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Not for two hours.
Of course, the GOP could have simply dealt with it by not going along with the plan. Like when they asked Fiorina about Trumps looks comment, she could have said, "no one cares about that, do you have any real questions, Jake?"
There were plenty of questions about one or another candidates "flip flops" and whether another candidates position was "weak" or "strong". Candidates were also asked about their criticisms of other candidates positions. The difference was in the responses, not the questions.
The republicans should take some personal responsibility for how they responded to questions and what they've said while campaigning
Even if she's a lying, corrupt, inept piece of ****.
You do realize that you are telling a woman what women think, right?
Not for two hours.
The old auto race analogy that you can't win the race on the first lap, but you sure can lose it on the first lap came true last night. Chaffee lost the race on the first lap last night.
Yep, it was.That line was from Baretta?
I only remember...."Don't do the crime if you can't do the time".
Yes, agreed.Hillary invoked Obama's name over and over and over again. I can't stand her but it shows her skills as a politician. She was pre-emptively tying herself to Obama so that Biden can't, in the event he gets in.
I wouldn't get too concerned about the House flipping - that chance is virtually nil. The GOP at the statehouse level have redistricted & gerrymandered the districts pretty well. And I also think it's unlikely the Senate flips, but it is possible.I watched the Debate and was hoping Sen. Webb would do something to get him some positive attention. I don't really think he did. Senator Chaffee should drop out of the race as soon as possible, he looked like and old man who was scared to me. Governor O'Malley reminded me of a younger brother who was always saying "look at me" and trying to get a seat at the big kids table. He should also be ticked off about the background because he looked like an elf in a lot of the shots on my TV. I think both Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders made it clear that they are the two main candidates in the Democratic Party this year and Mrs. Clinton has the advantage of both money and clout. She has a national machine and let's be real, the party elite are mostly behind her.
The one big thing I took from the debate overall, other than it was really a pep rally for the party, was confirmation that if a Democrat wins the Presidential Election AND if they regain control of Congress, we are going to see a new wave of socialistic programs paid for by those who are deemed to be "too rich". Every one of those people on the stage last night with the possible exception of Mr. Webb, were in unison in their chant for the "rich to pay more". The Democrats have learned from our current President that class warfare works and Hillary is working hard to get out the woman vote so they can all finally see a woman as President.
While there's truth in what you say, others may see his faults as demonstrating authenticity. Mr. Trump has some similarities with his screw-ups I think, but his base loves him for it.Bernie didn't do himself any favors last night. He needs to have a much better 2nd debate in order to sustain his numbers. He did not look Presidential last night. His voice and his anger will grate on moderates. Can you imagine him debating someone like Rubio if they end up as the candidates? Talk about Obama making McCain look old and cranky.
He ****ed up, according to what was being discussed all over the MSM this morning. He practiced what he was going to say and muffed it. He meant to insult her over the emails, not protect her.
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Alexis_de_TocquevilleThe American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.
- This is a variant expression of a sentiment which is often attributed to Tocqueville or Alexander Fraser Tytler, but the earliest known occurrence is as an unsourced attribution to Tytler in "This is the Hard Core of Freedom" by Elmer T. Peterson in The Daily Oklahoman (9 December 1951): "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy."
- Variant: The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own money.
There were plenty of questions about one or another candidates "flip flops" and whether another candidates position was "weak" or "strong". Candidates were also asked about their criticisms of other candidates positions. The difference was in the responses, not the questions.
The republicans should take some personal responsibility for how they responded to questions and what they've said while campaigning
Webb started a bit weak, but the last half of his introductory remmarks were very strong. Since then, nothing.
Clinton is so far doing well in not only sounding confident in the face of her bona fidas being questioned. She also argued that finding common ground underlines her brand of progressivism. She was about ready to fall into a pit, but avoided it.
Sanders thus far is rhetorically dominating the conversation.
O' Malley was largely forgettable.
Chaffee was almost entirely forgettable.
That's not how the moderators themselves presented it before the Democratic debate (Tapper and Cooper). The overwhelming emphasis was on tying the flip-flops specifically to policy and away from personality clashes.
That's not about policy; It's about character.COOPER: Secretary Clinton, I want to start with you. Plenty of politicians evolve on issues, but even some Democrats believe you change your positions based on political expediency.
You were against same-sex marriage. Now you're for it. You defended President Obama's immigration policies. Now you say they're too harsh. You supported his trade deal dozen of times. You even called it the "gold standard". Now, suddenly, last week, you're against it.
Will you say anything to get elected?
COOPER: Secretary Clinton, though, with all due respect, the question is really about political expediency. Just in July, New Hampshire, you told the crowd you'd, quote, "take a back seat to no one when it comes to progressive values."
Last month in Ohio, you said you plead guilty to, quote, "being kind of moderate and center." Do you change your political identity based on who you're talking to?
COOPER: Just for the record, are you a progressive, or are you a moderate?
COOPER: Senator Sanders. A Gallup poll says half the country would not put a socialist in the White House. You call yourself a democratic socialist. How can any kind of socialist win a general election in the United States?
COOPER: Denmark is a country that has a population -- Denmark is a country that has a population of 5.6 million people. The question is really about electability here, and that's what I'm trying to get at.
You -- the -- the Republican attack ad against you in a general election -- it writes itself. You supported the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. You honeymooned in the Soviet Union. And just this weekend, you said you're not a capitalist.
Doesn't -- doesn't that ad write itself?
COOPER: You don't consider yourself a capitalist, though?
COOPER: Just let me just be clear. Is there anybody else on the stage who is not a capitalist?
COOPER: We're going to have a lot more on these issues. But I do want to just quickly get everybody in on the question of electability.
Governor Chafee, you've been everything but a socialist. When you were senator from Rhode Island, you were a Republican. When you were elected governor, you were an independent. You've only been a Democrat for little more than two years. Why should Democratic voters trust you won't change again?
PAUL: This is what’s wrong!
BAIER: OK.
PAUL: I mean, this is what’s wrong. He buys and sells politicians of all stripes, he’s already…
BAIER: Dr. Paul.
PAUL: Hey, look, look! He’s already hedging his bet on the Clintons, OK? So if he doesn’t run as a Republican, maybe he supports Clinton, or maybe he runs as an independent…
BAIER: OK.
PAUL: …but I’d say that he’s already hedging his bets because he’s used to buying politicians.
Yet that is beside the point. They know their job is, on the whole, to create questions and steer responses toward policy and not personality bickering. However, the moderators long before hand ensured that could not happen and the network itself advertised (before and during) the circus rather than the policy divide.
It is so horrible for candidates to promise the public programs that actually make their lives easier and better and make this a better county. It's far better to lavish the wealthy with tax-cuts.I got the over all impression that Bernie and Hillary were falling all over themselves buying votes with their give away programs, and looking for whom to stick with the bill.
I'm just hoping this 'vote buying' isn't what is going to be rewarded with a presidency. It'll be the end of the nation.
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville
While yes, miss-attributed, none the less truthful.
It is so horrible for candidates to promise the public programs that actually make their lives easier and better and make this a better county. It's far better to lavish the wealthy with tax-cuts.
That's not the debate I watched. Here are some of the very first questions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ratic-debate-who-said-what-and-what-it-means/
That's not about policy; It's about character.
And another question about Clinton's character.
Again, not about policy.
Again, not a question about policy. At best, it's a question about campaign strategy.
Again, not about policy.
He then basically invited the others to attack Sanders with, which they declined to do.
Another character question. Nothing to do with policy
Now take a look at the transcript of the 1st GOP debate
Republican Debate: Read the Transcript of the Primetime Debate
It starts out with Baier asking all the candidates to raise their hand if they pledge to not run as an independent should they not win the GOP nomination. Trump does not raise his hand, so Baier starts asking him questions and, out of the blue, R. Paul interjects with
How did the mods questions force Paul to accuse Trump of buying politicians, supporting Clinton, etc?
No, their job is to get ratings. If it's anyone's job to steer the discussion to policy and not personality, then it's the candidates job.
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