CNN GOP debate October 18 - Official Thread

[Peace&Freedom]

Why is the media saying it's over, it's Romney? At this point in the 2004 cycle, Dean was the frontrunner. At this point in 2008, it was Romney, with McCain floundering. What the establishment's rush, other than to coronate Mitt?

 

[Thurifer]

Cause they are truly scared of Ron Paul.

 

[Voluntary Man]

Ron kicked EVERYONE'S ass!

 

[ctiger2]

NPR this am they interviewed an older group out of AZ and it seemed Romney was mentioned most. They were highly concerned about who is electable and can beat Obama. One lady did say of all the candidates Ron was the only one who was telling the truth. But, she said she didn't think he could beat Obama, and that was the #1 goal. People just don't 'get it'.

 

[low preference guy]

Thanks for the clarification. I just think that it didn't come across that well in the debate, and if I was confused by his remark, it may have confused other fiscal conservatives as well.

it didn't come across well to those who don't know the meaning of "IF WE HAD TO", which I hope is a tiny minority. it was clear to me.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

Only thing I didn't like about debate was last response with Guantanamo Bay reference...and of course it was the last question.

I don't really care about Guantanamo either way - they are prisoners of war IMO.

POWs? Doesn't there have to be an actual declared war for anyone to become a POW?