Posted on 09/17/2007 3:30:35 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida 09/17/07 - Official Discussion Thread
The debate will focus on issues of special concern to social and religious conservatives who brand themselves "values voters." The candidates will begin arriving here mid-afternoon, and the debate kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be streamed live via the Internet at ValuesVoterDebate.com and the website for the American Family Association.
It is also reported to be telecast on Sky Angel's Angel One channel & Dish Network channel #262.
Moderated by Joseph Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily
Candidates participating
Did he take that position on the Terri Schievo case - I was not aware of that and I have been trying to pay close attention. If so that would definately show that his dedication to life is not as strong as he would like us to think.
In the interest of full and honest disclosure, Ron Paul supporters are experts at text messaging and spamming. They are trained professionals on a closed course...do not attempt this at home. It is what it is.
He won't "win", but I would love to see Ron Paul mount a credible campaign to scare the crap out of Big Gubmint GOP types. That in and of itself would be a big "win". Ron could advance his ideology long after he has left this Earth.
Unfortunately, it is clear that many of them didn't do their homework well enough to know he was doing a dance around the immigration and taxation issue.
Next event, either Baltimore or New Hampshire on the 27th...
I missed the stumbling. Which question did he blow?
I'm happy to help
I believe that they tried to balance the views of the delegates that were sent so that each candidate started out with some supporters. Ron Paul actually had less support from the delegates at the end of the debate then he did at the beggining. However, he did not lose as many of his delegates as most of the other candidates did to Huckabee. This makes sense to me because most of his supporters are insanely loyal to him.
Will it be replayed? I caught the very last of the end comments. I thought that was pretty boring.
Hopefully, folks watching the debate were impressed enough with Hunter to add that to all his other strengths. Values is important but is only a part of the mix.
He didn’t blow any questions - however, I have heard him give clearer answers to several of them at other debates. For example, when he was answering the question on trade which was asked by Phyllis Schlaffly he gave an ok answer but he didn’t really explain how he was going to stop China from cheating on trade like I have seen him do during some of the other debates. He also stumbled more at the begining of several of his questions then he has at some of his better debates. He didn’t do a bad job but I just didn’t think it was his best performance.
who said that? gotta love whoever praised the club for growth :)
“She did in the yes and no segment. I believe they all ovted yes in protection of life.”
Thanks.
..Huck pushed the right buttons--but these few delegates do not speak for the entire Religious Right...
I guess I was hoping too that he would make a stronger appeal to the values voters on the social issues. He did ok, but I think he actually ended his answer on the abortion question before his time had expired and I don’t think he adequately explained how dedicated he has been to ending abortion. He also seemed to have more trouble with his lights then the other candidates - which is not a big problem but I at least noticed it. None of these are big criticisms you were just asking why I didn’t think he was at the top of his game tonight and these are the little things that I noticed. And just to clarify I still think he would make the best president - I just wish that he had been able to make a better showing tonight. Winning this straw poll would have given him a great chance to unify Christian Conservatives behind his candidacy.
Well, I’m as right wing as they come and a ardent Catholic. Huck does nothing for me, but then again, I know his record.
eh whoops, i didn’t separate my response from your comment...
Gotchya.
He did so in the face of an Evangelical society who think we should legislate the morality of their choice. He did so for freedom, individual liberty, and the Constitution. He stood alone as the most honest on the stage.
The man has the big'uns.
Unfortunately, he opened his mouth and spoke too.
I appreciate the info. But let’s be honest, nobody there is going to win any new public office.
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