CNN's moderation of this "debate" was a joke. They steered this debate into a GOP bloodbath. The only winner coming out of this debate is going to be the eventual Democratic nominee thanks to CNN. In any case, after sorting through the CNN created drama >>>>>
Winners:
Carly Fiorina - very articulate, professional and knowledgeable about the issues. Her ability to beat a Democrat in the General Election is also a plus, especially if Hillary is the eventual nominee instead of going to prison. Her policies are sound and being a woman she would draw in a lot of cross over women from the Democratic Party who realize that extreme leftist policies are bad for the country.
Ben Carson - who doesn't like Ben? Not only is he conservative but he brings a calmness to the stage. Every American knows that Ben would be a true uniter of Americans unlike the Divider in the White House that we have today. His ability to defeat any Democratic nominee is also a big plus. His positions are solid but he would also draw in racial minorities who were left behind by the current President who values those who come here illegally more than actual poor citizens who are struggling.
Rand Paul - who doesn't like freedom, liberty, and the Constitution? All the career politicians on the stage, with the exception of Ted Cruz are for big government and support a top down federal approach to national issues rather than leaving them to the local states and cities. Rand Paul, and his father, have long been a promoter of the Constitution and States Rights. Rand's liberal approach toward the drug war and his policies on the middle east are controversial to the GOP Establishment. For this reason Rand Paul is better positioned to defeat the eventual Democratic nominee. Rand has unequivocally stated that he will defend Israel, maintain a strong military and defend this nation. The GOP Establishment has painted these policies as "radical" because they still believe in the Cold War, American Intervention, and a top down approach toward solving every problem. RAND CAN WIN. HIS FATHER WAS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT COULD HAVE DEFEATED OBAMA IN 2012.
Donald Trump - this guy is rude and bombastic. Like Ben Carson, he is not as up to speed on national and world issues. People either love him or hate him. He is an attack dog. If Joe Biden enters the race we will need a guy like Trump who is a true pit bull to get in the ring and fight for us. I am not a big fan, but if push came to shove and he actually wins the nomination I will be hard pressed to vote my conscience (RAND PAUL) and just might pull the lever for The Donald over any Democrat. The Donald will definitely divide the country in the election but I believe the so called Silent Majority would put him over the top with a victory - and that is all I really care about. This country cannot survive another term of Democratic rule.
Marco Rubio - I think this guy is really smart. He has JFK-like good looks and he brings a youthful freshness to the election that we have not seen since 1960. While I do not like his approach on the middle east, he has a firm grasp of all the issues. I also do not like the fact that he is firmly in the McConnell camp. However, he most definitely can deliver latino voters, more so than Jeb. Marco's good looks, his approach, his intelligence and his youth are all major positives. He will make the Democratic nominee look like an old fart regardless of whether it is Clinton, Sanders or Biden. I could live with a Rubio Presidency. Very likable and I think he would be good for the country if he would cut his ties with the RINO establishment. HE CAN WIN.
Chris Christie - Did a much better job tonight than last time. HE CANNOT WIN, so it does not matter that he did a good job. Another older white guy plus Bridge-Gate.
Ted Cruz - Ted may just be the most intelligent guy on the stage. He is anti-establishment just like Rand Paul. However, he has very hawkish opinions on the middle east and that will ultimately scare off the electorate. He also comes across as stiff and rehearsed during the debate, which further detracts from his other great positions like adhering to the Constitution. For many reasons, HE CANNOT WIN. I would like him to stay in the Senate and eventually become the majority leader.
John Kasich - I really like this guy a lot. However, he did not break out. He doesn't get enough coverage. Lastly, HE CANNOT WIN. He is an old white guy. Fuggetaboudit. I may not see another old white guy in the White House in my lifetime.
Scott Walker - Did a great job in Wisconsin. Demonized by the Democrats and the media for years. HE CANNOT WIN.
LOSERS:
Mike Huckabee - Nice guy, nice family man. Doesn't have a chance to win.
Jeb Bush - Trump was right - Jeb is low energy, very low. The Bush name has been dragged through the mud so much in the past 10 years that there is NO WAY HE CAN WIN. Mike Huckabee has a better chance of winning than Jeb, and Mike's chances are about as close to zero that you can get.
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