I was very glad that Trump brought up who the audience was. I heard them boo him and was confused since he’s popular in NH. Once he brought that out, then I understood. Shrewd observation and announcement.
I was also impressed with his China/NK answer. He came out with that like he was the only one who actually understood the relationship there.
Christie did a good job. I think his ratings might have gone up. He was sharp, he was on top of it.
Rubio was a disappointment. He’s so used to the campaign trail he forgot his purpose as did Trump a time or two. I thought he’d do better than he did, and was anxious to hear what he had to say. Now, I’m not at all impressed.
Cruz,...the establishment’s candidate..the guy who talks a good talk but gets nothing done. I know way too many people just like him. He started out strong, but fizzled.
Kashich..boring!
Carson, a very nice man but he’s not a president. I really liked what he said about doing right, but he’s too easy to blind side as a result of his own honesty. He is able to address issues, but I’m afraid he really needs to sharpen up on being aware of his surroundings and the snakes he’d be having to deal with. He has to be able to see them coming, and that’s just not going to happen with him.
As it sits with me, Trump is shrewd, Christy is shrewd, both are probably good chess players. Rubio needs to mature a few years and I’m not talking chronological age. Kashich doesn’t have the mental energy, bush is just...pathetic...Carson is too nice and Cruz is a snake. I’m sure he’s good for something, but its not as senator, nor president.
I was also impressed with his China/NK answer. He came out with that like he was the only one who actually understood the relationship there.
Christie did a good job. I think his ratings might have gone up. He was sharp, he was on top of it.
Rubio was a disappointment. He's so used to the campaign trail he forgot his purpose as did Trump a time or two. I thought he'd do better than he did, and was anxious to hear what he had to say. Now, I'm not at all impressed.
Cruz,...the establishment's candidate..the guy who talks a good talk but gets nothing done. I know way too many people just like him. He started out strong, but fizzled.
Kashich..boring!
Carson, a very nice man but he's not a president. I really liked what he said about doing right, but he’s too easy to blind side as a result of his own honesty. He is able to address issues, but I’m afraid he really needs to sharpen up on being aware of his surroundings and the snakes he’d be having to deal with. He has to be able to see them coming, and that's just not going to happen with him.
As it sits with me, Trump is shrewd, Christy is shrewd, both are probably good chess players. Rubio needs to mature a few years and I'm not talking chronological age. Kashich doesn't have the mental energy, bush is just...pathetic...Carson is too nice and Cruz is a snake. I'm sure he's good for something, but its not as senator, nor president.
What struck me tonight was Trump's total lack of political calculation - which I admit gets him into trouble sometimes. He just took off after the audience and never once backed off an inch. I don't know of another candidate who would do that. They are too used to trying anything to get the audience of potential voters on their side.
I also think Carson was totally ignored, maybe that was retribution for calling out CNN. I don't know.
I can't see anything to like or trust in Cruz, I am thinking maybe Christie will bypass Cruz but I have no idea the specifics of that or if it's even possible..
I thought it was a good debate and moderators were not as smarmy as most.
“As it sits with me, Trump is shrewd, Christy is shrewd, both are probably good chess players. Rubio needs to mature a few years and I’m not talking chronological age. Kashich doesn’t have the mental energy, bush is just...pathetic...Carson is too nice and Cruz is a snake. I’m sure he’s good for something, but its not as senator, nor president.”
Excellent analysis! I’ll add that Boosh is like a slinky, he’s not much good for anything, but it’s fun to push him down the stairs.