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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney takes part in a South Carolina Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, January 16, 2012. South Carolina

Mitt Romney takes part in a South Carolina Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Paul J. Richards/Getty)

Live Chat: CNN South Carolina Debate

CNN is removing one of the podiums for tonight (adieu, Rick Perry) but the final debate before the South Carolina primary starts at 8pm either way. As always, join It's A Free Country's politics team for a live chat. NOTE: If we can find a reliable video stream, we'll embed it here. Otherwise, you can always watch on CNN's site -- as long as you promise to chat with us!

Chat goes live at 7:45, debate at 8pm

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