May 16, 2007

GOP Debate II

Didn't see any of this one. But the general consensus seems to be:

1) Giuliani scored a significant moment against isolationist nut Ron Paul - polls in the near future should reflect a rebound for Rudy. Paul should not be invited back. Might has well have Michael Moore or Rosie O'Doughnuts on stage.

2) Romney did well but is starting to run the risk of coming off as too "slick"

3) Once again, John McCain did OK but still failed to give Republicans a reason to coalesce behind him.

4) There were at least five candidates on the stage who should just get out as their prospects are beyond hopeless.

5) The big story is still "Is Fred D. Thompson going to run?"

Best (funniest) line was at the expense of the Silky Pony: Mike Huckabee - “We’ve had a Congress that’s spent money like John Edwards at a beauty shop.”

Heh.

My take is that it's still too ridiculously early to back anyone in particular but as of now my preferences are: Giuliani, Romney, McCain (in that order). Throw Ol' Fred into the mix and its Thompson, Giuliani, Romney (with the top two being "tied"). To Messrs Tancredo, Gilmore, Huckabee, T. Thompson, Hunter, Brownback and Paul: So long, thanks for playing.

Posted by Gary at May 16, 2007 09:21 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Ron Paul pretty much handed the debate to Giuliani with his apologia for the 9/11 terrorists.

And Mitt too slick? In this not-quite-post-Clinton world, is that even possible?

I'd certainly cut it down in the next round -- Tancredo, Paul, and Tommy Thomspon, at minimum, ought to be voted off the island in the next round.

Posted by: The Colossus at May 16, 2007 09:33 AM

Giuliani would be a credible candidate if they weren't still killing babies out there.

Posted by: DGus at May 16, 2007 10:18 AM

"Giuliani would be a credible candidate if they weren't still killing babies out there."

I think what you meant to say was "Guiliani would be a more credible candidate if he could demonstrate a history of supporting the rights of the unborn."

This is more in line with how adults typically communicate.

Posted by: Gary at May 16, 2007 10:45 AM