Title: They Finally Figured Out How to Make Ron Paul Look Bad Source:
some frayed neurotransmitters in my head URL Source:[None] Published:Nov 28, 2007 Author:Me, I guess Post Date:2007-11-28 22:55:19 by Critter Keywords:None Views:483 Comments:9
Give him 30 seconds to answer a question and he stumbles, a lot.
I noticed all the other guys kept getting 90 seconds, but RP only got 30 seconds. Why was that?
I missed the beginning... did he ever get 90 seconds to answer a question tonight?
Ron Paul bags another debate By: Steve Adcock | Submitted on: 11/28/07
EDITORIAL - The CNN/YouTube debate Wednesday evening surfaced another opportunity for the majority of the candidates to re-hash many of the same failed policies of the current administration and provide non-answers to many of the direct questions asked, but it also gave Ron Paul an opportunity to educate Arizona Senator John McCain on who exactly the military is giving their money to.
In response to John McCain politicizing his recent trip to Iraq, where he reported a “Let us win” message from the troops to Paul, Ron Paul breezed back with a question who's answer appears to be lost on the Arizona Senator – who's getting the support from the military?
Ron Paul has enjoyed more financial support among the military than the other candidates. Cheers ensued as Paul continued his answer, arguing how much money the American government would save if we returned Iraq to the Iraqi people; that is, trillions of dollars.
Paul was greeted with both boos and cheers as he discussed the War in Iraq, arguing strongly that the United States' presence in Iraq is an expensive and unnecessary endeavor, and the responsibility of Iraq should be turned back over to the Iraqi people as quickly as possible.
Big spending was a popular topic among many of the candidates, mainly in military issues, but some in science and space exploration. Paul again stood as the only candidate who supported across the board spending cuts, regardless of the issue, and regardless of public opinion polls that many candidates hinge their success on.
Tancredo started off the debate claiming many of the others wish to “out Tancredo him” in regards to immigration. Tancredo is universally viewed as being one of the tougher candidates, along with Congressman Paul, on the issue of immigration and securing our southern borders.
Mitt Romney suffered through a rough night with many of the issues, clearly picking and choosing his words carefully during several of the questions, including the issue of abortion and allowing openly homosexual persons to serve in the military. Romney drew several boos with his avoidance on the question of whether his government would torture foreign soldiers captured by our military.
Steve Adcock is the founder and developer of SmallGovTimes.com.
We have donated a lot of money to this guy and put in a lot of effort in getting his name out there. I want him to spend more time practicing 30 second answers. hehehe
I'm probably nitpicking cuz I think he is our last great hope. He has to be perfect at every chance he gets. When he screws up a word, it's like a knife in my heart. lmao
maybe it's just me, but did almost every time they show someone close up in the audience, they look like they had the flu and were strapped into an interrogation chair?
How did the candidates rate at the Republican debate on November 28, 2007?
CNN VOTERS
1. Who do you think won the debate?
I don't think there was a clear winner tonight McCain won because he looked like an adult Romney. He was strong, in command, and articulate
Ron Paul (62%)
2. Who seemed to know most about the issues?
McCain was especially strong on national security, belittling Romney's experience on the torture issue McCain was head and shoulders above the rest on being adept at the issues Depended on the issue
Ron Paul (61%)
3. Who had the best response to user-generated content?
They were all pretty much the same Huckabee's answer on the Bible being the literal word of God was great That's hard to say. Anderson did well in clarifying the questions
Ron Paul (56%)
4. Who had the most disappointing performance at the debate?
Paul didn't wow the crowd the way he sometimes does Thompson was the most surprising; seems like he was lost without his cue cards Paul just does not come off convincing or presidential
Rudy Giuliani (29%)
5. Whose performance was most surprising?
Thompson showed his sense of humor with his video and response to the Cheney cartoon Paul came off very direct and clear. He is the most extreme candidate on stage but seemed quite reasonable I was surprised Giuliani went so strongly after Romney in the opening on immigration
Ron Paul (41%)
6. Whose campaign got the biggest boost from the debate?
Maybe Huckabee, who showed his easy demeanor and sense of humor It seems like Paul and Huckabee stood out the most Romney, no doubt
Ron Paul (55%)
7. Who had the most creative campaign video?
Thompson Thompson. I don't know if it was creative but it certainly was the most provocative I guess I'd give that to Giuliani; kind of funny, but I'm not a great judge of these things