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Monday, February 11, 2013  South Carolina Republicans say they will hold a debate before the primary for the open 1st District congressional seat.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Republican candidates continue to make errant claims during debate, misstating facts about the auto bailout, taxes and other topics.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Republican candidates flub some history facts during debate at the University of South Florida on Monday night.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Analysis: Gingrich's risky stand on immigrants will test GOP appetite for Romney alternative

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Obama targets GOP in New Hampshire as he pushes for extension of payroll tax cut

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Perry says his campaign won't end despite debate blunder

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  The South Carolina Republican Party says GOP presidential candidates will debate at Wofford College.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  A date has been set for the final Republican debate before South Carolina's first-in-the-South presidential primary.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Monday, July 11, 2011  U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is hosting a forum in South Carolina for candidates vying to be the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.  DeMint said Monday the American Principles Project is sponsoring the September 5 forum at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Republicans go after President Obama, not each other, in first big debate in New Hampshire

Monday, June 13, 2011  Republicans meet in New Hampshire for first 2012 presidential debate that includes Romney

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wants Republican presidential candidates to address how they will deal with unions and a complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board.  The first presidential primary debate is next week in Greenville.

Friday, April 23, 2010  South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial hopefuls are headed to debate in one of the state's GOP strongholds.