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Ben Carson calls for candidate meeting before GOP debate on Thursday
The Washington Times ^ | March 1, 2016 | Jennifer Harper

Posted on 03/01/2016 3:24:21 PM PST by kevcol

Republican hopeful Ben Carson has gone on behavior patrol. He has called for a meeting of all the GOP candidates on Thursday, prior to the 11th presidential debate on Thursday in Detroit, to be aired by Fox News.
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"I am confident that the five remaining candidates can rise above the sophomoric attacks of past encounters and have a serious discussion about substantive issues and how we will lead our nation forward toward a more prosperous and secure future.

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John Kasich chimed in and suggested the candidates each hug one another before the debate.
1 posted on 03/01/2016 3:24:21 PM PST by kevcol
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To: kevcol

That horse has left the barn.


2 posted on 03/01/2016 3:25:04 PM PST by skeeter
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To: kevcol

Ben’s a little too late to call for civility. Thursday nights debate is going to get even nastier than last weeks. But I gotta respect the man. Ben is a good guy.


3 posted on 03/01/2016 3:25:50 PM PST by MLL
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To: kevcol

Is Ben gonna drop out yet?


4 posted on 03/01/2016 3:25:55 PM PST by drewh
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Dr. Carson is a good man, but there is no un-spreading that butter.
5 posted on 03/01/2016 3:27:19 PM PST by The_Victor (If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
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“John Kasich chimed in and suggested the candidates each hug one another before the debate.”

Ben’s idea is reasonable. Kasich’s group hug is silly.


6 posted on 03/01/2016 3:27:54 PM PST by FR_addict (Ryan needs to go!)
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To: kevcol

If Ben gets his way it will hurt Trump.

Attacking Trump has consistently helped him.

The debates don’t seem to be making any difference to the electorate so might as well be nice.


7 posted on 03/01/2016 3:28:56 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Trump and/or Cruz, it's all good)
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Is Ben gonna drop out yet?

No, but he's about due to take another week off to change his clothes.

8 posted on 03/01/2016 3:29:11 PM PST by CrosscutSaw
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He has called for a meeting of all the GOP candidates on Thursday, prior to the 11th presidential debate

sounds like a good idea
I too would like to see a cessation of sophomoric behaviors

America is at great risk , our candidates need to reflect a genuine capacity to be able to cope with and deal with that .

One day we will all wake up and things will never be the same . Many will never awake on that day . We owe it to them , in advance , to be ready .

America needs to be led by warriors , not morons , not politicians , not lawyers . Warriors . Prepare thou thy swords (now!)


9 posted on 03/01/2016 3:29:20 PM PST by LeoWindhorse
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I think Kasich may have spent too much time with Rubio at foam parties, too!

It is no wonder some of them are rightly refered to as pussies!!


10 posted on 03/01/2016 3:30:15 PM PST by MagUSNRET
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Ben Carson is a good man and gentleman. It sometimes seems like he’s the adult in the room. I know he won’t get the nomination, but I do hope the pick gives him a job as head of Health and Human Services or Surgeon General.


11 posted on 03/01/2016 3:30:25 PM PST by Pinkbell (Liberal tolerance only extends to people they agree with.)
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Marco suggested that the best way to get people to loosen up is to have the meeting in a room filled with foam.


12 posted on 03/01/2016 3:30:40 PM PST by fireman15 (The USA will be toast if the Democrats are able to take the Presidency in 2016)
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To: FR_addict

It may be silly, but so much easier to stab another in the back. Bad idea said this frustrated, fed up voter


13 posted on 03/01/2016 3:31:12 PM PST by V K Lee (u TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP to TRIUMPH Follow the lead MAKE AMERICA GREAT)
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To: kevcol
I am confident that the five remaining candidates can rise above the sophomoric attacks of past encounters and have a serious discussion about substantive issues and how we will lead our nation forward toward a more prosperous and secure future.

I think his confidence is misplaced.

14 posted on 03/01/2016 3:31:14 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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"I am confident that the five remaining candidates can rise above the sophomoric attacks of past encounters and have a serious discussion about substantive issues. . . ."

Trump is not capable of this. He has not yet been able to rise above the immature insults. He has not been able to discuss the issues with any substance. Trump doesn't have it in him. He's just the wrong person.

15 posted on 03/01/2016 3:31:17 PM PST by Charles Henrickson (ABT, Anyone But Trump)
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To: SaxxonWoods
they are not making any headway because these are not debates...they are attempted assassinations, of the political variety. Just like in the old days when they had public executions, these TV gigs are just for ratings. The more vitriol, the more coverage.

Anyone who signed on for this many debates must be a masochist as there is no upside, none.

16 posted on 03/01/2016 3:32:35 PM PST by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: kevcol

Here’s an idea! They should each agree to mention Ben Carson in every comment they make, that way he will get more time than anyone to reply, and tie up 2/3 of the debate time!


17 posted on 03/01/2016 3:32:48 PM PST by bigbob ("Victorious warriors win first and then go to war" Sun Tzu.)
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To: DoodleDawg

True, but its the kind of behavior that should be aspired to.


18 posted on 03/01/2016 3:34:18 PM PST by Vanders9
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I’m a Trumper and I’d love him to join Carson in an attempt to elevate these mosh pits into something less cringe worthy.


19 posted on 03/01/2016 3:35:17 PM PST by JonPreston
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No way can anyone tame TRUMP! He can’t talk issues so he must attack


20 posted on 03/01/2016 3:36:16 PM PST by pollywog ( " O thou who changest not....ABIDE with me")
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