THE GOP PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photos: AP Photo
Tonight, October 11th, 2011, there was a live debate that took place in Hanover, New Hampshire, one of the early primary states, between the Republican Presidential candidates. The focus of the evening was the economy and the blame was laid squarely on President Obama for stifling economic growth with regulation and taxes.
The debate was co-sponsored by The Washington Post and Bloomberg News.
Polls are currently putting former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, in the lead nationally and in the key voting states. Favorite politician, Chris Christie, has endorsed Romney and it was announced just before the debate. As the candidates faced off, Romney believes that more than just the tax policy and the energy policy will need to be dealt with. He promises to have the ability to work with the democrats on improving the economy and focused in on his leadership skills.
Now taking second place in the polls, former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, Herman Cain, stood by his “9-9-9” plan. He is calling for a 9% tax on personal income, business income and sales. He believes this is the answer to the faltering economy and he is a serious contender for the top position.
Although earlier in the day there was heated discussion between Texas Governor, Rick Perry, and Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, the candidates were much more civil this evening. Perry says he will work across the aisle to roll back regulations and encourage domestic energy exploration. This, in turn, will create 1.2 million jobs. At one point, Perry was in the Republican lead back in August but his last debate performance was disappointing to say the least.
The format of the debate was a round table situation where the candidates sat side-by-side with the moderators. They were surrounded by the audience and live blogs were taking place to generate more interaction and participation.
The buzz of the evening seems to be overwhelmingly Herman Cain and his “9-9-9” plan.
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