The First GOP Debate

[HarleyDog]

(08-24-2023, 09:48 AM)Dill Wrote: She seemed the smartest and most competent person on the stage, with a knowledge of 
how government works AND foreign policy. She was the anti-Vivek. 

Haley was also a truth-teller, more clearly identifying the origins of expanded government
spending over the last 6 years--but only up to a point.

I was very impressed by Haley and her honesty. Especially when she pointed the finger right back to Republicans on the debt. I've been impressed with her for awhile, but don't know enough about her.

Quote:Saying she would support Trump were he the nominee seemed to take it all back. That's indirectly

endorsing the Big Lie (or saying it and its consequences were not really consequential) and 
condemning the justice system trying to protect the US from an incompetent and also seditious 
former president. At least Christie and Hutchinson came down on the side of principle. 

I don't think this hurt her at all. Although, people like yourself who despise Trump may see it differently. Some of those candidates may very well be the next running VP if Trump is able to run. I believe Haley, Scott and of course, Ramaswamy would lead the way. With Ramaswamy, I don't think I've ever seen a hand go up as fast when asked about supporting Trump. I was surprised by Christie. I don't think he has a chance because people don't like him, but he said a lot of good things.

Quote:The moderators never asked if any candidates still thought the election 

was stolen. Wonder if that was deliberate.

Why would they need to? 

I heard last night what I expected to hear. A lot of fingerpointing and fluff, with no real explanations on how to get done what they say they want don't. However, in regard to the questions about supporting Ukraine and sealing our boarders, Haley said it best. We can do both. She is a winner in my book.