Official Ames debate thread!

[V3n]

Congressman Paul was asked about how to unite a divided Congress and [IMHO] stumbled (paused) a bit.. looked a little flustered. Then a bunch of idiots rambled on for 8 minutes.

 

[kahless]

Shit. I wish Ron answered the divided question the way Newt did before he started talking about specifics like Welfare Reform.

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Okay first answer. Not nearly as crisp and steady as I was hoping for.

 

[DirtMcGirt]

Solid 1st answer by RP, I didn't mind the pause. He just collected his thoughts. Bachman is really annoying. Mittens actually sounded very Presidential.

 

[devil21]

Okay first answer. Not nearly as crisp and steady as I was hoping for.

IIRC, his first answer or two are always a little clunky until he settles down. Im not worried.

 

[economics102]

Meh. I think the pause is fine. People like the fact that Paul is clearly not rehearsed with lots of memorized talking point answers. It stands in contrast to the others who sound very reheased.

I also was relieved to see Dr. Paul willing to take a moment. The worst thing is when he feels a need to rush and speaks too fast.

 

[Restore-America-NOW]

We NEED not a decent, but an outstanding debate performance tonight.

I also found it interesting how Juan was replaced....

 

[NewRightLibertarian]

Congressman Paul was asked about how to unite a divided Congress and [IMHO] stumbled (paused) a bit.. looked a little flustered. Then a bunch of idiots rambled on for 8 minutes.

Should have said 'that will be difficult but i would use the bully pulpit of the presidency to sway public opinion to get my plan through' but oh well

 

[Dorfsmith]

Solid 1st answer by RP, I didn't mind the pause. He just collected his thoughts. Bachman is really annoying. Mittens actually sounded very Presidential.

I don't think the pause was that bad either.

 

[payme_rick]

No matter what the next question is, Ron Paul just needs to say "Yah, well, Obama Sucks!"

 

[trey4sports]

terrible first question/answer

 

[GunnyFreedom]

I call bullshit on the voter app. Paul said "we can't put the debt onto the people" and his numbers dropped to negative 80%. the next guy gets positive 80% before he even starts talking.

 

[RM918]

Buuurn.

 

[ronpaulfollower999]

Wasn't the best debate moment for Ron Paul, but some of these candidates aren't too hot either.

 

[lucky_bg]

This is good streem:

http://www.seeon.tv/view/15891/

 

[Billay]

Lmao

 

[NewRightLibertarian]

The first part of his answer was really good.

 

[ronpaulfollower999]

Can't put a cap on growth? Uh I'm pretty sure Ron Paul said that last debate.

 

[devil21]

I call bullshit on the voter app. Paul said "we can't put the debt onto the people" and his numbers dropped to negative 80%. the next guy gets positive 80% before he even starts talking.

What are you watching Glen?

 

[libertybrewcity]

looks like Paul and Romney supporters dominate the crowd. no applause for newty