The Official May 5th Fox Debate Thread.

[ihsv]

Paw sounded exactly like a Romney-wannabe.

 

[cindy25]

We're losing to Cain!!! Vote now! hxxp://www.theblaze.com/blog/#post-66351

ahead already, but Cain strength surprising.

 

[hillertexas]

We're losing to Cain!!! Vote now! hxxp://www.theblaze.com/blog/#post-66351

voted:

Herman Cain 44.34% (274 votes)

Tim Pawlenty 2.75% (17 votes)

Rick Santorum 4.21% (26 votes)

Ron Paul 47.9% (296 votes)

Gary Johnson 0.81% (5 votes)

 

[EvilEngineer]

not a good poll, it's spamable

 

[nate895]

ahead already, but Cain strength surprising.

Why? He did really well in the debate. Just 'cause he didn't say things you agree with doesn't mean he didn't have all the right rhetoric.

 

[bunklocoempire]

Rep. Ron Paul 84.83%
Gov. Tim Pawlenty 0.98%
Sen. Rick Santorum 0.68%
Herman Cain 12.43%
Gov. Gary Johnson 1.08%

FU FRANK!


Bunkloco

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

I want a clip of Ron's answer to drug legalization. That was probably the single greatest answer I've ever heard to anything.

 

[cindy25]

Why? He did really well in the debate. Just 'cause he didn't say things you agree with doesn't mean he didn't have all the right rhetoric.

Mike Gravel did well in Dem debates, and went nowhere. Does anyone seriously think Cain has a chance to win even 1 primary?

 

[jmhudak17]

I want a clip of Ron's answer to drug legalization. That was probably the single greatest answer I've ever heard to anything.

This. That was amazing.

 

[Peace&Freedom]

As I said on a related thread: Lesson one from debate 1 of the 2012 race---since FOX et al clearly will be doing EXACTLY what they did in 2007-8, let's stop inflating the importance of these cable TV debates. The job of the campaign and each supporter is to get Paul's name out there to the BROADCAST TV audience (10-20 times larger), which will force the cable news outlets to be fair to Paul. The point of the cable debates is for the MSM to position themselves as "giving all the contenders a chance" while really maneuvering to advertise the establishment choices.

The primary debates act as a shunt to distract our attention from getting CBS/NBC/ABC to cover Paul, much like the Commission on Presidential Debates next fall takes the heat for excluding third parties, by design, so that the Democrat or Republican candidate doesn't have to face it for doing their own excluding (after all, they could always hold a debate outside of the CBD auspices that includes other candidates). Don't get distracted this time. Whether Luntz et al will ever play fair is irrelevant, getting Paul more coverage on regular TV is what's important.

 

[Rishinfreakapotamus]

 

[KramerDSP]

Greatest fifth post of any poster in the history of this forum!

+ Rep

 

[AGRP]

Id like to point out the utter look of disgust on Wallace's face after one of the times the audience cheered for Ron Paul.

 

[cindy25]

Hannity pushing Rubio for VP.
is there a viable Hispanic besides neo-con Rubio? anyone know anything about the NM gov?

 

[PineGroveDave]

Id like to point out the utter look of disgust on Wallace's face after one of the times the audience cheered for Ron Paul.

I noticed that as well...I'd love to bitch slap that punk ass little bitch...just saying.

 

[Tinnuhana]

Letter from GJ:

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, you’ll certainly hear all about it during the next few days. I’m referring, of course, to the First-in-the-South Republican Primary Debate.

Tonight, millions of Americans from across the country got their first glimpse of the most qualified candidate for President, Governor Gary Johnson. And you can bet they’ll be talking about his unique plan for a freer, more prosperous America.

It’s been an exciting day-and-a-half for Governor Johnson. Earlier today, before the debate, he addressed the Greenville, SC Tea Party’s Freedom Rally. Let me tell you – the response was fantastic. It’s clear that Americans from all walks of life have a deep desire to rein in government spending and restore fiscal sanity.
If you liked the message that you heard from Governor Johnson tonight, please show him your support with a generous donation.

 

[Brett85]

I want a clip of Ron's answer to drug legalization. That was probably the single greatest answer I've ever heard to anything.

I thought Gary Johnson's answer to that question was much better. He talked about the costs of drug prohibition, which will convince a lot more people than talking about the issue from the liberty angle.

 

[Ranger29860]

I thought Gary Johnson's answer to that question was much better. He talked about the costs of drug prohibition, which will convince a lot more people than talking about the issue from the liberty angle.

I may want paul for president more but i am glad ron and johnson worked in near perfect tandem to get the whole message across.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

The question was framed differently, and Ron got the crowd roaring for legalizing heroin. Seriously. In South Carolina.

I bet you loved Ron's response regarding Israel

Also, seeing the first debate, Ron and Gary are going to alternate taking the hard stances on issues. I think it's going to work out after all.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Dr. Paul badly needs help preparing for these debates. I simply do not understand why he continues to refuse to get that help from someone. Perhaps someone like Doug Wead.