October 21, 2007
GOP debate
I listened to most of the GOP debate tonight, and I agree with Jim Geraghty's assessment:
Wow. By far, the best debate of the cycle in either party. Just about everybody came out swinging, took some lumps, countered, made the crowd laugh, spurred applause, and jabbed at the moderators. The crowd was fired up, and the moderators took an aggressive tack that shook any lingering lethargy out of the candidates. Feel confident, Republicans. One way or another, the GOP is going to have a good debater representing it next year.
Geraghty gives his take on who did the best, the least, and who ought to pack it in.
I missed this exchange, but will try to catch it online; it showcases the Fred Thompson I've been looking for.
The crowd doesn’t like Wendell Goler’s question to Fred, “Some people say you’re lazy, sir. How do you respond.”
After some murmurs, Fred says, “Nah that’s okay. Let me answer that… I was a father at 17, a husband at the age of 17. Worked in a factory. Borrowed, got some help from my folks, they came in from the farm. I was able to be an assistant U.S. attorney at 28." He recites his career, and concludes, “If a man can do all that and be lazy, well, I’d strongly recommend it. And I should add, most important, I’m the father of five. Two of ‘em under the age of four.”
Great answer.
I'll say. Give 'em Hell, Fred.
Check out the rest of Geraghty's coverage -- just start at the top and keep scrolling.
Posted by Mike Lief at October 21, 2007 11:29 PM
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