Petty. That's the only word I can find to describe Thursday night's GOP debate. The constant back-and-forth name-calling and accusations dominated the nearly two-and-a-half hour event. I didn't learn anything new about the candidates and their positions, but I learned plenty about Donald Trump's tax audits.
It made for great TV. It was even funny at times. Marco Rubio seemed to be enjoying himself, taking one jab after another at Trump. He repeatedly called on Trump to give details on his health-care plan. Trump appeared to get flustered and failed to provide any real answers. He kept giving his usual pat answers, saying "it's going to be huge. Huge, I tell you!" As usual, Trump insulted the debate moderators when they pressed him on how he would get Mexico to pay to build a wall on the border.
The slugfest between Trump and Ted Cruz was heated at times. Cruz made some strong arguments while all Trump could muster up was his standard response calling Cruz a liar. Trump looked out of place and not presidential at all. He interrupted his opponents and talked over the moderators. It was a circus atmosphere with the CNN hosts failing to keep the candidates on topic.
I felt sorry for Ben Carson and John Kasich. They just stood there most of the debate, hoping they would get an occasional question. Carson could be heard in the background saying, "someone mentioned my name. I want to respond." Poor guy. He doesn't have much of a chance, but he's hanging in there. I admire him for that. Kasich just needs to go away. He's so annoying.
This was the 10th GOP debate with another one scheduled for next Thursday. With a debate nearly every week, it's like a reality TV show. I only wish we could vote to send one candidate home each week. The debates have become more like an entertainment program to see who has the best sound bite instead of a serious discussion of the issues.
At least next week's debate is on Fox. I'd rather look at Megyn Kelly than Wolf Blitzer any day!
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