LIVE GOP : REPUBLICAN DEBATE

9:46


Chris Suellentrop:
Can Chalian liveblog *while* he talks on the Yahoo stream?
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:46 Chris Suellentrop
9:47

Twitter
michaelpfalcone:
@AshleyRParker Are you revising your story to include Romney's $10,000 bet? [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:47 michaelpfalcone
9:47


Chris Lehmann:
Chalian contains multitudes!
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:47 Chris Lehmann
9:48


DavidMRothschild:
latest numbers from YouTube on Rick Perry's "Strong" ad: 17,200 likes and 585,191 dislikes
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:48 DavidMRothschild
9:49


Rachel Rose Hartman:
That's some handshake
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:49 Rachel Rose Hartman
9:49


Chris Lehmann:
DM Register: "Should voters consider marital fidelity in voting for president?"
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:49 Chris Lehmann
9:49


Zachary Roth:
10K is about 0.005 percent of Romney's total net worth, said by Money mag to be $202 million.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:49 Zachary Roth
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Twitter
rickklein:
Perry on marital vow: "vow to God... even stronger than a handshake in Texas." #iowadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:49 rickklein
9:50

Twitter
jaketapper:
Perry says "if you cheat on your wife you'll cheat on your business partner....or why wouldnt you cheat on anybody for that matter?" [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 jaketapper
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Twitter
rickklein:
Perry: "if you will cheat on your wife, if you cheat on your spouse, you'll cheat on your business partner." #iowadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 rickklein
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Twitter
suellentrop:
From Yahoo's @zackroth: 10K is about 0.005 percent of Romney's total net worth, said by Money mag to be $202 million. (In our liveblog!) [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 suellentrop
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[Comment From ForesterForester: ]
Great response from Perry on fidelity
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 Forester
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Rachel Rose Hartman:
Newt stands and scowls as Perry talks infidelity. So how will the moderators handle letting Gingrich respond when his name isn't mentioned by the candidates?
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 Rachel Rose Hartman
9:50


zbyronwolf:
Everyone hold your breath 'til Gingrich gets to talk.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:50 zbyronwolf
9:51


Chris Lehmann:
Isn't this the most we've heard from Santorum in a debate so far?
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:51 Chris Lehmann
9:51

Twitter
jaketapper:
Santorum also agrees marital fidelity an issue - helps people determine whether you're trustworthy... [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:51 jaketapper
9:51


Chris Suellentrop:
With 11,000 votes in, 68 percent of the Yahoo audience wants to hear more from Ron Paul in this debate.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:51 Chris Suellentrop
9:51


Rachel Rose Hartman:
Paul taking the high road-- switches convo to oath of office instead of marriage.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:51 Rachel Rose Hartman
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Chris Lehmann:
Ron paul pivoting from marital vows to vow to uphold the Constitution--a smart move
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:51 Chris Lehmann
9:52


Rachel Rose Hartman:
And the audience loved it.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:52 Rachel Rose Hartman
9:52

Twitter
jaketapper:
Ron Paul pivots to oath of office...talks about times he's on the short end of a 434-1 vote [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:52 jaketapper
9:52


Chris Lehmann:
Deifnitely Paul's strongest response tonight
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:52 Chris Lehmann
9:52


[Comment From DavidDavid: ]
Ron Paul #winning
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:52 David
9:53


[Comment From GinGin: ]
Way to Go Ron. That's the best response thus far tonight.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:53 Gin
9:53


Chris Lehmann:
Panelists are really letting Gingrich suspense build on this question
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:53 Chris Lehmann
9:54

Twitter
amyewalter:
Is that Gary Busey sitting next to Marcus Bachmann? #iadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:54 amyewalter
9:55

Twitter
rickklein:
Gingrich: faith is a "real issue." "People have to render judgment." #iowadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:55 rickklein
9:55


Chris Lehmann:
Gingrich reply: "it is a real issue--people have to look at the person to whom they're going to loan the presidency."
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:55 Chris Lehmann
9:55

Twitter
johnsberman:
what must be going through Newt's head? [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:55 johnsberman
9:55


[Comment From FranicsFranics: ]
Gingrich, say , I'm too old to cheat, lol
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:55 Franics
9:56


Chris Suellentrop:
A split decision on marital fidelity: 52 percent of the first 4,800 repondents in the Yahoo audience say it matters.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 Chris Suellentrop
9:56


Chris Lehmann:
Gingrich owns to mistakes. stresses he's brought shortcomings before God. Will probably play well with Iowans
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 Chris Lehmann
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Twitter
rickklein:
agreed. he handled well. #iowadebate RT @chucktodd: Gingrich has been ready for this answer since he decided to run [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 rickklein
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Twitter
johnsberman:
palpable feeling that tense moment past...#IowaDebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 johnsberman
9:56


Rachel Rose Hartman:
Bachmann sounded JUST like Steve King in describing Iowa voters. http://yhoo.it/rG7gHm Sounds like someone's definitely been calling him for counsel..
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 Rachel Rose Hartman
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[Comment From Chris HeltsleyChris Heltsley: ]
Newt did better on that than expected, he had a lot of time to think on that one
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:56 Chris Heltsley
9:57

Twitter
johnsberman:
Riveting! RT @TerryMoran: Really good debate so far--respectful, lively, substantive. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:57 johnsberman
9:58


Chris Lehmann:
For a terrific look at immigration issues in Iowa, see this dispatch from Yahoo News writer Liz Goodwin: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/years-immigration-raid-iowa-town-feels-poorer-less-133035414.html
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:58 Chris Lehmann
9:58


Rachel Rose Hartman:
Here's a recap of Gingrich saying he's 'prepared to take the heat' on immigration at the Heritage/AEI debate http://yhoo.it/sYcoMZ
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:58 Rachel Rose Hartman
9:59


Chris Suellentrop:
Definitely read that Liz Goodwin story. Truly lovely.
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:59 Chris Suellentrop
9:59

Twitter
rickklein:
Romney says Gingrich plan is "form of amnesty, whether technically amnesty or not." #iowadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 9:59 rickklein
10:00


DavidMRothschild:
35% of unauthorized adults in US for 15 years or more, here is referenced study: http://bit.ly/suiLBo
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:00 DavidMRothschild
10:01


[Comment From Terry BroganTerry Brogan: ]
How will these candidates compensate the businesses that fold as a result of deportation of illegals?? Is it ok to have whole towns sut down?? Is it good for the economy to get rid of these illegals?? Are they willing to have their favorite restaurants close as a result?? Are they prepared to pay more for their goods and services as a reslt??
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:01 Terry Brogan
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Twitter
zbyronwolf:
Moonrocks and mandates - our Fact Check so far - http://abcn.ws/ukR3Lw [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:01 zbyronwolf
10:01


Rachel Rose Hartman:
Perry isn't addressing that military question. Perhaps hoping Diane Sawyer forgets to follow up?
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:01 Rachel Rose Hartman
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Rachel Rose Hartman:
And he got away with it
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:02 Rachel Rose Hartman
10:03


[Comment From DavidDavid: ]
Terry Brogan: Companies won't shut down if illegals are deported. They'll have to hire from the unemployed population. It's a win-win.
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:03 David
10:04


DavidMRothschild:
#Palestinians is one of top hashtags for Newt right now; the #RJC2012 (Republican Jewish Coalition) is a top hashtag for all top GOP candidates
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:04 DavidMRothschild
10:04


Rachel Rose Hartman:
Gingrich's "Palestinians aren't people" comments via ABC: http://abcn.ws/vCmAeo
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:04 Rachel Rose Hartman
10:04


Michael Falcone:
Ron Paul says that Gingrich's comments on the Palestinians is "just stirring up trouble," but then goes on to say that they were "technically correct." Then Gingrich fires back, "Is what I said historically true? Yes. Is what I sad factually correct? Yes."
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:04 Michael Falcone
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[Comment From Kenneth Roberts Kenneth Roberts: ]
Gingrich is not backing down on the support of Israel. Hurray!
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:05 Kenneth Roberts
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Twitter
rickklein:
Gingrich doubles down on Palestinian answer. "Enough lying about the Middle East." #iowadebate [via Twitter]
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:05 rickklein
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Rachel Rose Hartman:
As expected, given Gingrich's reaction today, he defends saying Palestinians are invented people. Audience loudly applauds.
Saturday December 10, 2011 10:05 Rachel Rose Hartman