Who Will Win the Republican Debate Today? (death, speech, million)

[TT Dave]

Originally Posted by wxjay

Perry was horrible tonight. He came in as a frontrunner and I predict he will sink back down, even against some of his 'base'. However, the man needed a teleprompter. Badly. He couldn't string together 3 coherent sentences, even on topics that he KNEW would come up (e.g., the climate change issue).

Romney held his own again and masterfully handled a balance between attacking Perry but still bringing up clear facts. His defense of Social Security over the Perry Ponzi Scheme rhetoric was actually very, very well done. I think he really helped to secure more senior Republican voters, a key constituency for the South Carolina primary, which in 2008 helped propel McCain to the top.

I agree, I thought that Romney did very well in the debate tonight. The fact that Perry didn't do so well was no surprise to this conservative Texan. I've seen many of his speeches before...lol.

[emilybh]

As of now, Ron Paul is in first place in the MSNBC Poll and has 30% of the 5000+ votes and is 2% ahead of Romney. First Read - Who do you think won the Republican debate at the Reagan library?

You can vote at the above link.

[dixiegirl7]

Originally Posted by sanrene

Love this;


Republicans Cheer Texas Death Penalty at GOP Debate - YouTube

Gosh, can williams be any more biased with his question? What an idiot.

Perry was impressive tonight.


Governor Perry Corrects Lib Debate Host Brian Williams on TX Jobs Creation - YouTube

Why do Repubicans have debates on the likes of MSNBC?

[Loveshiscountry]

Newt did well once again to stay on the radar. Generalized but blamed Obama and blamed the media for making republicans fight. Perry was exposed a bit.

[Loveshiscountry]

Originally Posted by dixiegirl7

Why do Repubicans have debates on the likes of MSNBC?

agreed. I listened to msnbc on and off most of the day and they ridiculed the repubs frequently. Not a good way to attract viewers.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by wehotex

Huntsman rocks.

He's a Mormon, wehotex. You hate Mormons, remember? All of them. No exceptions.

[NewToCA]

Originally Posted by dixiegirl7

Why do Repubicans have debates on the likes of MSNBC?

Good question, I thought the winner was the candidates and the loser MSNBC.

Odd moment after the debate, Matthews asked Santorum why he didn't discuss a specific issue, and Santorum responded that he wasn't asked the question.

Matthews said that wasn't an excuse.

The debate was lopsided, not in the candidate responses, but in the way the questions were heavily skewed towards Perry and Romney.

[HC475]

Originally Posted by emilybh

As of now, Ron Paul is in first place in the MSNBC Poll and has 30% of the 5000+ votes and is 2% ahead of Romney. First Read - Who do you think won the Republican debate at the Reagan library?

You can vote at the above link.

That's how I called it...

1. Ron Paul
2. Romney
3. Perry

I liked what Cain had to say on the 9% flat tax... Bachmann did better than I thought she would... Newt impressed me when he slammed the "Fed"... Huntsman and Santorum... Blah...

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by mufc1878

IMO Huntsman is running this time around to build his national name recognition.

You hit the nail on the head.

[HC475]

Originally Posted by dixiegirl7

Why do Repubicans have debates on the likes of MSNBC?

Originally Posted by Loveshiscountry

agreed. I listened to msnbc on and off most of the day and they ridiculed the repubs frequently. Not a good way to attract viewers.

Originally Posted by NewToCA

Good question, I thought the winner was the candidates and the loser MSNBC.

Odd moment after the debate, Matthews asked Santorum why he didn't discuss a specific issue, and Santorum responded that he wasn't asked the question.

Matthews said that wasn't an excuse.

The debate was lopsided, not in the candidate responses, but in the way the questions were heavily skewed towards Perry and Romney.

What does it matter?...

It could be on CNN for all I care... Ron Paul wins in public opinion again...

First Read - Who do you think won the Republican debate at the Reagan library?

1. Ron Paul
2. Romney
3. Perry