Key questions for tonight’s GOP debate

 

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"What is your plan to revitalize the economy?" It's a key question that Republican candidates likely will face in tonight's debate in New Hampshire, marking the kickoff to the 2012 election season. Some argue that conservatives have focused mainly on what they dislike about President Barack Obama rather than offering a positive vision of what Republicans stand for to voters. The GOP hopefuls will have a chance to change that view as they debate the economy, government spending, Afghanistan and several hot-button social issues such as same-sex marriage. See the top five questions that your Republican leaders should be able to answer. Full story Opinion: Why New Hampshire is important Profiles: The 7 GOP contenders Top 10 memorable debate moments Blitzer's blog: Why are some people running for president? Candidates' candid cravings on Eatocracy Watch the New Hampshire GOP presidential debate TONIGHT at 8 ET on CNN, CNN.com/LIVE and the CNN Apps. Should you walk away from your mortgage? In the U.S., about 4.2 million mortgage borrowers are either seriously behind on payments or have had their cases referred to attorneys to pursue foreclosure auctions. In some cases, borrowers have gone more than two years without making a payment. "I feel like I'm locked in a box. I work for a financial organization and if this came out, it could cost me my job," said one Florida woman who is currently living in foreclosure limbo. Nationwide, it takes an average of 565 days to foreclose on borrowers in default from their first missed payments to final auctions, and some choose to remain in their homes during this process. Here are the people and stories behind five of those cases. Full story Walk away from your mortgage? Time to get 'ruthless' House hunting: Is this the best time to buy? The economy is making us sick - literally Promoting acceptance of LGBT youths Positive forces such as TV role models and support groups such as The Trevor Project have brought acceptance issues to the forefront for youth in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The federal government is paying more attention as well: The first-ever Federal LGBT Youth Summit took place in Washington this month, emphasizing the gravity of bullying and the many forms it may take. Full story Acceptance and LGBT youth's mental health 'Reparative therapy' still has influence today Up your grilling game Whether it's lack of flavor, sticky grill grates or dangerous flare ups, CNN's Eatocracy has compiled fixes to the most common grilling mistakes. While grilling is said to be equal parts art and science, Eatocracy reveals foolproof tips with barbecue expert John Stage. Ready to fire up the grill? Full story How you can make the world's best burger Top burger and budget friendly wines Save the flavor of your grilled foods • Weiner's wife a top Hillary Clinton aide • Shoes that are wearable sculptures • Zsa Zsa Gabor's Bel Air mansion for sale • 2 people die as bear flies through SUV • Casey Anthony trial ends early as judge says she's ill • Pakistan security kills teen on camera • Cell phone video shows men raping girl • Police shooting caught on tape • Shania Twain falls at the CMT Awards • Sex assault suspect caught on cell phone Make sure you receive our e-mails. Please add CNN@access.cnn.com to your address book. You are receiving this e-mail because you have agreed to receive notice of new features and special offers from CNN.com. To unsubscribe from CNN Member Center e-mails, click here. CNN.com Privacy Policy One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 © & ® 2010 Cable News Network