GOP Debate Highlights

Article By Writer Michael Kraft Author: Michael Kraft
Published: May 15, 2007
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Tonight is the Columbia, South Carolina (SC) Debate so while I wait I will post a few of the highlights I found online from the California GOP Debate. Here are a few answers that actually didnt dodge the questions and spoke the conservative mind-set.

To Mitt Romney:
Polls say 55% is unwinnable in Iraq:
Romney – “If we want polls to win, we let TV run the country. That’s not want America wants. We need president of strength. We want troops home, in right way. If we leave wrong way, we could have more regional conflict. We may have to come back again. ”

To Ron Paul
On Voting against the war from the start:
Ron Paul – “We need a non-intervention traditional foreign policy. That was Republican foreign policy in 20th Century. Eisenhower got us out of Korea, Nixon out of Nam. In 2000, we ran on no nation building and humble foreign policy. Declare war if we go, not for UN resolutions or political reasons. ”

To All Candidates
Constitution to allow foreign born candidates to run for president.
Romney – probably not
Brownback – no
Gilmore – no – don’t like to amend constitution
Huckabee – after 8 years, yes
Hunter – no
Thompson – no
McCain – consider it
Ron Paul – No, strong supporter of original intent
Rudy – yes
Tancredo – no

This last one was such a disgrace for Rudy and so obvious the sellout Mccain would answer this way. Our country is being “breeding-invaded” as condidates pander to illegal immigrants to secure future votes and these two said we should let the children of illegal immigrants run for president? This issue is one of creating a situation of class and culture wars and not whats best for America.

Misc. Highlights:
Hunter – Secure border. People crossing Mexican border illegally – not just Mexicans. Communist China. Iran.

Gilmore – I ran as conservative. I governed as conservative. I’m consistent and don’t flip and flop.

Ron Paul – We should NEVER interfere with internet. I always voted against regulating the internet. I trust the Internet a LOT more than mainstream media.

Tancredo – Pardon him, and pardon Ramos and Campeon (Border Patrol)

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Republican debate highlights from the California candidate debate.