Posted on 09/17/2015 10:33:37 AM PDT by conservativejoy
Not you....I don’t think you said Cruz was a brilliant debater.
What are you taking about? This article has nothing to say about his debate style or skill, pro or con. It’s taking about how Cruz is well positioned to take the disillusioned Trump supporters when (not if) his campaign implodes. And I tend to agree with that analysis.
“At least I don’t lie about a candidate saying he is an expert in debating when he is not.”
Boy that is one of the most moronic statements I’ve read today. Nobody has “lied” about Cruz’s debate skills, and none of the TV commentators can deny that every answer his gives is strong. Maybe you, in your infinite wisdom, can cite some specific examples of why he is not a good debater. I’m guessing the answer will be crickets.
A probable strategy is clear in this article. Right now it’s about the long game, and money of course. Cruz seems to have plenty.
Because these debates are not, in fact, debates - they are dog-and-pony shows where candidates try to look "likable" and "relatable" to the American public.
Cruz isn't great at that, however gifted he might be in an actual academic-style debate.
Pretty sure this was posted yesterday. :)
When it is a debate. These debates are not.
You are of those who reminds me not to be tacky with dissing other candidates. I guess it gives you joy, so go ahead on. But your attitude will not change a single person’s position.
I have heard Cruz speak concise positions on policies important to me and I am with him.
On the road and I missed it. My search never seems to work.
Let’s not forget that, despite better interaction last night than via Faux News, these are not really debates.
If debate expertise were meant to translate directly to popularity, most of Bill OReilly’s guests would have his chair.
One does not successfully engage SCOTUS cases without possession of advanced debate skill and acumen.
Well he did call McConnell a liar, do everything in his power to stop the Iran deal (including inviting Trump to a rally about it), stand up for Kim Davis, raise more money than any other candidate, and make clear that he will filibuster any budget with funding for PP.
But I guess you want him to engage in the silly bickering?
If Cruz doesn’t start showing me something in these debates I will start having second thoughts on Cruz as VP. Cruz is too submissive and that’s not what we need in a future President.
Fair enough.
FRegards.
Truth is Cruz was not given much time. He has played it well.
He has stayed out of bashing fellow candidates.
He slowly moves and that is not all bad.
Now if he could just work on being more flashy and personable to the people.
His reputation as a skilled verbal combatant is valid and is the reason limiting his time to speak during the “debates” has been no. 2 priority, superseded only by sinking the USS Trump, of the organizers. It’s difficult to make an impression when they studiously avoid giving you an opportunity to speak. That’s why his buying ad time during the event was not only wise but necessary.
So, arguing and winning SCOTUS cases is little league?
As a poster noted above, you are pathetic.
BTW, where is your candidate Walker sitting right now, hmmmm?
...Because he recognizes these past two “debates” for what they are... sideshows. These aren’t debates, there’s very little in the way of substantive policy being discussed. Having 10-11 people vie for attention on CNN’s Freakshow is not going to win you an election.
But when the field gets winnowed down to four or five, and you’re still standing, there will be plenty of time to show off your debating skills.
He’s got plenty of money...
His ground operation is expanding in battleground states...
He’s actually playing this game like Barry...
Again don’t let facts get in the way of your crush. He is not a good debater that is the fact. Your bashing me does nothing to change that.
Because the MSM and GOPe is trying to ignore him hoping he will go away. If you look at the time he had in the debates he was treated like a guy polling at the #11 spot rather than 3-5 depending on the poll.
He has the money to play the long game many others do not. In January will people care who “won” the debate last night.
Have you listened to the answers he has given in the debates compared to the rambling and memorized talking points of others?
You must not hang around here.
Of course you are confused because it was not a debate. It was a Q&A like a press conference. Plus, he was rarely called upon.
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