Grade Ron's Debate Performance

[Tod]

Dunno if this has been posted already, but here is a long list of online polls:

ipollnews.com/

Dr Paul is whooping *ss on every one of them.

 

[jeremiahj13]

I'm very honest! Ron Paul usually stumbles a lot, and is not articulate, and says something the mainstream media could tear apart as "Kooky." However, tonight, he was very articulate, he was giving real life experiences/examples, and organizing his speaking points in an organized fashion very well. I was surprised by how articulate he was tonight!

He did great with what little time he had to speak with; my only issue with him tonight, is I wish he could've talked more for one, and I wish they asked him about foreign policy (which none are really Paul's fault).

Needless to say, I gave him an A.

 

[TheTexan]

Ron Paul did absolutely outstanding. It's very exciting to see him at the top of his game like this.

 

[Dianne]

I gave him a B... It is not Ron Paul's true nature to be aggresive... but when dealing with maggots and slime; he must come out on the attack.

He did 80% better than his previous debates... Loved him tonight.. But he needs to have his comments be the headliners on the next front page.. He needs to go after Perry and Romney, ONLY !!!!!!!!!!

 

[heavenlyboy34]

I only caught part of it, but it seems to me that RP is not assertive enough for this format. It is not a civil debate form as I am used to. When I took speech and debate in college, we started with opening statements and then made points and counterpoints. 5 minute opening, 5 minutes each, 4 minutes each, 3 minutes each, and a closing statement. All civil with no stupid interruptions from the moderator or other debaters. I suspect Ron has a similar experience from his youth, which is why he is so humble.

btw, that part where he mentioned that he's now a top-tier candidate was a nice moment. Pre-emptive point-taking! W00t!

 

[Brett85]

I gave him a B. I thought he did well overall, but I thought his answer on the abortion question was fairly weak. To the average viewer, he may have come across as being pro choice or at least being fairly neutral on the issue. He should point out that he's supported the Human Life Amendment in the past. He needs to stress his conservative credentials.

 

[Standing Liberty]

Gave him a A. He was very clear and focused. If only he had more questions, but thats out of his control.
I did hope he would go back to the questions he is passed over and answer them regardless of the time limitor the given question. Nevertheless, he awlays seems to show how the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy are related. Something no other candidate can do.

 

[Slutter McGee]

I like how he handled the boarder fence question, solid. I would say that he dropped the 10th amendment softball question. I'd like to see him rail against the drug war / DEA intrusion into California and the ATF intrusions into states enforcing "interstate commerce" where there is none. It seems to me he isn't standing out with the 'fire in the belly' ... I want to see the mad Ron Paul!!

Because that will win social conservative votes..

Sincerely,

Slutter McGee

 

[Nate-ForLiberty]

much better than the last debate.

 

[D.A.S.]

Ron was solid and did very well. I think that's one of his best and no sticky points the media could latch on to. I give him an A

He's giving us the morale boost!

 

[trey4sports]

Gotta say, i think Doug deserves a thank you or two for his debate prep.

 

[helmuth_hubener]

Gotta say, i think Doug deserves a thank you or two for his debate prep.

Is that who's doing the coaching, then?

 

[D.A.S.]

Gotta say, i think Doug deserves a thank you or two for his debate prep.

When I saw that picture of Ron and Doug pre-debate on Facebook, I knew Doug had to have done some work with the good doctor A big thank you to Doug for sure. Great guy to have on our side.

 

[banks11]

Here is what I said in another post ;

PRINCIPLE is why WE support Ron, and sadly I have to say Dr Paul disappointed me quite a bit tonight on the VP question.
I know candidates have to be tactful, there where was of picking Gary without hindering the campaign but Ron could AT LEAST have said THANK YOU.
It would have even been more principle to say what Ron said, that it would not be correct of him to pick at this moment but add that polite thank you and PRINCIPLED acknowledgment that Gary is on the side of Liberty.

Maybe he will contact Gary privately but that still leaves supporters not understanding.I am really having a problem with this and would appreciate your insight, info, or other...

This is only a side track, beside that he did ok I guess did not innovate or take charge as much as possible but stayed true to he's principles (except for my conflict above !!!).

 

[LibertyEsq]

I think the impending Perry implosion could open the door to us for a DeMint endorsement

 

[John F Kennedy III]

Gave him a C...he was off his game, never stands up for himself when he is excluded...Huntsman and Bachmann...

Huntsman is the winner here

I disagree.

 

[gb13]

I gave him a B. I just wish he could find a way to interject when he's being ignored. Don't let them get away with it.

Other than that he was stellar.

 

[TheTyke]

I voted A... he did an awesome job tonight for the time he had. It was great to hear him toot his horn a little for a change, to millions of FOX viewers who had no idea he was polling so well. I think A+ is possible in the future though.

 

[Maximus]

A, given lack of speaking time, I'm so happy he didnt get the Israel question