2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumWhy does Newt always talk about beating Obama in the debates?
This is like the 5th time I've heard him say that.
He's not running for president of the debate club, he's running for president of the US.
Why does it seem like beating Obama in the debates is his eventual goal?
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)with is best for the country. They are only interested in having a brawl. However, if Newt goes to far Obama will win because people don't like that kind of behavior. They will say who wants a crazy man like Newt who will act first without thinking. Americans will come to their senses. Just like they did when Palin was on the ticket.
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)someone put that uppity uh President in his place. They mistake vitriol for debate, and figure Newt can pour out more hatred per minute than just about anybody.
pinto
(106,886 posts)Pholus
(4,062 posts)As Krugman said: "Newt is a stupid man's idea of what a smart man should sound like."
He looks presidential by planning ahead.
But either way, as long as the media is not all "look at those audible sighs" the debates will be fun to watch no matter who decides to get spanked. Both Newt and Mittens have pretty fragile egos that will not stand up well.
pnorman
(8,155 posts)Thanks, I was just now searching for that exact quote!
jimlup
(7,968 posts)He's only going to "beat Obama" in the debates as measured by the very objective tea party.
What an idiot. I have to say I'm enjoying watching the Reptilians self-immolate.
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)Can anyone here imagine Romney or Santorum in a debate with President Obama? Our President would slice them to shreds.
I'll admit, Newtie would not behave the same way as Ricky and Mittens during a debate with the President.
gateley
(62,683 posts)NAO
(3,425 posts)Amonester
(11,541 posts)Don't tell the crazies, though. It could ruin their delusions.
one_voice
(20,043 posts)why all he talks about are Lincoln Douglas style debates. 7 3hr debates. WTF..I'd fall asleep.
He thinks he's smarter than Obama and he can go on the attack during a debate. His ego will be his downfall. IMO.
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)I can't remember which one it was - maybe Cain.
It was VERY boring.
Basically they both sat at a table and chatted - and they agreed with each other on a bunch of things.
If that is Newts idea of a good debate then he is wrong - it sucked!
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)are peeing themselves about it. They think Newt is the most brilliant man since Einstein because he says big words like "Fundamental".....over and over and over.