South Carolina debates and primary results. NEWT WINS BIG TIME!!!

With SC in the rear view mirror here are some articles all about the great week for Republicans and Newt. Haven't had a chance to read the included info so some my not reflect my views. A little short on time lately. Bottom line NEWT WON and that is a great big leap towards the restoration of our great nation, hope it continues!

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ABC and FOX Debates now in the books

Well we have had two more debates and clearly it is coming down to Newt and Mitt. My take is Newt is the clear front runner with Mitt a close second. Both of them have done very well in these debates. One thing worth noting is that while they have exchanged a few barbs they have for the most part stayed on track and stuck to the issues. I like that. On the other hand it's time to shed some of the excess candidates real soon. Start with Huntsman, he's done, no chance in hell, smart guy, seems nice enough but really he's just taking time from those that have a chance....time to go John, bye bye! Next is Michelle Bachmann, sorry, NO chance and I'm getting real tired of her whining. She is doing more damage then good now, on the attack with her false claims and accusations she is just loading the left with ammo for the future. Reagan said you don't disparage another republican, she should listen. Next is our crazy uncle, Ron Paul. Don't get me wrong, Love Uncle Paul, he is dead on when it comes to the monetary system, Fed, debt and most domestic issues but he is whacked out completely wrong on foreign policy. Sorry regardless he isn't electable, Obama would destroy him in a debate, he can't win so bye bye uncle Ron. The rest of the field is OK to go for now. I'll leave Santorum in there because he is a smart guy and a good possible vice president so folks need to continue to get to know him.
Next up is the Iowa Caucus on Jan. 3. So it starts and off we go....

To watch all the debates in full follow this link:
http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/

A Couple more debates under our belt

On 11/19 there was the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines Iowa and on 11/22 the CNN Heritage Foundation debate in Washington DC. Both were good platforms for the candidates. The Thanksgiving debate was based on faith, the candidates discussed there religion and how it plays in there decision making. Mitt Romney didn't attend. While I am not personally very religious I do think it plays an important part in choosing a president. I want someone that believes there is a higher power to answer to. I an partial to Newt and as far as I am concerned he won hands down. I like the fact that he is a recent convert to the catholic church. The other folks also proclaimed their beliefs, Bachman I think proclaiming the strongest almost born again stature. Good stuff.
The CNN debate was on foreign policy and nuff said Newt ran the house. When it comes to world affairs there isn't anyone close. Ron Paul came off like a total nut bag, sorry but I can't deal with anyone that would just hand nukes to Iran. I like Perry's input that all foreign aid start at zero and then they have to make the case as to why we should give them a dime, Newt agreed.
Best thing to come of it all is Newt is now the front runner, the folks are finally figuring it out, vote for the smartest guy! Can't wait to see him mop the floor with Obama!!

Here is a link to a great page that you can click and watch any of the debates in full.

http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/

The Michigan debate: One candidate falls, one runs away with it - Right Turn - The Washington Post

Well Well, the Michigan debate was sure interesting. I thought Newt did very well but most of the talking heads make Romney the winner. The best moment was of course Rick Perry forgetting the energy department as one of his departments he would close down, the other two being the dept. of education and dept. of commerce. Cain was right on target pushing 999 with every opportunity, the last week of sexual harassment charges not fazing him at all though the polls show him taking a small hit. It's looking like it will come down to Mitt and Newt,  my choice being Newt. The CBS debate tonight (Saturday) on foreign policy should be interesting, I expect Newt to wipe the floor with the rest of them, he after all has much more experience. The attached article is a fairly good rundown of the Michigan debate. More later after the CBS debate.


The Michigan debate: One candidate falls, one runs away with it - Right Turn - The Washington Post:

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Full Bloomberg Republican Debate In New Hampshire

As of this posting I have not had a chance to see the whole debate. From what I have seen it looks like Romney commanded the drivers seat with Cain holding up second place, Newt pulls no punches, coming on strong, especially when it comes to the Fed and Dodd/Frank. More later, here is a link to watch the full debate online since it was on Bloomberg TV and I expect not available to many viewers.


Full Bloomberg Republican Debate In New Hampshire

Cain wins Florida straw poll

Herman Cain won the straw poll in Florida, so much for those racist republicans huh! Cain is a serious contender for right now. He is one of the only candidates that will answer a question straight on with out a bunch of talking points. I at least hope he stays in the field for awhile, his input is important to the conversation. Here is a link to the details of the win.  Congratulations to Mr. Cain.

http://news.yahoo.com/cain-upsets-perry-florida-republican-straw-poll-021341545.html

Fox / Google Debate

Last nights debate on Fox didn't reveal anything new but did show more depth in the candidates. I think Romney was the winner but Ron Paul won by a wide margin in the Fox online poll. Perry better get himself together, he comes off as akward and unprepared, not good, whoever is the nominee will have to be on his toes to debate Obama, no doubt, credit where due Obama can talk the talk but( that's all he seems able to do). This time there was a newcomer to the lineup, Gary Johnson, another former Governor that doesn't have a chance even though he did deliver the best soundbite of the evening. "My neighbors two dogs have created more shovel ready jobs then this administration." he said, great line even if he did lift it from Rush as it later came out. The discourse between Romney and Perry heated up with both arguing about what they have wrote in there books. I think Romney won most of the jabs but find overall the back and forth a bit distracting. Thinking back to 2008 the front runners were Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson and we all know what happened to them. I don't know if either one of these guys are going to make it, still to early to tell. I thought Newt did well again, always steady and to the point. Bachmann continues to backtrack, she just seems to rehearsed. Paul was great, love our crazy uncle! All in all a good debate, the moderators did a great job and kept the show going, giving ample time for all to respond. Off and running, on to the next one.

CNN Tea Party debate

Well, CNN did a better then expected job putting on the debate unlike the super bias MSNBC. I thought Wolf did a good job as moderator, he kept it moving along and gave each of the candidates time to address there questions without letting them dwell to long. Bachmann stepped up her position and I think gained some points. Perry was on the defensive a lot, you would expect he would have to being the front runner, they were after him. I don't care much for his giving in state tuition to illegals or his executive order making vaccinating 12 year old girls against the papilloma virus mandatory but at least he had the balls to admit he was wrong. Romney was slick as ever and had a few good one liners. Cain came across good again, likeing him more all the time. Loved his answer to those that said he doesn't understand how Washington worked.."it doesn't" he said, can't argue with the facts! Ron Paul was feisty as ever.
The after rap up was much better then MSNBC, I didn't get to see it all but what I did see looked to be fairly middle of the road with equal right and left representation. In all CNN did a good job staying in the middle, I give Blitzer credit, he set the tone early.
Here is a good article on the CNN web site for more.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/12/debate.teaparty/index.html?hpt=po_t2