Debate day….
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wrote on 25 Aug 2023, 16:09 last edited by
I would not categorize them in that rather stupid hierarchy.
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One opinion on the current state of the "GOP" candidates.
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The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 23 revealed three categories of candidates: a couple who might be sensible pragmatists, a couple others who might be sensible if they weren’t trying to contort themselves into ruthless conservatives, and a third group in hot pursuit of the fringiest elements of the GOP.The most sensible candidates don’t always win national elections.
Many voters value performance over substance or want somebody who makes them feel good rather than promising responsible governance. ....... it’s likely the GOP nominee will be a bomb-thrower rather than a Reaganite establishmentarian.
Normal:
Nikki Haley
Asa HutchinsonSemi Normal:
Chris Christie
Doug BurgumAbnormal:
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Vivek Ramaswamywrote on 25 Aug 2023, 17:04 last edited by@taiwan_girl said in Debate day….:
One opinion on the current state of the "GOP" candidates.
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The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 23 revealed three categories of candidates: a couple who might be sensible pragmatists, a couple others who might be sensible if they weren’t trying to contort themselves into ruthless conservatives, and a third group in hot pursuit of the fringiest elements of the GOP.The most sensible candidates don’t always win national elections.
Many voters value performance over substance or want somebody who makes them feel good rather than promising responsible governance. ....... it’s likely the GOP nominee will be a bomb-thrower rather than a Reaganite establishmentarian.
Normal:
Nikki Haley
Asa HutchinsonSemi Normal:
Chris Christie
Doug BurgumAbnormal:
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Vivek RamaswamyRon DeSantis and Tim Scott carry the highest favorability rating of any candidates including the Democrats. I wouldn’t call that abnormal.
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@taiwan_girl said in Debate day….:
One opinion on the current state of the "GOP" candidates.
QUOTE
The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 23 revealed three categories of candidates: a couple who might be sensible pragmatists, a couple others who might be sensible if they weren’t trying to contort themselves into ruthless conservatives, and a third group in hot pursuit of the fringiest elements of the GOP.The most sensible candidates don’t always win national elections.
Many voters value performance over substance or want somebody who makes them feel good rather than promising responsible governance. ....... it’s likely the GOP nominee will be a bomb-thrower rather than a Reaganite establishmentarian.
Normal:
Nikki Haley
Asa HutchinsonSemi Normal:
Chris Christie
Doug BurgumAbnormal:
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Vivek RamaswamyRon DeSantis and Tim Scott carry the highest favorability rating of any candidates including the Democrats. I wouldn’t call that abnormal.
wrote on 25 Aug 2023, 23:51 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Debate day….:
@taiwan_girl said in Debate day….:
One opinion on the current state of the "GOP" candidates.
QUOTE
The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 23 revealed three categories of candidates: a couple who might be sensible pragmatists, a couple others who might be sensible if they weren’t trying to contort themselves into ruthless conservatives, and a third group in hot pursuit of the fringiest elements of the GOP.The most sensible candidates don’t always win national elections.
Many voters value performance over substance or want somebody who makes them feel good rather than promising responsible governance. ....... it’s likely the GOP nominee will be a bomb-thrower rather than a Reaganite establishmentarian.
Normal:
Nikki Haley
Asa HutchinsonSemi Normal:
Chris Christie
Doug BurgumAbnormal:
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Vivek RamaswamyRon DeSantis and Tim Scott carry the highest favorability rating of any candidates including the Democrats. I wouldn’t call that abnormal.
@LuFins-Dad said in Debate day….:
@taiwan_girl said in Debate day….:
One opinion on the current state of the "GOP" candidates.
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The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 23 revealed three categories of candidates: a couple who might be sensible pragmatists, a couple others who might be sensible if they weren’t trying to contort themselves into ruthless conservatives, and a third group in hot pursuit of the fringiest elements of the GOP.The most sensible candidates don’t always win national elections.
Many voters value performance over substance or want somebody who makes them feel good rather than promising responsible governance. ....... it’s likely the GOP nominee will be a bomb-thrower rather than a Reaganite establishmentarian.
Normal:
Nikki Haley
Asa HutchinsonSemi Normal:
Chris Christie
Doug BurgumAbnormal:
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
Tim Scott
Vivek RamaswamyRon DeSantis and Tim Scott carry the highest favorability rating of any candidates including the Democrats. I wouldn’t call that abnormal.
My understanding (maybe incorrect) was that the labels related to how close to the center they were.
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 03:20 last edited by
Nobody normal is going to want to be President. It's a self-selecting freak show.
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 05:25 last edited by
Seen on Twitter:
Debate Summary:
- Nikki Haley was the least bad
- Vivek Ramaswamy is insufferable
- Ron DeSantis is the most awkward person alive
- Mike Pence might as well be in a Witness Protection Program
- Chris Christie is preaching to the wrong choir
You’re all caught up.
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 10:05 last edited by
The DNC didn't like any of them, huh?
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 12:21 last edited by
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 17:07 last edited by
I posted that in one of the Vivek threads.
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wrote on 26 Aug 2023, 17:10 last edited by
Let the record show that jon posted that meme from somewhere on the internet first.
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wrote on 19 Sept 2023, 01:13 last edited by
>Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate, a person familiar with his plans said Monday.
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-debate-strike-f79e9f0db53694206805d0bd3ae6683a
