OFFICIAL : Meet The Press thread : Sunday Morning!!

[Lois]

They're criticizing Romney now -- said Romney will say anything to get the nomination...


Showing Democrat polls

 

[Xanax Nation]

Frustrating that Tim wouldn't let Ron get some of his points across...

 

[TheEvilDetector]

Huckabee has so much dirt on him that if Russert actually does his homework, Huckabee is DONE

Huckabee will self-destruct.

 

[rightcoast]

This is not an interview to let "on the fence" relatives watch. I watch MTP on occasion, and you never, ever send anyone to a Russert interview if you want them to have a good impression of your guy.

Paul handled himself fairly, but I don't think he had the benefit of knowing some of those quotes were from 88, though some he did know that.

He should have hammered the Dondero point home more. Fired. I fired him because he was a bad employee, and he is now very bitter.

He should have stuck to Reagan more. Something like "People need to understand, when you are mad at a friend you will be more direct than with people you don't agree with or know. I was very mad at Ron and it showed." then went on to explain why he said those things.

A fair interview. I think before anyone gets to bent out of shape ... wait until you see what this guy does to Huckabee. Huckabee is toast.

 

[Mike S.]

I guess it is what I expected. Russert digging up stuff and confronting. But that is what he does with all the candidates.

 

[literatim]

The kinda people that watch Meet the Press are the kind that are used to this maliciousness of Russert. I believe he gained ground. It showed Ron Paul's mental agility in answering unexpected questions.

 

[webber53]

Proud supporter of Ron Paul

I think in light of our candidates age, the schedule that he has
maintained and the endless onslaught of negative mainstream
media, I just witnessed our champion just slay another dragon!
This man never ceases to amaze me. Everyone please keep
Ron Paul in your prayers. We would also do well in sending
Dr. Paul a note telling him how proud we are of him!

 

[ifthenwouldi]

The staff should have done a better job in prepping Ron for Russert's attacks. Obviously you can't prepare for everything, but you knew some of that stuff was gonna be used. Ron did good, but it woulda been better to refute the attacks with concrete facts.

You don't have to prepare Ron Paul because he actually believes in his answers.

This was an "okay" interview for Paul, and I think it made Russert look worse. If I were running for president, I would refuse to answer a four-word quote (not even a complete sentence, much less a paragraph) from over a decade ago. That's not journalism.

Ron took a hit on the "earmark" question because he didn't articulate his stand on that as well as he should have. Not sure I agree with him there, either.

 

[Dieseler]

Anyone have a youtube link?

 

[kevinblack]

I am listening to the live feed now, it seems to be going AWESOME by Meet the Press standards!

 

[Alabama Supporter]

I'll bet the quotes about facism/corporatism won't make the headlines. He hit the medical, miliary, communications, and government industrial complex square on the head this morning with a great couple of sentences.

 

[IHaveaDream]

Dr. Paul has the right idea, but he simply does not convey "leadership" quality. He was not as prepared for Russert's questions as he should have been. For instance, when asked how many troops he would bring home, or how much the total income tax revenue is, RP didn't know...but Russert did.

In the post-interview discussions, the pundits haven't even mentioned RP's name so far. As far as they're concerned, he's a joke.

Dr. Paul has the right message, and I respect his integrity, but they will eat him alive if he doesn't improve his ability to communicate his thoughts and ideas.

 

[werdd]

Youtubbeeee

 

[PINN4CL3]

The kinda people that watch Meet the Press are the kind that are used to this maliciousness of Russert. I believe he gained ground. It showed Ron Paul's mental agility in answering unexpected questions.

I agree, I'm not sure what people are expecting. Tim is a tough interviewer. People that are watching are watching how Paul recovers, and continues to get his points across.


He did very well at that. I've literally seen candidates self-destruct on that show - just this year alone Giuliani, Romney, and Richardson. Paul had reasons behind all of his choices, and showed that he actually had a platform worth running on.


That's what people who watch MTP are going to take away from this.

 

[literatim]

This is great because I am sure those neocons were salivating over what Russert would dig up. They've got no dirt on the good doctor, but what they fabricate in your own collective mind.

 

[familydog]

The kinda people that watch Meet the Press are the kind that are used to this maliciousness of Russert. I believe he gained ground. It showed Ron Paul's mental agility in answering unexpected questions.

Yes, it made Paul look like he can handle these tough questions. I've seen Russert completely melt down other candidates (i.e. Santorum last year for Senate) when Russert asked if you believe life begins at conception and abortion is the murder of a human being why don't you arrest the pregnant women who have them and charge them with murder. It's art, really it is.

 

[JMO]

Two questions I was surprised he did not ask were about the racist quotes that showed up 17 years ago in Texas Straight Talk, and the $500 donated by Don Black.

 

[Lois]

Oh, sh** - the guys are saying Huckabee's commercial was the first and the best.

 

[Ozwest]

Live Feed ==> http://www.justin.tv/ronpaulcolorado

Thanks for that kimosabi.

He sounded pretty good to me. Spirited.

 

[Alabama Supporter]

If you are interested MTP does have a video and audio podcast they will release today or tomorrow maybe.