Comments on: What do you think of tonight's GOP debate?

By: Daria

Daria — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:29:36 +0000

Shame on CNN and Anderson Cooper. There are 4 people on stage, not 2 candidates. I'd like the opportunity to hear from ALL of them – the media should not be in a position to make my decision for me.

By: curttwo

curttwo — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:59:38 +0000

Go ahead and keep on ignoring Ron Paul.
Rudy snickered at him and look where he is now.
It will be too late when the "sheeple" of America realize how right Ron was.
Just like when Ross Perot talked about NAFTA back in the '90's.
Will we wake up before it's too late?

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:51:03 +0000

Please. Don't try to insult us with your farce of "letting Ron Paul speak". We know it was not aired to people who need to see it. You, instead, spoke to the choir and made yourself look even more like a farce and a joke.

I hope you enjoy the U.S. you leave to your family, children and loved ones. The one man with true integrity, honor, and an answer to the problems we are facing..you black-out.

Thank you so much for sensoring our comments. I am very happy to know we still have a First Amendment. Enjoy the world you have helped create.

By: jimmy

jimmy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:51:45 +0000

yeah CNN deleted alot of my comments...like the one about why so many people on here are for RP...they are the only citizens out there that are smart enough to see through the sleaze presented to us by the puppet lapdog media and know who is best for American Freedom and the ending of the deceit required to bring on the NWO!

By: drew

drew — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:43:23 +0000

let paul speak

By: Kit Maira

Kit Maira — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:47:40 +0000

We have seen some terrible debates, but the CNN debate last night was by far the most worthless. Anderson Cooper was about the worst "moderator" I have seen. He was especially rude to Ron Paul, cutting him off on several occasions, then promising that he would get time to talk about the issues "in two minutes, no two question" that never came. Meanwhile he allowed McCain and Romney to dominate the whole 90 minutes with meaningless drivel. Huckabee actually came off the best I have seen him, yet Cooper purposely excluded him from most of the debate as well. I don't see why Anderson Cooper even has a job on CNN, he is that bad.

By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:43:41 +0000

Disgusting display of bias journalism. "I promise" huh Anderson, I never thought CNN could be worse than Faux, but I guess I can always be wrong. Poor sheeple, they will get what they deserve.

By: Creampuff

Creampuff — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:41:12 +0000

It was a charade and showed just who they want people to vote for. It was unfair and not very professional. I will boycott CNN if they don't get more equal in it's coverage of ALL candidates.

They removed my previous identical post, they must hate the Constitution just like Bush does.

[What's the matter free speech, not in your vocabulary?]

By: nancy

nancy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:33:49 +0000

I am disgusted and appauled at the way Ron Paul was ignored. He is a man among arrogant boys!!!

By: RAY RHODES

RAY RHODES — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:33:05 +0000

I can sum it up in one word ! Pathetic.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:25:08 +0000

I am flabbergasted at the blatant censoring of and straight out rudeness to Ron Paul. The man has more guts for tolerating that kind of treatment than any other candidate could possibly endure. Yet, he continues to be a gentleman, never attacking, and never changing his stance on the issues instead of saying what he thinks people want to hear as all the others do.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:23:55 +0000

I was very disappointed with CNN last night. Anderson Cooper was extremely disrespectful towards Dr. Ron Paul by repeatedly cutting him off. I used to think CNN was more fair than stations like FOX News, but I see now that I was wrong. Looks like I'll be watching Super Tuesday results on MSNBC.

By: Daughter of the American Revolution

Daughter of the American Revolution — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:06:02 +0000

Wake up AMERICA> Think about what kind of world we are creating for our children and grandchildren. Pray about the candigates and vote your conscience. McCain is just like our current president. War and more War 100 years.....

By: Eric, Los Angeles

Eric, Los Angeles — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:50:51 +0000

Obviously, whichever candidate the media ignores the most is going to be the BEST candidate for America.

That means Ron Paul is the best man for the job, hands down.

Is this CNN or is this FOX? I cant tell with the way they anointed McRomCainney.

By: Dano

Dano — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:43:03 +0000

If the American people do not see that therring media is steering us to 2 candidates then I am ashamed to be American. Wake up Sheeple.

By: Dano

Dano — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:40:25 +0000

VOTE AGAINST THE MEDIA. VOTE RON PAUL

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:40:20 +0000

I thought there was supposed to be 4 candidates in this debate? I pretty much only saw 2. The 2 that like to sling mud. So when will the other 2 get their debate? You know the 2 that care about the issues not just who they can beat on.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:33:36 +0000

Are you still moderating my comments from last night? And why? Approx. 9:30 P.M. I see you allowed my smaller comment and the longer one wasn't nearly as long as some you have posted. This happened the last time I wrote.

By: Dano

Dano — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:33:16 +0000

CNN is censoring our comments now too.

By: earl

earl — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:05:57 +0000

what a farce,anderson cooper promised paul a response,and never gave it..
why cant all canidates have equal time? isnt that what a debate is?

By: Snippy

Snippy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:42:25 +0000

I agree with the majority of comments on here...Anderson Cooper did a "P" poor job...and I thought FAUX NEWS was bad...The rudemess shown to Dr. Ron Paul was disgusting to say the least.....thank goodness Huck spoke up or I think that end of the stage would have been forgotten completely...I do hope people get a clue and see whats going on here...by the response on here I sure hope so...you don't have to vote for Ron Paul but for goodness sake lets hear what the man has to say so we can make up our own minds...

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:40:17 +0000

Im tired of this bullcrap, Romney blows, Huckabee is a great a powerful wizard who wants you to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, Mcaine, honestly do i need to say anything about him? Im tired of hearing the same crap from the same people, LET RON PAUL SPEAK!!!! VOTE RON PAUL!!!!!

By: Allan

Allan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:33:24 +0000

Worst debate ever. I am surprised Anderson Cooper receives a salary for what he does. Pathetic.

By: Tim G

Tim G — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:30:56 +0000

For shame Anderson Cooper, for shame. I have often thought that CNN was aligned with the Democratic Party, as many others also believe, and I think it was solidified in last night's debate. Let's face the facts here. Does anyone actually think McCain or Romney would be able to snag many Independent or Democratic votes when either Hillary or Obama finalize their role in the Presidential election? Of course they cannot. Does anyone think Ron Paul might be able to do just that? I believe so.

What happened at last night's debate was CNN wanted to poke McCain and Romney to get them to fight like two brothers not wanting to sit in the middle seat for a long family trip. It would benefit Democrats greatly to see McCain or Romney in the final election bid.

Ron Paul is a threat to the Republicans spend thrift attitude and war mongering as well as being a threat to the Democrats ideas on the welfare system. Ron Paul is the only fiscally conservative government representative we have up in the GOP, the only candidate that will focus on the people's right and not on the governments.

We cannot expect the media to be fair and balanced as they all have their own agendas. Shame on you Anderson. I used to look up to you.

By: katie

katie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:09:25 +0000

I am really disappointed in last nights debate. As a first time voter, I need these debates and I need information so I can make a clear decision. It is very clear to me that your program is not for fairness and equality. My mom and dad have always liked Anderson and watch his news show constantly, but after last night, they are both disgusted and do not trust his comments or judgments anymore.
I would like to see Anderson offer an apology to Ron Paul and also to Huckabee and until he does that, he is off our screen and out of our house along with all
those advertisements that support the show.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:07:01 +0000

I was sickened by this so called "debate" last night. I can't stand Romney and his "rich kid" attitude. I can't stand McCain and his plea to make him president because he was a POW....he's doing exactly what Giuliani did by crying 9-11! Huckabee sounded OK. BUT, Ron Paul was the only candidate on that stage with any sense. How can people say that he can't be president? He understands what needs to be done and he isn't afaid to say so. He isn't overbearing like Romney and isn't full of himself like McCain. He's a man with principles and integrity. THAT is what I want in a president. CNN is a joke, along with all the other media out there. Anderson is pathetic...go back to hosting stupid "Mole" shows! I am sick of how we are being treated in this country by forcing the president on us....choose Ron Paul. At least he will stand up for you.

By: RE:Paul from Louisiana

RE:Paul from Louisiana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:04:29 +0000

Paul is sincere and correct. Anderson Cooper has shown his true colors. The networks are all the same..puppets.. all the strings leading to the same military industrial complex corporations who profit from war presidents. And so they give time to only the two candidates who pledge war forever and more of them. Also, notice who the sponsors were during the break..there were only two.. Cisco Systems and natural coal – ask yourself why.

This debate like all you will see on mainstream media are a sham. Putin must be blushing with admiration.

By: Last man standing

Last man standing — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:41:17 +0000

TURN OFF THE TV PEOPLE! I can't believe the American public actually buy into this MSM censorship! If you want to learn about the candidates use the internet. We are living in the "Information Age" and still we rate and select our leaders base on information spoon fed to us from "News Professionals" with corporate interests. ARRGGHHH!

By: Jeshua

Jeshua — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:09:40 +0000

The only one who made sense was Ron Paul. Too bad, he didn't get as much air time as the rest. I would like to hear more about this man.
There seem to be a bit of bias against this man – he seems to have the balls to stand up for what he believes in, the others seem like clone politicians to me.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:26:00 +0000

How about giving equal time for ALL Candidates??? AC – Show some courtesy to Ron Paul!!!

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:56 +0000

The american people should be up in arms but they never seem to be. Again the rich and the media will force us to choose between the lesser of two evils.

By: FirstCasualty

FirstCasualty — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:31 +0000

Stop watching the idiot box. CNN MSNBC FOX ABC. They are all the same. They didn't let Huck debate and they never will. How do you defeat networks that will not listen? Turn the idiot box off and go watch the debates on Livevideo or Youtube. They cannot broadcast if no one's watching.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:00 +0000

Being well versed in monetary policy, I found the discussion highly disappointing. I like both Paul and Huck – Paul has better ideas and Huck is a better speaker. I am very afraid of the country we are leaving for our children after this debate. The problems in the country have only grown over the last 60 years. No one is actually doing anything but providing gibber gabber explanations. I pay enough taxes for 4 median income families. I don’t mind paying my fair share. However, what does Iraq have to gain for us except make me money on my BP stock? Especially when those profits I make are going to be drained at 90% to pay my lack of Social Security in 30 years or the debt we owe China and other neighbors. If you are not scared then you are in for a serious wake up call. But… the sub primes should teach all of us of American ignorance in finance and our willingness to borrow.

By: James Moore

James Moore — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:13:35 +0000

Equal Time – Your kidding me.
C'mon – I'll get back with you in a couple of minutes.
What was that about.

CNN – I thought that I saw four people running for president.

I think that you only saw two.

I think that the we are starting to understand what is really happening.
The jig is up!

By: Paul from Louisiana

Paul from Louisiana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:13:03 +0000

Mr. Cooper should be ashamed of himself. Go read the transcript if you missed the debate. He "promised" TWICE to let Dr. Paul respond in TWO minutes or TWO questions, which he did not, simply ignored him. Even tho Dr. Paul did not get to respond to the previous question and had only spoken for a few seconds before getting cut off. He called on Dr. Paul to respond to another question, then let Romney continue then ignored him after. Both Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul got robbed in this debate. I will not watch another debate on CNN ever with Mr. Cooper as moderator. I'm very saddened by his performance tonight, I used to look up to him for how he handled himself during Katrina here in Louisiana. Why is it SO difficult for these guys just to be fair and balanced? That's all we want. Good job, this makes it official. CNN has dropped to dirty levels of FOX. Great day for democracy. What ever happen to all Candidates should get EQUAL air time? And if there was no rules to time limits as he pointed out why was Dr. Paul cut off over and over, yet the others were allowed to babble on for minutes? I've also copy and paste this answer and if you "moderate" my comment out i'll keep reposting it till it goes through. Last time I came to post a comment on your blogs I had to post twice... It's annoying...

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:36:05 +0000

I'm really disappointed in CNNs inability to host a fair debate. Why were Huckabee and Paul totally excluded tonight? Did CNN decide that either McCain or Romney is going to be the Republican nominee?

By: timone

timone — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:35:59 +0000

Coverage was fair.
Needed coverage of other issues "housing crisis".
Not really interested in the Supreme Court

Could have asked more on the economy
Everyone seemed informed
Nice debate format
Should have given Huckabee more time
On Iraq they should have gone more into their plans
Rebuilding the Military etc.
Each candidate should have had a tough question for the others
Don't Really think much of McCains 100 years in Iraq

Please don't let the candidates ramble
Anderson should have stopped Romney a couple of times
Unless they answered the question they should not get more time.
Loved the debate overall!!!!

By: jerry

jerry — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:35:34 +0000

This had to be one of the worst debates I have ever seen, I thought their were suppose to be four people running for President, instead CNN acted as if their were only two. Those two acted like children, Ron Paul makes the most sense, I will vote for him, and how about Mike H. for V.P. The news media is beyond comment, no words to describe how bias they are, I hope people go to ronpaul2008.com to find out his views and how much we need him.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:22:31 +0000

Moderation was extremely poor. Huck and Ron Paul were virtually ignored. I'm including CNN in with my "Fox News" category of journalists. Where's the objectivity? Don't journalists have some code you are supposed to follow, or are you working for someone else?

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:19:36 +0000

Rommey and McCain fought unprofessionally... Paul a craying baby... Was Huckabee the most centered at the dabate?

By: What Debate TOM

What Debate TOM — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:12:42 +0000

What debate All I saw was a pathetic attempt at a PR campaign for Romney and MCCain. Shouldn't CNN have to report this as a political contribution to MCain and Romney. Go Dr. Paul. People are waking up.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:12:34 +0000

When did Murdoch buy CNN???

By: njz

njz — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:07:08 +0000

McCain is bumbling and fumbling.
how did he get to be a front runner?
hard to imagine that Schwarzenegger might endorse him...talk about jumping on the band wagon!
this is sad.
is this the best the GOP has to offer? no wonder the Republicans aren't united on a candidate.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:45 +0000

Come on Anderson, your performance was terrible. Dr. Paul called it silly, I call it criminal. I, like many Americans were looking forward to a good debate, there where 4 canidates but you only wanted to listen to 2. Shame on you for cheating the american people by not allowing Dr. Paul or Huckabee have equal time. I think both men should have walked out on you.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:43 +0000

It's time for a tea party with our mainstream media. My stomach is literally upset over the treatment of Paul and Huckabee.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:47:43 +0000

I can't believe how incredibly rude Anderson Cooper and the rest were to Dr. Ron Paul during the California debate tonight. It was so childish and glaringly obvious.

First, Mr. Cooper and company blatantly ignore Paul (one question in the first half hour). Then, when Paul finally had a chance to talk, he politely called Cooper out for skipping him. (Justifiably so.) Then, Cooper rudely cuts off Dr. Paul and skips over him yet again without even giving him a chance to answer the original question he was asked!

For shame, CNN, for shame.

The rest of the candidates get to blab and bicker all they want (and what a fine job they did!), and Dr. Paul was censored so unfairly. I would have loved to have heard him. What a sham of a debate. Oh well, I'll just stick to getting my news from those who aren't in the pocket of big business and the powers that be.

Here's to the Ron Paul R[ ƎVO˩ ]UTION!

By: redpillawake

redpillawake — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:25:13 +0000

Google RON PAUL!!!! Ron Paul 2008

By: jANIE

jANIE — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:25:09 +0000

It's clear that CNN and the rest of the MSM has "annointed" who we will have as our candidates. Pravda – here we come!

By: avis

avis — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:24:04 +0000

CNN should be ashamed of how unfair this debate was handled. Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee were given very little time to answer questions. Anderson Cooper was clearly favoring McCain and Romney. Also, do most people know that Juan Hernandez, who has dual citizenship in both Mexico and US, is McCains senior advisor? If McCain becomes president it will be amnesty for all ILLEGALS. Why is the media, CNN, so afraid to give ROn Paul equal time. Could it be because he speaks the truth???

By: Brad P.

Brad P. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:24:04 +0000

Well it amazing how a multi millionaire, a 72 year old vet., and a southern baptist preacher can all act like spoiled little babies. Huckabee prefaced every response with a childish complaint about not getting a lot of time. McCain should rename his campaign "The Double Talk Express". Romney just can't control himself from laughing at Ron Paul for no good reason. Also why did Anderson Cooper cut Ron Paul off twice, when Paul barely spoke for 20 seconds after watching the other 3 candidates give very long stuttering diatribes? Ron Paul was the clear winner when he was afforded the time to speak. I do have a problem with the way all of the networks divide theh time up in these debates. McCain and Romney are allowed to have a 3rd grade back and forth argument all the while a true policy guru is out there in the wilderness.