RileyE104
06-03-2011, 12:32 PM
Confirmed Candidates
- Mitt Romney (establishment)
- Newt Gingrich (semi-establishment)
- Tim Pawlenty (wannabe-establishment)
- Rick Santorum (wannabe-establishment)
- Herman Cain (wannabe-teaparty)
- Michele Bachmann (wannabe-teaparty)
- Ron Paul (teaparty/anti-establishment)
DEBATE REQUIREMENTS
This time, organizers WMUR-TV, CNN and New Hampshire's Union Leader newspaper, stipulated that participants must only be "taking substantive steps towards a presidential run," and have demonstrated support with either an average of 2% in three national polls released in April and May, or at least 2% in a May University of New Hampshire poll.
- http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-new-hampshire-gop-debate-20110603,0,5409679.story?track=rss
Unfortunately, this most likely means there will only be one libertarian on stage. :(
Also, I've never seen Santorum poll at least 2%... Seems unfair to let him debate.
My analysis of Ron's opposition:
Mitt Romney - We all know his flaws. All I have to say is that Ron needs to hit him HARD on Romneycare and abortion. Also, Ron needs to revisit Romney's argument in a 2008 debate that the President shouldn't have to go to Congress before taking military action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BbIPbLSRw) and compare that to Obama's war in Libya.
Newt Gingrich - If the opportunity arises, hit him hard on his teamup with Nancy Pelosi on climate change (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaZFfQKWX54) and also his recent attack on Paul Ryan's Medicare plan. Also, if I recall correctly, Gingrich somewhat said that he supports the individual mandate.
Herman Cain - Hit him hard over his support of TARP and flip-flop over auditing the Federal Reserve (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTUseC3-Q8E) - point out that it's good he's on the side of the people now, but a shame that before it became such a popular issue he didn't see a need for it.
Pawlenty, Santorum - I don't really see much of a reason for Ron to get into debates with these guys. Don't even give them the light of day.
Michele Bachmann - I don't see a real need to engage Bachmann either, but if the topic arises point out her support of the Patriot Act.
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If treated fairly, I believe Ron has the potential to come out of this upcoming debate as a real, major, major player for the nomination. Hopefully CNN sticks to the economy and doesn't stray off like FOX did in the last debate. The economy is what matters, more than anything right now. We all know that foreign policy is part of the economy, and hopefully Ron will be given the opportunity to clarify that stance on June 13th. During the last debate, Ron didn't get much of a chance to talk about his usual talking-points like the debt and a looming currency crisis. I hope CNN will give him that chance.
- Mitt Romney (establishment)
- Newt Gingrich (semi-establishment)
- Tim Pawlenty (wannabe-establishment)
- Rick Santorum (wannabe-establishment)
- Herman Cain (wannabe-teaparty)
- Michele Bachmann (wannabe-teaparty)
- Ron Paul (teaparty/anti-establishment)
DEBATE REQUIREMENTS
This time, organizers WMUR-TV, CNN and New Hampshire's Union Leader newspaper, stipulated that participants must only be "taking substantive steps towards a presidential run," and have demonstrated support with either an average of 2% in three national polls released in April and May, or at least 2% in a May University of New Hampshire poll.
- http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-new-hampshire-gop-debate-20110603,0,5409679.story?track=rss
Unfortunately, this most likely means there will only be one libertarian on stage. :(
Also, I've never seen Santorum poll at least 2%... Seems unfair to let him debate.
My analysis of Ron's opposition:
Mitt Romney - We all know his flaws. All I have to say is that Ron needs to hit him HARD on Romneycare and abortion. Also, Ron needs to revisit Romney's argument in a 2008 debate that the President shouldn't have to go to Congress before taking military action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BbIPbLSRw) and compare that to Obama's war in Libya.
Newt Gingrich - If the opportunity arises, hit him hard on his teamup with Nancy Pelosi on climate change (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaZFfQKWX54) and also his recent attack on Paul Ryan's Medicare plan. Also, if I recall correctly, Gingrich somewhat said that he supports the individual mandate.
Herman Cain - Hit him hard over his support of TARP and flip-flop over auditing the Federal Reserve (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTUseC3-Q8E) - point out that it's good he's on the side of the people now, but a shame that before it became such a popular issue he didn't see a need for it.
Pawlenty, Santorum - I don't really see much of a reason for Ron to get into debates with these guys. Don't even give them the light of day.
Michele Bachmann - I don't see a real need to engage Bachmann either, but if the topic arises point out her support of the Patriot Act.
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If treated fairly, I believe Ron has the potential to come out of this upcoming debate as a real, major, major player for the nomination. Hopefully CNN sticks to the economy and doesn't stray off like FOX did in the last debate. The economy is what matters, more than anything right now. We all know that foreign policy is part of the economy, and hopefully Ron will be given the opportunity to clarify that stance on June 13th. During the last debate, Ron didn't get much of a chance to talk about his usual talking-points like the debt and a looming currency crisis. I hope CNN will give him that chance.