Michigan Republican Debate, Oct. 9th

[joshuastjohn]

This just announced. I'll keep you posted as I hear more information. Looks like U of M Dearborn is in for some chalking :).

http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2007/9/6/1315/02496

[Madison]

Within driving distance for me...I'll try to be there.

[Nash]

The same guy who wanted to exclude Paul from other debates is setting this one up.

If he knows what's good for him and his email server he'll make sure Ron Paul is invited.

[joshuastjohn]

A group of us from the Detroit area met with Saul yesterday and he confirmed Ron Paul was invited.

[FSP-Rebel]

A group of us from the Detroit area met with Saul yesterday and he confirmed Ron Paul was invited.
And, he gave our state coordinator a huge block of debate tickets for us! Can't wait to go... It's gonna get LIVE in metro Detroit on OCT 9th. This event is definately gonna draw attention from the DEt News.

[happyphilter]

I live about 2 hours away so Ill try making it

[M.Bellmore]

And, he gave our state coordinator a huge block of debate tickets for us! Can't wait to go... It's gonna get LIVE in metro Detroit on OCT 9th. This event is definately gonna draw attention from the DEt News.

Hm. I wonder if we should target RP ads for the Detroit news and big university student papers. Any plans in the works for that? Since Michigan just went to voting for the primaries, more students that tune in the better IMO.

Maybe targeting political science profs to make viewing an assignment?

[squirrelbrewer]

I just called and put my name in for some tickets. They said they would call me back in a week. I sure hope they come through. I know this is a pretty small venue, around 1200 people.

[scubasteve01]

This is fantastic! I'm not very familiar with CNBC, are they completely biased like FoxNews?

[squirrelbrewer]

CNBC is all business; lots of Wall Street analysis. Hopefully this will be an opportunity for the Dr. to go into detail on his views regarding fiscal policy, trade, etc.

[paulaholic]

This is fantastic! I'm not very familiar with CNBC, are they completely biased like FoxNews?

No. He was on Kudlow and Co. and they were very fair to him, it was a good interview.

[brumans]

Anyone know how to get tickets?

My sister goes to UofM Flint

edit: I just mapquested it.. it's about 1 1/2 hours from where I live. I want to go!

[brumans]

I just called and put my name in for some tickets. They said they would call me back in a week. I sure hope they come through. I know this is a pretty small venue, around 1200 people.

Who did you call?

[paulitics]

Im so glad he was invited to this debate. I would say people really start tuning in around this time.

[FSP-Rebel]

Who did you call?
You'd have to email Paul Garfield, our state coordinator. Find his email thru either our metro detroit meetup group or from the michiganforronpaul.com site.

[brumans]

You'd have to email Paul Garfield, our state coordinator. Find his email thru either our metro detroit meetup group or from the michiganforronpaul.com site.

Thanks. I just sent him an e-mail via Meetup.

[brumans]

Anyone else have any more information on this?

[billm317]

bump

Did anyone ever find out ticket info on this?
All the "big dogs" are going to be there.
The topic of this debate is supposed to be the economy, which RP should dominate, especially considering recent current events.

[billm317]

additional info:

http://media.www.themichiganjournal.com/media/storage/paper255/news/2007/09/11/News/Republican.Debate.Coming.To.Dearborn-2961379.shtml
CNBC will air the two-hour debate at 4 p.m. EST MSNBC will rebroadcast at 9 p.m.

http://migop.blogs.com/
attending: Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Fred Thompson, Mike Huckabee, Sam Brownback, Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo and Ron Paul

[happyphilter]

i cant wait to hear what fred thompson has to say

[american.swan]

i cant wait to hear what fred thompson has to say

I'd rather drink arsenic then listen to him ramble on from notes written up by his neocon insider designed to sound like Ron Paul, non of which will ever really happen if he is elected.

[jj111]

Is Ron going to be invited? If so, this is good news for Ron Paul I believe.

[grfgerger]

CNBC and a focus on economic policy? Sounds like a slam dunk for Paul!

[literatim]

I hope they give fair time to all the candidates. Anyone know who to contact to make sure that this will be fair?

Everyone going, make sure you shout "Ron Paul".

[joshuastjohn]

Is Ron going to be invited? If so, this is good news for Ron Paul I believe.

He is invited. I've heard that he has accepted. But in yesterday's update by Saul Anuzis, he wasn't mentioned as having accepted.

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2007/09/articles-of--15.html

[bbachtung]

Saul has listed RP as a candidate on the primary ballot in Michigan:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Republicans_Presidentials_208108_7.pdf

[brumans]

Here's the gameplan info for all Ron Paul supporters wanting to join this Tuesday:

http://www.divetta.com/rp/october9.pdf

[brumans]

This debate will be aired from 4-6 PM on CNBC
and re-aired from 9-11PM on MSNBC this Tuesday.

[fourameuphoria]

According to his schedule, the Dr. will be well-rested before this event; awesome!

[koob]

According to his schedule, the Dr. will be well-rested before this event; awesome!

yes, he isn't exactly the youngest candidate so it's important he gets his rest.

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

We had a Ron Paul display at the MN GOP Conference yesterday; Giuliani, the only other candidate with boots on the ground in MN, did as well. So during the slow periods, our peeps (me) talked to their peeps. (Our constituencies are so far apart, I don't think either of us see the other as competition.)

They are also anxiously awaiting Fred's debate debut. The mods can't let him get away with answering every question with "that dog won't hunt" or "we'll have to look under the hood and get 'er going" or whatever his pet phrases are.

Unless he knows the questions in advance and has a screenplay written for each, I just can't see him being able to touch Ron Paul in this format.

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

This debate will be aired from 4-6 PM on CNBC
and re-aired from 9-11PM on MSNBC this Tuesday.

Well rested? I don't know. This schedule only gives him three hours between performances.

:D

[traviskicks]

And, he gave our state coordinator a huge block of debate tickets for us! Can't wait to go... It's gonna get LIVE in metro Detroit on OCT 9th. This event is definately gonna draw attention from the DEt News.


Wow that is great, make every one count and fill every seat you can! Hopefully as many Ron Paul supporters as possible can pack the house whatever way they can. :)

[M.Bellmore]

We had a Ron Paul display at the MN GOP Conference yesterday; Giuliani, the only other candidate with boots on the ground in MN, did as well. So during the slow periods, our peeps (me) talked to their peeps. (Our constituencies are so far apart, I don't think either of us see the other as competition.)

They are also anxiously awaiting Fred's debate debut. The mods can't let him get away with answering every question with "that dog won't hunt" or "we'll have to look under the hood and get 'er going" or whatever his pet phrases are.

Unless he knows the questions in advance and has a screenplay written for each, I just can't see him being able to touch Ron Paul in this format.

Wait a minute .... according to his catch phrases he's really Larry the Cable Guy in disguise .. I knew it! :D

Git R' Done

[smtwngrl]

I'm looking forward to this debate, and even more since it's on economic issues.

[anewvoice]

And don't forget, there is a rally in Ann Arbor @ 7pm after the debate! Come out and party with us.