Video: Highlights from the CNBC Republican debate

Earlier tonight, eight GOP candidates took the stage at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, in a debate sponsored by CNBC. The questions focused exclusively on economic issues. Here are some of the highlights as we await the entire video.

Ron Paul on Taxes & the Fed:

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Candidates on Occupy Wall Street:

Can Corporations Be Profitable & Create Jobs:

Why Should American People Trust Cain?

Romney on Auto Industry Bailout:

More to come as they’re made available. The full video will be posted once it is made available.

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