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Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum, George Pataki and Lindsey Graham take the stage for the CNBC Republican presidential debate at University of Colorado's Coors Events Center on Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo.(Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)
BOULDER, Colo. —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Four low-polling Republican candidates met<span style="color: Red;">*</span>again Wednesday<span style="color: Red;">*</span>in Boulder, Colo., for the third "happy hour" debate.
South Carolina<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Sen. Lindsey Graham, Louisiana Gov.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Bobby Jindal, former New York governor<span style="color: Red;">*</span>George Pataki<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and former Pennsylvania senator<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Rick Santorum took<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the stage at 6 p.m. ET, two hours before the main event featuring<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the top tier of candidates.
We live blogged all of the action here as the quartet of long-shot candidates tried to gain<span style="color: Red;">*</span>traction in the GOP race. Here are some highlights.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>All times are eastern.
7:09 p.m.: Final statements.
Graham again cites national defense credentials. Also knocks Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Again." — the U.S. is already great, he says.
Pataki describes himself as a "limited government conservative."
Santorum says he is a committed conservative with a record.
Jindal warns against the prospect of a Hillary Clinton presidency, saying she would lead the country down the road to socialism.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"We can save the idea of America before it's too late," he says.
7:04 p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Ah, the lightning round! Asked about apps,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jindal acknowledges he doesn't use an iPhone. Pataki praises Uber. Graham, who noted he got an iPhone after Donald Trump gave out the number of his old flip phone, cites<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Fox News.
Super Bowl? Candidates stick up for home teams: Jindal, Saints; Santorum, Steelers; Pataki, Jets (and the Mets will win the World Series)<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Graham:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"I want to win New Hampshire: Go, Tom Brady, Go Patriots!"
7:01 p.m.: Jindal tosses in his support of some<span style="color: Red;">*</span>non-economic issues: Gun rights and "religious liberty."
6:58 p.m.: <span style="color: Red;">*</span>Graham says he will save Social Security — also plays up to the Coors crowd by noting that his father<span style="color: Red;">*</span>owned a bar. "If you're looking for good beer policy, I'm your best bet," Graham says.
6:57<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Santorum lumps Jindal with Donald Trump over deficit reduction plans, saying theirs will discourage economic growth and his will. Jindal defends his record of cutting taxes and government.
6:54<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: Pataki goes against the Republican grain, saying the party should take climate change more seriously. As opponents shake their heads, Pataki says the government should encourage energy innovation that could reduce pollution.
6:50<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: An antitrust<span style="color: Red;">*</span>question that cites a<span style="color: Red;">*</span>local product — Coors beer — draws big applause. Santorum, who says he does drink Coors,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>praises the brewery industry — and reminds the crowd that he won Colorado during the GOP nomination contest four years ago.
6:45 p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Santorum describes what a "true conservative" should do, including creation of a "level playing field" for the economy — particularly when it comes to international competitors.
6:43 p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Pataki complains about the slow pace of economic recovery under President Obama.
6:41<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: What about companies that go overseas to save on taxes? Graham says the U.S. should create a better tax environment for both businesses and their customers. "We need to lower it so they don't leave," Graham says. He also repeats that national defense is the top priority — and resists moderators' efforts to cut him off.
6:35 p.m.: Santorum knocks Graham about wanting to "solve problems," saying current U.S. immigration policies are undercutting middle class. The two candidates mix it up over the issue, as Graham argues the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
6:30 p.m.: Graham looks to maintain his advantage when it comes to one-liners; he says Democratic candidate<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Bernie Sanders — a self-described Democratic socialist —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"went to the Soviet Union on his honeymoon, and I don't think he ever came back."
6:29<span style="color: Red;">*</span><span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: Graham is asked about immigration and climate change, issues on which he disagrees with many Republicans. Graham says he wants to "solve problems" and would address immigration and climate change without damaging the economy. An emotional Graham also says his approach will help GOP win elections, and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"I am tired of losing."
6:27 p.m.: Oops:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jindal refers to "death penalty;" we suspect he meant to say "death tax," which he would get rid of.
6:25 p.m.: Santorum says the U.S. should be more concerned with making its manufacturing more competitive with other nations than with addressing pollution or climate change. The former Pennsylvania senator says high taxes and regulations are stifling American manufacturing.
6:23<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: A question about alleged hacking by North Korea and China.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Pataki says we don't need a "military response," but do need a "coordinated response" that includes economic penalties on offenders. Graham takes a poke at President Obama, saying rival nations have<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"walked all over" the U.S. on his watch. "Make me commander<span style="color: Red;">*</span>in<span style="color: Red;">*</span>chief and this crap stops," Graham says.
6:18<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: Graham breaks with opponents in supporting the new budget deal, saying it assures the military's ability to meet "the threat to our homeland." Jindal says that, once again, conservatives have agreed to a bill that increases federal spending, and again cites his record in Louisiana.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Pataki also calls<span style="color: Red;">*</span>it a "bad deal," but says<span style="color: Red;">*</span>he would have signed it because of the defense budget.
6:10<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Finally, the first question: How would<span style="color: Red;">*</span>being a part of the system help you govern? Jindal talks about cutting government in Louisiana. Santorum says he's actually worked to promote conservative causes in the federal government.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Pataki says he IS an outsider, but also has experience as governor of New York. Graham says he has experience dealing with national security.
6:05<span style="color: Red;">*</span>p.m.: Now CNBC broadcasts<span style="color: Red;">*</span>its heavily produced intro.
5:50 p.m.:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Good afternoon ...<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Welcome to the "happy hour"<span style="color: Red;">*</span>debate with the long shot Republican candidates.
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