At GOP debate, all four candidates oppose SOPA

The swelling coalition against the Stop Online Piracy Act gained three new members on Thursday night: Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum. The fourth debate participant, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), is a long-time opponent of the legislation.

"What is your take on SOPA, and how do you believe it affects Americans," a user asked the candidates via Twitter.

"You're asking a conservative about the economic interests of Hollywood," said former Speaker Newt Gingrich. "On the other hand, you have virtually everybody who's technologically advanced, including Google, YouTube, and Facebook, and all the folks who say 'this ...

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