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[NYCmetsfan]

This is embarrassing. Kasich bringing the sanity.

Kasich is wrong. We do want the fighting

 

[VanMardigan]

Kasich is wrong. We do want the fighting

Yeah, no. This is stupid.

 

[Retromelon]

I'm going to need a full on smack down list since I don't have cable and can't find a stream.

Download the cnn app. Its free and on the front page as soon as you open it.

 

[Wilsongt]

One day, you would hope the GOP would not lump an entire nation of people together as terrorist...

 

[brainchild]

Regardless of Fiorina's views, I honestly think she has handled herself very well in terms of the impression she gives off, which is extremely important in debates like these. She's confident, snarky, and seems very focused on her talking points without sounding too scripted about it.

I wouldn't be surprised if her numbers went up significantly in the polls.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Regardless of Fiorina's views, I honestly think she has handled herself very well in terms of the impression she gives off, which is extremely important in debates like these. She's confident, snarky, and seems very focused on her talking points without sounding too scripted about it.

I wouldn't be surprised if her numbers went up significantly in the polls.

Fiorina and rubio have done the best imo for positioning themselves for the general

 

[NYCmetsfan]

I'm still amazed how the GOP just keeps going further right

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Coming out with concrete suggestions in a clear way did wonders for her.

Wrong suggestions, but she immediately looks more serious than the rest.

 

[brainchild]

Fiorina and rubio have done the best imo for positioning themselves for the general

Coming out with concrete suggestions in a clear way did wonders for her.

Wrong suggestions, but she immediately looks more serious than the rest.

I agree. Somehow she's managed to not look as ridiculous as the rest of them, despite what she's saying.

People are tired of the vagueness, and she is giving them something tangible to work with.

 

[Black Mamba]

Fiorina about to take Ben Carson poll numbers.

 

[Officerrob]

Fiorina about to get a sizable bump

 

[NYCmetsfan]

I agree. Somehow she's managed to not look as ridiculous as the rest of them, despite what she's saying.

People are tired of the vagueness, and she is giving them something tangible to work with.

She's going to be easy for Clinton to take down though

 

[Y2Kev]

Fiorina is getting a YUGE, most luxurious bump.

 

[kingkitty]

fiorina is definitely winning

surprised no one brought up the fact she got fired, although there's still two hours left

 

[brainchild]

She's going to be easy for Clinton to take down though

On the issues, I agree. But if she continues like she's doing now, I don't think she'll go down without a fight.

Fiorina is getting a YUGE, most luxurious bump.

(bolded) lol. Thanks for the insight, Bernie.

 

[Black Mamba]

Bush doing what bushes do best. Bombing.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

I'm changing to rubio for the poll. He's gonna get Bush's money and he's a good politician

 

[brainchild]

The moderators don't seem to be a fan of Fiorina. Hopefully she'll get more time, because Trump vs. Fiorina is where it's at!

 

[Averon]

Carson is putting people to sleep. He's showing no enthusiasm or drive at all. This was his chance to solidify the 2nd position and he's failing at it. I fully expect Fiorina to take the number 2 spot after tonight.

 

[NeoXChaos]

I'm changing to rubio for the poll. He's gonna get Bush's money and he's a good politician

is that your final answer?

 

[Poodlestrike]

Trump's showing is pretty weak tonight, but his foreign policy stuff has always been less captivating. Gonna stick with my original answer though, since I don't think that that'll be enough to sink him, and out of the non-establishment candidates I'm convinced will take the nom he's still got the best chance.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

is that your final answer?

I make no avatar bet. But for making a call now. I think he's got a good shot

 

[HylianTom]

Trump's showing is pretty weak tonight, but his foreign policy stuff has always been less captivating. Gonna stick with my original answer though, since I don't think that that'll be enough to sink him, and out of the non-establishment candidates I'm convinced will take the nom he's still got the best chance.

Part of the non-Trump candidates' problem is that a LOT of voters have sunk a ton of psychological investment into backing him, both in their minds and in their words. Backing away from him now would be their willing to go back on their rhetoric about how the GOP establishment is corrupted, incorrigible, etc.

 

[Plinko]

Fiorina will lead within 2 weeks, and she's getting Carson/Trump voters.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Part of the non-Trump candidates' problem is that a LOT of voters have sunk a ton of psychological investment into backing him, both in their minds and in their words. Backing away from him now would be their willing to go back on their rhetoric about how the GOP establishment is corrupted, incorrigible, etc.

The GOP establishment is many things, but incorrigible definitely isn't one of them.

Nor do I think that most of their voters know what the word would mean

 

[kingkitty]

fiorina doing well

 

[Wilsongt]

None of ya'll have done great things. Reagan. *takes a shot*

 

[HylianTom]

The GOP establishment is many things, but incorrigible definitely isn't one of them.

Nor do I think that most of their voters know what the word would mean

*snicker*
You're right, they're not incorrigible to us.. but I could see their voters throwing it out as a descriptor (if they knew it).

 

[brainchild]

Carson is putting people to sleep. He's showing no enthusiasm or drive at all. This was his chance to solidify the 2nd position and he's failing at it. I fully expect Fiorina to take the number 2 spot after tonight.

He is boring me to tears. He will fall, and he will fall hard. I wouldn't be surprised if Fiorina shoots up to #2.

Trump's showing is pretty weak tonight, but his foreign policy stuff has always been less captivating. Gonna stick with my original answer though, since I don't think that that'll be enough to sink him, and out of the non-establishment candidates I'm convinced will take the nom he's still got the best chance.

My sentiments exactly. Trump not as strong as I would hope this time, but he'll still lead, just with a smaller gap.

Fiorina will lead within 2 weeks, and she's getting Carson/Trump voters.

No. The gap will shrink, but Trump will still lead. She could get the #2 spot though.

 

[NeoXChaos]

When Trump talks business he is good. Everything else is ranting.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Walker isn't looking too good.....

 

[HylianTom]

WHOA. Kasich just pointed-out that Hillary won't beat him in Ohio.

Smart move. Not sure it's enough.

 

[Black Mamba]

lol @ PD hitching on to the walker wagon.

Midas touch.

 

[Basileus777]

Florina has gotten the worst of the past few exchanges, she should have let Christie's thing go.

 

[Y2Kev]

This is a shitshow. I thought Fiorina was coming out of this smelling like roses but she just got shat on.

 

[NeoXChaos]

Why does Rubio look angry all the time?

 

[HylianTom]

Why does Rubio look angry all the time?

Dehydration?
#TooObvious

 

[Plinko]

"If we keep electing the same people, we're screwed"

--Republican in the Senate

 

[BertramCooper]

Walker isn't looking too good.....

You're not surprised by this, are you?

 

[brainchild]

This is a shitshow. I thought Fiorina was coming out of this smelling like roses but she just got shat on.

I actually thought the shade thrown at Hillary worked in her favor. She's like Trump's arch-nemesis and I think she'll snatch some of his supporters.

 

[Abinash117]

Who are the people in audience?

 

[HylianTom]

Who are the people in audience?

Sounds like it was stocked, right?

 

[Officerrob]

Trump having a really bad night

 

[PhoenixDark]

Gotta respect Rand Paul for poking holes in neoconservatism all night. Impressive, but of course the republican audience doesn't want to hear any of it.

 

[Abinash117]

Sounds like it was stocked, right?

Yea, they seem like pro-establishment a little and/or anti trump people. I think they be rich people though.

 

[VanMardigan]

Everybody is losing this debate. How is that possible?

 

[Officerrob]

Everybody is losing this debate. How is that possible?

Carly is easily winning it. She took some shots with the CEO stuff (which could have been much worse), but she took it to Trump.

 

[brainchild]

Who are the people in audience?

I couldn't believe they roared with applause at the, "He kept is safe" line. Unbelievable.

 

[VanMardigan]

Carly is easily winning it. She took some shots with the CEO stuff (which could have been much worse), but she took it to Trump.

I thought she was doing well until the Christie takedown. She seems diminished now, her groove is gone.

 

[JesseEwiak]

Gotta respect Rand Paul for poking holes in neoconservatism all night. Impressive, but of course the republican audience doesn't want to hear any of it.

The GOP's foreign policy realism died the day ISIS became a thing and further died with the idea of the Iran deal.