What are your thoughts on last nights GOP debate?
By youaremylush
@youaremylush (479)
United States
June 14, 2011 2:39pm CST
It was predicted before that Herman Cain was going to "win" the debate. However, in my opinion, I don't think he did very well. He said some really nice things, but after he was asked about a statement he had made previously dealing with having a Muslim in his cabinet. If you have read a few of my posts on here, you know that I am not for discriminating on ones religion. I think he represents the American fear of the Middle East and of Islam when it isn't fully necessary to do so (they aren't all fundamentalist and radicals, we aren't terrified of Mormons, are we?).
I did think two people really stuck out in the debate. Ron Paul was, as always, an excellent and coherent debater (even though he did dodge one question). I think Michele Bachmann did a great job, but her religion, in my opinion, plays into her arguments too much. You can't rely on god to run a nation.
Oh, and Mitt Romney. He would do really well if he would just keep his mouth closed and let his hair do that talking (seriously, that's some hot hair).
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
14 Jun 11
I am the perfect politician ... UNlike the usual politicians of today, I DON'T CARE what the other politicians think, who they're dating, whether they're married or not, or really what their 'plans' are (whenever I say "plans," The Joker's speech from THE DARK KNIGHT comes to mind).
I didn't even know there was a 'debate' last night ... luckily, we don't elect "debate" to government office 
@youaremylush (479)
• United States
17 Jun 11
You have to be careful which poles you're seeing. Some websites and television networks only show what they approve of. It's the same reason I only listen to NPR and get my news from outside the country.
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@K46620 (1986)
• United States
15 Jun 11
Well, I think there were some winners, loosers, and some that didn't have much change. This is based on what I think the average primary voter will take away from the debate... (IMO Paul won, for me, as I expected).
Winners:Romney, Bachmann
Losers:Cain
No change:Paul, Pawlenty, Santorum, Gingrich
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@K46620 (1986)
• United States
15 Jun 11
That's it. People don't care about content enough, too many decide based on emotions, looks, style, etc. And Paul doesn't do so well in that department.
I think it's just terrible, since content (policies, ideas) is really the only thing that matters in the long term.
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@K46620 (1986)
• United States
15 Jun 11
I assume you are calling him goofy mainly for his style, presentation, rather than his platform in general?
I agree about Rand's chances, only exception being that he's been a Senator less than 6 months. If he had been elected in 2008...
Johnson would be fine but not as good as Paul IMO and I was surprised that he has done so bad on camera. I though he would have been a better communicator... he needs to run for Senate in NM. He is one of the only republicans with a chance in that race.
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@TheMetallion (1834)
• United States
14 Jun 11
My thoughts? If that's the best Republicants can do, they better start thinking about who they want to put up against Joe Biden in 2016.
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@youaremylush (479)
• United States
14 Jun 11
No offense, but Joe Biden is an idiot. His ideas to "help" the country are not practical and will never work. I really doubt he'd even take more than 30% of the vote.
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@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
14 Jun 11
Has Biden been right about anything? That was a topic during the debate when McCain's choice was brought up in the context of who, if elected the candidates would choose as a running mate.
@Metallion, and the Democrats of course have proven the worth of ANY of those they have in office? We are in three theaters of war, Gitmo is still not closed, our allies are all p!ssed at us, and we're facing a nuclear Iran and N. Korea. Our economy is STILL in the pits after billions of dollars have been spent and in some cases WASTED, with high unemployment and our industries are regulated and taxed right out of the country. And people are wondering if they can believe a word that comes out of our presidents mouth. NOT JUST conservatives, but liberal Democrats are asking themselves...what have we done?!
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@TheMetallion (1834)
• United States
15 Jun 11
If Biden is that bad a candidate, I'm sure someone else will challenge him in the Democratic primary, and if that fellow wins, that'll be who Republicans better start thinking about beating in 2016, because no one currently running in 2012 is beating President Obama!
@debrakcarey: I promise you that no liberal Democrats are looking at any Republican and wishing they had voted for them instead of President Obama. Those liberal Democrats who are dissatisfied with him are dissatisfied with how moderate and willing to compromise with Republicans he is.
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@KingLobster (219)
• United States
15 Jun 11
Very good question. I enjoyed watching the debate. I have to admit that I did not tune in for the South Carolina one. There were only 5 candidates in that debate, and I don't think all of them had announced yet. The New Hampshire debate was much more interesting to me.
I feel that this was a highly interesting debate for a variety of reasons. The primary reason is because we did not see the candidates really go after each other. They seemed much happier to attack Obama and leave each other alone. I don't know if this was an intentional part of their strategy or not, but I certainly noticed this. Eventually, candidates are going to have to start going after one another if they are going to want to gain any of the national spotlight. People always say that they want clean campaigns, but this never actually the case.
My closing thought was that this was a great debate for the Republican party. Their candidates did not go after each other, but they were able to have 2 hours devoted to attacks on the President's policies. Call it what you will, but I think that is a win for them.
I am going to be voting for the President in 2012, but I live in a red state, so it doesn't matter. I just find it interesting to follow the politics of both parties.
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