Paul, Gingrich, Santorum Accept Texas GOP Debate Invite

[Butchie]

Maybe Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich can have a Lincoln-Douglass style debate?

Well, I know it's blasphemy to be realistic about Ron Paul but for all his faults debates are Newt's bread and butter. I love Ron and all but he would get crushed by Newt in a 1 on 1 debate, Ron is smart but he is not quick on his feet, he speaks in words and phrases that rub people the wrong way and he is to complicated whereas Newt just throws them the red meat they want to hear, shallow, but it's effective.

 

[anewvoice]

Well, I know it's blasphemy to be realistic about Ron Paul but for all his faults debates are Newt's bread and butter. I love Ron and all but he would get crushed by Newt in a 1 on 1 debate, Ron is smart but he is not quick on his feet, he speaks in words and phrases that rub people the wrong way and he is to complicated whereas Newt just throws them the red meat they want to hear, shallow, but it's effective.

He's not exactly slow either.

Because he's a fake

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Well, I know it's blasphemy to be realistic about Ron Paul but for all his faults debates are Newt's bread and butter. I love Ron and all but he would get crushed by Newt in a 1 on 1 debate, Ron is smart but he is not quick on his feet, he speaks in words and phrases that rub people the wrong way and he is to complicated whereas Newt just throws them the red meat they want to hear, shallow, but it's effective.

On the other hand, a L-D style debate gives each candidate a long time to talk and explain themselves, and would have very little moderator direction. Newt specializes in one liners. It might be a better format for Ron.