9/16 Republican Debate

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I have to say I am really looking forward to this one!.. I'm interested in seeing who has the nerve to go after Trump, and what Trump does or says this time. It should be good TV... I'm getting the popcorn popped. :popcorn:
 

It seems to me that following the Republican stuff is way too soon. After the majority are gone and the last three or four remain, then things will get more interesting and time for expecting one to become the winner.

Similar for the Democrat side. Not a bunch running yet, maybe a couple more, maybe not. But just too soon to get very involved.

Both party's will need some time to get more completely organized. Then we can start finger pointing or clapping.
 
Is there another network that carries the debates other than CNN? I have CNN but my mother just called and said she doesn't get it. I've searched the internet and I can only find it on CNN. That's crazy that it's not on NBC, ABC, nor CBS. Those are on everyone's Basic Plan but doesn't include CNN. She doesn't have internet so that's not an option for her and it's too late at night to travel to and from my house.
 
Only on CNN. Not even on anything like CSPAN. But, that's the same way it was with the earlier Fox debate. This is a revenue windfall for these networks. Trump didn't say anything about how much money Faux pulled in with the first debate. Yet, he has challenged CNN on raising their advertising rates for this circus.

If I were betting....
1. This will be the last debate that included the "B team". There is no interest in watching them. Everyone knows none have a chance of being there past the primaries.
2. Both Trump and Carson have the most to lose tonight. Carson seems "soft". If he allows Trump to bully him, that will appear as being weak and unable to stand up against whoever comes out as the Dem candidate.
3. Trump will try to bully the rest of the candidates. If he continues to do nothing but spout b.s. and bully, he will fall in the ratings after this debate. Trouble is, I don't think the GOP has a really electable candidate.
4. Bush and Rubio could be the big winners, especially if Trump/Carson stock falls.
 
I think Christie, and Walker have the most to lose... It could be the end of their campaigns.. JEB has lots of money and a famous name.. I believe he will be around for a while... unless he does or says something incredibly stupid tonight.

On CNN at 8 EST... 7 Central.
 
My opinion. Surprise. Winner of the Debate was
Marco Rubio, followed by Carly Fioriana.
Trump down in 7th place or less.

1.Marco Rubio
2.Carly Fiorina
3.Carson
4. Ted Cruz
5. Chris Christie
6. Mike Huckabee
7.Donald Trump
8.John Kasiche
9.Jeb Bush
10.Rand Paul
11.Scott Walker

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Over hyped, drug on, moderators tried to incite, instigate and manipulate answers. If this was a courtroom or Law and Order they would've received objections for leading the witness, answering for the witness etc.
 
I was wondering if they could talk about anything else...... besides going to WAR... lol!! Seems like that was the predominant topic... with a little abortion and Obama hating thrown on as sauce.. boring.
 
I was wondering if they could talk about anything else...... besides going to WAR... lol!! Seems like that was the predominant topic... with a little abortion and Obama hating thrown on as sauce.. boring.

Exactly. So boring, except for watching to see if Jeb Bush would take a swing at Trump. Kept thinking, "Go for it Jeb. He's right there. Wipe that smug look off his face."

All the "debate" did for me was confirm that the CNN "moderator" did a horrible job and was more intent on stirring up the candidates to go after one another. It was embarrassing. I think Carly did well compared to others. Will be interesting to see if Trump's numbers take a hit after his performance last night.
 
Carly did fine.... but geez... did she have to look so stern and mean.. Maybe that's sexist of me... but holy cow... she looked very angry. In fairness though.. women need to worry about FIRST being respected... THEN being liked.. but she was off-putting..
 
Carly did fine.... but geez... did she have to look so stern and mean.. Maybe that's sexist of me... but holy cow... she looked very angry. In fairness though.. women need to worry about FIRST being respected... THEN being liked.. but she was off-putting..
What I liked about her answers was that she at least had specifics, things she would do. But yes, she did take a very firm tone and as you said, she has to be seen as someone who can be respected. I still don't see her emerging as a one of the front runners. Too much HP baggage. I kind of liked Kasiche, who at least seemed a bit more reasoned in his answers, not that I'm voting Republican anyway. I could see him gaining some traction.
 
What I liked about her answers was that she at least had specifics, things she would do. But yes, she did take a very firm tone and as you said, she has to be seen as someone who can be respected. I still don't see her emerging as a one of the front runners. Too much HP baggage. I kind of liked Kasiche, who at least seemed a bit more reasoned in his answers, not that I'm voting Republican anyway. I could see him gaining some traction.

Agreed... Kasich is the most palatable to me as far as the Republican choices go.. I think we could at least work with him as he seems the most reasonable.. And THAT my friend is why he will never win the nomination.
 
CNN is saying the winners of the debate were Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, and Chris Christie. Scott Walker was the loser. That's what I came away with too (and Ted Cruz did well). Trump was awful.
 
Listened to some of both Beck and Limbaugh this morning. (Yep! How else are you going to get the tone of what the right wing media is saying/thinking?) They both saw Trump and Carson as winners. They also felt Rubio, Fiorina, and Jindal did well. They weren't excited about Cruz or Walker performances.

My perspective...
I thought Trump continued to come across as an egotistical a**!! To me, when he refused to apologize to Jeb Bush's wife for over-the-top remarks, that proved his arrogance. His comeback to Fiorina re remarks about her facial features was also bad. Yet, he bullied his way through another "food fight" and no right wing media person wants to get on his bad side.

Fiorina was superb in her showing her knowledge of foreign affairs, etc. Pretty sharp lady. I certainly don't hold with many of her political beliefs, but she is by far the smartest clown in the car.

Paul allowed his "short man syndrome" to show through. Unelectable.

Cruz is about the most sour-faced, negative, anti-everything person one could every hope to meet.

Huckabee was catering to the Evangelicals.

Kasich and Christie both came across as strong and politically astute. The GOP won't back either one because they might be too moderate and actually work with the other side of the aisle to accomplish something.

Carson looked like he had indigestion. Looked weak... almost scared. Locating him next to Trump was as if he was the sheep and Trump the wolf.

Not one of these "clowns" would be my choice as POTUS. However, right now, I don't know if the Dems will have a viable candidate out there. Seems like no electable person is standing up and saying "Take me."
 
Not one of these "clowns" would be my choice as POTUS. However, right now, I don't know if the Dems will have a viable candidate out there. Seems like no electable person is standing up and saying "Take me."

I am surprised to find that at least for now, I'm liking some of what I hear from Bernie Sanders, although I think in the end it will be Hillary coming out of the Democratice side. She's in damage control mode, but has a lot of experience and $ behind her. I like Bernie's passion. Will be interesting to see if he can survive, but he's certainly gaining momentum.
 
Listened to some of both Beck and Limbaugh this morning. (Yep! How else are you going to get the tone of what the right wing media is saying/thinking?) They both saw Trump and Carson as winners. They also felt Rubio, Fiorina, and Jindal did well. They weren't excited about Cruz or Walker performances.

My perspective...
I thought Trump continued to come across as an egotistical a**!! To me, when he refused to apologize to Jeb Bush's wife for over-the-top remarks, that proved his arrogance. His comeback to Fiorina re remarks about her facial features was also bad. Yet, he bullied his way through another "food fight" and no right wing media person wants to get on his bad side.

Fiorina was superb in her showing her knowledge of foreign affairs, etc. Pretty sharp lady. I certainly don't hold with many of her political beliefs, but she is by far the smartest clown in the car.

Paul allowed his "short man syndrome" to show through. Unelectable.

Cruz is about the most sour-faced, negative, anti-everything person one could every hope to meet.

Huckabee was catering to the Evangelicals.

Kasich and Christie both came across as strong and politically astute. The GOP won't back either one because they might be too moderate and actually work with the other side of the aisle to accomplish something.

Carson looked like he had indigestion. Looked weak... almost scared. Locating him next to Trump was as if he was the sheep and Trump the wolf.

Not one of these "clowns" would be my choice as POTUS. However, right now, I don't know if the Dems will have a viable candidate out there. Seems like no electable person is standing up and saying "Take me."


Did they have anything to say about Carly Fiorina?
 
I thought it was rather boring and too long. I left the program for awhile and came back. Like Bobw mentioned the CNN moderator was too intent on stirring up candidates to go after each other. The moderator mentioned at the start that he wanted to get candidates talking to each other. I would have rather had the candidates talking to the voter's and giving them information on what they stand for, and on how they are going to solve problems.

I liked Carley, and was impressed with her, but with all the criticizing going around about her CEO days, it doesn't seem likely that she will win. I thought Marco Rubio did good, and Chris Christie had some good information for a change. Trump's answer on what he wanted his code name to be, if he won...he wanted "Humble." He does have a sense of humor. lol A Drudgereport poll today, placed Trump as the winner with 50.7 % and Fiorina 2nd, with 22.02 %, Rubio 3rd with 6.45 %
 
It's still a long time before the elections...and anything can happen between now and then. After watching last nights "entertainment", I still have no real enthusiasm for Any of the announced candidates...from Either Party. Kasich did sound like he is the most sensible of the Republican bunch...at least, to me, last night. However, his odds are probably not much better than winning the Lottery.
 


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