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Tonight’s CNN-YouTube Republican Debate

November 28th, 2007
By HOLLY IN CINCINNATI, Copy Editor

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You can watch it on CNN.com.

LIVE-BLOGGING:

CNN Political Ticker

Caucus Blog of the New York Times

MSNBC First Read

Michelle Malkin

AMERICAblog:

Okay, it’s finally over. I’d say this was Mike Huckabee’s night. He gave great answers, held his own against the big dogs. Romney looked pathetic and often uncertain. He’s clearly not good when he’s not scripted. McCain had some moments, but overall just doesn’t have it. Rudy was just too much of a smarty pants. This was a raucous gathering and they’re all getting ugly with each other. Have at it.

Pam’s House Blend

Shakesville

Fred File

ABC Political Radar

Wrapping thoughts…. You could make an argument for lots of different winners: Romney, Giuliani, and McCain all had strong moments. But the biggest night belonged to Mike Huckabee. At a moment when many voters are just tuning in, and hearing about this Huckabee guy, he turned in a really strong performance, showing flashes of humor, and defusing tough questions. I thought going in that he would have a rough evening, but he really soared.

Post-Debate First-Thoughts from Chris Cillizza of The Fix

Our quick read: Giuliani and Romney largely cancelled one another out; each had strong moments but also stumbled at times. Huckabee was clearly on his game tonight although he disappeared a bit in the second half of the debate when the focus turned from domestic policy to foreign policy. McCain, on the other hand, shone on foreign policy matters — from his strident defense of the war in Iraq to his personal abhorrence of water boarding — but struggled to find common ground with the base on immigration.

New York Times: G.O.P. Rivals Exchange Jabs in Testy Debate

SLDN (Servicemembers Legal Defense Network) Press Release about retired (and now openly gay) General Keith Kerr’s ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ question. BTW, I don’t CARE that Gen. Kerr may have campaigned for John Kerry in 2004 and may be campaigning for Hillary Clinton in 2008 - it’s totally irrelevant to his question.

Andrew Sullivan comments on the candidates’ answers to Gen. Kerr’s DADT question.


NPR: A Look at How the Candidates Handled the Debate



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