Official 2016 GOP thread: Is it really going to be Donald Trump?? (6 Viewers)

[timschochet]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

 

[Rove!]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

They will have to unify behind Kasich or Christie....

 

[RBM]

Terrible night for Rubio, and really, other than the story about his sister, Cruz was very forgettable.

Trump

Christie

Jeb

Kasich

 

[Shula-holic]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

It's hard to know, if one of the governors comes in 2nd and Rubio falls to 3rd or even to 4th behind Cruz, this is going to be a 4 man race for awhile. That helps Trump. Rubio is the only one who can make it a 3 man race sooner.

 

[quickhands]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

Cruz is gonna win.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Rubio took a big hit tonight.

I thought Kasich was good

Cruz did ok, he had a few pauses where it seemed like he was grasping for what to say

Trump did well

Carson should go away, same for Christie

Pretty much my take as well. Rubio is always well coached but when it was called out it sort of became a liabilty.

 

[dschuler]

Anybody have a link to the back and forth from Rubio and Christie everyone is talking about? I missed the first part of the debate.

http://youtu.be/u9OZ8xHTX7c

 

[SoBeDad]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

They will have to unify behind Kasich or Christie....

Bush is polling much better in SC and Nevada.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

Minor setback that will impact NH numbers imo - not kill his candidacy. If there's anyone who can fail to go for the jugular it's Jeb.

 

[Shula-holic]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

Cruz is gonna win.

If he wins, it happens in South Carolina. Cruz needs the South.

 

[timschochet]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

They will have to unify behind Kasich or Christie....

I just don't see that. Maybe it will happen, but neither one is going to do well down south.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Rubio, in his little big boy shoes, is a total deer in the headlights. He epitomizes the concept of "in over his head." Oof. When you get bullied by fat slob Chris Christie on national television, you don't need to be the president/leader of the free world. Embarrassing.

 

[cstu]

What Craig is doing makes up ten fold for Superhero Movie.

 

[dschuler]

This sealed a win for Trump in NH and sets him up very well for SC. Kasich was already doing well in NH and did great tonight. I could see him make a move up to second because Cruz was forgettable and NH is much more moderate

 

[timschochet]

I look at these guys and try to imagine who is going to be the GOP nominee. I can see Rubio. I can see Trump. I can..kind of...see Cruz, though I strongly doubt it.

I just can't imagine any of the others.

 

[SIDA!]

I don't think Rubio got the job done tonight.

I think the order of finish in 3 days will be

Trump

Kasich

Cruz

Rubio

 

[quickhands]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

Cruz is gonna win.

If he wins, it happens in South Carolina. Cruz needs the South.

Definitely.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

Cruz is gonna win.

If he wins, it happens in South Carolina. Cruz needs the South.

I just don't see anyone in the GOP winning this election except for someone like Kasich. I understand that isn't likely to happen ...which means we get Hillary or Bernie.

 

[Rove!]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

Cruz is gonna win.

If he wins, it happens in South Carolina. Cruz needs the South.

He has to battle Trump in the south

 

[Higgs]

I don't think this will hurt Rubio at all in NH. His supporters aren't going to abandon him after tonight, and the undecided moderates he was targeting were probably s bit turned off by all the attacks. He didn't have a good night though, and he did seem unprepared. He needs to up his game and connect more with the audience. He's way too cerebral.

 

[quickhands]

This sealed a win for Trump in NH and sets him up very well for SC. Kasich was already doing well in NH and did great tonight. I could see him make a move up to second because Cruz was forgettable and NH is much more moderate

I can't see that happening.

Trump Cruz Rubio in that order

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Anybody have a link to the back and forth from Rubio and Christie everyone is talking about? I missed the first part of the debate.

http://youtu.be/u9OZ8xHTX7c

Even more painful on the 2nd viewing.

 

[timschochet]

I don't think Rubio got the job done tonight.

I think the order of finish in 3 days will be

Trump

Kasich

Cruz

Rubio

If that happens, it sets up your guy very well.

 

[RBM]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

I can't believe this but I'm not ready to count Bush out yet.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I don't think this will hurt Rubio at all in NH. His supporters aren't going to abandon him after tonight, and the undecided moderates he was targeting were probably s bit turned off by all the attacks. He didn't have a good night though, and he did seem unprepared. He needs to up his game and connect more with the audience. He's way too cerebral.

Talk about in over their heads ...its Rubio.

If he's cerebral its because he leaves it all in his head.

 

[timschochet]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

I can't believe this but I'm not ready to count Bush out yet.

Please clap.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

So Rubio sucked tonight? If that kills his chances, then what?

The establishment really wants to unify behind one guy. If they don't do that, Trump is still likely to win this nomination.

I can't believe this but I'm not ready to count Bush out yet.

Please clap.

 

[RBM]

Anybody have a link to the back and forth from Rubio and Christie everyone is talking about? I missed the first part of the debate.

http://youtu.be/u9OZ8xHTX7c

Even more painful on the 2nd viewing.

Worst moment for any candidate in the entire primary.

 

[SameSongNDance]

I'm relatively certain that if Cruz wasn't a Senator/running for President he'd be one of those televangelists who con people into sending them money.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Rubio cerebral? He sure is good at keeping that to himself. He strikes me as dumber than a bag of hammers.

 

[quickhands]

I'm relatively certain that if Cruz wasn't a Senator/running for President he'd be one of those televangelists who con people into sending them money.

Or a lawyer arguing cases in front of the Supreme Court.

 

[SIDA!]

I don't think Rubio got the job done tonight.

I think the order of finish in 3 days will be

Trump

Kasich

Cruz

Rubio

If that happens, it sets up your guy very well.

Yep. The establishment desperately needed Rubio to capitalize on his momentum and knock out Bush, Kasich and Christie.

Carson stays in almost as an FU to Cruz. Another bonus for Trump.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Terrible night for the GOP. You don't want Kasic Rubio Christe and Jeb slitting up 1/3 of the votes.

Trump will appear out of place to the anti-Trump folks but he was right, none of his folks could get in the door. All big money donors, not sure who they really liked by the end of the night.

A game show host, a guy that repeats himself, a war monger, a book seller, a wimp, a resume reader, and a fatman, that's what you got.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Wow Cruz caught in a lie about the Carson dropping out shtick. Said CNN was reporting Carson dropping out for almost three hours, which was total

So I guess boring Jesus-loving guys can actually lie? Say it ain't so.

 

[Shula-holic]

Wow Cruz caught in a lie about the Carson dropping out shtick. Said CNN was reporting Carson dropping out for almost three hours, which was total

So I guess boring Jesus-loving guys can actually lie? Say it ain't so.

Does Jesus even like Ted?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

Erin Burnett read the official CNN response, then she tossed it over to Wolf Blitzer who got in a couple of body shots, and then back to Burnett and the panel for a brutal piling on.

 

[TripItUp]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

yeah, not pretty.

Cruz never really had a shot at anything, but this certainly doesn't help his cause.

 

[SIDA!]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

Absolute savages over there. Crucify-Cruz News Network now?

I am really surprised at how much the Iowa Cruz/Carson dustup has lingered. I attribute that to Trump's mastery.

Cruz has had the narrative that he is a slimy grease-ball and this has only played into it.

 

[SoBeDad]

Terrible night for the GOP. You don't want Kasic Rubio Christe and Jeb slitting up 1/3 of the votes.

Trump will appear out of place to the anti-Trump folks but he was right, none of his folks could get in the door. All big money donors, not sure who they really liked by the end of the night.

A game show host, a guy that repeats himself, a war monger, a book seller, a wimp, a resume reader, and a fatman, that's what you got.

Trump on using waterboarding: I'll do much worse than that

 

[Doctor Detroit]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

Republican primary voters don't watch CNN, so it's not going to matter.

Yeah, that's not true at all. Plus this has been reported by the Washington Post among others.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Wow Cruz caught in a lie about the Carson dropping out shtick. Said CNN was reporting Carson dropping out for almost three hours, which was total

So I guess boring Jesus-loving guys can actually lie? Say it ain't so.

Does Jesus even like Ted?

Just another leper.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Cruz is awful.

Someone should tell CNN that having nine people on stage at the same time all trying to talk over one another is not a good idea.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

If all the candidates from both parties were running and the election was Tuesday, I'd vote for Kasich. I'm not sure who my second favorite is, but I'd vote for Jim 11 before I voted for Cruz. Not sure if Jim is running as an independent.

 

[Aerial Assault]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

Absolute savages over there. Crucify-Cruz News Network now?

I am really surprised at how much the Iowa Cruz/Carson dustup has lingered. I attribute that to Trump's mastery.

Cruz has had the narrative that he is a slimy grease-ball and this has only played into it.

It's more than just a narrative

 

[Ghost Rider]

If all the candidates from both parties were running and the election was Tuesday, I'd vote for Kasich. I'm not sure who my second favorite is, but I'd vote for Jim 11 before I voted for Cruz. Not sure if Jim is running as an independent. ldusure:

Amen to that. It boggles the mind how so many people are on board with Ted Cruz.

 

[ffldrew]

I don't think this will hurt Rubio at all in NH. His supporters aren't going to abandon him after tonight, and the undecided moderates he was targeting were probably s bit turned off by all the attacks. He didn't have a good night though, and he did seem unprepared. He needs to up his game and connect more with the audience. He's way too cerebral.

Yea - know your audience

 

[Doctor Detroit]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

Absolute savages over there. Crucify-Cruz News Network now?

I am really surprised at how much the Iowa Cruz/Carson dustup has lingered. I attribute that to Trump's mastery.

Cruz has had the narrative that he is a slimy grease-ball and this has only played into it.

It's more than just a narrative

His college roommate confirms:

Craig Mazin ‏@clmazin 3h3 hours ago

Oof. This is Ted, all right. Creepy, unfunny, mean, boring.

 

[Aerial Assault]

CNN really taking it to Cruz for him blaming them for the Dr. Carson fiasco.

Their graphic is in capitalized bold font: CRUZ MISSTATES CNN'S REPORTING AT GOP DEBATE

They are destroying him on air right now.

Absolute savages over there. Crucify-Cruz News Network now?

I am really surprised at how much the Iowa Cruz/Carson dustup has lingered. I attribute that to Trump's mastery.

Cruz has had the narrative that he is a slimy grease-ball and this has only played into it.

It's more than just a narrative

His college roommate confirms:

Craig Mazin ‏@clmazin 3h3 hours ago

Oof. This is Ted, all right. Creepy, unfunny, mean, boring.

It's so hysterical to have his college roommate out there trolling him viciously. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy