Foreign Policy Highlights of the GOP Debate

While Americans have been bombarded with Republican debates, most would argue that they haven’t been bombarded with, well, substance. Lackluster questions, vocal crowds, and candidates allowing moderators to set the premise of discussions have made the debates devolve into bickering and one-liners. The question of national security is at the forefront of Americans’ minds because of increased tensions with Iran, high gas prices, and the growing scandal of “Fast & Furious.” 24 Feb 2012

MSNBC's O'Donnell: OB/GYN Dr. Ron Paul 'Anti-Sex'

Lawrence O'Donnell said that Ron Paul is a "fake" libertarian on "The Last Word". O'Donnell explained that because of Ron Paul's explanation during the Republican Presidential debate that it was the "immorality of society" that causes the need for contraception, rather than the other way around, Paul lost his credibility and libertarian appeal.

"They don’t seem to notice that 'fake libertarian' Ron Paul takes the most anti-libertarian positions on women’s reproductive rights. The 'fake libertarian' does not dare say a word that violates the Republican party line on abortion." 23 Feb 2012

Specter: Santorum Lied

During the CNN GOP Presidential debate last night Senator Rick Santorum explained his support for Arlen Specter by claiming that he had made a "deal" with his colleague to support President Bush's judicial nominees.

Specter today said that he "made no promise" to support anyone and that the conversation never happened. 23 Feb 2012

John King Twists Audience Question Around Completely To Protect Obama, And Iran, In #CNNDebate

From Big Journalism: "The simple and direct question from the audience invited the candidates to contrast their policies with Obama’s failed record on Iran–and on Israel, which Obama has exposed to existential danger on this and other issues. But before any of the candidates could answer, CNN moderator John King stepped in to turn the question around completely."

Read more at Big Journalism. 23 Feb 2012

Flashback 2007: Pelosi Slams Bush For High Gas Prices

"Drivers are paying a heavy price for the Bush Administration's failure to enact a comprehensive energy policy."

This was back in the good old days when gas was only $3.00 per gallon. 23 Feb 2012

And The Loser Is ... The Media

The former Speaker has been slipping in the polls and fallen out of the media eye and, thus, needed a breakout performance tonight. Going back to a proven strategy of attacking the media, Newt Gingrich garnered some of the biggest applause by taking the fight back to CNN and off the candidates who have given endless commentary on their personal views of social issues. 22 Feb 2012

And The Loser Is ... The Media

The former Speaker has been slipping in the polls and fallen out of the media eye and, thus, needed a breakout performance tonight. Going back to a proven strategy of attacking the media, Newt Gingrich garnered some of the biggest applause by taking the fight back to CNN and off the candidates who have given endless commentary on their personal views of social issues. 22 Feb 2012

CNN Panelists: Contraception Mandate Debate 'Not A Religious Liberty Issue'

Panelists on CNN's post debate coverage agreed that liberal women don't view the contraception debate as a religious liberty issue but as an issue for women's access to "healthcare." Donna Brazil called the Republican candidates "a blast from the past" because of their views. 22 Feb 2012

CNN Setup: 'Women On Twitter' Hate Republicans

Giving post-debate analysis for CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen said that the contraception conversation did not help the GOP candidates and that "a lot of women on twitter" were criticizing the positions of the men on stage. Gergen claimed that women on twitter thought that the male GOP candidates "don't understand the women's rights movement". 22 Feb 2012

CNN's King: Americans Don't Pay Attention To World Affairs Until They Have To

22 Feb 2012