Yesterday night was the first GOP Presidential candidates’ debate. There were 8 candidates. 1 former Vice President, 5 present/former Governors, 1 Senator, and 1 Rich Businessman. Of course, the leading candidate Donald Trump decided not to participate.
Chris Christie - I’ve had enough already tonight of a guy who sounds like ChatGPT.
Mike Pence – You are a rookie with no government experience.
Vivek Ramaswamy handled all of them well except Nikki Haley.
Nikki Haley gave Vivek a left-hook on foreign policy. She ripped him about his stand on Russia’s war with Ukraine and China-Taiwan conflict.
There was no good debate on economic issues. People care about rising prices and not about UFO.
Chris Christie alone criticized Donald Trump. All other seven were either supporting Trump or keeping quiet
Every newspaper and television network, after the debate, started to grade these 8 candidates in 3 categories. Winner. Middle of the Ground. Loser. The only person who was consistent in all the rankings is Vivek Ramaswamy. He came as a winner.
Political commentator Carol Swain said: Vivek Ramaswamy was the clear winner of the debate. He would make a great vice-presidential choice for DonaldJTrump or RonDeSantis. None of the other candidates did themselves any good. I recommend they pack up and go home."
Next debate will be on September 27 in California. Let us see how many people qualifies to be here.
Yes. Vadakancherry has to do some homework before next debate. he need more understanding of US Foreign policy, US Alliances, Defense etc.
ReplyDeleteThe Constitution has very few requirements to serve as President, such as being at least 35 years of age. It does not bar anyone indicted, or convicted, or even serving jail time, from running as president and winning the presidency,
DeleteIf Trump is convicted of a felony at the federal level or in New York, he would be barred from voting in his adoptive home state of Florida. Stupid laws.
Thanks for your comments Anonymous. My personal opinion is he may be convicted by lower courts but Supreme Court will dismiss them. 6 of the 9 judges in the Supreme Court are in his pocket.
DeleteI will try to see one of these debates sometime. Was this only for Republicans?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Rajesh. Yes, this is for Republicans only to determine who can be their party's candidate to contest for the President of the United States. The Democrats will have their own debate to determine their candidate.
DeleteI wish Vivek is elected for the vice presidential candidate. Now India is on the moon and an Indian origin is going to rule U.S.A. shortly
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Gowri. I think Vivek has a plan. Trump has overwhelming support of the Republicans. In case Trump drops out of the race, Vivek wants all Trump votes for him. That is why he is super supportive of Trump.
DeleteAll said and done, according to news reports,Mr.Vivek Ramaswamy stole the show at the first US presidential debate and stood tall among the contenders. Articulate and looking confident, the ‘rookie’ candidate promises to give a tough fight.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Mr. KP. Seasoned and experienced politicians are afraid of his popularity. That is why they were after him.
DeleteI watched a recording of it. You are right, Vivek generally came out well. The other one who held forth was Nikki.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest irony after the series of TV debates will be, if Trump, who might boycott all debates, wins hands down!
Thanks for your comments Pradeep. Everyone knows Trump will win. They are all jockeying just in case Trump is unable to contest, whatever may be the reason.
DeleteI wish we had this debate format in India too
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Pooja. In India, party headquarters must give ticket to anyone who wants to contest for any post. But in USA, people have to vote and decide who can contest and then the general election.
DeleteWill be great to see this PIO as winner.
ReplyDeleteLet the best candidate win.