Gingrich Wins Another One in Sleepy ‘Debate’ With Huntsman

The Gingrich/Huntsman debate was so dry that reporters fell asleep—but Newt still emerged victorious. McKay Coppins reports.

Published Dec. 13 2011 4:45AM EST

articles/2011/12/13/gingrich-wins-another-one-in-sleepy-debate-with-huntsman/gingrich-huntsman-debate-Coppins_aoe2dh — Charlie Neibergall / AP Photos (left); Cheryl Senter / AP Photos

What happens when you put on a debate where the moderator doesn’t ask any questions, the candidates don’t disagree on anything, and very few voters even get to watch?

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Gingrich Wins Another One in Sleepy ‘Debate’ With Huntsman

The Gingrich/Huntsman debate was so dry that reporters fell asleep—but Newt still emerged victorious. McKay Coppins reports.

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