If she wins the nomination and faces off with Hillary , and Hillary brings up HP it should be a softball answer for Carly . Well Mrs. Clinton you want to talk about troubles in the past let's take a look at yours ......

 

They'll need a longer debate.

I know that and agree. I'm just noticing he keeps leaving them out and so I had to ask.

I suspect Rubio defines himself as an American. I might be all wet, but after eight years of President Obama in the White House, Joe Republican is going to vote for one of these gentlemen as his party's next standard-bearer: Jeb, Trump, Kasich or Romney. I see no indication that the GOP voter will move in a different direction from '08 or '12.

I suspect Rubio defines himself as an American. I might be all wet, but after eight years of President Obama in the White House, Joe Republican is going to vote for one of these gentlemen as his party's next standard-bearer: Jeb, Trump, Kasich or Romney. I see no indication that the GOP voter will move in a different direction from '08 or '12.

 

Are you going to answer my question?

He most certainly would unless Latinos are not considered minorities. Ted Cruz is Latino as well for those that didn't know.

 

Weird. For no good reason I've never thought of Sen Cruz as a Latino. No good explanation as to why.

I'm pretty certain that at this point I won't be voting republican or democrat. I don't like any of them that have a chance to win.

I'm pretty certain that at this point I won't be voting republican or democrat. I don't like any of them that have a chance to win.

 

I've said this multiple times , is there something I'm missing. Why isn't Corey Booker running?

I've said this multiple times , is there something I'm missing. Why isn't Corey Booker running?

 

If I had to guess he figured HRC had it locked and was simply waiting for his turn.

Are you going to answer my question?

Yes, one could label Cruz and Rubio as a "minority." So ... how many GOP primaries will non-white males win in 2016? Throw out a number and we'll see who's closer a year from now. (My number is zero.)

 

It's one thing to trot out a "diverse" field for these Donald Trump reality show debates, but when Joe Republican from Fort Thomas actually starts filling in bubbles with his No. 2 lead pencil, you better look like Joe Republican's father.

The format of having 10 candidates on stage, each competing for face time, doesn't work. Way too much much confusion for the average GOP voter, as we've seen in the comments in this thread.

 

As far as Wireman's question, four of the top five will be the candidates who have raised the most money. That's how the game is played.

 

Guess they could do like the Dems have done and do no debates and anoint a candidate.

Yes, one could label Cruz and Rubio as a "minority." So ... how many GOP primaries will non-white males win in 2016? Throw out a number and we'll see who's closer a year from now. (My number is zero.)

 

It's one thing to trot out a "diverse" field for these Donald Trump reality show debates, but when Joe Republican from Fort Thomas actually starts filling in bubbles with his No. 2 lead pencil, you better look like Joe Republican's father.

 

I happen to agree with you but I would still like you to give us the long and storied history of the non white males who have won democratic primaries. Obama, Jackson, Hillary(although I'm not sure if she won any). So, 2008 and 1988. Any others? This year you have a woman and one, probably two white males.

Last night was my first time taking a close look at the candidates. Here are my thoughts:

 

Stop wasting time and money - Huckabee, Walker and Cruz. None of those three have a prayer of a chance IMO. Cruz comes across as a mad scientist to me. He is obviously very smart but borderline crazy at the same time. I am not sure, but I think Huckabee is on this site as Mt. Ref.

 

I like what they say but they can't win - Paul, Christie, Carson. I expected Paul to be a stronger candidate than what he showed last night. He seemed a little too much on the fringe and weak. Christie had a strong showing last night and took a different angle but I just don't see any way he can get into the top contender status. Carson has great numbers and is a smart guy, but I think he hurt himself last night. He did too much backpedaling and explaining his own comments and was not forceful enough.

 

Strong but Flawed - Fiorina and Bush. I believe with the other viable candidates in the race, these two have too much baggage to win the nomination. Great job by Fiorina last night but she does not have a track record that will get her the win. Kasich is right in Bush's wheelhouse and is a better candidate.

 

The entertaining loser - Trump. People will tire of the act. His answer last night on defense credentials and knowledge doom him. Republicans like someone strong on defense and Trump basically admitted he doesn't know enough to speak on it. Fiorina got some great shots on him last night.

 

The Real Contenders - Rubio and Kasich. If the Republicans want to win this election, they need to nominate one of these two. Republicans are killing themselves in the general election with all the immigration talk. Rubio as a Latino can overcome all that. He is very smart, very well spoken and knows his stuff. He is very strong on defense. Kasich has the best track record, has the best profile for electability, has a great message and handles himself very well. If I were voting today, Kasich is my candidate.

Edited September 17, 201511 yr by Voice of Reason

I happen to agree with you but I would still like you to give us the long and storied history of the non white males who have won democratic primaries. Obama, Jackson, Hillary(although I'm not sure if she won any). So, 2008 and 1988. Any others? This year you have a woman and one, probably two white males.

Revisit post 85. Hillary won a bunch of states in '08 Democratic presidential primary. Chisholm ran in '72. Dems, unlike the GOP, have broken through the barrier, and therein lies the difference.

 

By the way, didn't Michele Bachmann come real close in Iowa in '12? Almost a GOP game-changer, but not quite.

Yes, one could label Cruz and Rubio as a "minority." So ... how many GOP primaries will non-white males win in 2016? Throw out a number and we'll see who's closer a year from now. (My number is zero.)

 

It's one thing to trot out a "diverse" field for these Donald Trump reality show debates, but when Joe Republican from Fort Thomas actually starts filling in bubbles with his No. 2 lead pencil, you better look like Joe Republican's father.

 

So did you just call Republican voters in Ft. Thomas racist ?

^ agreed. I think Kasich did well.

 

I don't think Paul will be around much longer, like Jeb, to me he is too quiet, he speaks too soft, as does Carson. But I like their style over Trumps any day!

 

I think Kasich and Fiorina would be their strongest ticket. I would still like to see Kasich be a little more vocal.

 

It's one thing to trot out a "diverse" field for these Donald Trump reality show debates, but when Joe Republican from Fort Thomas actually starts filling in bubbles with his No. 2 lead pencil, you better look like Joe Republican's father.

 

Way over the line with that one.