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| Republican Debate |
The Republican debate after the presidential nomination held on Thursday (15/12) in Sioux City, the last before casting ballots next month in Iowa in the first electoral contest of the primary process, presents a snapshot of the microcosm of the presidential race today in opposition to the Democratic side Barack Obama.
On the one hand, advertising and propaganda of rivals are beginning to take effect on the popularity of Newt Gingrich who slowly come down in the polls in that key state. On the other hand, Mitt Romney is arguing that his national exposure makes it the only viable option to take over his party's nomination. While Gingrich can sustain itself in the election campaign or from the stage of debate, there are several forces that are clearly starting to line up against him.
During 2 hours, Romney answered almost every question as if it was the Republican nominee. He answered every question diverting President Barack Obama issue, unleashing a barrage of sharp darts. Questions about economy? "This president does not know how the economy works" Something about Iran? "Obama defends foreign policy based on the 'pretty-please.'" Prospects ¿USA? "The president believes that America is in decline. What is with him as president, he will not be me. " Even when he was attacked directly by his Republican rivals to 3 bands played "The President likewise attack me," he said before continuing your answer.
Every time I turn to speak to Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul was clear why Romney could afford to play the game of "this president." From the beginning of the debate, the 3 conservatives threw their darts on Gingrich, the greatest threat to Romney. Santorum lost no time, remembering the attempted rebellion against Gingrich in the 90's by the more conservative ranks of the party. Bachmann and Paul got together to blame the work of his lucrative consulting to mortgage giant Freddie Mac, forcing Gingrich to get into territory that is uncomfortable. "There are plenty of very good institutions that are sponsored by government," he said. A statement that you can come back as a boomerang. Anyway, was attached to a hose to get by he repeated again and again: "I have never lobbied." The effect was not expected. While Romney has a history heavier in this area, the "defender of life" Bachmann focused on Gingrich and his alleged failure to defund Planned Motherhood program when he chaired the House or their inability to purge the abortion advocates Republican ranks of Congress.
The only major challenge we had to overcome Romney last night came not from their opponents, but the moderator Chris Wallace, who made an oft-repeated request to explain the changes Romney political expediency that has passed since running for governor of Massachusetts Now you try it nationally. Romney gave one of his best responses to date. "In regard to abortion, I changed my mind," he said, explaining his change of opinion after studying the legislation on embryonic stem cell research that ultimately vetoed in 2005. "Where I was wrong, I tried to correct," he said.
Your answers on gay rights and gun control were not as elegant. After all, pledged allegiance to the "gun lobby."
Another potential benefit of Romney was that Rick Perry had a decent night. Gone are the gaffes that came to characterize his recent performances. Even had the luxury of correcting the moderator and joke.
The more votes Perry and other conservative candidates might render to Gingrich, Romney will have better opportunities to make a first strike, how do you know, is invaluable.
No doubt the joker of the evening was Ron Paul who continues to rise in Iowa polls for second position. Apart from attacking Gingrich, the centerpiece of the night was arguing with Santorum and Paul Bachmann on Iran has always preached non-intervention, but had not been presented so clearly in any previous debate. It is unclear whether this will bring benefits or harm. After all, the voters of Iowa are tax principles Paul attractions, can now, after such exposure, have doubts about his vision of foreign policy.
