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New Hampshire Debates Thread

by BooMan
Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 06:37:20 PM EST

The Republican debate is at 7pm and the Democratic debate afterwards, on ABC News. Most people will be watching the end of the Seahawks-Redskins game and then the Jaguars-Steelers game. But, I suppose a coupla people will tune into the debates. Most people will just see the best soundbites and post-debate spin. Same as it ever was.

Today's polling shows Obama and McCain in the lead, just as I predicted. If they are going to be stopped, it will have to take place tonight in these debates. If you like politics more than playoff football, stick around and add some color commentary. And if Giuliani says '9/11' take a drink.

New Hampshire Debates Thread | 32 comments (32 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Giuliani wanks it to 9/11 (none / 0)

That's the title of one of my blog posts today.

But I'm...good God...fired up and ready to go. I ABC in HD going just to get the full in person effect. I think I'm scaring the children.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:03:27 PM EST

Is it on? (none / 0)

I turned to all the ABC channels and they're showing snowboarding. I'm in CA, but I swear it's 7pm in NH right now.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:09:22 PM EST

I have to wait, I guess (none / 0)

Here on the West coast don't get to see the debates until 7pm PST.

Lame.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:13:59 PM EST
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Re: Is it on? (none / 0)

it is a Republican debate after all

maybe snowboarding is a teh new waterboarding?

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by its simple IF you ignore the complexity (simplecomplexity AT mac.com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:25:34 PM EST
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I'm beyond pissed right now (none / 0)

Just about every political blog I visit is based on the East coast. So they're liveblogging and I'm forced to wait until 7pm PST. Why? There's no fucking logic to that at all.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:30:52 PM EST
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Re: I'm beyond pissed right now (none / 0)

I don't blame you. But you aren't missing anything. It's a terrible debate.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:35:29 PM EST
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Found a live online feed (none / 0)

I'm just getting a green screen and only audio. Such a shame since it's not like I can tell who's talking.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:48:22 PM EST
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Re: Found a live online feed (none / 0)

works for me...thanks fabooj

1st r debate l've seem...these guys are really out there

lTMF'sA

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:51:25 PM EST
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Really? (none / 0)

I tried on the other 3 computers in my house and I got nothing. I even had 20 friends in 5 west coast states try it and they didn't get anything either.

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 09:03:45 PM EST
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Re: Really? (none / 0)

l'm running a mac os 10.4.11

if that helps

lTMF'sA

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 09:16:03 PM EST
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Stupid technology (none / 0)

I just figured it out. I have to use IE. I had everyone use IE and we all got video. Who willingly uses IE in 2008? Man!

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 09:16:59 PM EST
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I turn to ABC for ten minutes and the Skins take the lead!

by liberaljournal on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:11:00 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

I wonder who this format favors?

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:12:27 PM EST

McCain complimenting Rudy... (none / 0)

is the kiss of death. He thinks Rudy doesn't have a snowballs chance in Hell.

by Ed J on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:19:06 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 1)

The only Democratic candidate, or at least the conscience of the Democratic party, has been excluded. Why watch another lite Republican debate after the hard Republican debate, when you can watch a wildcard football game. Don't kid around. What is more American than football; what is less American than the primaries.

Goodbye Dennis. We love you for reminding us about who we used to be.

by shergald on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:25:51 PM EST

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TIVO the debate and watch the game Shergald. That way you can keep your priorities straight.

"We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; now we know that it is bad economics;" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt

by Salunga on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:41:02 PM EST
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Mitty won the Wyoming caucus. Not well reported and may not help him in N.H. but enough, with his bucks, to assure he continues his attempts to buy the nomination.

Hillary went negative. Has dropped a mailer contrasting hers position with Obama's voting record on abortion rights. As she remarked, the fun begins.

Huffpost cites a TIME article --- Clinton machine shaken by setback... inside her campaign donors are in panic.

Hillary needs to do well tonite and on Tuesday.

Well, "You can't vote for war and disown the results"

by idredit on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 07:34:42 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

Wyoming gives 7 to Romney, 2 to Thompson & 1 to Hunter, 2 undecided. Business & guns for those folks, none of that creepy religiosity stuff.

by mainsailset on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:02:03 PM EST
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This is a horrible debate. I haven't seen any Republican debates before. This is a horrible group of candidates.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:05:37 PM EST

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At least by format, this is the best debate they've had.

by BooMan on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:14:00 PM EST
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Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

My, my...these people are really Nanny Staters aren't they?

On illegal immigration, Giuliani says he wants a to have a national ID card, a fence ("physical and techonological"), change behaviors, and for those who want to come here, they have to read, write and learn English.

Gee...who's gonna pay for this?

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by fabooj (fabooj [at} mail [dot} com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:13:53 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

Mitt's Position = Operation Wetback

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:15:35 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

Manny no offense. But that powerful picture with only 13 comments at your place, and I'm wanting some more.

I WAY TO HEAR ABOUT MANNY'S TRIP TO NYE!!!

Was that too loud? I apologize.

WHERE THE HELL IS IT!!!!!!!!

Oh sorry again.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:30:49 PM EST
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Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

heh, you almost woke me up from my jetlagged nap ;)

(still editing photos, will have more by Monday - trip was GREAT!)

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:49:26 PM EST
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Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

That was a good shot that Guliani made at Romney about Reagan.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:16:12 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

Each of them had a shot at Barack and none of them made a compelling case. A few were even deferential.

by liberaljournal on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:34:37 PM EST

Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

That bit with all the candidates on stage together was great TV.

The more control, the more that requires control. This is the road to chaos. -Frank Herbert, The Dosadi Experiment

by chimneyswift on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:48:17 PM EST

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I just have to express how much I can't stand Diane Sawyer.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:50:30 PM EST

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really? She's one of the few I don't hate.

by BooMan on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:50:59 PM EST
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Her fake concerned/interested look makes me want to throw up. I've always felt that way about her. Absolutely cannot stand the sight of her.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:53:24 PM EST
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Agreed, esp. after her "So what should I call you, Judy" fake ass question 4 years ago.

I dunno Ms. Sawyer--or is that Mrs. Nichols???

And I just cannot stand Charlie Gibson. He dumb as rocks, and the glasses down the nose don't help, hun.

Red wine helps.

Can't hear ya, Peach!

by AP on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 09:27:28 PM EST
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Re: New Hampshire Debates Thread (none / 0)

New thread for the Democrats.

by BooMan on Sat Jan 5th, 2008 at 08:59:00 PM EST

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