CNN Reagan Library 1st tier GOP debate @8pm ET **live commentary thread**

[Statilius the Epicurean]

sh**t, North Korea can nuke California??

[Oak Hills]

sh**t, North Korea can nuke California??

No, they can't.

[MisSkeptic]

I don't see what others are seeing in Fiorina.

That she's a woman, therefore not another white male.

[Bigby]

Rubio just clobbered Trump on the issue of foreign policy.

[Pyro]

Thirsty Rubio doing well against Trump

[Blue3]

Rubio doing well on the attack against Trump... then takes a sip of water for his victory lap, LOL.

[GLPman]

Rubio just clobbered Trump on the issue of foreign policy.

One of his best moments tonight.

[Mehmentum]

It seems like the Republicans are moving to the left on economic issues, not social issues. Awful.

Its the Trump effect.  The other candidates realized that conservative populism is actually popular, and are trying to co-opt Trump's message. 

So now you have Santorum and Carson talking about raising the minimum wage, Christie talking about the middle class being plowed, etc.

[Oak Hills]

I'm genuinely curious: How does the federal government regulate bathrooms?

I don't see what others are seeing in Fiorina.

That she's a woman, therefore not another white male.

I was in that camp after the first kiddie-table debate, but I think she's been one of the more articulate candidates tonight.

[Kingpoleon]

Rubio: I ran...

Trump: Iran! Loser. Terrible deal. Very smart people.

Graham: That's Iran! Nuke!

[The Other Castro]

I honestly have no idea what Jeb Bush is saying.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

19........30 years ago - Jeb Bush, Sept 16th, 2015

[Bigby]

19........30 years ago - Jeb Bush, Sept 16th, 2015

Jebbers can't do math since it requires too much energy.

[Likely Voter]

I'm genuinely curious: How does the federal government regulate bathrooms?

http://www.americanrestroom.org/gov/ohsa/

[Orthogonian Society Treasurer]

D-DON'T BULLY MY BROTHER

[Blue3]

Jeb: my brother kept America safe



uhhhh.... 9/11 happened on HIS watch.

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

D-DON'T BULLY MY BROTHER

He's probably been doing that his whole life.

[Pyro]

Jeb looks like he's late for a meeting and wants to get outta there.

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Is Rand Paul still there

No, he's been replaced by his original character, Bland Paul.

LOL

[Bigby]

Is Rand Paul still there

No, he's been replaced by his original character, Bland Paul.

LOL

Sadly that joke was made before me. I'll link it if you want.

[Oak Hills]

I'm genuinely curious: How does the federal government regulate bathrooms?

http://www.americanrestroom.org/gov/ohsa/

So Rubio doesn't think OSHA should regulate workplace sanitation standards.  Good to know.

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Bush kills Trump with 9/11.

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Fiorina and Rubio should be expecting the biggest leaps; I could see Fiorina polling in 1st very soon.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Holy sh**t they went full George W. Bush. This will be great for Hillary.

[Bojack Horseman]

Jeb Bush just destroyed any and all credibility he had left.

[MisSkeptic]

Jeb: my brother kept America safe



uhhhh.... 9/11 happened on HIS watch.

This! Why does Jeb follow the leader with the other candidates attack Hillary, Obama, and the rest of the democrats. He should realize he's no safer when it comes to his older brother's controversial presidency and the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He should be straight forward and admit that there have not only been mistakes in the past, but as President he can fix those problems.

Yes, it's not much substance but it's something he can use I believe.