Posted on 01/29/2016 5:29:31 AM PST by jimbo123
The winner of Thursday's Republican debate was. . .Jeb Bush?
This is the first time in the GOP presidential race in which the candidate who was the most credible on the issues also won the debate. Maybe Donald Trump's absence gave Bush a confidence boost - or at least permitted him to get a word in edgewise. Perhaps Bush, with little to lose at this point, relaxed. Or maybe he is just more polished after months of campaigning. Whatever the reason, he spoke with more conviction and dominated the stage at several points in the debate. And he used some of those moments to bring policy specifics and high principles into an otherwise dismal conversation.
While the other candidates pretended that pumping up the military, ranting about "radical Islamic terror" and ordering saturation bombing is a strategy to defeat the Islamic State, Bush called for pumping up the military - but also establishing a no-fly zone, creating safe zones for refugees and training a Sunni ground force to retake territory. (In truth this is roughly what Hillary Clinton wants to do, but no one pointed that out, so it was safe to propose.)
Bush once again bucked the other candidates' disgusting embrace of Trumpism, arguing for offering illegal immigrants a path to legalization.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Guacabushie. I imagine it is very sour.
Jeb Bush is a hopeless dick
Money quote.
In truth this is roughly what Hillary Clinton wants to do, but no one pointed that out, so it was safe to propose.)
the winner of the stuttering stammering make yourself look like a retard contest?
The good news is the winner WASN’T Slick Willie Clinton’s wife. She’s the Biggest Loser.
The Washington Post singing the praises of Jeb Bush? Again? I’m shocked! [/s]
The editorial boards at the NYT, WP, BG, and other papers probably can’t sleep knowing people don’t Give-a-Damn about their opinions anymore.
I will never forget Yeb’s most memorable quote of the night!
Crickets
Oh dang, can’t remember what he said....
So was Mitt Romney. and yet...
What a ridiculous article. The Washington Post is nothing but a joke these days.
So which journo is going to get rich publishing a book called “ The Wit and Wisdom of Jeb Bush” ?
Or maybe “ Schemes of My Father’
Jeb Bush succeeded in looking very much the politician last night, which is why the “inside the Beltway” crowd thinks he “won”. Unfortunately for them, a “politician” is not going to be the next President of the United States.
Ah, Wapo’s pick for the Republican candidate. Well that certainly gives him great conservative crdibility in my eyes /s
What I gleaned from the Media this AM:
Cokie Roberts, NBC: Winner - Megyn Kelly/Jeb Bush
Geraldo Rivera, FNC: Winner - Megyn Kelly/Donald Trump
Political Pundits, All Media: The Devil - Ted Cruz
Political Pundits, All Media: Kasich - Who?
Overall Result of this “Debate”: Forgotten by Sunday
Yep, the NY Times/WaPost media is broadcasting their hope for GOP candidate, which is why Yebbie’s still in the race with his abysmal poll numbers.
The “smart” people want Yebbie! GIB US YEBBIE! (so shrillery or bernie can win)
This is all going according to plan, which I’ve mentioned before here.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3387013/posts?page=68#68
It isn’t going to catapult his campaign in to any discernible degree of popularity. Don’t they get it yet, he’s the brother of George, the name Bush has been smeared beyond all repair, we know what he really stands for, he’s as interesting as furnace filters.
He’s done. The only reason he goes on and on is because he has so much damned money!
The Washington Post and the New York Times agree that Yeb won!
We should always listen to the lamestream media’s advice when picking a Republican a candidate because they only want what is best for us.
Everyone knows that is sarcasm, right?
When the moderator makes herself up with 1" eyelashes you know who she is pushing to be noticed!!! It's not any of the people on the other side of the podiums.
Agree. All that baggage and then there is his policy positions. Never had a chance.
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