Official CNN South Carolina Debate Thread

[Dereich]

Good old CNN...I start watching 10 minutes late and it just started.

Also, 1 minute in and newts already attacking the media!

[Dereich]

The Republican Party is no longer the party of values if it nominates Newt Gingrich. Either his second ex-wife lied, or he said he wanted an "open marriage." He is not denying the latter. CNN ought to do their job and say, "did your second ex-wife lie? Are you accusing her of lying?"

Politico going on the attack again: it's official, Newts back

[Dereich]

Gotta say, Santorum is a great debater. Exciting to see him get time to shine.

[Dereich]

You know, if it wasn't for Santorum's protectionist streak I could definitely overlook his SoCon stuff and vote for him.

Also, nice Romney zinger.

[Dereich]

If Ron Paul was 10 years younger and could learn to not ramble on and just answer the question, he could win easily.

[Dereich]

Stop the presses: Ron Paul just said something was the job of the federal government.

[Dereich]

Just started watching - can an unbiased person please tell me who's probably the biggest winners and losers thus far?

Everyone's doing well, Gingrich got the best soundbite but I'd say Santorum has been doing consistently well. Paul has been hit or miss, rambling a bit more than usual. Romney is doing worse then average but better then last debate.

[Dereich]

Gotta say, that was the most passionate I've seen Mitt in quite a while.

[Dereich]

Santorum:A
Newt:A-
Mittens: B+
Ron Paul: Ron Paul