p.m.
giuliani's pro-choice stance on abortion is the only thing that separates him from the rest of the pack. other than that, he's irrelevant. he wouldn't even win NY if he got the republican nod.
the rest are either big-time flip floppers like romney, who was pro-choice in the 90s but is now a pro-lifer (as well as a big game hunter. riiiight) or Mccain, who has simply lost all his juice.