January 20, 2012
The South Carolina debate could be the last factor that voters would take into consideration when voting in the primary, which is less than 24 hours away. In cased you missed the South Carolina debate, here is the list of winners and losers. Winners:
Newt Gingrich - The South Carolina debate sponsored by CNN started off with an attacking question to Gingrich in regards to the open marriage with his second wife before divorcing her. Newt with a mild aggression responded back. He said that he was "appalled" that moderator, John King, would begin the debate with the marriage question. He claimed that the story was false. "Every personal friend I have who knew about us in that period said the story was false." He added that they had also offered ABC prove that it was false and claimed that they did not accept it because they were so interested in attacking any Republican. He said that he is tired of the elite media protecting Barack Obama by attacking Republicans. Bashing the media worked in his favor. Gingrich's applause came when he changed the topic pertaining to tax returns. He showed that he paid a 31% rate, in contrast to Romney who only paid 15%.
Rick Santorum- Santorum was thought to have his best debate yet. This was because he had to attack his best pal Gingrich. He gave his opinion, "I don't want a nominee that I have to worry about going out and looking at the paper the next day and figuring out what is he --worrying about what he's going to say next... Newt's a friend but at times, you've just got, you know, sort of that, worrisome moment that something's going to pop." He believes that though he does not get the biggest applause lines here, he is steady and solid. With Gingrich, he says that "there is an idea a minute. there is no discipline, no ablility to be able to pull things together." Santorum also attacked Romney on his health care law he signed while he was governor of Massachusetts, later used as a model for President Obama's signature legislative acheivement of his presidency.
Losers:
Romney - Romney is usually smooth when it comes to the debate floor but he had some many awkward moments Thursday night. In regards to his tax return, he could not contemplate on whether he would release them or not. He first said he would not, then said maybe. He was booed for his answer. This nervousness is due to him being uncomfortable talking about his wealth. Is Romney trying to be modest or is there a secret he is hiding?
Paul - Paul did not play a role in the debate. He was really ignored by moderator John King and the audience had to shout his name to remind King to give Paul a chance.
In conclusion, it seems that Newt is quickly gaining favor. He has now surged twice this campaign and each time, his poll number is rising. In addition, he now has Perry's support after he dropped out. Is Romney losing his momentum? Will he prevail? We will see tomorrow.
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