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In Veepstakes, Wo ist das beste Debatte Gegner fur Biden Part III

July 3, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

Heute, Wir ende unser serie diskutieren die Vice Prasident pontenzelle kandidaten irh debatte faghigkeit. Wir haben verglichen sie gegen Vice Prasident Joe Biden und die typ aus herausfordem fur ihm, wann die ganz staat schaue.

Erste, wir sahen bei die schlecht Republican Herausforderer. Kandidaten gleich Kelly Ayotte oder Nikki Haley, Kandidaten das hab fahigkeit aber nicht die kentniss in ausenpolitik. Und Fuher Gouverneur von Minnesota Tim Pawlenty das kann nicht debatten mit stark.

Dann, wir auch sahen die durchschnitt Republican Herausforder. Diese gruppe hatte furhended kandidaten gleich New Mexico Gouverneur Susana Martinez und Senator von Ohio Rob Portman und Senator auf Florida Marco Rubio.

Heute ist die mal zu gehen ernst. Jetz wie sprechen von die kandidaten das konnen prasentieren die hocste Gegner fur Vice Prasident Joe Biden.

Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan:

Ein sonntag ich schaue Paul Ryan tun drei sprechen fernsehen programme. Er antworten dresig schwer fragen mit nicht problem.

Er ist die beste politiker im fernsehen

Diese ist nicht leicht. Ryan haben die stellung von die chef von die finanziert ausschuss. Dort ist nicht raum fur fehler. Er konnen sprechen von zahlen ganz tag nicht emtfrended die menschen.

Er ist auf Wisconsin. Die Statt das hatte Gouverneur Scott Walker besiegen die anfecthen stimmen. und er konnen kommunizeren die themen sehr gut.

Immer noch er ist nutzlich in die Amerikaner Hause die vetreter.

Virgina Governeur Bob McDonnell:

Villelicht du nicht gehort von Bob McDonnell aber er mussen bei in die top fier von Mitt Romney entscheidungen.

Er ist sehr praktisch und er statt is unentschlossend in die wahl. Ich schaue viele fernsehen mit ihm und wissen das er ist gut mit die schwer frage. Trotzdem ob die ist die VP auswahl oder nicht er werden hab ein gross zunkuft.

New Jersey Goveruneur Chris Christie:

Sind du mit mich? Gut schauen

Diese konnen betragen die grossest fernsehen Debatte der alles zeit!

Die ernst, feur lancieren Goveruneur auf Jersey Shore in ein konfrontation mit ein andere politiker das nicht sorge ihm rede wurde betragen ein krieg.

Dies nicht nur theater politische aber auch ein kampf von denken das konnen bringen alles in die diskussion politische.

Sagen mich du nicht wollen schaue das!

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jeder diese politiker sind gut entscheidiung fur Vice-Praisident Joe Biden. Viehle dann 2008.

Ein sclecht nacht fur die Vice-Praisident konnen kosten die Obama kampagne die wahl.

In Veepstakes, Who is Best Debate Matchup for Biden? Part III

July 3, 2012 Uncategorized 3 comments

Today, we wrap up our series highlighting the VP Hopefuls and their debate abilities. We’ve matched them up against current Vice-President Joe Biden and the kind of challenge they could present on national television with the whole country watching.

We’ve looked at the unfavorable match-ups. Candidates like Tim Pawlenty, that can’t pull the trigger when face to face on the debate stage. Or Kelly Ayotte or Nikki Haley, both plenty capable but lacking in areas like foreign policy.

We looked that the “uncertain” match-ups. This group had some frontrunners on it. From New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez who, reminds me a lot of Alex Sink, to Ohio Senator Rob Portman and his mild mannered persona. We even added Florida Senator Marco Rubio to that list. Despite his landslide victory in 2010, his debate record only included beating down former Florida Independent Governor Charlie Crist.

Today, it’s time to get serious. Let’s talk about debate match-ups we want to see and Veep potentials that could hand Joe Biden an interpreted defeat.

Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan:

On one Sunday morning, I watched Paul Ryan do 3 major talkers answer about 30 questions (about 10 with contested follow-ups) and not fumble once.

He could be the best media trained lawmaker in the country.

These aren’t soft issues either. Ryan’s position as chairman of the budget committee leaves little room for error and he’s talking numbers from sun up until sun down and he communicates his position in a manner that doesn’t anger or alienate.

He’s from Wisconsin, a state that saw Governor Scott Walker beat back a recall vote, and uses just the right combination of facts and finesse when communicating Republican policies.

He would debate circles around the Vice-President and Biden would probably be asking himself “What Happened” afterwards.

Still, Ryan is an unlikely pick as VP. He’s too valuable in the House of Representatives.

Virgina Governor Bob McDonnell:

You might not have heard about the Governor from Virginia but he’s got to be in Mitt Romney’s top five for the bottom of the ticket.

Think Rick Perry turned down a notch and without the loss of words and you might reach Bob McDonnell.

Very pragmatic, he’s from a swing state, I’ve watched him in enough contentious news appearances to be convinced he could handle the pressure of a nationally televised debate. Regardless, of whether he’s the choice this year or making a run of his own run for the White House, McDonnell will get a lot of “Pub” and the rest of the country will see what the pundits see.

If you haven’t heard of the Governor from Virginia, you will

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie:

Are you with me? Good, check it.

The Highest Rated Nationally Televised Vice-Presidential Debate in History. Write it Down!

The straight talking, fireballer from Jersey in a one on one showdown with a Vice-President who, himself cares very little about the consequences of his words, would create a debate environment that would bare more of a resemblance to “Thunderdome” than a college auditorium.

This wouldn’t just be a political “rap battle” both lawmakers can articulate the complicated issues in a way that would bring everyone into the political conversation. Both are well liked by their parties and when backed into a corner both will fight back.

Tell me you wouldn’t want to see this man debating Joe Biden.

Any of these three lawmakers would present a major challenge to the Vice-President. Biden wouldn’t have the luxury of going easy like he did in 2008.

A bad night in front of these three for Joe Biden and it could cost the Obama campaign the election.

If my savings were on the line. I’d want to see Paul Ryan. Paul Ryan is the best debate Match-up for the Vice-President

Tuesday Knocks Newt Out. Gingrich to Suspend Campaign

April 25, 2012 Uncategorized One comment

Newt Gingrich’s campaign is finally down for good.

After a run that saw his candidacy come back from the dead twice, the former speaker of the house will suspend his campaign next Tuesday, after losing all five primaries to GOP frontrunner and eventual nominee Mitt Romney last night.

First was his campaign meltdown that saw the majority of his staff resign. Citing Gingrich as difficult to work with and facing a substantial deficit in the polls, a mass exodus occurred that had many believing that was the end of his young campaign.

That was last summer

Second was his lack of traction with the voters. Other frontrunners came and went and many were asking why he was still in the race.

That was last fall.

Gingrich would revive his efforts during the televised debates where he gained ground in the polls not by attacking his opponents, but the moderators and mainstream media. One memorable moment was when he slammed CNN’s John King over questions about his marital past.

That would lead to Gingrich’s rise to the polls. He became Mitt Romney’s biggest competitor and won the South Carolina Primary. And along with his anger directed at the media, he touted a positive past with Reagan and working with Bill Clinton during his time as speaker.

Then came Florida and it all came to a grinding halt.

Gingrich wanted a Moon Base in 8 years. His act of aggression during the debates got old and he was slammed by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, for his immigration attacks on Mitt Romney. He lost by double digits and it was mostly down hill from there.

His only other victory would come in his home state of Georgia. He would lose the other Southern Evangelicals to Rick Santorum and the path to victory became hazier.

He laid off a third of this staff and started using language that set the foundation for today’s an exit. Delaware was his last hope and was lost last night, along with the other four states. He was mathematically eliminated long before that.

There’s hardly any reason to worry about Newt.

Despite massive campaign debt, Gingrich will likely go back on the speaking circuit and write another book. His price per appearance will likely go up and he’ll be out of the woods in no time.

If there is one aspect of this announcement that Newt Supporters can find solace in, it’s that he fought as long as he could and demonstrated that biting back at the media from time to time can be effective energizing a conservative base.

Gingrich's campaign came back from the dead twice and he was a frontrunner at one point

Santorum can Leave Race with No Regrets

April 11, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

Rick Santorum suspended his campaign for President today, all but sealing the nomination for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

Dealing with the recent hospitalization of his young daughter, a double digit deficit in his home state of Pennsylvania and a dwindling war chest, it was finally time for the former Senator to stand aside.

He can walk away with his head held high. Let me explain.

Santorum greatly exceeded expectations. There isn’t an honest analyst (including myself) that was taking this guy seriously six months ago.

6 months ago this guy was out in Siberia (the far left podiums) during debates.

He was on the stump in front of dozens, not hundreds of voters.

At Presidency V here in Orlando, he had to crash an after party at the Tilted Kilt on I-Drive because, he didn’t have enough supporters for his own event.

He was polling like a dairy product at %2 last Halloween.

He stuck around.

You can call it a lack of enthusiasm in the field, poor vetting by party leadership, bad campaign management but, the others fair-weather frontrunners fell.

The Cain Train was derailed by allegations of infidelity. Bachmann bailed after a last place finish in Iowa. Rick Perry? Please! And Gingrich could not sustain his campaign through criticizing the media alone.

Santorum stayed the course and barnstormed through every county in Iowa. He couldn’t afford to drive the campaign bus the whole time so traveled by SUV. He shook as many hands as possible and went hunting with the natives.

He would win Iowa…eventually.

He became the real “Romney alternative”. There was plenty of passion for his social conservative views but, it scared away the moderates and he couldn’t win in those mid-western states that might have stopped Romney’s momentum.

That momentum started right here in Florida, where Romney also won by double digits.

He couldn’t risk losing his home state. It not only would have been a major loss in the delegate count column but, if you can’t win your state in your party’s primary, how are you going to take it in the General? It would have been an embarrassing defeat that would add insult to the injuries his campaign has suffered.

Santorum made the right call today. He’ll get the normal “atta boy” pats on the shoulder and a great speaking time slot at the convention but that won’t matter.

He earned the admiration of many who didn’t even know he existed when his campaign started. And when you were suppose to be a non-factor, that’s something to be proud of.

Santorum exceeded everyone's expectations during his run for the nomination.

Santorum can Leave Race with No Regrets

April 10, 2012 Uncategorized 3 comments

Rick Santorum suspended his campaign for President today, all but sealing the nomination for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

Dealing with the recent hospitalization of his young daughter, a double digit deficit in his home state of Pennsylvania and a dwindling war chest, it was finally time for the former Senator to stand aside.

He can walk away with his head held high. Let me explain.

Santorum greatly exceeded expectations. There isn’t an honest analyst (including myself) that was taking this guy seriously six months ago.

6 months ago this guy was out in Siberia (the far left podiums) during debates.

He was on the stump in front of dozens, not hundreds of voters.

At Presidency V here in Orlando, he had to crash an after party at the Tilted Kilt on I-Drive because, he didn’t have enough supporters for his own event.

He was polling like a dairy product at %2 last Halloween.

He stuck around.

You can call it a lack of enthusiasm in the field, poor vetting by party leadership, bad campaign management but, the others fair-weather frontrunners fell.

The Cain Train was derailed by allegations of infidelity. Bachmann bailed after a last place finish in Iowa. Rick Perry? Please! And Gingrich could not sustain his campaign through criticizing the media alone.

Santorum stayed the course and barnstormed through every county in Iowa. He couldn’t afford to drive the campaign bus the whole time so traveled by SUV. He shook as many hands as possible and went hunting with the natives.

He would win Iowa…eventually.

He became the real “Romney alternative”. There was plenty of passion for his social conservative views but, it scared away the moderates and he couldn’t win in those mid-western states that might have stopped Romney’s momentum.

That momentum started right here in Florida, where Romney also won by double digits.

He couldn’t risk losing his home state. It not only would have been a major loss in the delegate count column but, if you can’t win your state in your party’s primary, how are you going to take it in the General? It would have been an embarrassing defeat that would add insult to the injuries his campaign has suffered.

Santorum made the right call today. He’ll get the normal “atta boy” pats on the shoulder and a great speaking time slot at the convention but that won’t matter.

He earned the admiration of many who didn’t even know he existed when his campaign started. And when you were suppose to be a non-factor, that’s something to be proud of.

Santorum exceeded everyone's expectations during his run for the nomination.

Who Won the NBC Facebook Debate on Meet the Press from New Hampshire? 1/8/12

January 8, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

Instant Analysis:

For the second time in 10 hours, candidates for the GOP Presidential nomination debated in NH. Fatigue was present in the eyes of these 6 hopefuls but, they continued their trend of strong debating from last night. Gregory for all of the flack he takes week to week on Meet the Press, did much better than the silly questions moderators of ten hour ago. No one really “stepped in it” this morning but, we’ll try to break down the winners and losers.

Winners:

Rick Santorum: Santorum does much better with less candidates on stage and when he gets the opportunity to elaborate on his positions. He’s got the swagger of a contender now, sparring with Ron Paul, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. Speaking of Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney: Did you see him put Santorum in check during the first ten minutes of the debate? He called out Santorum who was grimacing during his replies and took on all attackers. Once again he the “pinata at the party”. Often, we forget how Romney can assert himself and take control of a conversation. Most importantly, he made it through both debates with out a major flub that could cost him New Hampshire.

Rick Perry: What?! I know what you thinking. Follow me here. Rick Perry wasn’t debating to a New Hampshire crowd in attendance. He was talking to the voters in the state where he’ll make his last stand and that is South Carolina. In a pretty moderate dialouge, Perry went far right and complimented the Tea Party movement and painted himself, in the brightest shade of red possible. He also continued to spin his “oops” meltdown in a lighthearted manner.

Jon Huntsman: I mentioned the moderate dialogue in the last paragraph and in one of the more emotional moments of the debate, Huntsman defended his service as Ambassador to China under Barack Obama and mentioned his two sons currently serving overseas. He flourished when talking about bi-partisanship in Washington but, still showed fiscal restraint, complimenting the Ryan plan. Is he going to get the nomination? Probably not, but this debate was one of the finer moments of his campaign.

Losers:

Ron Paul: Paul must learn to stay away from Santroum during these things. Every time the spotlight shines on Paul’s foreign policy views, it gets awkward. He was also read some unflattering numbers by the moderator concerning his effectiveness in passing legislation.

Newt Gingrich: While it’s entertaining having negative Newt back. He’s making the same mistake of going after the moderators too often, even when there is nothing there. He lagged on face time and didn’t leave an impression that will lead to gains in the polls.

Well, the candidates need to learn from these debates and find some time for rest before the final sprint towards the primary on Tuesday. For one or two of them, it might be the last contest they make it to.

Who Won the ABC Yahoo GOP Debate from New Hampshire? 1/7/12

January 8, 2012 Uncategorized 2 comments

Wow, the candidates were on top of their game. Unfortunately, with no audible reminders of timing, they could go on as long as they wanted. Everyone sounded good at one time or another but this debate isn’t going to shake up the polls. And, yes there is another debate in less than half a day.

Winners:

Mitt Romney: Mitt did what Mitt does best and what has allowed him to stay on top for so long. He stood at his podium with his hands in his pockets, grinning, and letting the other candidates slam each other up and down the venue. Then about an hour an half in, he gave a heck of an inspiring rant that will probably show up in one of his ads soon.

Rick Santorum: Look at Santorum, wearing big brother’s clothes! The former Pennsylvania Senator did well in his first debate at the middle podiums. He answered clearly, stayed on message and effectively attacked when he had to.

Ron Paul: Calm down, calm down, ..Ron Paul spoke Ron Paul policies well. He also got slugged by Gingrich over integrity at the halfway point. Reading economic textbooks on a Saturday night? I’m compelled to throw him in the loser column over that alone.

Losers:

Newt Gingrich: While negative Newt did make his return tonight, it wasn’t quite enough to change momentum. Not instantly anyways. His lack of face time was a problem.

Rick Perry: When the Texas Governor needed a daring and game-changing debate to save his campaign, he disappeared. He didn’t speak until the 13 minute mark. He should just go to South Carolina right now.

Jon Huntsman:Oh, those moderate policies. I’m not dissing them, I’m a moderate. But, in a room full of conservatives during a primary against an unpopular President, it got a little quite during some of his replies.

George Stepanopolus: With the most ridiculous question of all of the debates so far. “Do states have the right to outlaw, contraception”. He was mocked and teased about it by the candidates and he stretched it out to a painful extent. In the current political landscape there far are more pressing matters at hand.

No time for rest guys! We’ve got another debate tomorrow morning. See you then!

CF News 13: Republican Candidates eye Florida primary.

January 5, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

A big thanks to Adam Longo and Jackie Fell from CF News 13 for talking Florida and Presidential politics! Here is the write-up.
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ORLANDO –

With Iowa in the rear view mirror, the Republican candidates for president are firmly focused on three places for the next four weeks:

New Hampshire
South Carolina
Florida

The battle for Florida will surely unfold along I-4.

The most recent political poll taken among likely Florida Republican voters was done between Dec.15 and 19.

Clearly a lot has happened since then; the rise of Rick Santorum and the decline of Newt Gingrich.

But that poll shows Florida in a dead heat between Mitt Romney at 27 percent and Newt Gingrich at 26 percent.

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Political insiders feel Florida could be the biggest test yet for Mitt Romney.

He won the most votes in Iowa.

“It means a lot. It’s a first step to that road to victory. He’s fortified in New Hampshire and he’s also got the endorsement of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley,” said political analyst Frank Torres.

With Michelle Bachmann out and Rick Perry clinging to his political life, that leaves their supporters, 15 percent, in search of another candidate.

Who will those supporters go with, and will Florida once again set the stage for the GOP candidate to claim the party’s nomination?

“Florida becomes a major player in the Republican primary. Voters here in Central Florida will play a major part and it will continue into the general election. They’ll be among the most important voters in the country,” said Torres.

One other interesting thing has to do with the way the Florida primary works.

Tuesday was the last day to change your party affiliation on your voter registration form.

Only registered Republicans will be able to vote in the primary.

Mitt Romney appears to be doing the best in the Florida endorsement category right now.

He’s picked up the support of a few key South Florida congressmen.

Romney is the only one to be endorsed by anyone in Tallahassee; CFO Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam both pledged their support to Romney.

Article by Adam Longo/Jackie Fell CF News 13

Who Won the Iowa Caucus? Mitt Romney wins Iowa by 8 Votes! 1/3/12

January 4, 2012 Uncategorized No comments

Are you still up?

Come on man? Alright, well check this out.

Winning is winning.

Mitt Romney won the Iowa Caucus tonight (or this morning) by only eight votes over a surging Rick Santorum. The win gives the former Massachusetts Governor momentum heading into New Hampshire next week, where he is heavily favored.

Coming in second, Santorum has a ticket out of Iowa if he wants it. Tonight could be considered a moral victory of sorts for the former PA Senator who was counted out a long time ago by everyone. He peaked late last week but lost a little momentum moving into tonight.

Ron Paul came in 3rd and even with his loyal base pushing his campaign to an unanticipated 3rd place. The Paul campaign has to ask itself if a road to victory is still clear. NH is a longshot and SC is where many of the candidates will take their last stand.

Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Michele Bachmann round out the results and have to consider exiting the race at this point. There were 4 tickets out of Iowa tonight but, that last one is a coach seat, in the middle, by the lavatory.

More analysis to come. Until then ….

They do like you Mitt, a little.

Mitt Romney will win Iowa. Prediction for Tuesday's Caucus

January 2, 2012 Uncategorized One comment

Before making the shakiest of political predictions watch this. It inspires.

That’s how you become great indeed.

Mitt Romney is going to win the Iowa Caucus tomorrow. Why? There are a dozen reasons, but the main one?

Frustration.

Bachmann, Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Paul, and now Rick Santorum

Bachmann? Peaked too soon, no substance behind her message.

Perry? If I showed the “oops” video anymore, it would be the 2nd most posted video on this blog besides……

heh, heh

Cain? Troubled past

Gingrich? Troubled Strategy

Ron Paul? Troubled..

And now, in what is turning out to be the cruelest twist of fate and politics, Rick Santorum.. Rick Santorum is now the anti-Romney candidate that could pull off the upset. I’ve been mocking Santorum for months. He’s lived in the lost column of political blogs so long, that he’s starting to collect equity. He’s skittish, unsure, and at times just plain terrified of running for President.

But, his platform is strong in Iowa and he’s been busting his tail.

He’s not going to win though. You see Iowa, like a lot of Republicans all over the country are tired. They just want to beat Obama, man. Romney gives them the best chance to do that and if they can get over the fact that this is a weak field and pick him, it would make the whole process easier.

Heck, they might even get Chris Christie or Marco Rubio on the ticket.

So Mitt Romney, who strolled into Iowa like a cool breeze, days and weeks after his rivals should win tomorrow. But hey, it’s Iowa and they’ve had seven changes at the top of the polls over the last few months. Nothing will surprise me.

Mitt Romney will win Iowa.

Will Iowa finally warm up to Mitt Romney

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