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Gingrich throws a challenge November 9, 2011 9:25 pm TB

From a debate transcript:

“I’m going to challenge the president to seven Lincoln-Douglas style three-hour debates with a timekeeper and no moderator, at least two of which ought to be on health care so you can have a serious discussion over a several-hour period that affects the lives of every person in this country.”

I’d pay money to see that. They’d have to remove Obama from the stage with a spatula. Or a mop.

  • Gingrich has a financial stake in a debate. by Robert 2011-11-10 12:40:54
    • I'm fully aware of the arsenal the Democrats have ready if Gingrich's poppy gets too tall. They've got one ... by TB 2011-11-10 12:53:20
      • Look! Over there! A red herring! by Robert 2011-11-10 15:12:09
        • And yet, by TB 2011-11-10 15:20:13
    • I could see Obama debating healthcare with Newt Gingrich or (whoever the GOP candidate is) for a least one long ... by BuckGalaxy 2011-11-10 00:49:00
      • Getting a little nervous? by TB 2011-11-10 09:39:32
        • Nervous?? I just said I t\would like to see it! by BuckGalaxy 2011-11-10 13:02:53
      • Imagine if Obama debated every has-been Republican politician dying to be President? Now imagine if every has-been Republican politician ... by bowser 2011-11-09 23:28:55

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