Official Discussion Thread for Tonight's GOP Presidential Debate

[Brandon H]

Here is more info, including where to find it online:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/republican-debate-where-and-when-you-can-find-it/2011/10/10/gIQA6Q9OaL_blog.html

Note that the format will be different from the previous debates.  The entire debate will be about the economy.  Rather than standing at podiums, the candidates will be "seated side-by-side at a round table facing the hosts and surrounded by audience members."  Charlie Rose will moderate, with help from Karen Tumulty and Julianna Goldman.

Meanwhile, Cain's surge in the polls means that he'll be seated stage center, next to Romney:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2011/10/11/cain-takes-center-seat-at-debate.html

Also, note the debate planners amusing new spin on the anti-Gary Johnson rule:

link

I don't even get Bloomberg unless I want to pay my cable company more than what I already am. Thank goodness for the internet.

Maybe we can get Dave Leip to host a debate and he can invite Gary Johnson.

[Brandon H]

Bachmann's best line ever.

Agreed.

[Brandon H]

what did Bachmann say?

She said creating a national sales tax is bad because it gives the government a new revenue stream.