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ABC "This Week" Debate-Drake University

Forgive the lateness of this post, but here is the Congressman at the ABC debate.

Bill Salier on the ABC 'This Week' Debate

Bill Salier heads our campaign operation in Iowa. I was next to him in the spin room when this was filmed.

Tancredo's Post Debate Thoughts

No Immigration Discussion

Immigration wasn't even mentioned. Is ABC trying to hide something from GOP voters in Iowa? Such as how Tancredo conducts the immigration issue while the other candidates now act like his ensemble.

What Tancredo Will Restore to the Oval Office

When asked what he will restore to the oval office, Tancredo will restore hope to this nation. Hope not only in our nation but also in the values of Western Civilization, building blocks of our nation.

Tancredo Co-Sponsored the FairTax

The topic is the FairTax. Tancredo co-sponsored the FairTax legislation. His issue statement on the FairTax is clear (from the issues page): "Simplifying the process would dramatically reduce the costs of compliance, make American companies more competitive, and put billions back into the economy by encouraging investment."

Tancredo's Deterrent

Tancredo is asked about his deterrent to nuclear attack by Al-Qaeda, which he said earlier in the week and also a few years back.

He declares his job is to protect and defend the American people. And offers a beacon of hope for those who know his deterrent would work.

Healthcare in America

Tancredo was just asked a question on healthcare. It's not the resonsibility of the federal government to provide 'womb to tomb' healthcare for America, says Tancredo.

Plus, the 12-20 million illegal aliens are a huge burden on our healthcare system. Listen to that crowd cheer when he declares that.

The Rule of Engagement

Tancredo wants our troops to win in this war against terror, that's his rule to engagement: to win.

A rule of engagement for this discussion (what debate?), by the way, should be to allow everyone a fair shot at debate, including Tancredo.

15 Minutes

15 Minutes in.

The ABC News Iowa Debate on TV

Some people have told me that ABC is not playing the debate. Check local listings then for when ABC's This Week is scheduled.

Here we go

Debate starts now.

Down to the Wire in Des Moines

Less than 45 minutes to go!

In the green room for some last minute prep:

Early Morning Debate

Woke up around 5 AM and then drove to Drake University (where the debate will be).

Thunder and lightning outside (and drizzling). I'm in the green room right now in the Sheslow Auditorium.

Combat in Des Moines - Tomorrow!

Alright here it is. It's the final countdown for thet last debate before the Iowa Straw Poll.

ABC's 'This Week' is hosting a debate this Sunday in Des Moines at Drake University. From ABC:

This Sunday, a live 90-minute debate with the Republican Presidential contenders on a special edition of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."

8 AM CST // 9 AM EST -- Set your alarm clocks!

ABC's "This Week' Debate on Sunday - Reminder #2

ABC's 'This Week' is hosting a debate this Sunday in Des Moines at Drake University. From ABC:

This Sunday, a live 90-minute debate with the Republican Presidential contenders on a special edition of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."

8 AM CST // 9 AM EST -- Set your alarm clocks!

ABC's "This Week' Debate on Sunday - Reminder #1

ABC's 'This Week' is hosting a debate this Sunday in Des Moines at Drake University. From ABC:

This Sunday, a live 90-minute debate with the Republican Presidential contenders on a special edition of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."

8 AM CST // 9 AM EST -- Set your alarm clocks!