a southern republican presidential debate starts right now. welcome to the south. the part of the republican party where tradition lives. the strongest military in the world. and values matter. we want a conservative on the ticket. tonight, the republican candidate on stage in south carolina for their final debate before the south primary. mitt romney, the front runner, going for another win. trying to close a deal with skeptical voters. work to get good jobs back. newt gingrich, armed arrived, trying to harness conservative support as the field gets smaller. i am the only candidate capable of stopping a moderate from winning the nomination. rick santorum, with renewed momentum, after learning that he won iowa after all. we defeated mick r eed mitt iowa. ron paul, the insurgent, a powerful force in the first contest with an army of young voters. we are dangerous to the status quo. now, south carolina is ready to put its stamp on the 2012 presidential