Spitin' in the Wind

Being a political junkie I love debates. Any kind of political debates. There is something about candidates attacking one another and pointing out flaws that really makes campaigns what they are. After all candidates themselves aren’t going to tell us their own flaws so it is crucial that their opponents point them out. Interestingly, the only candidate’s flaws pointed out during the GOP Debate in New Hampshire was Obama.

The GOP Candidates were united on all typical GOP issues. They were all strongly prolife, pro private sector job creation, pro lowering taxes, against gay marriage, and pro business tax breaks. Candidates didn’t really point out any issues they felt differently about as compared to the other candidates. Briefly Romney was attacked for his “Romneycare” or “Obamneycare.” Pawlenty was given the opportunity to explain himself for tokening the term Obamneycare. Relatively little bantering for 2 hours of debate.

While some may argue that the united GOP candidate field was refreshing, it is interesting when you look at past campaigns. Arguably it was Clinton who did the most vetting of Barack Obama in 2008. She brought out everything that any GOP Candidate would have brought out once the general election took place. Certainly Obama did the same for her. Had she gained the nomination there would have been little that any GOP Candidate could have brought out against her. This was clearly missing during the New Hampshire Debate. Candidates were united in the front of not liking Obama. Which was entirely a waste of time. It is obvious that none of them like Obama because if they liked him they would not be running against him. Thus, every word uttered against him was like spitting into the wind. Pointless.

GOP Candidates made a fatal error by not coming out strongly against each other rather than just coming out against Obama. Surely the GOP constituents aren’t looking for the candidate who most hates Obama and his policies. Rather, aren’t they looking for the candidate with the policies they most believe in? If you watched the debates and a candidate particularly resonated with you, comment and let us know what you think. Then, go to http://thevotereffect.com and join. Become a positive change in the future of politics, while informing yourself about all political topics.  

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