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Another Debate and Big Money in Politics

When he withdrew yesterday and endorsed Mitt Rommey , Jon Huntsman said of the Republican campaign for president, "Rather than trying to advance our common goal, this race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks not worthy of the American people."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

When he withdrew yesterday and endorsed Mitt Rommey, Jon Huntsman said of the Republican campaign for president, "Rather than trying to advance our common goal, this race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks not worthy of the American people." With the field narrowed to five (the others are Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Rich Perry and Rick Santorum), Republican presidential candidates had some sharp exchanges last night in South Carolina. With just four days -- and yet another debate -- until the primary election, we hear excerpts and assess the impact on South Carolina voters.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Senior Managing Editor

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    member of the New York Times editorial board

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    Winthrop University

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    The American Conservative

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