Who won or rose to the occasion in the GOP debate last night?

SFC Stephen King — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:39:56 -0500

"I believe that the world is a safer and a better place when the United States is the strongest military power in the world," Rubio said.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 11 at 2015 6:41 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:41:06 -0500

In reality you should which candidate won the debate. The ultimate winner should always be the American people since we're the ones that have to elect a candidate and hope that they follow our wishes.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Nov 11 at 2015 6:54 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:54:21 -0500

It would be hard for me to say who won, these formats are a little challenging since they are so large. The winner, for sure, was the debate process. After the last train wreck debate on MSNBS, FOX Business was able to get the train back on the rails.

There are only two that continue to shrink, in my opinion and those are Bush and Kasich. I think both are internal party candidates and they look/act like it to me.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Nov 11 at 2015 8:00 AM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:00:37 -0500

If it were a true statement that the world is a safer and better place when the US is the strongest military power in the world, then... the world should be pretty damned safe and good for the last 30 years where we have been, without question, the strongest military power in the world. Personally, I think the world will be a safer and better place when "greatness" is not measured by the strength of our arms, but by education of our children.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 8:25 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:25:40 -0500

Cruz or Rubio that is the general sentiment on left and right news outlet.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 8:56 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:56:57 -0500

SFC Stephen King I'm not sure who won. I was relieved, this debate finally had some substantive questions and responses, rather than one line punches and sniping. Prior debates, didn't rise to the seriousness of the occasion either in questions or answers. I am glad to hear someone in the Republican party is starting to realize they are making themselves look comical in their prior debates and they needed to change.
I would like to see the same seriousness show up in the Democratic debates.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 10:02 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:02:16 -0500

Personally, I believe there were multiple candidates who had strong showings and two who had really poor showings. I don't think Trump is the right man for the job. I think that his support is going to fade. He always seems to talk to a group/topic and then comment, "which I love." I find this to be weak and not genuine. I don't think Carson is fit for POTUS either. I like him as a person, but I find his demeanor to be rather bland. He doesn't seem to make a strong candidate and we need that. If I had to pick who would run, I'd go for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. I think they would make an incredible team. I like their stance on the economy, national security, and education. I feel the two of them could really do some good and unite conservatives. I'm not as impressed with the rest of the candidates.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 11 at 2015 10:28 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:28:39 -0500

I'd say the fact checkers who got paid overtime last night won :)

http://www.dailydot.com/politics/republican-debates-2016-fourth-round-fact-check/?fb=dd

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 11 at 2015 11:32 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:32:08 -0500

Carly won hands down. I say this because she said she unlike the other candidates met with Putin and it wasn't in a green room, but a private meeting with just them. If you heard her say that, then you KNOW the laughter that came immediately after it. She knew it was a gaffe that everyone got. Her face was priceless trying to get past that screw up. In all seriousness Paul got into Rubios backsides on the military and he was right. Rubio wants to have this huge military and that's fine, but who's going to pay for it? Keeping a military of lets say a million strong, with proper training, healthcare, equipment, and other odds and ends will not be cheap. To make it worse no one wants to pull the plugs on the most heinous of offenders the F-35. Paul is right, we'd never break the military no matter what we do, but in having a large standing military, we can financially break the country. No one had a reply on that. I'm scared now...I said Paul made sense.....anyone know some good therapists for stupidity?

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Nov 11 at 2015 1:22 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:22:11 -0500

You will never see a Democrat debate like this. But I'm sure they will be laughing about it. My pic is Rubio and Ted Cruz.

Response by SPC Jared Bever made Nov 11 at 2015 2:10 PM

SPC Jared Bever — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:10:44 -0500

Senator Cruz

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Nov 11 at 2015 2:12 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:12:49 -0500

The eventual nominee, Marco Rubio