The 4th Republican Debate
As I watch the most recent Republican Debate, I feel that it is important for me to listen with an open mind. As a Democrat and Liberal, it is too easy to dismiss the people on the other side of the aisle.
A few things of note that I find to standout. First, Trump has not talked as much as I expected, the other candidates however have spoken a whole lot more than expected.
Also candidates are at each other’s throats. And not the ones I expected. So far, Rubio and Rand have gone at it, Jeb has gone against everyone. And Fiorina is trying to be a mediator. Kasich has fought a few times too and as I expected, I like him the most of the GOP candidates. Nobody has fought with Carson.
An incredible thing I noticed was when Jeb Bush pointed out that the GOP Candidates fighting each other does nothing but help the Democratic Cause. Of course, he is doing this to try and become more relevant.
Also Kasich is acting a lot like Jim Webb on the first debate. Fighting for more time. Carson is making viable points as he speaks. I still don’t trust him though.
I disagree with Trump wanting to let Putin kill Isis. That just helps Assad. Many of the candidates argued for some time to decide what needed to be done in the middle east.
As they debate Dodd Frank, I have to wonder if these people really have America’s back. Still they do bring up a good point with Clinton’s voting record in the same breaths.
I have to agree with Marco Rubio when he describes that the banks are too big to fail. They need to be shrunk so they are not big anymore. Still Kasich to the rescue to remind why i like him.
The entire GOP is clearly filled with hatred towards Hillary.
Trump continues to point out that both parties are part of the problem in an effort to appear to the American people as the candidate outside the system.
So while the GOP debate was still an overly played out circus, I think there are still things we can learn from these candidates.