It was a spirited debate. The three leading candidates all showed their ability to speak about the things they believed are most important. While none of them were overwhelmingly successful, all of them made their supporters quite happy. The confrontations in this debate make me suspect there could be a nominee that will not bring out the support needed to win a general election.
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan is at least something that most of us can understand. From all the reviews I have heard or read the plan would impact the majority of Americans in a negative way. The rich would benefit from this plan. Of course Mr. Cain denies this conclusion. People on both right and the left might support the basic idea because it would over throw the long existing tax system. His plan may be faulty but his idea of overturning the status quo is very appealing. I like the man.
Rick Perry has focused on oil and gas drilling as the way to create jobs and energy independence for the nation. Despite his emphasis on Christian evangelical beliefs as a cornerstone to his election he will continue to be a leading candidate. His religious beliefs will sustain him well in the primary elections but will be his undoing in a general election.
Mitt Romney is not a “Tea Party” Republican. His more moderate views make him the best choice as the nominee to win in the general election. However the passions of the right could result in half hearted support that will make re-election of Obama the likely outcome in November.
The Democrats couldn’t be happier!
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