Posted on 11/13/2011 10:05:50 AM PST by fight_truth_decay
The CBS News/National Journal debate Saturday night was the first to focus on foreign policy, and it generated fewer fireworks - but more substance - than many of its predecessors. For that reason we aren't going to simply list winners and losers this time around and instead discuss the candidates' performances - though we're still putting those we thought did best at the top.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
Newt Gingrich: For one of the most substantive debates of the campaign, Gingrich's depth and command of the issues allowed the former speaker to shine.
Gingrich, Romney back Obama killing American accused of turning on U.S.
Ron Paul: Paul is able to provide the biggest contrast...to U.S. military intervention abroad..he sees as civil liberties violations against U.S. citizens..called it "immoral,
Rick Perry: Perry exceeded expectations. He touted his military service and spoke passionately on counter-terrorism in way that would appeal to foreign policy hawks. And perhaps even more importantly, his performance was free of the gaffes that he's become known for in debates. Perry:My foreign aid budget starts at zero.
Michele Bachmann: Bachmann came to the debate prepared. She sounded well-versed on the ongoing war in Afghanistan and gave specific responses with respect to how she'd handle the war.
Rick Santorum: Santorum didn't get as many questions as the more popular candidates in the polls, but when he did get a chance to talk, his remarks sounded thoughtful and measured.
Jon Huntsman: The former ambassador to China didn't get to say much, but when he did he was able to articulate his vision clearly.
[And Candidate CBS Is Last To Make List, as "placed the best at the top"] Herman Cain: Cain came into this debate having shown almost no knowledge on foreign policy issues, and the fact that he got through all 90 minutes without any serious gaffes has to be considered something of an accomplishment. Added Analysis: Cain held his own, but answers didn't show depth.
Today it's flip, tomorrow it's flop.
What a disgusting pile of political dribble he is.
And the MSM pounds on Perry for just losing track of his words.
Can someone tell me what foreign policy experience Romney and Perry have had other than possibly trade.
Go Herman!
They are still living the dream that the base will support Romney.
Why would conservatives even bother giving them the time of day?
Any candidate that denied the possibility of the US attacking Iran is telling the enemy ahead of time what they will and won’t do. That is no different than Obama telling the Taliban that he’s leaving Afghanistan on a particular date.
See-BS at it again. And a poll on Republicans in New Jersey ain’t worth the paper its printed on. There are precious FEW REAL Republicans in New Jersey.
No snark intended but who gives a rats a$$ what see bs thinks?
Either one SHOULD have none since they are governors of states.
Looking pretty..
Huh?
I know you love me, admit it.
Herman Cain blurred in the background.
.."comes up to about here"..
Romney was a gay rights advocate. That's an international language for the elites.
Perry’s taken a lot of grief for talking to the Mexican Presidents and Governors.
Almost any Governor will have some experience with trade and with the National Guard. They will also have met with foreign leaders in their official capacity.
We've got a long ways to go, anything can happen before it's show time....anyone but Mitt, Paul or Hunstman!
Sometimes its not what's written or CBS says, but the message is in the photos chosen.
They had fun with it, as I did in adding my own comments.
But in Summary, CBS placed Herman Cain last-bottom of the pack in the editorial, and they blurred his image.
CBS:We aren't going to simply list winners and losers this time around and instead discuss the candidates' performances...though we're still putting those we thought did best at the top." [..although it marks the loser as Herman Cain]
Did Cain's performance deserve last place?
Perry has close, personal ties with Mexico and Romney buys his hair gel by the boatload from China.
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