Politics OFFICIAL Republican presidential debate

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Utter crap. Nowhere NEAR as many as under Bush. You're right I don't know for a fact what you said. Most who complain about Obama forget what bush did and didn't complain then about the same things. I don't know but I suspect based upon your previous posting history that you didn't say shit.

 

I fail to see your point. Just because you've voted for both sides means nothing. It means you're probably more independent. so what? I'm a Liberal. I try to vote against bought and sold politicians. The ENTIRE Republican party is bought and sold. Bohner handing out Oil company checks on the House floor? Sure there are Dems who take money too. Which is why I did NOT vote for punk as Wyden in the last election and why Hilary will NEVER get my vote.

 

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/09/17/gop-debate-elite-establishment/


AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
by JON FLEISCHMAN17 Sep 2015Simi Valley, CA30


On Wednesday, the normally peaceful and sedate atmosphere of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley was transformed into a hectic, crowded and high-energy setting as the eyes of America, and many in the world, tuned into the second round of the GOP Presidential Debates.
The setting was awesome, with the podiums for all of the candidates arranged in front of the impressive superstructure of Reagan’s now-decommissioned Air Force One jetliner. When I walked into the Air Force One Pavilion, about two hours before the first of two debates, I have to admit being “blown away” by the majesty of the setting. (Of course I very quickly found someone to take my photo.)

When I first arrived at the venue, I quickly secured my “all access” media credential, arranged by a friend, and then stood in line outside, waiting for my actual ticket to sit with about 300 other people to watch the debates live (enjoying a lengthy chat with Andy Puzder, CEO of Carl’s Jr. Restaurants).

I’m told of all of the debates that will take place, because of the limited space in the pavilion, this one had the smallest audience (in Columbus last month there was seating for thousands). Nearest as I could tell, the tickets were distributed in bunches: the Reagan Library took care of their donors and board members; the candidates each had some for supporters (and with so many candidates, that was probably the biggest chunk); and then the RNC had a large group (how I got my seat).

From my really great position, playing a bit of Romper Room, I was able to look down and see the “VIP” section, which included former California Governors Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger; Michael Reagan; former State GOP Chairman (and former Reagan Energy Secretary) John Herrington; Congressman Jeff Denham; former Congressmen Buck McKeon; Elton Gallegly and David Dreier; and California GOP Chairman Jim Brulte. There was also a host of big GOP establishment money types (not a whole lot of clapping for Trump from that last group).

Several notable GOP elected officials were sprinkled throughout the audience, including local Assemblyman Scott Wilk, who was there with his wife, Vanessa; Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang; Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel; Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy; and Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten. It was particularly cool to see Nevada’s new Attorney General, Adam Laxalt, a longtime friend and up-and-coming national conservative leader. Of course RNC Chairman Reince Preibus had a seat in the front row.

It’s worth noting that there was very little feeling of a “grass roots” presence in the audience–it was largely the well-connected crowd, perhaps with the exception of some of the RNC’s block, which did trickle down to some local GOP leaders.

As an audience, we were very “managed” by the CNN team, quick to rally us for long applause at the beginning of each segment, and quick to hush us so that we didn’t distract from the debate.

I ran over to the media pavilion–a large tent structure set up outside of the pavilion, where over a hundred reporters were arranged in rows, all able to see a big screen, located next to the “spin room.” The latter was like the floor of a stock exchange, with lots of activity, people yelling, throngs moving from place to place. It was almost surreal, especially with so many notable talking heads and so many well-known GOP figures in one spot.

I’m told that a number of the candidates had post-debate get-togethers. I can only tell you that I was invited to join with supporters of Senator

 

What a creepy picture!

 

@Denny Crane this sound like a bully to you?

 

They both sucked. Neither one was good. there were certain things about both that sucked. I respect Obama for being on board with gay marriage as that's a human rights issue. But as a leader, he was terrible in getting both sides to work together. Plain and simple

 

That's quite a generalization to make. Not all republicans are created equally. Are there asshats that have done what you said? Absolutely, but not all republicans agree with those things

 

Dude that's totally me. I'm an independent and don't just side with repubs or dems. I get called an ass by both sides.

 

Same here bro

 

You

 

I never said my chart was perfect or without errors, but it is the most accurate.