Comments on: The Gang’s All Here: Live Blogging The 11th Republican Debate

By: Matthew Dickinson

Matthew Dickinson — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:32:47 +0000

David,

I don’t think it is a mystery, and for the reasons you suggest. My debate observation had more to do with why Republicans don’t even seem to like him. So, while Obama’s approval ratings are low, people still like the guy. I don’t think Republicans even like Huntsman.

By: David Tomlin

David Tomlin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:50:24 +0000

Why would it be a mystery that Huntsman isn’t getting traction? AFAIK Republican moderates aren’t clamoring for an alternative to Romney. There may just be no market for a candidate to Romney’s left.

In 2008 no Democrat closer to the center than Clinton and Obama got any traction, and no one seemed to think that was strange.

By: Matthew Dickinson

Matthew Dickinson — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:55:28 +0000

Papi,

You may be right about your characterization of Newt, but it also may be the case that his views have evolved. After all, 15 years ago you weren’t an overweight, overpaid DH who went 0-for-September either. Still, I can hope that next year you’ll hit in the clutch, can’t I?

By: Big Papi of PA

Big Papi of PA — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:27:27 +0000

In re Newt is “really very moderate on lots of issues” – true, but only in the context of today’s contemporary political spectrum. When he had the same views 15 years ago, he was a right-wing nut job. Now he’s a moderate.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:40:13 +0000

That’s some easy grading.

Cain was dreadful. Perry literally seems to be up past his bedtime.

Paul was great for a while then

I agree with you about Huntsman’s tone. Reminds me of that terrible Jindal response.