The GOP debate that won't matter at all
Last night, we learned more about the GOP presidential candidates. Tim Scott, whom I had initially said could gain traction, will not. He is totally incoherent. Vivek Ramaswamy should be on a reality show, not on a presidential debate stage. Chris Christie seemed, last night, to be responsible, thoughtful, competent, and completely able to represent his party in a nomination phase, but that won’t happen. Ron DeSantis continued with his lying and arrogant ways. Lastly, Nikki Haley had moments where she was honest, and moments where she was dishonest and demagogic. Who is the real Nikki Haley?
Years from now, when we look back on this debate, it will be remembered for nothing at all because the person who is winning the GOP nomination phase wasn’t on the debate stage. The election is one year away. Adolf Hitler came to power in an election, not a coup. If Trump wins in 2024, there won’t be debates in 2027. That is the lesson of last night’s debate.
For more of my analysis of the debate, take a watch:
“I don’t judge anyone for being pro-choice, and I don’t want them judging me for being pro-life,” she said, adding, “Stop the judgment. We don’t need to divide America over this issue anymore.” Nikki Haley at tonight’s debate.
Ok, Nikki. I won’t judge you if you won’t take away my right to have control over my body. I should be able to get the medical care I need in consultation with my doctor. You don’t want an abortion? Fine, don’t have one. But leave the rest of us to make our own choices.
Another Republican trying and failing to fool the electorate into thinking they won’t take away our rights if they were to be elected. But they will
Vote Blue.
Although I did enjoy Nikki calling Vivek “Scum”. Of course he totally deserved it.
Well done video, Steve, about the GOP nothin-burger candidates. You did knock Biden's age, again, which could damage the Biden/Harris campaign (which is your intent, if you're campaigning against Biden w Phillips). This is your right. I also understand that you might be trying to open up a primary where other other candidates may throw their hat in the ring and give Biden some competition.
The Democrats, though, are so weak on messaging that, ironically, one of the best short/comprehensive analysis I've read about why we need to unite behind Biden is written by Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and he is forth-coming about being a Republican:
Here's the link: https://therickwilson.substack.com/p/joe-biden-for-president