This was just about my worst debate performance. I was not very cogent at times but somehow I amnaged to win the primary. I had a hard time making my point in 1 minute time limits. I got better as the time went on.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/republican-debate-earmark-spending/2831503122
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/republican-debate-district-4s-biggest-problem/2306525705
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEFIyPcKSgk
Congrats on getting the GOP nod. You are a true Patriot for taking action to stop the tyranny. I watched your You Tubes of the debate.
Your passion shows through, but your nerves do too. Try and stay calm and focused on communicating what you know is the problem. Think before you speak. That will present you as a better expert, and less as a conspiracy theorist.
Don't get me wrong, I know it is easy to get excited as you face an audience that just doesn't understand what you know to be the problem. The time deadline of a debate forum only makes it that much more challenging. I think your message will reach people better if you can deliver it with more confidence.
As you go to battle this Democratic challenger, work to get the moderate liberals to see your way. I read that the MSM thinks you have a snowball's chance because your district is so heavily democratic.
Well, I think you can show them. Hopefully your local GOP will support you. The fact that you are a Ron Paul Republican shows that you are making progress. Maybe your local GOP will stage a comeback now that they have not put up the same old GOP candidate.
I would also respectfully recommend that you diversify to other areas besides the money problems. Again, while it is true, it could possibly make people think you are a conspiracy theorist. If you feel the need to weave it into the responses, talk about it more. Explain gold backed money v. Federal Reserve Notes that are printed out of thin air and how inflation and debt are making it impossible for us to compete as a nation going into the future. Offer more substance to your concerns about the money problem. I like how you went back to the Constitution several times in your debate. I would recommend doing that as you battle the Democrat in the general election.
Good luck and congratulations for what you have accomplished and what you are setting out to do.
