Four candidates, all flawed. The least charming, Rick Santorum, helped himself the most [in the debate]. And the biggest loser? Newt Gingrich, if substance counts.
If substance counts…...in a GOTP debate? There is very little substance at a GOTP debate.
Of the four, Ronpaul offers the most substance but his idea of turning the clock back to before the Morrill Act of 1862 only appeals to a small percentage of voters. "Elect me to head the Government," says Ronpaul "So i can dismantle it." That only gets you so far. It is substance, however. Kooky, but substantive.
Rick Santorum's Theocratic vibe based upon things dead popes have written is real and sincere, in my opinion. Except from his Neo-con foreign policy vibe, Ricky offers some substance. Sure it is kooky, but substantive.
But Willard and Newt offer no substance. Willard says whatever he needs to say to navigate the political winds of the time and Newt says whatever he feels at a given time. There is no substance, only convenience.
I'd have to say Newt's unapologetic media bashing did well for him on Saturday because it captured the emotions of the GOTP.
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