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Some Possible Debate Moderators for Newt Gingrich

Sorry, journalists. If Newt Gingrich wins the nomination (which of course he will — believe!) he says he does not want journalists as debate moderators, because "you don’t need to have a second Obama person in the debate." We have some alternative suggestions.

By Adam Martin

Jan 24, 2012

Gingrich Won't Debate if Audiences Can't Clap

The audiences are simultaneously one of the worst and most entertaining parts of the endless GOP debates, so we really don't want them to be silent.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Jan 17, 2012

What They're Saying About Last Night's Republican Debate

Mitt Romney took the brunt of the attacks in last night's first South Carolina debate, with all the other remaining candidates looking to bring the front-runner back to the pack.

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By Eric Randall

Jan 11, 2012

Perry Can Debate In South Carolina After All

Though it appears Rick Perry doesn't meet any of CNN's criteria, the network says Gov. Rick Perry will be allowed to participate in next week's debate, because, apparently, Perry actually wants to submit himself to more debates.

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By Adam Martin and Eric Randall

Dec 9, 2011

Trump's Debate Getting Lonely After Bachmann's Withdrawal

It's going to be a two-man show in Des Moines on Dec. 27 as Michele Bachmann has decided to skip the Donald Trump-hosted Republican debate, leaving just Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich slated for the stage.

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By Lara Seligman, National Journal

Dec 6, 2011

Huntsman Won't Attend Trump's Debate, Calls It a 'Joke'

So far, the Republican presidential field has been slow to jump on Donald Trump's latest bandwagon.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Nov 22, 2011

Is Newt Ready for His First Debate as Front Runner?

Because it's a Tuesday, it's time for another Republican presidential debate; only this time, the pressure is on Newt Gingrich to see if he can succeed where so many others have failed.

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By Erik Hayden

Nov 17, 2011

Looks Like Ron Paul Will Be Ignored Again in the Next Debate

Ron Paul hasn't gotten much attention at recent GOP debates and, as Politico's Dylan Byers reports, that streak may well continue at CNN's next square-off, where he'll be situated on the far right side of your TV screen in Santorum nowhereland.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 9, 2011

Rick Perry Can't Remember Which Agency He Wants Abolished

Rick Perry struggled for several agonizing seconds to remember the last of the three federal agencies he'd cut during Wednesday's debate.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 9, 2011

GOP Debate: Perry Forgets Things

Tonight's Republican primary debate in Detroit will be about the economy, which means it will give Herman Cain a chance to talk about something other than how tall various women are. Plus: our liveblog starts around 7 p.m.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 28, 2011