Republican Debate Tonight - Feb 25 8:30PM CNN

Glassdogs said:
I struggled through most of the debate.

My conclusion is ANYBODY BUT CLINTON. Who that "anybody" is remains to be decided. I've grown damn weary of all the junior high bickering. If I wanted to see that, I'd just go log on the site across town and watch Poopy and Stradial duke it out.

Every one of them says things I agree with, and things that I don't like. I have serious concerns about SUBSTANCE...and 'ol Donnie just hasn't put anything out there that is solid. Cruz and Rubio spend too much time coming up with off-the wall allegations about mysterious quotes attacking everybody. I like Ben Carson...but he has zero experience in anything except brain surgery....and Lord knows, there are a bunch of idiots inside the beltway that could use a good lobotomy or two.

Right now, while I don't agree with all his platform, I'm inclined to vote for Kasich. Because he's the only one that even ACTS Presidential.
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Wait...what???? StRadial is over on the other site? :tissue: And who the heck is Poopy and why would anyone chose that name? :confused:
 
cptlo306 said:
My take:

Rubio: Clear winner of the debate. He came ready to take on Trump and did a great job. Where has this Rubio been?
Trump: Not good and shown to be an empty suit in many cases. But his supporters don't really care.
Cruz: Close 2nd to Rubio.
Kasich: Talked too much...waste of time
Carson: Didn't talk much but still a waste of time at this point.
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I have been reading my friends posts this morning and they are all gushing over Rubio "showing up." Now, some might be a little bias, but they are happy.
 
Expect Trump to do or say something crazy today to get the media to focus on that instead of the debate last night.
 
cptlo306 said:
Expect Trump to do or say something crazy today to get the media to focus on that instead of the debate last night.
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Looks like Christie is about to endorse Trump. Sigh.

Gotta give Trump credit...he knows how to control the media narrative.
 
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No question Rubio was the winner of last night's debate but he is the "Establishment" so if he gets the nod then he'll either lose to Clinton or, if he wins, nothing will change for at least another 4 years. Cruz isn't out but he's on the ropes, if he wins the nomination he will lose to Clinton because he's "too conservative." Kasich and Carson are just getting name recognition at this point and have no chance of getting the nomination. That leaves Trump. The arrogant, brash, and non-presidential-acting businessman and the only one with a chance who isn't a politician. Not just a businessman but a successful businessman. Yes, he has faults and a trail of failures...not unlike any successful person at his level. The attacks on Trump last night were expected, the other candidates have no other choice but to attack. The GOP is in full panic mode at this point, there are kitchen sinks being tossed from all sides. Whatever they have to do to stop Trump they're willing to do, they have yet acknowledged or taken responsibility for why Trump is dominating.

BTW, I'm still considering throwing my vote away and going with Kasich.
 
I watched the debate last night. After reading FB today, and then this thread, I am sad that so few people really pay attention to what is actually going on. It scares me, really.
 
MrsB said:
I watched the debate last night. After reading FB today, and then this thread, I am sad that so few people really pay attention to what is actually going on. It scares me, really.
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What is actually going on?
 
Prediction: After Tuesday when Trump wins most of the states, he'll announce the primaries are over and will not participate in future debates.
 
lotstodo said:
Unfortunately he may be right. /shudder/
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True but he won't have enough delegates by then. After the drubbing he got during the debate last week he'll likely use any excuse to skip them going forward and his supporters won't care.
 
cptlo306 said:
Prediction: After Tuesday when Trump wins most of the states, he'll announce the primaries are over and will not participate in future debates.
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Trump has a press conference scheduled for 9PM tonight. Could it be...
 
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