I've heard Coutler's comments on Newt and am not surprised by Hume. Really, the GOP does not have a selection this year, let's face it. They would rather have Mitt then Newt. I think they are realizing they have to at least try to rally around Mitt because nobody seems to want Newt...or more than they don't want Mitt.
Re the debate: I gotta say I would never vote for him but I do find Ron Paul likeable on a certain level. I laughed when he mentioned "age discrimination" when they questioned his age/abilities. And when he said some politicians should be sent to the moon.
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