Did you watch the 9/16 GOP Debate? How do you feel about the candidates?

2015-09-17T03:54:56-04:00

Specifically regarding the September 16, 2015 debate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8sEy7DJIZQ

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 4:32 AM

2015-09-17T04:32:29-04:00

It was all jacked up. To much silly bickering and less actual debate about topics. CNN set this thing up to be a Trump Bash. Fiorina and Carson and Rubio did the best in my opinion.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 17 at 2015 8:13 AM

2015-09-17T08:13:18-04:00

I don't feel anything. My opinion is they never say anything meaningful and are saying only what they think they need to in order to get elected. I prefer to go on someone's historical track record. How they voted if they are/were a sitting politician is a good way to see. It is harder for the non-politician candidates like Trump where we only have their business record to go on. As I am an independent, I cannot vote in the primary anyways so I will have to wait and see where the dust settles.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Sep 17 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-09-17T09:42:08-04:00

MAJ Bryan Zeski - No surprises. CNN accomplished their mission of giving the Democrats the sound bites they are looking for and making the GOP beat each other up.

There were some very good points, as well as bad, but, overall, no surprises and don't see that it changed anybody's minds, other than, maybe, moving Carly Fiorina up a few notches on the radar screen.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 17 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-09-17T09:52:12-04:00

I didn't get to watch it, so I'm gonna watch it on my phone. But one critique I have even before watching is there are way too many people on the stage at one time. Each trying to take a 30 sec answer and stretch it to two minutes. Maybe the real solution to these next debates is allow the public to vote on who they want to see. The candidates with the most votes are who America wants to hear the most from with a max number on stage of seven. They get prime time, views and more time to accurately answer questions. The others that didn't make the cut still get equal time to show what they've got, but do it at another time. This puts the voting public in charge early; not the candidates. It also forces the candidates to come with real answers other than I'm gonna make a big wall; a grand wall; a wall so massive; it will still be a wall. I originally thought the first repub debate was the anti Trump show, but looking back at it, Fox was on to something; instead of playing nice with the candidates hit them where it hurts. Show America their tendencies to flip flop on issues. Show America that the person standing before you voted like this or that backed with facts and make them explain it without the ability to double talk their way out of it. For some reason I'm paying more attention to the repub debates maybe because of Trump, or the Dems just don't seem exciting to me right now.

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Sep 17 at 2015 9:54 AM

2015-09-17T09:54:55-04:00

Methinks "The Debate(s)" have now become mostly a chance to sell more soap.
http://nypost.com/2015/09/06/trump-boasts-im-boosting-ad-revenue-for-cnns-debate/

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Sep 17 at 2015 9:57 AM

2015-09-17T09:57:50-04:00

I still think Trump is arrogant and it will be his demise in the end.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2015 10:44 AM

2015-09-17T10:44:02-04:00

The debate was actually pretty civil, but unfortunately it favored people who were willing to interrupt each other and not follow the guidelines of the format.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Sep 17 at 2015 2:39 PM

2015-09-17T14:39:38-04:00

I liked the crickets churp for that Canadian Ted Cruz!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 8:46 AM

2015-09-18T08:46:05-04:00

Nothing like the debates you would normally see in the past. I thought I watching a political version of the apprentice. Sadly, I mostly saw the sound byte clips made by CNN.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Sep 18 at 2015 8:50 AM

2015-09-18T08:50:16-04:00

The format was discombobulated it was a great idea in theory however it was not prepared or executed well. Overall the modarator was trying to start a fight by asking one about another. In my opinion Carley Farina was laser sharp.

Response by Maj Walter Kilar made Sep 18 at 2015 10:04 AM

2015-09-18T10:04:11-04:00

The debates are looking more like reality TV shows on MTV, which is making me comfortable with the idea of voting third party (unless that third party is Trump). On the other hand, Trump sometimes says what I am thinking, but does not convinced me that he has solutions.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 18 at 2015 9:33 PM

2015-09-18T21:33:42-04:00

Circular firing squad, just like the Dems in the 2008 election. The only difference was Obama laid low until the smoke cleared and then cleaned Hillary's clock.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Oct 7 at 2015 12:11 PM

2015-10-07T12:11:18-04:00

I love what Rubio and Carly was able to do! Come out with facts and a clear and concise stance on Immigration!

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Oct 30 at 2015 9:37 PM

2015-10-30T21:37:50-04:00

https://youtu.be/V_yxGsWHx9o This video will take off and have you busting a GUT!... SHARE and ENJOY!! (Words dubbed in)...