How does one get admission to this event? I would really like to personally be in attendance.

Will Alan Keyes be included in the Republican debate? I hope he will be included. I'll probably be voting for him.

Alan Keyes addresses the issues of our day in a thoughtful and cogent manner, more so than others in the field. I've been reading his series of articles, "Crisis of the Republic."

It sure would be nice if the people could consider the Ambassador's message before casting their ballots in the days to come.

Keyes says, "What is really to be conserved is the Republic ... [the] Constitution requires that we preserve the Republican form of government, that is to say government of, by and for the people. The crisis of that form of government therefore is the prime crisis of our time ..." and all the problems we debate are systemic to the fundamental premise, that we must restore sovereignty to the people.

I hope you'll invite Ambassador Keyes to participate in the upcoming debate at this moment, " ... when the stakes couldn't be higher."

Good afternoon,

As a strict news organization I would like to think that you would not be partial to any one particular candidate or party?

Can you explain why Alan Keyes is not part of the upcoming debate? He is candidate for President, and the American people would like to see each candidate represented on the stage, so that an informed decision can be made.

How can this happen if a news organization excludes candidates? Please reconsider your position and invite Dr. Alan Keyes.

Alan Keyes does not belong in any debate. He has no chance and is just another distraction on the stage.

Former Ambassador Keyes DOES have a chance. Dr. Keyes' message resonates w/ the majority of the American people. That is why the liberal news media do not want Alan Keyes to participate.

Keyes is an embarrassment to the Republicans and has never won any election in his life. Let him start off winning the position of dogcatcher (if he can).
FACT - Keyes has never won an election.
FACT - Keyes is not respected by his peers ("doctor, heal thyself").
FACT - Keyes paid himself handsomely from the small donations on his last failed election. While legal, it is highly un-ethical. Especially considering his low-level grass-root donation sources. If he cannot manage a winning campaign (ever) then how can he possibly manage America.
Perhaps Alan should publicly apologize to his daughter and Mary Cheney for his harsh comments first and get his own life in order before trying to boost his speaking fees by running another dismal campaign.
Just look at his heavily censured website's mismanagement of Keyes roller coaster stand on reparations to see how big of a mess he is! Just look at the hundreds of duplicate pledges as he vainly tried to reach 5000 total supporters in the entire country.

I would hope that with Alan Keyes now statistically even with Joe Biden and Ron Paul; significantly ahead of Bill Richardson, Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, and Chris Doddof that ABC would have the courage to let a candidate speak who understands both foreign policy and the important domestic issues which challenge America today..
It would be a big step in the free election process, to invite a man who big corporate America does not have in their pocket...

When Alan Keyes was appointed Ambassador by Ronarld Reagan he handled the job with distinction, and received numerous commendations. Mr Keyes was excluded by youtube from the Florida debate while he was on the ballot. In the Iowa GOP debate, the moderator repeatedly passed by Mr Keyes not giving him a chance to speak.. Other candidates received one minute to speak while Mr Keyes was told to hold his remarks to 30 second. All these things remind me of what the media was like in South Africa... Mr Keyes is not afraid to discuss things that are praiseworthy or things that not right in America... Is it a surprise that other candidates (who corporate America has in their pocket) just wish Mr Keyes would hush up and sit down? Wake up people, most politics in America is just about deception. If we don't think that many things in America need fixing we deceive ourselves. Self deception is of the worst kind. Alan rocks the boat.. I think the boat needs some rockin and a man whose not afraid to speak the truth. Bring it on Mr Keyes.

I will be voting for Dr. Keyes in the Florida primaries and so will a number of people I talked to. It was easy. When I would mention Dr. Keyes, they would say I like Dr. Keyes but I didn't know he was running. I would then tell them how the media and the Republican party has excluded him from the debates. It was an easy sell.

You would think that news organizations, if they truly believed in freedom of the press, freedom of speech and fair elections, would allow all the candidates to debate in New Hampshire. So when they decide not to allow men like Alan Keyes and Ron Paul to debate, men have the upmost respect for these freedoms, ABC AND FOXNEWS are just sending the message to the public that they would rather be the BIG BROTHER network that wants to control your vote.

George Washington never won an election prior to his becoming our president so the point that Alan Keyes has never won an election is irrelevant.

What is relevant is that the American people be allowed to hear the views of a presidential candidate so they can decide for themselves.

Also, Alan isn't the typical candidate in that he is not backed by untold numbers of special interest groups, millionarie/billionaire socialists, or trial lawyers, corrupt union heads, and teachers associations. So the funds he raises are actually from individuals who care about whether or not this country remains a democratic republic or continues to slide down the road paved to Hell which is where every other presidential candidate will take us.

Keyes is just another pro-war candidate among many. So what?

It's my understanding that Alan Keyes worked on anti-terrorism as part of his duties in the Reagan Administration, giving him excellent foreign affairs experience. The quotes I have read from Ronald Reagan demonstrate only the utmost confidence in Alan Keyes' abilities, qualifications and contributions as the Assistant Sect'y of State for International Organizations in Reagan's Administration.

Alan Keyes worked on nothing - check the record, there is little. As he had no diplomatic responsibilities, all he did was make a few speeches as one of the many associate ambassadors.
No decision were made by him, he was trusted with no special data and he never had a national or international stage.
You may try to (vainly) prove me wrong - try it. Come up with something that he was trusted to make a sole decision upon. You cannot as there were none. The fact that he still calls himself an ambassador is laughable at worst, embarrassing at best.
The latest polls show Keyes at under 1%, even the ones referenced at your silly site.

Will RON PAUL be in this Debate? I have noticed in the previous 2 debates that RON PAUL was given only half the time compared to the other candidates, why? Will ABC and Charles Gibson ensure EQUALITY throughout the debate? both in questions and answers for ALL candidates.

Pres. Reagan said, "Alan, ... as my Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, you opposed with every ounce of strength in your body all those who have served to foster and legitimatize state-sponsored terrorism."

You can have it all! Alan Keyes 2008!The complete conservative.

P.S.: (Protocol requires that officials be called by their highest title. That's why former presidents are still referred to as, "President" so-and-so, even after leaving office. Since Alan's highest title has been Ambassador, that remains his title. It is correct to refer to Alan as Ambassador Keyes.)

It used to be that voters were dependent upon the liberal media, contrived poll questions and orchestrated "debates" for election information. This is the first presidential election where this is no longer true.

Thanks to widespread access to the internet, blogs and editorial comment posts, the truth can no longer be suppressed.

Ambassador Keyes is by far the only candidate who represents the views of mainstream America.

I believe that the Jan 5th Presidential Candidate Forum should include all the candidates, including Ron Paul. To exclude them is disappointing, and doesn't represent the fairness for which NH is known. Doesn't ABC want to give the impression of balance in the news? Perhaps your news bias is good for all to see.

I have only seen Alan Keyes in one debate (I haven't watched them all because of poor reception where I live and no cable), I was surprised that he was still running. I understand how his supporters feel because of the rumours that Ron Paul will be excluded, which I think is definitely a sign of blatant bias on ABC NEWS' part.
Ron Paul is a constitutionalist and has a proven record, Alan Keyes seems to be also, but I do not know that he has as obvious a record to back up what he says he stands for. I am for everyone being represented in a debate, but I also understand the need to limit the size. I understand there are about 50 candidates total running for President who will actually be on the ballot in my state. I don't see how all of them can be included. At some point there has to be a line drawn where some candidates are excluded from some debates at some point after the primaries have begun. What I do not understand is why someone only four percentage points form third place would be excluded! John McCain and Fred Thompson scored 13% each and Ron Paul was only three points behing them and surging. Ron Paul is definitely a viable candidate. It has been clear throughout this campaign that the American people have not been happy with the "top-tier" candidates. I for one have decided to back Ron Paul all the way. If he does not make it, I will vote for no one. The rest are all the same (except maybe Alan Keyes), so it won't make a bit of difference. my conscience will not allow me to vote for the lesser of two evils.
Wake up America! If a President must take an oath to defend the Constitution, doesn't it make sense that we should vote for someone who wants to eliminate all unconstitutional federal government agencies? Duh!
Vote for Ron Paul!

Why would the media not include all candidates?..If you need more time then add more time....Even though my mind is already made up for Ron Paul, I think every candidate deserves the chance to defend their positions and challange their competition...
What are they afraid of?
Jill

When are we going to get a truly fair and balanced news network????
If Ron Paul is excluded, I will be making the largest donation I can to Dr. Paul DURING the debate!

I think it is way too early for the campaigning. 90 days before election would be more then enough time for a person to make their mine up. All the money spent could be spent in better ways such as helping the seniors or the hungary. Give us some happy news.

Here is a question suggestion for Charles Gibson - In the spirit of cooperation, How would you incorporate the other parties methodology into tax reform or improvement? This question is for any candidate. Taxes are an example. This question would work for any issue.

Is this to be sent on the net somewhere or on ABC News Now? I am currently in Denmark and can´t receive ABC News proper here...

why is it so difficult to find out what time the debates start and where to stream them over the internet. After searching thru this entire site for 15 minutes now, I can find no concrete info on the debates. nothing but little video snippets, interactive nonsense, polls, 'live blogs', and pseudo-news. I'm never going to hang out at ABC News website, so why do I have to be treated like a teenager with Facebook and Fun. I'll bet theres not even a stream. Unbelievably frustrating and unimpressive.

This question is for Mr. Huckabee: Mr. Huckabee, why would a minister that is suppose to be called by God, leave his calling for two other for a position called by man? And do you think God would call a prevaricator?

I missed most of the Republican debate. :(
Where can I see it again (or see it for the first time)?

Larry Gee, that is one of the most thinking-challenged comments I've probably ever heard. God never changes directions for people? Wow, then we should never marry or have children by that logic either. EVERYONE is called to serve him, regardless what occupation you have for that matter (providing it doesn't break his rules to begin with, prosititution for example). Guess what, many full time ministers (missionaries also etc..) also have 'Earth' jobs. Rulers and leaders? Deborah? David? Joseph? Daniel? One doesn't preclude the other.

Impressed with the depth and specificity of Hilary Clinton. Clearly could step right in and make needed changes. It is clear to me that she is the best candidate for this critical time.

John Edwards shows compassion and commitment toward the middle class. He would be my second choice.

Obama is likable, but doesn't seem to have the depth in what he says or experience to show Americans that he could do what is needed in this critical time for the US. I see Obama as a presidential candidate in the future.

The debidate included the four best canidates for the Democrats. Hilary Clinton may have lost in Iowa, but she is 1st in the New Hamphire debate!

R.U. kidding me? Rudy feels he should be President because during 911 he was mayor, and he also feels that being like Ronald Regan will get him elected how crazy is that? Rudy is a Fake. John McCain will have us in a war with Iran his 1st year, remember the commit he made making a paridy to the Beach Boys song Barbaran, where he said: "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran".I don't trust him one bit, remember what I say he will not do anything for the people he will only do what he wants, his way or the highway. Law and Order producers need to offer Fred more money to come back to the show, thats his true calling. As much as he sleep I would not trust him being at the wheel. Mitt is only in-touch with lilly white america, he will set us back 20years. Huckabee is getting pushed around like he does not belong, he needs to stand up.

For over forty years I been a loyal and active Democrat.
I joined the Marine corp in 1964 and a taxs payer sence then.
The ILLEGAL Immigration issue is very
important to me as a Democrat.
Why then, was the Democratic candidates
not ask one question on ILLEGAL Immigration?

Maria - I agree with you, Hillary was 1st in tonight's debate.