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10. This CNN debate might have actually lessened my ability to comprehend the issues
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 12:25 PM
Jan 2012

I felt like I was watching a rerun of Big Brother rather than a coherent debate about the important issues facing America.

On MSNBC it was pointed out that that's how Newt has opened the last few debates -- gateley Jan 2012 #1
Attacking the media certainly has been newtie's bread and butter. MarianJack Jan 2012 #3
I'm sure Newt actually appreciated the opportunity to launch his missles at the "liberal media" Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #11
That's where King went wrong. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #17
Exactly....the question was poorly framed which allowed Gingrich a cheap shot.... Rowdyboy Jan 2012 #26
I dunno. King's face went white. He looked startled at the audience's response. CTyankee Jan 2012 #2
Good points. MarianJack Jan 2012 #4
Personally, I'd just let the video just lay there PRETZEL Jan 2012 #5
I personally think he should have asked it later on in the debate... hlthe2b Jan 2012 #7
Yes, it would have taken away one of Newt's talking points which was that it was the FIRST CTyankee Jan 2012 #9
You nailed it. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #16
Well done. cbayer Jan 2012 #6
Basically,... MarianJack Jan 2012 #20
Yesterday it was claimed here that the interview with Marianne was part of the media plan to help onenote Jan 2012 #8
It is a big story,... MarianJack Jan 2012 #21
This CNN debate might have actually lessened my ability to comprehend the issues think Jan 2012 #10
To the extent that anybody is talking about anything that actually matters to the public during thes Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #12
Gor a coherent debate,... MarianJack Jan 2012 #22
I do. This might be the bump that Newt needs. bigwillq Jan 2012 #13
And how does that hurt leftynyc Jan 2012 #14
Not sure how good this is for us.. DCBob Jan 2012 #18
It wasn't wrong to ask the question. MarianJack Jan 2012 #23
That's what I took out of it. bigwillq Jan 2012 #24
Of course they want this to drag on. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #15
I think that after Labor Day,... MarianJack Jan 2012 #19
There is indeed that Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #25
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