As I've been doing throughout the primary season, I thought I'd update my GOP candidate rankings following their 10th debate. With Super Tuesday just around the corner, ten debates a thing of the past, and John Kasich and Ben Carson likely suspending their campaigns before too terribly long, this may be my last such update. My rankings haven't altered much in recent weeks, and unless something major occurs, chances are they won't be changing much in the future. If anyone's curious, my last such blog was posted on Valentine's Day at this link: http://thekind-heartedsmartaleck.blogspot.com/2016/02/my-updated-gop-candidate-rankings-down_14.html
5) Ted Cruz (up 1 spot): Cruz made two things clear last night: 1) If you've ever donated to a Democratic candidate, you're evil, and 2) It's better to let people die in the streets than to keep Obamacare. Oh, and he'll unite this country...
4) Marco Rubio (up 1 spot): Rubio walked a very fine line last night between having an incredibly effective debate performance ahead of Super Tuesday and appearing a bit desperate. It'll be interesting to see which way voters lean in four days. It was quite humorous to hear him tease Trump about repeating himself. Repetition should be this guy's middle name...
3) Ben Carson (up 1 spot): Between talking about fruit salad and a kumbaya moment during his closing comments, I have no idea what Ben Carson is talking about, nor what he's still doing in this race...
2) Donald Trump (up 1 spot): I hate to say it, but there were moments in last night's debate where I actually felt sorry for Donald Trump, and where I thought, "Wow, he really isn't the biggest a*shole on stage." Yes, the real reason why this will be my last such update is because, knowing John Kasich will be dropping out within 3 weeks (most likely), I never want anyone to see me ranking Trump #1...
1) John Kasich (no change): Once again he appeared to be the lone sane candidate on stage, once again he was given minimal time to talk, and once again we were reminded he has no chance at winning the nomination. As his record shows, though, Governor Kasich is much more "moderate" in rhetoric than he is in action. You know a guy can't be TOO moderate when even pro-lifer Donald Trump is lecturing him on the benefits of Planned Parenthood a week after he signed a bill to defund the family planning organization's services...
My hopeful 2016 presidential election: Democrat Bernie Sanders vs. Republican John Kasich
My predicted 2016 presidential election: Democrat Hillary Clinton vs. Republican Donald Trump
5) Ted Cruz (up 1 spot): Cruz made two things clear last night: 1) If you've ever donated to a Democratic candidate, you're evil, and 2) It's better to let people die in the streets than to keep Obamacare. Oh, and he'll unite this country...
4) Marco Rubio (up 1 spot): Rubio walked a very fine line last night between having an incredibly effective debate performance ahead of Super Tuesday and appearing a bit desperate. It'll be interesting to see which way voters lean in four days. It was quite humorous to hear him tease Trump about repeating himself. Repetition should be this guy's middle name...
3) Ben Carson (up 1 spot): Between talking about fruit salad and a kumbaya moment during his closing comments, I have no idea what Ben Carson is talking about, nor what he's still doing in this race...
2) Donald Trump (up 1 spot): I hate to say it, but there were moments in last night's debate where I actually felt sorry for Donald Trump, and where I thought, "Wow, he really isn't the biggest a*shole on stage." Yes, the real reason why this will be my last such update is because, knowing John Kasich will be dropping out within 3 weeks (most likely), I never want anyone to see me ranking Trump #1...
1) John Kasich (no change): Once again he appeared to be the lone sane candidate on stage, once again he was given minimal time to talk, and once again we were reminded he has no chance at winning the nomination. As his record shows, though, Governor Kasich is much more "moderate" in rhetoric than he is in action. You know a guy can't be TOO moderate when even pro-lifer Donald Trump is lecturing him on the benefits of Planned Parenthood a week after he signed a bill to defund the family planning organization's services...
My hopeful 2016 presidential election: Democrat Bernie Sanders vs. Republican John Kasich
My predicted 2016 presidential election: Democrat Hillary Clinton vs. Republican Donald Trump
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