Posted on 06/13/2011 11:04:25 PM PDT by South40
Mitt Romney easily survived his first debate of the 2012 primary with barely a nick to his early frontrunner status.
Tarred as a flip-flopping phony during his 2008 White House bid, Romney looked at ease during the two-hour live forum, and none of his lesser-known rivals made him squirm. Eager to make pleasing first impressions on a national audience, they all passed when handed opportunities to attack Romney.
A picture of the former Massachusetts governor and corporate executive in an open-collared shirt and tie -- posted on Twitter just minutes before the debate in an obvious attempt at campaign image-making -- rang true.
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The best moment for Cain, the only candidate who has never served in public office, was when he gleefully proclaimed at the start of the debate, "I am not a politician."
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That grunting sound was moderator John King trying to interrupt practically every answer to every question. Nerve wracking.
Did you watch the debate?
I’ve been a fan pf President Reagan since he was my governor. I’m pretty sure there is nothing you could tell me about him that I don’t already know. Thanks anyway, though.
I did watch the debate and am watching it for the second time right now with my wife. Why do you ask?
You are right...the grunting was King and it was as annoying as heck. I’m watching the debate again right now and it’s impossible to ignore.
Romney looked “at ease” because none of those “tigers” dared confront him with the fact that he really is a “flip-flopping phony.”
Why cut any slack to the supposed front runner? Republicans need to grow some claws and fangs. They are involved in a a national life-and-death situation yet they always seem to fall back on their nicey-nicey Republican ways.
I've never paid much attention to him in the past, but found his comments very Conservative and patriotic.
If you find him to be a crazy old kook, that's fine with me. I'll most likely vote for Palin.
Have a nice day.
Basic answers, He said that no one attacked Romney, he was surprised, and that Pawlenty was boring, and he didn't see the big deal about Cain.
Ironically, he also said he had no idea Newt had been around that long...lol
One thing I heard that I liked that he told me...
One real conservative candidate who is a fighter gets in there, and they'll have this whole thing for the pickings, regardless of its Palin, Perry, or whomever.
Right message (mostly) wrong messenger.
Not that it matters one iota but I would vote for Palin also.
CNN's moderating jerk, John King, did his best to draw candidates into attacks on each other but they kept their heads.
Because he's NOT the front runner. There isn't one. All the attacks were aimed at Obama. If you have a problem with that I'm sure there's a circular firing squad you can join.
Did they call the jerk MSM mod on what he was doing?
It drove me up the wall too. John King, so-called “moderator,” being a jackass.
I'll never vote for him. I don't trust him to be nearly as conservative as he's currently pretending to be. I hope that the squishy republican establishment sees enough of this sentiment to put their support behind a better, more conservative candidate this time. I'm not going to be forced hold my nose again and vote for the lesser of two evils.
Saw the debate—Mitt did good—at least he didn’t stumble—Newt did well too, Bachmann came off well but I am a wee bit sick of her 22 foster children mantra. Spectrum was OK—but all the rest fell short—Where was Ron Paul? Somewhere on Free Mongo?
Newt did well putting things into historical context and hitting at some of the press stupidity around the immigration debate. I’m glad he’s in the debates.
No one did. I hope someone brings attention to his antics on the talk shows tomorrow.
Romney supported TARP and lied saying he did not.
Watch the RomneyBOTs say he did "well" by lying.
Milt Romney (The Magic RINO and Poser):
As for the debate modertor--I enjoyed some of the questions from him and the audience. I don't mind them getting asked tough of difficult questions, but let them answer before you start clearing your throat. That was extremely irritating. They should have at least given them a minute to answer.
CNN set this up to suppress personalities.
That is why Cain, Paul and Bachman seemed muted compared to their usual demeanor.
This debate was created so nobody could “break out” and the MSM could pick their own winner.
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