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The final Republican presidential debate Thursday night before the Super Tuesday contests has the potential to be an epic display of anger and rhetorical aggression, with Rubio and Cruz going after each other on everything from policy to character as each struggles to emerge as the single alternative to Donald Trump.
At this critical juncture in the race, with Trump on a three-state win streak and Republican operatives questioning whether time is running out to stop the New York billionaire, tonight’s fireworks-filled forum will provide a window into the contenders’ end-game strategies.
Rubio has yet to aggressively engage Trump…
Inciting a confrontation with Trump onstage would create drama but wouldn’t help the senator gain voters, something he badly needs as he looks for his first primary win.
The only way to dislodge Trump, Rubio’s advisers say, is to turn it into a two-man race — meaning that they first need to get Cruz out of the way.
For Cruz, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
After winning the Iowa caucuses, the senator has suffered three consecutive third-place finishes. And after spending a year courting the religious vote, Cruz has seen his pristine image blemished by charges — directed at him by Trump and Rubio — that his campaign plays too rough.
Trump has proved himself to be an unpredictable figure, one who throws caution and restraint to the wind. In recent days, the mogul has intensified his criticism of Cruz, calling him a “liar” and “sick.”
The greatest uncertainty surrounds John Kasich, who has stubbornly remained in the race despite mounting pressure from Republican establishment figures who want him to exit.
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
Poor Romney, nobody was interested in what he thought when he was running, they sure don't give a rats ass now.
Nice pic though. Rubio looks like he can take them both, but we all know wrastling is fake. Ric Flare would whip them all. WhooooooOO!
originally posted by: EmmanuelGoldstein
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
Poor Romney, nobody was interested in what he thought when he was running, they sure don't give a rats ass now.
Nice pic though. Rubio looks like he can take them both, but we all know wrastling is fake. Ric Flare would whip them all. WhooooooOO!
Wrestling is fake and so are politicians...
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
Hey, Emmanuel...
Nice thread.
Can you enlighten me as to why it's the final debate?
I've been enjoying them and I hoped they would long continue.
The GOP debates have brought me entertainment unlike any other televised show in a long while.
Thanks in advance.
Go Trump.
Let's Get Ready To Rumble! GOP Debate
originally posted by: Tucket
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
If only we protested corruption instead of sitting in front of the tube embracing it..
Oh well, dont have a tv, but ill check your thread afterwards to see how the cage fight went.
originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
Let's Get Ready To Rumble! GOP Debate
It's not a "debate" it's political theater....
meaningless softball questions, evading the real problems facing the nation.
originally posted by: whyamIhere
originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
Let's Get Ready To Rumble! GOP Debate
It's not a "debate" it's political theater....
meaningless softball questions, evading the real problems facing the nation.
If you admit it's theater on both sides...
I will salute your flag.
At least Trump disposed of low energy Jeb.
So much fun...
originally posted by: EmmanuelGoldstein
a reply to: whyamIhere
I bet Trump already trademarked "Low Energy Jeb"
That title will end up in the history books for sure.
originally posted by: olaru12
originally posted by: whyamIhere
originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: EmmanuelGoldstein
Let's Get Ready To Rumble! GOP Debate
It's not a "debate" it's political theater....
meaningless softball questions, evading the real problems facing the nation.
If you admit it's theater on both sides...
I will salute your flag.
At least Trump disposed of low energy Jeb.
So much fun...
yep, both sides!
I was wrong about Jeb being the dark horse in the race....unless he raises from the political dead. Not likely...
I still can't take Trump seriously...