Last night’s Republican debate was hard to watch. It was a steady diet of slander and mudslinging. If a dirty campaign for President is the goal, Republicans have only to nominate Trump, Cruz or Rubio. If last night was any indication, they will operate mostly by slam, slander, innuendo and disrespect. I hate that kind of politics myself. I already could not stand Trump and he didn’t say anything to change my mind. But the negative argumentative and disrespectful verbiage of Cruz and Rubio directed both toward the President and other debate participants lowered them both in my opinion. If you can’t raise yourself by lifting up positive ideas and showing a character that can be admired, I will not respect you.
Governor Kasich continues as my favorite candidate, growing with each debate. He did not stoop to the mudslinging. He addressed issues specifically, something Trump has never thought of doing. Trump can identify issues, which is his strength, but he has yet to propose any solutions. Governor Christie, while not my favorite candidate, rose in my estimation in this debate. I especially liked his comment regarding the relative worth of Governors’ records versus Senators’ hot air. Dr. Carson continued to be a likable bulwark of high values. I could support him though I don’t think he is sufficiently experienced in economic and national affairs to be President. He does, however, appear to be able to summon good “experts” as he calls them, something that President Obama has not done well. Making people choices is one of the chief and most important roles of any leader.
