Paul, Gingrich, Santorum Accept Texas GOP Debate Invite

[fr33]

^^ I agree with that list too but I'd add, find a way to attack Romney on his record this time. If <1144 is the goal, Romney must be stopped.

 

[EBounding]

Yeah, I think now is the time to end the "gentlemen's agreement".

 

[kathy88]

I think if Romney declines it could really blow up on him. He doesn't have enough GOP base to be pulling the "I'm already your candidate" card without ruffling some feathers. Those Santorum supporters are CRAZY.

 

[sailingaway]

I think if Romney declines it could really blow up on him. He doesn't have enough GOP base to be pulling the "I'm already your candidate" card without ruffling some feathers. Those Santorum supporters are CRAZY.

He most assuredly doesn't with the general public in Texas. The party machine is extremely well disciplined, however, and Perry endorsed Grinch who seems to be Romney's poodle at this point.

 

[sailingaway]

Yeah, I think now is the time to end the "gentlemen's agreement".

there never was one, Ron is just a gentleman and has to have reason to PERSONALLY be against someone. I am sure that Santa and Grinch gave him plenty of reason when they worked together in Congress, given that Ron WAS everything they are PRETENDING to be, and had to fight them every step of the way. It was the conservatives in Congress who forced Grinch out, remember, and no Congressman since they've started keeping records has been more Conservative than Ron.

 

[kathy88]

there never was one, Ron is just a gentleman and has to have reason to PERSONALLY be against someone. I am sure that Santa and Grinch gave him plenty of reason when they worked together in Congress, given that Ron WAS everything they are PRETENDING to be, and had to fight them every step of the way. It was the conservatives in Congress who forced Grinch out, remember, and no Congressman since they've started keeping records has been more Conservative than Ron.

We all know that, but the average voter doesn't. So it's time to END the narrative. Forever. Gloves off. RP 1 Mittens 0.

 

[digitaldean]

Yeah, I think now is the time to end the "gentlemen's agreement".

Paul called him a modified Democrat on an interview but the news didn't pick that up. Also I want Mitt to not show up on this debate. Right now Mitt is trying to talk about Obama so for him going back to this is an insult. Remember this is the guy who thought he won before Florida even voted. Lets hope Newt does very good and takes a lot of Santorums votes away and Paul pulls out a TX win by 26%-28%.

 

[Muttley]

Debate Wish list:

- Talk about cutting $1 Trillion and lowering taxes without cutting Social Security and how that will create jobs (nix the business cycle, liquidating the debt, etc)

- Mention that over 350 delegates are unbound and he believes his campaign has organized the most to gain the majority of them thus putting him in second place. Also mention he's the only candidate besides Romney on the ballot everywhere.

- Describe his National Defense Strategy (what he would do instead of what he wouldn't do: ie occupation, undeclared wars, etc.)

- Mention his strength with Independents and competitiveness with Obama and how the others aren't.

- Give specific examples of the TSA violating our privacy and how it all ties into things like the Patriot Act and the NDAA

- Finally give his positive vision of an America restored with Liberty and contrast it with everyone else.

I can dream

Send this to Doug Wead!

 

[PaulSoHard]

^ Agreed. There's still a LOT of time between now and the debate and I'm sure Wead will be available for another FB chat.

Hopefully by then it's not too late.

 

[LostNFoundNTx]

Each county is holding its county or senatorial district convention(s) on April 14 or 21. Delegates to the state convention (from which the national delegates are selected) will be known 5-6 weeks before the primary even gets here.

 

[sailingaway]

Each county is holding its county or senatorial district convention(s) on April 14 or 21. Delegates to the state convention (from which the national delegates are selected) will be known 5-6 weeks before the primary even gets here.

I have to tell my Dad. He's currently in Ron's district but I have no idea which sliced up bit he's in.....

 

[rb3b3]

Can someone please tell me why newt is still in thE race? I think it's good for us that he is in, but I don't understand why he is?? Someone shed some light on this?

 

[crh88]

Can someone please tell me why newt is still in thE race? I think it's good for us that he is in, but I don't understand why he is?? Someone shed some light on this?

Most likely to barter his delegates for a position in the winners cabinet (or VP if he's that delusional). Or he could be planning another run for POTUS in the future and he's just trying to build a stronger base. Or he may just love the spotlight.

 

[KMX]

I bet the media won't even show.

 

[fr33]

If Perry was still in the race you can bet the Texas GOP wouldn't have made this offer. Perry doesn't debate in his home state

 

[DanConway]

I guess Romney's trying to pretend he's already won by acting like showing up to a debate is beneath him.

 

[sailingaway]

The only reason they are waiting for Romney is some unnamed network said they'd televise it IF all came. But I think it's PBS's turn and they ask better questions.....if the unnamed network thinks only the Anti Romneys, who between them take a majority of the GOP vote aren't enough to televise.

 

[twofootzero]

The only reason they are waiting for Romney is some unnamed network said they'd televise it IF all came. But I think it's PBS's turn and they ask better questions.....if the unnamed network thinks only the Anti Romneys, who between them take a majority of the GOP vote aren't enough to televise.

They also had this line in their press release:

There is a significant chance that they will televise the debate even if we are lacking only one candidate.

So it might go ahead with or without Romney

 

[Britannia]

He doesn't need debate prep. He's at his best when his ideals are challenged and he has time to speak. Look at his old videos where he destroys people. Look at the Piers interview where Piers tried to step in the ring with Ron.

Ron's stump speeches are decent
In a 5+ person debate he's good
4 person debate he's strong
1v1 or 2v1 is the best Ron Paul you'll ever see. He doesn't need prep in this scenario.

That's because Dr. Paul believes in his message. I'm not sure any of the others have a message, let alone one they actually believe in.

 

[Britannia]

I wish Paul would, in the debate format, get an opportunity to mention the fact that he gets NO media coverage, and pique people's curiosity as to why. That's how a LOT of RP supporters I know jumped aboard.

That's how he got me