Candidates Had Facebookers Fired Up During Final Debate

Newt Gingrich kicked off CNN's Southern Republican debate with a tirade against the media, and the passion didn't let up on stage or on Facebook, with posts going up at a rate of one every 10 seconds during the debate's peak.

Newt Gingrich kicked off CNN’s Southern Republican debate with a tirade against the media, and the passion didn’t let up on stage or on Facebook, with posts going up at a rate of one every 10 seconds during the debate’s peak.

It’s the last time the candidates would be together before Saturday’s key South Carolina primary. Highlights follow below.

Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich railed against CNN moderator at the top of the debate in response to a question about his ex-wife’s interview with ABC News.

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