I am a Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. I am with Mike Huckabee and what he stands for but is he strong enough to win?

Go MIKE. Miracles do happen and nothing is imposible with God. Saying that, if
it is not God's plan for Huckabee's to be in the Oval Office, I will have to vote for Obama just to keep another dishonest Clinton from running this country.

I do pray that Mike Huckabee> His beliefs, his values, and faith and his integrity could lead this country to what it has gotten away from. GOD. Put God first and the rest falls into place.

Hey Joe, I have no problem with the Huckabee slip even if true. I still think Mike can do it and that their will be some surprises this Tuesday.

Second choice for me. I am perfectly fine with Huckabee staying in the race and indirectly causing McCain to win.

Anybody but Hillary except that Romney = Hillary. They are from the same moral cloth.

By the way the only thing I don't have against Mitt is that he is Mormon. In fact the church should boot him for having such low morals.

We would have had a very civil Repubican contest if it wasn't for Romney. I will never forgive him for that.

Dawn, McCain was lying about Romney's record. Do you expect him to sit there and take it. Romney was dignified and restrained in his response. McCain looked like Captain Queeg, snickering away. No straight talk…..He even said he would not vote for his McCain-Kennedy Amnesty bill when just last Sunday he admitted to Tim Russert that he would when he was trying to evade the question.

When Romney was talking issues he looked presidental and visionary. Seated next to McCain the contrast was stark.

Yes, MikeH and Ron P did not get equal time but it is do or die time for the party and the country. When Mike did speak he was thoughtful and cogent.

We MUST rally around one conservative with the broadest appeal and the best strength on the economy. Splitting the vote will only elect McCain. It is now or never. Huckabee supporters need to recognize this even though it is painful to shift support from someone you believe in to someone you connsider a second choice.

Please see Mark Levin's article today calling for all conservatives to rally to Romney.

Go Mitt. on Feb. 5.

Colin you get your facts straight before you comment as well. Huckabee's quote was exactly this; "I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that's what we need to do — to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view." If that isn't a clear analysis of his motives to change the Constitution I don't know what is!

CNN did not post my comment on I-report.
I felt the debate was just a pissing match between two grown men who want to lead our country? Give me a break!
Mike Huckabee was awesome and down to earth. He made sense and was very clear. He is a leader and showed it. He did not give the snide smerks or roll his eyes like McCain and Romney did while each of them were talking. Mike listened without the snide immature looks like McCain and Romney gave.
Maturity, leadership and respect. That are true indicators of leadership this is what this country needs. Way to go Mike!
Too bad Anderson Cooper failed to clarify the question concerning the 100 year placement of our soldiers in Iraq, after the question was alreadyanswered by Mike Huckabee. What was that about? Shame on you Anderson Cooper!
Media control nominations. That was not fair.

The biggest LOSER is Schneider. He reminds me of a political hack named Dan Blather.

Huck supports the Confederate flag flying there because it's a state right AND it's a huge part of that state's history. He also has never said anything about changing the constitution to fit the bible. Even if he wanted to, no one would allow it. Get your facts straight before you act like you know what you're talking about.

After watching all the debates, news shows and interviews on different networks, and reading from a variety of sources over the past few months, I have concluded that John McCain is the worst choice of all the candidates for the Presidency. He lies and yet has the nerve to call himself a "straight talker". When "answering" questions about the economy, he fails miserably. He obviously has minimal knowledge about the economy which he himself has admitted (in Dec '07). And I am sick of hearing him answer everything about national securtiy with the same line about his military experience which, by the way, was decades ago. Electing John McCain would be a true disservice to this country!!

None of these candidates stands a chance in November.

Romney: Hes too fake. He touts his business experience at every chance but how hard is it to succeed at business when you come from old money with Harvard business degree? The answer is that it's not hard because with money, connections, and that degree you dont have to DO anything. Also, hes a mormon. Mormons are crazy. All you have to do to defeat Romney is ask him if he personally believes that Jesus was resurrected and preached Christianity to the Native Americans. And when he doesnt answer, everyone will know that what he isnt saying is "yes, but I cant say that or I'll look crazy." And it is crazy.

McCain: He mostly genuine and has bucked the party and Bush on key issues which appeals to independents. The problem is that he changed his mind and now he supports tax cuts and comes across as unwaivering on the war. If he tones down the warhawk rhetoric he might have a chance.Furthermore, hes been coming across as a befuddled cranky old pessimist lately. That is not attractive. He needs to go back to the fun loving, joke-telling, optimist. Be more like Obama. Everyone knows you are a warrior, you dont need to cram it down their throats.

Huckabee: Evangelical born again crap. If theres anything nearly as bad as mormons, its evangelicals! Religion should NEVER play as big a part in a persons life as the evangelicals let it. Taking the Bible and church doctrine as FACT is absolute lunacy. Religion is at best a loose moral guide. Sorry Huck, the earth is not 6500 years old, dinosaurs are in fact real, and the bible is a collection of stories, not truths.

The Republican party has lost it's way. McCain is the best choice but he needs to quit pandering to evangelicals and hard line conservatives. Why? Because those people are either greedy or stupid, and anything he says will turned on him come general election. When the greedy people convinced the stupid people to join them, Bush got elected twice. The problem is that in the past 8 years, the rational middle of America has wizened up to this crap. We need a return to fiscally conservative, strict constutionalist, morally rational agenda that be defended in all aspects. Urge McCain to see this light! PLEASE!

Otherwise, you are left with a smart, greedy, lying, fake religious nut in Romney. Or an inept, stupid, honest, real evangelical in Huckabee. Neither stands a chance.

Huckabee stood out in the debate. Ron Paul was almost ignored. I think that was a shame, and it does show the media bias. I do believe the exhange between Romney and McCain was important. Romney had a 6% lead over McCain on Friday and it was Friday that McCain started the lying. Florida has a large number of military bases – Pensacola, Fort Walton, Jacksonville, Tampa to name a few. Romney had to offset the Miami-Dade Hispanic vote with North and Central Florida. He did very well in North Florida, but not well in Tampa and St. Pete where MacDIll AFB is located. Miami-Dade alone gave him a 50,000 vote differential. McCain lied in order to sway the military vote – active and retired. He was effective. It is important for voters to know that a 20 year US Senator and true war hero can and does lie. I've always been taught that if someone starts a comment by saying "Well let me tell you the truth .." it should imply that the other stuff he said isn't true. After last night, I understand about the buzz word / code word "timetables". I now know that "Straight Talk" is a buzz word for Lying.

Very frustrating to watch adults behave like spoiled white kids. And where was the equal time! AC said twice (at least) that he was going to get back to Paul and Huckabee and give them a chance to respond or answer questions that were repeatedly only posed to McCain and Romney. What CNN did or allowed to happen was wrong.

Huckabee has my vote! I'm getting the word out and rallying around him. GO MIKE!!!

Ron Paul may not win but he will get my vote….Surely not McCain the war monger

Huckabee was the clear winner of the debate. I agree that Ron Paul would make a excellent choice for VP. Oh by the way to answer the question, Yes Huckabee can and in fact has walked the walk. Took a state that had a deficit and turned it into a huge surplus. Was the first Govenor in his state to have tax cuts, education in his state rose dramatically, employment numbers were good, he valued life. He is the clear choice for president, not the bitter old man, not the snake oil salesmen, and Ron Paul just does not have enough "name recognition" to be relevant. Sadly that is what politics is about, a popularity contest. But Huckabee is the one that could help to change all that. Go Huck!

Yes, Mike Huckabee is the ONLY one out there who is really talking any sense regarding how a leader responds to the tough issues that are facing this nation.

The "Mc-Mitt Show" last evening was anything but a debate. The powers that run the networks are still trying to control the people and spoon feed them with the man who "they" want in the White House – the man that the "money brokers" know they can control and purchase. Are "We the People" going to stand for that?

NO, we are not.

We want and deserve a righteous man – one who as the good of the people in mind. Gove Huckabee is a proven Leader so let's get out there and vote Mike Huckabee as the next leader of this still "free world" while we have the opportunity.

Mike Huckabee has NOT changed his stand. He is a humble man filled with wisdom, common sense, good judgment and most of all Self-control. Leadership. Integrity – MIKE HUCKABEE!

He's our man for the White House! MIKE HUKABEE 4 PRESIDENT!

Bowden's in Florida

Susie C if you can be that easily swayed by a Republican who only panders to voters you were never a Democrat in the first place. Check out his discrepancies when he was governor of Arkansas. Huckabee is no different than the rest of the bunch, he just hides it better.

This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Then all the debate "analysis" completely ignores him. Horribly biased coverage.

I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote.

CNN Debate? It was more like a school yard scuffle!

“Mitty” and “Johnny” sure know how to get attention in the school yard (media)!

I can hear FOX, Rush, and Clear Channel standing around saying, “Punch Him Mitty”… “Hold him down Mitty boy”! Them CNN, ABC, CBS, and Ted Kennedy say, “Kick him back Johnny”… “Knock his lights out Little John”! How childish you all are!

Governor Mike Huckabee and Representative Ron Paul were the only civil MEN in the CNN debate. And, WOW, what a close by Governor Huckabee! I hope and pray the American people will look through the school yard tactics put on by the Media and their school boys and take a fresh look that the real men in the debate.

If you want school boys, vote for Mitty or Johnny. If you want a Wise, Dignified, Articulate, Conservative, Reagan-like President then the clear choice is Governor Mike Huckabee.

CNN's coverage of the debate was very poor, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Why didn't they just give McCain and Romney a sandbox to play in??

While my favor goes to Paul over Huck, I was very disappointed by the amount of time both of them received. It is sad to see the lack of objectivity and true journalistic spirit in CNN today. Please allow the other canidates to speak!!

JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED THAT RON PAUL AND HUCKABEE WERE PRETTY MUCH KEPT OUT OF THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT?
NOT ME ! WHEN RON PAUL IS LEFT TO GO AGAINST MCCAIN, WILL HE GET MORE TIME ? PROBABLY NOT. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE UPSET WHEN DR. PAUL RUNS AS AN INDEPENDANT, PULLS VOTES AWAY FROM THE MEDIA DARLING , MCCAIN, AND HILLARY OR OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENCY ?
SCARY THOUGHT ! ALL BECAUSE THE POWERS THAT BE WON'T GIVE EQUAL TIME TO THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE RUNNING . THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THE BEST INTERESTS OF AMERICA, RON PAUL !
KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!!!

Ron Paul is not a serious candidate, use your head.

Wow! I'm now voting for Huckabee. Forget about McCain.

Huckabee won the debate. It is not as the media is portraying – a two man race.
Huckabee is a contender.

Dr. Ron Paul was the one who made sense last night. He speaks the sentiments of the American people, he was right on the money.

Media may think it is a 2 man race, but I am behind Huckabee even more now! The people will decide. Go Huckabee!!!

Huckabee supports having the Confederate flag flying in South Carolina. He also supports changing the constitution to fit the bible. I don't know about you but about 70% of Americans would disagree with one of those 2 things.

If you had Ron Paul in a one-man debate you would televise 90 mins of silence? Give me a break

It is alarming how biased these debates were. What shocked me most was Anderson Cooper, and how he repeatedly cut off Ron Paul. I used to love Anderson, but now I see him for what he is….a puppet of CNN. And CNN is working their hardest to shut out Ron Paul. This is a DEMOCRACY, and we should have the choice to pick who WE think is right for the job as president! How can we choose wisely when not everyone has a chance to tell us why they would be right for the job?

Ron Paul deserves more airtime. He is a worthy opponent to Huckabee, Mc Cain and Romney. GIVE EVERYONE EQUAL AIRTIME!

I could do without the bickering between Mc Cain and Romney, half of which didn't even make sense!!! Anderson, why didn't you cut THEM off?

This was the first republican debate I've watched, and I was pretty disappointed that Ron Paul kept getting shafted on airtime. I didn't really know anything about the guy except that he seems to have an intensely loyal following; honestly I thought he was just some nut job who got people riled up. He changed my mind tonight. Watching the debate, he only got about 5 minutes (or less) of time to talk, but made more sense in that short time than any of the other candidates. At one point Anderson went down the line asking all the candidates the same question. He cut off Ron Paul halfway through his first sentence! then proceeded to let the other candidates explain their positions. Horribly biased coverage.

I know a vote for Paul is probably a waste since he doesn't poll higher than 10% anywhere, but I think I'll do it anyway just so I can live with my vote.

I thought there were 4 candidates left. Way to, once again, forget Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the only person who knows what he's talking about. He's the only one who's consistant. He's been a politician a long time. He has very good ideas, and I think if he were allowed more time to speak in these debates, more people would understand what he is all about. Dave: Why is he not qualified to serve as president?

Ron Paul, given no time to answer ,wont the debate hands down.
Huckabee has started appropriating some of Dr. Pauls ideas to score points.
Both McCain and Romney are scary war mongers.

I saw the poll someplace on the net and it said when I saw it that RON PAUL had only 77 percent of the vote. That is why he is not mentioned in the post debate articles. No one likes him and he has no chance to win.

John Mc Cain had 4,9% of the vote and that's why he is electable.

This must be a golf match.

Guys.. Face it.. Ron Paul gets little air time because he is out of it. He has no chance and is only up there for his 15 minutes of fame.

It looks like the CNN moderators let the Ron Paul crazies thread jack this topic.

Who cares about Ron Paul?

He ain't going anywhere, people.

The establishment is afraid of Ron Paul. Freedom is a powerful message.

Exactly, Ron Paul means nothing to any news station. You also failed to mention the 1000+ Supporters outside as well for Ron Paul. Another sad story from CNN

if you spill wine on an expensive rug, it's probably a better idea to figure out a way to clean it up instead of arguing over who spilled it. Let's solve problems.

Ron Paul 2008

I had submitted a number of comments but I didn't see even one of them in your "118″ comments. Now I know that there must have been a lot more than only 118. It makes me wonder how many you have erased. Yes, Huckabee did well because you finally allowed him to speak, but Ron Paul did even better but you said nothing about that.

I have really lost my respect for the main street media. The Mccain-Romney show was such a joke. I don't know what it is about the media, but there are more than two canadates running, but you wouldn't know it by your coverage. Why didn't Anderson (Fair and Balanced) Cooper give equal time to all the canadates? Why do we need to hear and hour and a half of talking heads analyze the debate when we could have heard more from (each of the canadates) of their own opinions and let the American people decide who to vote for and not try to force feed us your two crowned front runners. The smirk on Romney and Mccains face when Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee were speaking made me want to gag. Both of them are liberals and nothing in Washington is going to change if either one of them is elected. The unfair media coverage you have given Ron Paul will come back to haunt you. He is the only canadate with real ideals and his message will get out. Thank God for the internet, a vehicle you can't control or suppress. Once Huckabee drops out after super Tuesday, there will be only 3 candates left and Ron Paul will be there in November. Go RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I printed a 18 page transcript of the debate, and this is what I discovered:

Page 1 – No Ron Paul.
Page 2 – 5 RP lines.
Page 3 – No Ron Paul.
Page 4 – No Ron Paul.
Page 5 – No Ron Paul.
Page 6 – 7 RP lines.
Page 7 – 10 RP lines.
Page 8 – No Ron Paul.
Page 9 – No Ron Paul.
Page 10 – 2 RP lines.
Page 11 – No Ron Paul.
Page 12 – No Ron Paul.
Page 13 – No Ron Paul.
Page 14 – No Ron Paul.
Page 15 – No Ron Paul.
Page 16 – No Ron Paul.
Page 17 – 25 RP lines.
Page 18 – 9 RP lines.

18 pages of CNN Debate with 4 Candidates…and 58 lines (approx. 3/4 of 1 page) by Ron Paul!!! Do the math! Who are these people? Who are they taking orders from? What right do they have to place a muzzle on a 10 term congressman, medical doctor, flight surgeon, and friend of Ronald Reagan??!! And at the Reagan Library!!! Ron Paul is in 4th. place out of an original field of 11…despite the MSM Blackout…but he is obviously not a "serious" candidate and has no chance of winning!!! Once again…just exactly who the heck are these people??!!

A lot of people never get a chance to see and hear Governor Huckabee. There is some good stuff on his web site and even more on youtube. Do a search for "best of Huckabee" on youtube.com
I support Mike Huckabee as the best candidate in the race, and for the first time in my 45 year life – I contributed to a Presidential campaign.
In fact that is what got my attention, almost every dollar of the money has been donated by individuals. Not PAC's and special interest groups. And guess what? His campaign is in the black – no debt. If a candidate can control his campaign spending maybe he can get Washington to control their spending.

Im a registered democrat. After tonight, Im changing parties Im voting HUCKABEE. Someone so straight forward and knowledgeable has got my vote!

Go Huckabee!

Mitt Romney and John McCain sparring about who said what, or if they said it at all, or what they meant by it if they said it, or if any of it adds up to one of them being less Republican, is a train wreck. But that's what the debate focused on, proving once again that the media can't resist a good train wreck.

What you're pointing out is that despite this train wreck commanding CNN's attention, Mike Huckabee sounded a lot more sensible with the limited time he was given. Basically, he outperformed a train wreck. Good call.

If, however, we ever begin to seriously talk about who understands economics and foreign policy, and has been right all along on these issues, and is being vindicated every day by the reality faced by real Americans, wouldn't we have to give the win to the one we dare not mention? The one who's statements and record cannot be turned into a train wreck?

But that's not what this is all about, is it?

I agree. Huckabee won the debate despite the lack of time. He is elegant, honorable, and sincere. He is presidential and will make an awesome president! The moderators didn't do a good job in distributing the time and were even rude to Dr. Paul. Despite all of that, I think Gov Huckabee was able to show the qualities that will make him the best president we've had since Regan.

Ron Paul wins EVERY debate. And you all know it. He is the only sane person on the stage. The others pretend our dollar is strong and that we're winning the war in Iraq.

I can only read so many of these posts on top of this article, Mr. Schneider. How could ANYONE think that Huckabee won this debate? The whole time he was flailing his arms begging for someone to pay attention to him. Finally, when he did get some airtime, he sounded unintelligent. You see, I am proficient in communications– I know that half of communicating and winning people over is simply having the ability to make it LOOK like you know what you're talking about. Huckabee has the confidence (however humble he wants to come across as) to make it look like he's informed. He's already bumbled and made SERIOUS mistakes when speaking (for instance, on Sharia law). Romney was so right: you don't stimulate a struggling economy proficiently and immediately by building a major highway. I desperately want a president who I can look to and feel secure in knowing he is more intelligent than most everyone that I know. Huckabee most certainly does not fall under that category. He may be a good man; he may have a good heart, but so does my next-door neighbor, so does my preacher. That does not mean my neighbor, nor my preacher, could be the leader of the free world. He has given it a good go, but it is time for Huckabee to let go.
McCain was absolutely repugnant. I was repulsed by the smirk on face. He took a cheap shot at Romney by making a flat-out lie, and everyone knows it. And it's funny how he said something to the effect of: "it was you, Governor Romney, who set the tone for this campaign by running negative ads." NONE of the COMPARISONS Romney made in those ads were lies. As Romney said tonight, "facts are stubborn things." McCain flat-out lied, and that is the BIG difference.

….Your not mad at me…are you.?

Huckabee did win despite the handicap of limited air time. He is in it to win it, and he can win it. He is a strong conservative and the clear choice to lead America higher.

Ron Paul isn't being deliberately ignored or cut out of the debate. I was actually surprised how much airtime he was given. The Paulanistas need to realize that their candidate is failing not because of a media conspiracy, but because he is wrong on the issues, he is not qualified to serve as president, and the people of this country know it. Grow up!

Mandy,,,,, The question was do you think Reagan would endorse you. Is he supposed to say no, I don't think he would. Get a clue, or at least pay attention before you critisize.

If Romney gets the nomination he loses the general election because he is pro war.

Same with McCain.

Same with Huckabee.

If republicans really want to get into the white house, Ron Paul seems like their best chance.

I personally will not vote for Paul but the way you people have sidelined a person with the best and original things to talk about is downright disgraeful.

Paul has himself mentioned that he just intends knows that he may not win but he intends to keep the Republican on their toes – and wants to keep them from becoming free-spending big government politicians.

Fine, dont give him too much time but at least give him some time! Give him the chance to hold others clamoring to be conservatives to fire – to evaluate them in the true spirit of the founding fathers.

The man was there to do something selfless for the nation. Even he knows that he will not become a mainstream candidate. But he wasn't to left the level of debate and make it truely ideological – instead of the phony attempts to appeal to the broadest / most effective demographic.

If nothing else, be respectful. The man is a sitting public representative and a respectable man. Today CNN was downright rude to him. Cutting him off and not giving him the chance to speak.

Shame on you Anderson Cooper.

Absolutely, it was Huckabee all the way. Why does it always seem like Mitt's answers are 30 minutes long? Huckabee is to the point from principal. I think he is the most positive force in the Republican party.

HUCKABEE DID WELL AND CAME ACROSS LIKABLE—ROMNEY IS ALL BUSINESS, TOO BAD HE CAN'T LET HIS GUARD DOWN TO BE MORE LIKABLE

Why can't any of the candidates answer questions that are addressed to them??

Mike Huckabee…..A genuine man, a man of integrity, a man with principles and who one will not falter in the face of darkness.

His understanding of how decisions made at the top effect those at the bottom and how as president one must recognize that was inspiring.

Romney is just a panderer. How can anyone can be so bold as to presume that Ronald Reagan would endorse him?

McCain is a bumbler….can't form a good sentence if it came up and bit him in the butt!

Ron Paul did well, but unfortunately he ran into the same problem as Mike…no time.

My primary is over, but I will not stop supporting Mike Huckabee!

Dont be so critical of Huck … he has some very Reagan like qualities…character matters…a good leader can set the tone ….it takes a team to win the fight….

Hi, Bill. Your 'moderator' never approved my last comment viz.
"Shame on you CNN! This whole debate is a sham as well as this so-called 'blog.' From what I can tell, you are doing everything you can to marginalize Ron Paul. If this is true (which it most certainly is), then are you are guilty of trying to directly persuade public opinion. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is not the role of the media. I am disgusted at the very prospect…"

I would like your opinion. Thank you in advance.

Best Regards,

Todd

Word for word the debate goes to Ron Paul hands down. Who else wanted to hear more?

Did Schneider not realize there were 4 candidates present? One who actually is logic-guided rather than poll driven? No comment on Dr. Paul at all? – Oh thats right – they would have had to let him speak to be able to comment on his views intelligently…..

Huckabee's debate performance was spectacular. He nailed it !!!! I agree with the comments suggesting that this was by far the best republican debate. I cant believe I am saying this but "Romney's response to Mccain was masterful"….. Anderson Cooper was amazing (with the follow ups= basically brought out the best in Romney).

The biggest winner tonight was America, because they got to see the difference between a real patriot, Ron Paul, and the rest of the pack, who only babled and fought like girly men. America got another oportunity to learn why the economy and the government are broken and how to fix it.

Huckabee does what he does well, and that is talk as a "political minister"….he can say what he wants the people want to hear in a way they like to hear it. He can talk the talk, but he can't WALK THE WALK.

Mr. Schneider: I applaud your objectivity and fairness in admitting Huckabee won tonight, even with far less time given to him than McCain and Romney.

I think they try to wear the Reagan coat a little to much – maybe they should try on some other sizes. After all didn't Mr Reagan sell Stinger Missles to the Iranians? Those same missles were then used againist our friends. The money from this sale was used to support the contras in south america – maybe a different coat would fit a little better.

Yes! Now if only he had been given more time to speak. He speaks so well, has such conviction in his positions, and is really the best leader for this country. These debates really highlight this in him, and it's his best shot, as the media tends to focus on McCain way too more than other candidates.

Was Ron Paul part of the debates?

I'd never guess it from your "coverage".

CNN – Where is your coverage of Ron Paul?

GO RON PAUL!

After scanning all of the post from the debate I am surprised there is no mention of Ron Paul. I am not a fan of Paul, but tonight I thought he scored point after point against the foot solider and Romney. When Paul was talking about the need for a debate on actually foreign policy not ticky tacky crap I think everyone watching at home was nodding there head. More than Huckabee, Ron Paul was the surprising voice of reason.

Ron Paul did excellent on all questions he was asked when it wasn't the Romney and Mccain bicckerfest. It's a shame there was so much time inequity for him and Huckabee who actually had interesting viewpoints.

Are you serious? Muckabee won? Bill says Ron Paul's following is intense but not broad…ask that plumb round boy who has more signs? Who gets the money? Ron Paul is everywhere Schneider you media toolboy….FASCISTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you — Huckabee is very presidential. He should really be the nominee for the Republicans.

His thoughts, ideas really inspire me. He did not have extra opportunity to give comments on other issues because more time was concentrated on McCain and Romney. What Anderson should have done was to make sure that each candidate gets fair share to express his views on every questions regardless if that particular question was addressed to McCain or Romney.

Huckabee is the winner.

WE DON'T WANT A PREACHER -N-CHIEF. HE WANTS TO GIVE THE WHITE
HOUSE TO JESUS.

I was very impressed with Governor Huckabee's performance. He made a lot of sense.

HUCKABEE …………YOU HAVE MY VOTE!!!

I completely agree that Huckabee presented himself in a very poised manner, addresssing the questions-as he was allowed by the CNN moderator- in a straight forward intelligent adult manner. It gives hope to the average hard working American to continue to think that their vote might really count.

This was the most biased debate so far. AC is an idiot with idiotic questions, as were the other "commentators." It is so obvious that the media is scared to death to let Ron Paul speak. Mitt McCain and the mainstream media are going to continue Bush's course of taking this country straight to hell.

Anybody who saw the debate tonight and doesn't vote for Huckabee is an absolute fool.

I dont like Mccain bc he is not true on Romney, I like Romney! go MITT go!!!

I agree that Huckabee won. He was very well spoken in a way that is understandable. I was tired of the Romney/McCain battle, though I felt that Romney did a slightly better job of answering questions. I felt terrible for Ron Paul as he had a lot of interesting things to say and no one seems to want to bother with him. Frankly, to have a fair debate, each candidate should have an opportunity to answer the question.

I came out of this debate liking Huckabee a lot more and McCain a lot less. I never really liked Romney anyway.

WOW, no mention of Ron Paul at all? Just like the "time" given him in the debate by CNN, it is as if he was not even there. Amazingly the few comments he was allowed were precise accurate, and not just empty words like mccain, romney, and huckabee, who are real masters at sucking up to whoever they have to in order to have the proper appearance to their audience.

Talk about blinded by the light, wake up America!

ABSOLUTELY he walks the walk!!

Look at his record in Ark and ask why they kept re-electing him as Governor. Like mentioned tonight and agreed with Mitt on that being a Governor is a mini version of running Washington. Keep in mind too that he has the most experience in this field!
Go Mike!

Did you notice Swartzenegger nodding often after Huckabee was speaking? One time, he leaned to Nancy Reagan and seemed to be saying something very positive about Gov. Huckabee

I just do not trust Romney. Maybe, because I live in the heart of Mormon country and know they consistently lie about their religion. If a man lies about his religion then he will lie about anything. In the LDS religion did you know that women can not go to "heaven" or their husbands planets unless they are "called" there? Did you know they don't believe in the Trinity? They will stand there and say they believe that Jesus is the son of God, yet they deny the cross. Again I say a man that lies about his religion will lie about anything.

doesnt anyone think Ron Paul at least deserves a mention
Sometimes he makes more sense than any of them but once again he is over
looked by the media
lets show a little respect
I hate the way Mcain and Romney kind of snickered at him every time he spoke
Do they not realize most americans are against the war …period

I agree 100%. Huckabee thinks on his feet without the help of ear pieces or speech coaches.

I agree, Huck won and will take alot out of this debate. I think he will have just pulled votes away from McCain and a few from Romney.

Romney absolutely destroyed McCain in this debate. It is beyond me why anyone would vote for McCain over Romney. Mitt is by far the most well-rounded candidate and is strong on each and every issue. Meanwhile, McCain does not know about anything besides war and we need a complete President. McCain tries to turn every issue, like the economy, into his military experience and can't even compare to Romney. God help us if McCain is the Republican nominee.

I AGREE! GOVERNOR HUCKABEE STAYED CLEAR AND RESPECTFUL, UNLIKE MCCAIN AND ROMNEY'S SIDESHOW.

Ron Paul hasn't broken through because you in the media don't give him the same time you give to the others, how come Scheneider doesn't come to this realization.

HUCKABEE WAS THE CLEAR WINNER. HE IS BELIEVABLE, THOUGHTFUL AND MOST IMPORTANT NOT SMUG!

HUCKABEE ………OUR 2008 PRESDENT………..YES………..A TRUE HONEST DOWNHOME GOVERNOR………

WAY TO GO HUCKABEE!!! YOU HAVE MY VOTE !!!!

I agree with Bill Schneider's analysis.

Though I am not surprised Ron Paul's name wasn't at all included there. And throughout CNN's analysis tonight, I can guarantee he will not be acknowledged at all tonight. Huckabee. McCain. Romney. Huckabee. McCain. Romney.

And the front page story that was posted by CNN directly after the debate was interesting in which the number of times each candidates' names appeared on that page corresponded to each candidates latest poll numbers. McCain appeared 27 times, Romney; 23 times, Huckabee; 8 times, Paul; 5 times.

Huckabee is good but rommney has a chance anyone but the liberal Mc Cain

How could Huckabee not look good with both McCain and Romney foaming at the mouth attacking one another? I and others will desert our party and vote for Obama if this keeps up. P.S Not for Hillary though, NEVER

Romney would indeed like to become the alternative to John McCain among conservatives who oppose the Arizona senator. His main problem is that people know that if he were running against a strong conservative, he would be perfectly happy to run as a moderate to try to take that vote. Anything that is politically expedient.

Huckabee does what he does well, and that is talk as a "political minister"….he can say what he wants the people want to hear in a way they like to hear it. But he can't Walk THE WALK

You couldn't be more wrong Schneider. Even Huckabee himself said he didn't get enough time. He knew that he was losing a battle that he could not win. Don't know why you would think that he did. McCain looked awful. Paul looked like he knew what he was talking about but will never get the attention he deserves. Romney looked witty, intelligent and that he has the capacity to lead the nation. He just doesn't have all the political friends doing favors for him like Mccain does. Mccain is too washington, thats why he'll be in washington. Sad but true.

though he will not win many votes, Ron Paul is clearly the most intelligent, straight shooting Republican candidate.
McCain needs to get off his high horse and accept that people can ask him questions which require a different answer from the fact that he was a POW and has been around since early 1900's.

Bill,
Not only did CNN and the panel leave Ron Paul out of the debate, now U have left him out of your debate analysis. You all are really disappointing. No matter what he should be given equal time if he is going to be invited. CNN invited him to the debate and all of you ignored him. Truly sad testament of our media's manipulation and underlying motives.

I think that Romney put Mccain in place

Sneider, nice job, again, trying so desparately to ignore the only candidate who makes any sense – Ron Paul.

You talked about McCain, you talked about Romney, you praise Huckabee as the winner. What's your take on Ron Paul?

Schneider:

Please grab your bags and go into retirement. Why is it so hard for you corporate fascist media to be fair. You are a bunch of dogs on the lap of the establishment. As a Journalist, I feel disappointed at you, although I don't know if you are a Journalist, so what the heck.

All Romney had to do was put distance between himself and our current cast of Republicans in office. I think this would have put him over the top of McCain. It is a shame because I don't think that four more years of focusing solely on Iraq is in our best interest and it appears that we are going to nominate someone who will.

No mention of Ron Paul in your write up Bill. I understand why CNN didn't give him any time, however, in some sense, this is also why he is slipping. The man is not being given a fair chance.

*** Huckabee? Oh, come on. He can talk, but can he walk the walk? ***

Of course not. He has no chance. But it doesn't make any difference if he hangs in a while longer and takes votes away from Romney.

Boo McCain. Hooray Conservatives!

Good thing you already made your decision. The debate is not over yet. oh ANOTHER biased journalist. BIG SURPRISE.

yes it is the McCain we know, but dont like. McCain is a petty old man. Huck didn't do as well as you say, he just used one liners to make people laugh. but your right he might have gained some ground.

so is this now a 3-person race? What's your take on the fourth man – Ron Paul? Or are you going to ignore his existence also?

I strongly disagree. Huckabee didn't talk enough; and once he started going off on the highway from Maine to Florida and another down the West coast, I stopped listening.

If you had on the response tracker as you watched, you'd see that McCain was consistently scoring at 30-40% (or lower), Paul was about 50% consistently, Huckabee was about 60-70%, but Mitt was the clear winner, with about 80%, consistently.

So, among those GOPs who actually were watching the debate, I think Mitt came away the best of them all.

Sirs:
I felt that tonight's Republican debate was one of the best and most telling debates to date. I was glad to see Mike Huckabee demand the opportunity to be heard. My biggest frustration with the CNN debates is that you all but ignore Ron Paul. Mr. Paul may not be the most polished of speakers but he definately has very important things to say. For heavens sake, CNN, give him a fair chance and give the American people a fair opportunity to hear and evaluate his ideas and arguments!

Nope! He doesn't have the background to prove it to us. He can talk all he wants, but when it comes down it, it's about how your past has led to reform, not how you think you future will contribute to it.

While I support Romney, I have to agree with you on Huckabee winning this debate.

McCain can't even pronounce Washington correctly. Listen to him. Figure if he's been in DC for nearly three decades he'd learn how to say the city correctly.

Romney looks robotic.

Why do you fail to comment about Ron Paul? He did a great job tonight when given the opportunity to speak and provided great alternative choices. If you are you going to review debates, review the whole debate.

How about one of your post-debate questions actually include Ron Paul? After all, once Romney decides he has spent enough of his own money and bows out, and when Huckabee's coffers dry up, only Ron Paul will be left to stand against John McCain. And we all know which of the two is the Taxpayers Best Friend!

I can't understand why McCain is surging in the pols and getting so many endorsements, especially after watching his performance tonight. The thought of him being president makes me very uneasy.

I give the nod in tonight's performance to Huckabee and Romney. I hope Romney effectively gets his message out there – I think if people listen, he will do well on super Tuesday.

Oh geez Bill. The winner was Ron Paul. He got the least amount of speaking time but the most amount of applause. Huckabee might have been better about voicing his displeasure about being excluded in tonight's debate but Paul clearly won.

Anderson Cooper lost. CNN lost. Horribly managed debate tonight. You really blew it tonight.

Why does Huckabee who is so pro life ignore the Sanctity of Life act introduced by Ron Paul in congress? Better yet why doesn't someone ask him? Oh I forgot, we have to keep Ron Paul silent.

lol huckabee won? maybe he or paul could have if they let them talk

Schneider — where are your comments about Ron Paul? wasn't he there too? it makes you look biased.

Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee both made sense tonight and came across accessible and down to earth. McCain was boring and anemic, and Romney was spouting same ol' rhetoric in that annoying, condescending tone.

I was ticked off that Ron Paul got so little airtime. He made excellent points with the time he was given, but I guess what he has to say isn't popular with the media…

Why not split airtime equally between all candidates?

Completely Agree!!!!!

Huckabee did AMAZING tonight!!!!! I honestly hope people watched this debate tonight with an open mind, because of if they did… huckabee should have an awesome jump start again!!!

We all know, given a chance Ron Paul would be judged the clear winner. Your network, works very hard to suppress any mention of Ron Paul. You ignore the importance of his comments on the economy, foreign relations, the gold standard, ect….

MIKE…. YOU ARE THE MAN! IN TOTAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. SCHNEIDER

So going by your analysis there were only 3 people on that stage? That is strange, I counted 4.

From what little I saw of Huckabee in the debate, I like what I saw, just wish I saw more of it then the sparring match between Rommey and McCain

Huckabee is always the best in every debate! He is clear, concise and gets to the point. He doesn't speak in pat political phrases as does McCain, Romney, Obama and many others. He appears genuine and human. Wouldn't it be great to have as president an articulate inspiring speaker with innovative ideas?
Why isn't Huckabee getting more media time? He has been virtually ignored lately. Even Rudy got more coverage before his recent departure!
When will the media realize Huckabee deserves more coverage??

As an Iowan, I was pleased to see the Huckabee we saw shown so clearly (particularly in the small amounts of time the moderators allowed him).

Huckabee and Romney were the best, Mccain can't answer any question outright, he only tap dances around about his war record. His mind was stuck in a Timetable and the war. He was having a Chuck Norris Moments ha

HEY BILL,
YOU MIGHT WANT TO REVIEW THE REAL TIME AUDIENCE RESPONSE. ROMNEY WAS ALWAYS IN THE HIGH 70′S A COUPLE OF TIMES HE WAS IN THE 90′S. HUCKABBE HIT THE 70′S ONLY TWICE I THINK AND MCCAIN NEVER TOPPED 60 AND A COUPLE OF TIMES WAS IN TH 30′S OUCH. JUDGEING AUDIENCE REACTION ROMNEY WON IN A LANDSLIDE.

Bill, I totally agreed with your point of view… Huckabee and Ron Paul, were the winners tonight… despite of the lack of time they had… if they were to be given more time to express themself freely, they would have shadowed to darkness the other two ….

That looked pretty obvious from here – just think what he could have done if CNN had given him near the time allotted to Romney! Anybody care to guess what percentage of speaking time each candidate received?

I agree with what you've said about Huckabee–he clearly won this one–but make no mistake, Ron Paul also gained some ground tonight. You've still got an awful lot of undecideds in this election, and he may have gotten a nice bounce off this debate.

Romney and McCain made several errors this evening, particularly in their juvenile sparring with one another. Neither one came out looking good after that.

Look for a McCain, Huckabee ticket.

Glad to finally see Romney wipe McCain's face in you-know-what. Sad to see how Anderson Cooper treated Ron Paul. Sure he's a non-contender, but he was on stage.

Huckabee, it's time to drop out and endorse Romney. At least the Republican party would have a chance of being saved from the democrats' favorite GOP candidate.

I am going to agree with this one. Huckabee helped himself alot in the debate. He was obviously not going to get any help from any of the moderators, who seemed very clear on not including him or Paul in the debate. I was very disappointed with the debate, but very pleased that 1 of the excluded candidates was able to throw himself back in. It was also nice to see Ron Paul be allowed to make a few points at the end of the debate.

And anyone watching knows who the only person cut off repeatedly was. It wansn't McCain, Romney or Huckabee… hmm…

Schneider stiffs Ron Paul again. Go figure.

Governor Romney lost a lot of ground this evening, and the person who can now walk on it is Governor Huckabee. He did VERY well, and I am sure people are clicking on his homepage as much as they are clicking here to voice their views and thoughts. He was the most balanced, and come Thursday will be the most talked about. Rush and Sean need not bash him for tonights performance unless they want to risk their callers going against them 2-1. McCain could have done much better, but tonight is not a good sign for Romney regardless of how much money he has back home.

The best part about the debate is that you still have to leave the sound on when Ron Paul is speaking, you can't silence the truth.

Mcain lost my vote and Romney won it. I would say he gained ground. Huckabee sounds like a good guy but thats about it.

I agree, how about Ron Paul though? Of course media dislikes change. Mike and Ron that would be a great ticket. Oh, watching Romney and McCain argue about who said what for 18 minutes accomplished what? Nothing, I want to know what they will do as president!! Instead they bash eachother and CNN loves it.

Totally agreed. I've tuned into few other debates. Tonight, Huckabee won me over. McCain and Romney came across as childish and thin-skinned. Huckabee had real ideas, real optimism, and real leadership.

Bill, I think you hit the nail on the head with this analysis. I am a liberal Democrat and would never vote for McCain or Romney, and as far away from my positions as Huckabee is, I think his style and attitude about the workers of America could sway me from Hilary.

Huckabee looked and acted like an adult, not a spoiled child. A.C. did a poor job of moderating and ensuring all had a fair opportunity to give their opinions… but then, this is CNN and fairness is not in the vocabulary.

If McCain is so conservative and understands economics why was his campaign going broke last year? Can't wait for the Q4 numbers to come out tomorrow.

Perhaps there would be a different winner if the media wasn't cutting him off after 15 seconds…

Hmmm! I agree about Huckabee but I think McCain did better than Romney inspite of his tooth ache.

McCain made me yawn all night and I couldn't understand what he was saying. Romney sounded smart and clear. Huckabee was a straight shooter.

Huckabee? Oh, come on. He can talk, but can he walk the walk?

My Tv is now off, Your time to speak the truth is here, You will get back what you put out and its not gonna be pretty

I think it was Ron Paul.

You should be ashamed of yourself. The downfall of America is on your hands as well.

McCain is a bitter old man- not a straight talker. I support Romney. Huckabee is just not going anywhere.

Go Romney!

Huckabee wasnt the big winner tonight because he got only slightly more airtime than Paul. It doesnt matter what you are saying. Voters saw that Romney and McCain were talking most of the time, that means those are the only two candidates that they think have a chance. Therefore, they will vote for either of them.

Yeah, let's not listen to Dr. Paul, the ONLY ONE that made REAL sense of our failing policies. Ignore the truth, it'll do wonders for your complexion.

Yeah, because CNN deliberately ignored Ron Paul.