Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #1~ Reagan Library 05/03/07 - Official Discussion Thread

[CounterCounterCulture]

Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #1 – Reagan Library 05/03/07 - Official Discussion Thread

• Sam Brownback
• Jim Gilmore
• Rudy Giuliani
• Mike Huckabee
• Duncan Hunter
• John McCain
• Mitt Romney
• Ron Paul
• Tom Tancredo
• Tommy Thompson

  The debate will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and will air live on MSNBC from 8:00 to 9:30 pm (ET) and stream live on MSNBC.com and politico.com and will include audience questions gathered on politico.com.

[jackieaxe]

Now Oberbullshitman is interviewing Mathews like they are the show. Boo to MSNBC and the MSN.

[NavyCanDo]

“If Fred Thompson is going to enter the race, he really needs to get in soon.”

Let not your heart be troubled. After hearing him on a few different interviews I am convinced he will run. There are some contractual issues he needs to work out first, namely the Law & Order TV show. The last show is the last week of May. If he announces too soon the show could be forced not to cancel the last show. Expect him to jump in mid June.

[calcowgirl]

MSNBC POLL

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18436681/

 

Who do you think did the best or worst in the following six categories?

Live Vote

	Who stood out from the pack?   * 4190 responses
	Sam Brownback 3.3%
	Jim Gilmore 1.9%
	Rudy Giuliani 15%
	Mike Huckabee 6.1%
	Duncan Hunter 2.8%
	John McCain 12%
	Ron Paul 23%
	Mitt Romney 28%
	Tom Tancredo 3.3%
	Tommy Thompson 4.8%
	Who showed the most leadership qualities?   * 4154 responses
	Sam Brownback 3.1%
	Jim Gilmore 2.7%
	Rudy Giuliani 19%
	Mike Huckabee 5.4%
	Duncan Hunter 3%
	John McCain 16%
	Ron Paul 18%
	Mitt Romney 24%
	Tom Tancredo 3.4%
	Tommy Thompson 5.2%
	Who was the most convincing candidate?   * 4116 responses
	Sam Brownback 3.9%
	Jim Gilmore 2.4%
	Rudy Giuliani 16%
	Mike Huckabee 6.9%
	Duncan Hunter 2.9%
	John McCain 14%
	Ron Paul 21%
	Mitt Romney 25%
	Tom Tancredo 3.7%
	Tommy Thompson 5%
	Who had the most rehearsed answers?   * 4070 responses
	Sam Brownback 4.3%
	Jim Gilmore 1.7%
	Rudy Giuliani 22%
	Mike Huckabee 3.1%
	Duncan Hunter 2.4%
	John McCain 30%
	Ron Paul 5%
	Mitt Romney 24%
	Tom Tancredo 2.6%
	Tommy Thompson 4.9%
	Who avoided the questions?   * 3940 responses
	Sam Brownback 6.7%
	Jim Gilmore 3.8%
	Rudy Giuliani 35%
	Mike Huckabee 3.9%
	Duncan Hunter 3.7%
	John McCain 19%
	Ron Paul 5.1%
	Mitt Romney 13%
	Tom Tancredo 4.6%
	Tommy Thompson 6.3%
	Who had the best one-liner?   * 3940 responses
	Sam Brownback 3.7%
	Jim Gilmore 2.1%
	Rudy Giuliani 14%
	Mike Huckabee 10%
	Duncan Hunter 2.7%
	John McCain 16%
	Ron Paul 20%
	Mitt Romney 20%
	Tom Tancredo 4.9%
	Tommy Thompson 6.1%
Not a scientific survey. Click to learn more. Results may not total 100% due to rounding.

[jwalsh07]

Any time.

[LFOD777]

I don’t buy that.

If we secured the country from illegals, we have nothing to be afraid of. Iranians can play in the sand all they want. They have no navy, no air force and no military. What makes so terrified?

[TAdams8591]

Well good then. I am always glad when my negative presumptions are wrong. : ) My deepest and sincerest apologies and thank you for the all the work you did on her behalf! Any friend of Terri Schindler’s is a friend of mine. : )

[ChessExpert]

I would stumbled on Shia and Sunni. Time would probably run out before I remembered what I think I know. It’s more important than the heads of state question that Bush got, but I’m not sure it’s a deal breaker.

[Swordfished]

Obama was lousy in the Dem debate though. Romney’s quick on his feet.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

No, that is what Ron said.

[oakcon]

And of course, saying flat out that we would be going to war with a country with no army, navy, or air force. I couldnt believe it

[EternalVigilance]

Fred Thompson should be thankful he wasn’t a part of this 10-ring circus.

[JRochelle]

How does Paul get such a high number?

I watched some of the debate with someone who doesn’t follow politics. He laughed out loud when he first saw Paul.

[wastedyears]

I clapped when he said that.

[CheyennePress]

Oh, I’ll definitely be voting Rudy against Hillary. But Rudy is not going to be the Republican nominee.

[ilgipper]

Hunter answered questions with specifics - he was great tonight.

I agree. I was very impressed with Hunter tonight. He really came off much more of a presidential candidate than I expected. When I see Tommy Thompson or even Brownback, I like what they are saying but don't see a viable candidate...with Hunter I expected the same, but actually thought he came off well.

[ChessExpert]

Yes

[mylife]

Fred could keep him honest.

I want some one to. I dont trust career politicians

[EternalVigilance]

Any friend of Terri Schindler’s is a friend of mine. : )

Then how can you support Romney?

[Texas_Jarhead]

Paul getting lot of votes on Drudge and MSNBC.

[LibertarianInExile]

I think you’ll find your perspective is quite different from reality come the general election, if one of those three is selected.