Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #14 – Milford, NH 01/06/08 - Official Discussion Thread

[CounterCounterCulture]

Republican Presidential Candidate Debate #14 – Milford, New Hampshire 01/06/08 - Official Discussion Thread

Fox News Channel; Roundtable format

Candidates the gatekeepers are allowing to participating:

• Rudy Giuliani
• Mike Huckabee
• John McCain
• Mitt Romney
• Fred Thompson

[TAdams8591]

Most of the audience liked Mitt's debating performance best!!! : )

And it was!

[joebuck]

"Fred is an actor. Where the hell is the charisma, even Rush commented on it several times in a round about way."

Just what I've been thinking. Can't he just pretend he's playing the role of a charismatic, likeable Presidential candidate?

[flaglady47]

“We HAD a President who led horizontally- Bill Clinton.”

and he sucked.”

Yes, the Prez led horizontally, but it was Monica that sucked....(oh that was bad)....

[seekthetruth]

“He (Fred) was the adult at the table.
Consistant.”

That is exactly right. I noticed the behavior between the others even down to McCain making faces at Guiliani. Not very presidential acting. Fred is the only real conservative but he did not get called on as much as the others. I expected that to happen as it always does because the MSM wants to push McCain now. I just hope that everyone who supports Fred will go to fred08.com and help fill up the red truck! Fred needs the help to come in well in South Carolina. I am sure he will with our help! GO FRED! :)

[JFC]

I have wanted Fred to do well for a long time and it is just not happening. We have to face the fact that it is not going to be Fred Thompson. Our choice is going to be Romney or McCain and if given those two choices I will go with Romney. For what my opinion is worth.

[STARWISE]

The Huckster’s goose is cooked. And am very impressed with Mitt today. Unless Fred turns up the excitement level, looks like it’s Mitt. He’s a figher and I think he’ll stand up well to Clinton or Hussein.

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That’s who the undecideds with Frank Luntz picked .. by a large majority. They dissed Fred... sad.

[txradioguy]

Focus group with a predetermined response.

Similiar to polls with a predetermined outcome before a single person is polled.

That you put more stock in them than how the person actually stated his position in the debate says a lot about you.

[Vision]

You’re probably right. But the WORST? /shaking head

[snippy_about_it]

Look honey, we know you think Mitt is a “fox” and so handsome and rich. We just have higher standards for a person running for president.

Nighty night.

[Master of Orion]

Remember - we’re political junkies - These are average voters.

Agreed. If you packaged Fred's principles inside Romney's delivery you'd see a different result.

[stockstrader]

Fred was not going to do well in NH no matter what he said. Even Fred admits his support there is minimal.

[ejonesie22]

Are you surprised...

[La Enchiladita]

Yeah, so prove it, Mike. We’re waiting...;^)

[AmericanMade1776]

you are most welcome

[Vision]

“Mitt Romeny was in total command” WTH?

[newnhdad]

And for comedy relief, we have the Paulbots...

[Bailee]

Hey Bro I am a Die hard Fredhead from South Georgia. Even I wanted to see Fred wake up. He has the best Ideas but I am sorry he looked tired out of Focus. Our beloved Ronnie would have smoked all of the candiates on many many issues. Fred In my book did not.

[nutmeg]

Fred...love the guy...and I think he comes closest to my line of thinking (Mitt probably being second), but he is just not doing it. I’ve ben following the People Meter from FOXNEWS and when ever he talks, it’s stays at the mean (50). Mitt’s been hitting the high 80s with the immigration stuff. But I’m glad to report the Man from Hope is sucking as well.

Yup. And tonight was probably Huckabee's worst performance in any debate so far. Exposed for the world to see...

SO NICE not to have Ron "Crazy Aunt in the Attic" Paul stinkin' up the place tonight!

[rodguy911]

Yeah I like Fred as well but his energy level,charisma, etc.he needs to be way more forceful. He has already proven he is the leader of the pack now he needs to reinforce it.

[AliVeritas]

Ed Rollins reference.