Analysis: Winners And Losers In South Carolina Debate

The elder statesman RON PAUL DOMINATED tonight. The others looked pathetic and juvenile while constantly on the defensive.

You must have been watching a different debate. Ron Paul is very relevant in South Carolina. First, as being the only candidate up there with a military background. As I am sure you know, no candidate without previous military experience has won the South Carolina Primary since the 80′s. Also, South Carolina is full of evangelicals and is a prevalent part of the Bible Belt. Romney is a Morman. Evangelical Christians view Mormonism as a cult. Gingrich and Santorum are Catholics. Evangelical Christians don’t like Catholics. Gingrich’s marriage history seriously hurts him with “family value” Christians. Ron Paul is a Southern Baptist. Evangelicals like Baptists. You are very mistaken Ron Paul is very relevant is South Carolina.

ABC, your idea of objective journalism is a JOKE. I want this article rewritten so I and millions of other Americans aren’t subjected to your ever so predictable dogmatic banter.

Are you kidding ABC? Ron Paul owned the debate and stole the show. Ron’s response to the immigration question was a slam dunk. Did you even watch the debate?

I thought Ron Paul won the debate tonight. Newt was good in the first 5 minutes and then slid down hill. Santorum is just a plain all out wack job. Romney was unmemorable. Ron Paul slammed Santorum into the ground when he had to school him on the right to life/abortion issue. Made Santorum look ignorant and clueless.

Ron Paul BY FAR won this debate. How can you say he faded into the background when he has even the audience shouting to hear his message?!

Romney is the Best candidate for the future of the economy and the nation. We NEED SOMEONE from outside Washington to correct Washington. Romney is the Right leader. The debates are too limited in their scope to be the decider. But having looked at depth at each candidate’s record and proposals, I continue to enthusiastically support Romney

Give it a few more weeks and Ron Paul will sink back into the shadows where he belongs.

Quit being so obvious about yours and all the other mainstream medias bias against Dr. Paul, it isn’t working and all you’re doing is making the people marginalize YOU and expose your true intentions even more!

Wow, Bias ABC. I need to find a better news source. Be fair to all candidates, how about that for a change?

The reporter is right about Ron Paul fading into the background, but there’s a good reason for it. The other three, Santorun, Romney and Gingrich, just didn’t want Dr. Paul to have a chance to wipe the floor with them. Those three could not debate with Ron Paul. If you’ve watched any of the previous debates, anyone that has challenged Ron Paul, has been easily beaten. The only reason the others have dropped out is because they couldn’t effectively debate with Ron Paul. He outclassed them and made them seem idiotic. That’s exactly how Santorum seemed towards the end… idiotic after he was called out as being overly sensitive by Ron Paul.

I studied journalism in college. You people are so biased against Dr. Paul. Weird. You people are frauds and hacks!!

Wow, Abc, you cant be anymore obvious on your article from the picture depicting only 3 of the 4 candidates to you claiming paul was a loser. The crowd booing the moderator to let him talk says otherwise, along with several stellar answers. Fail biased journalism, if you can call this journalism. You should be ashamed of what you are trying to do!

Wow ABC, your reporters need to be fired. I don’t know what debate they were watching, but the debate I saw showed a clear victory for Dr. Ron Paul.

Ron Paul wants to end all the wars immediately and bring all the soldiers back home from all 900 bases in 130 different countries. He said he would use some of the money saved to support social security and medicare. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to completely dismantle the Federal Reserve and return us to the gold standard so that our money has value again. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to end the Patriot Act immediately. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to secure our borders with the soldiers brought back from wars. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to end the drug war and make the states responsible for regulating drugs. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to dismantle the Department of Education and make the states responsible for educating the children in their states. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to get rid of property taxes so that our properties completely belong to us. And…the voters don’t want that?

Ron Paul wants to get rid of most of the regulations on business so that businesses will come back to the US. And…the voters don’t want that?

Goodness! What DO the voters want? Are they looking for just another shameless liar? If so, Ron Paul is NOT their man. Are they looking for someone who is “in bed” with the mass media, big business, and “the Bilderberg Group”? If So, Ron Paul is NOT their man. Ron Paul doesn’t even participate in the government retirement plan.

Ron Paul has spoken the same message for 30 years! He has consistently voted against big government. He wants what I want for us. He wants the Federal Government to stay out of our lives and he wants LIBERTY to pursue a better life. And…the voters don’t want that?

Experience. Ron Paul has been in Congress since 1976. This is part of his voting record:

Ron never voted for raising taxes.
Ron never voted for the Patriot Act
Ron never voted to raise the debt ceiling
Ron never voted to go to war in Iraq and all the other places
Ron never voted to use your tax dollars to bail out the banks
Ron has introduced term limit legislation but has been denied by the rest of Congress
Ron does not participate in the congressional pension plan.
Ron returns a portion of his congressional office budget to the Treasury every year
Ron never voted for an unbalanced budget
Ron never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership
Ron voted against NAFTA and CAFTA
Ron and he voted against the NDAA
Ron has always wanted to reduce our massive spending by stopping these useless wars.
Ron will get rid of foreign aid
Ron will help audit then gradually abolish the Federal Reserve so we can return to a sound currency
Ron will enforce immigration law and close the border with Mexico
Ron is against the useless war on drugs that jails non violent criminals while the justice system allows murderers, rapists, and child molesters to get out early
Ron is against the income tax
Ron will get rid of the IRS
Ron has never taken a government-paid junket
Ron will reduce regulation so companies come back to the United States and create more jobs
Ron once offered $100 of his own money and told the rest of Congress to do the same to pay for the Congressional Medal of Honor given to Rosa Parks. No one joined him despite Congressmen earning a base salary of 174K a year.

Ron Paul is the only GOP candidate who has served in the armed forces and is the only one who wants to stop the wars. Romney and the others have never served and are happy to send your sons and daughters to useless wars. This is why the media has ignored Ron Paul. If every single person spreads this message, we can get Ron in the White House. We already know that the other candidates are just more of the same government spending, more wars, and more taxes. Vote RON PAUL 2012 GOP PRIMARY!!!!!!!!!!!! Or America as we know it, will be no more.

even newt knows that the best defense is offense. in this debate, newt went on a fiery offense. apparently newt’s offense responding to king’s question played well in the audience but if the take a second to reflect newt played it well by deflecting all onto the media. newt is still a troll.

This is not news, this is propoganda. It is truly sad to see such outright disregard for ethics and objectivity by ABC. I will no longer be visiting your site. Ron Paul 2012

It is obvious that ABC is rooting for Mittens, and that Amy was watching a different debate. Where as Santorium was aggressive he certainly did not seem polished, and Romney seems like a nervous wreck. The truth is every time these four take center stage President Obama is the winner. I hope Newt wins South Carolina so this clown show will continue. To all you Ron Paul supporters, you have as good of chance of being elected as Dr Paul.

No, no, no.
Gingrich evaded the question by blaming the media.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with opening with this question, CNN. You acted properly as a responsible news organization even if Fox News criticized you for it.

If Mr. Gingrich is unable to answer that question with a reasonable answer and not resorting to attacking the media, this already evidences he is not the person to occupy the Oval Office because Marianne is correct, his morality is already an issue.

He should be deeply ashamed for the pain and suffering he caused her and he failed to even acknowledge that – which IS the legal trend for most men in the United States.

And this single thing – this domestic issue is the costliest problem we face every day because these American men are so shallow, unable to keep their pants zipped up and use their minds as well as other parts of their bodies.

And why a majority of United States families languish in financial problems.
If you don’t like regurgitated what the actual facts are – then you have no business being president of the United States.

Beyond that – Mr. Romney knows that it is not legally required for him to disclose his tax information at the behest of voters that are demanding it any more than they should be compelled by the public to do so.

You all are just being nosy.

He and Mr. Santorum are the best candidates we have remaining. I wouldn’t anger them. We have very little to choose from this year.

Paul may have his base, but they’ll never get him the nomination far less the general election. His view of foreign policy is simply whacko. Then again, ANY candidate from the Republican side should win in a landslide against Barack. If he’s held to account for his record, voters won’t be fooled again. This president is not iinterested in creating jobs. His policies and spending make that clear. Wise up, America!

>The elder statesman RON PAUL DOMINATED tonight. The others looked pathetic and juvenile while constantly on the defensive.
>Posted by: david a dudenhoefer | January 19, 2012, 11:56 pm 11:56 pm

If by “elder stateman” you mean “addled old fart”, yes he is.

What a bunch of clowns. They’re telling us the Republicans don’t want the Presidency in these challenging times, the same message that was sent out in 2008 when the grifter from Wasila was chosen as McCain’s VP running mate.

Wow, I could not beleive the distorted coverage I’ve been seeing of the remaining candidates. There are always only 3 candidates mentioned (or shown pictured as in the one above) when there are 4 still standing. How in the world can the media get away with this?

I am truly embarrassed to be an American with all the bickering and dirty politics that I saw tonight. I wonder what the rest of the world thinks of us. Clearly, the only candidate that did not participate in the verbal food fight was a man who is obviously above it all. Too wise to stoop to their level, too smart to play the “game”, an most importantly, not in their position to where he has to.

Touche Dr Paul, you are a shining beacon and an exemplary example of what it means to be a first class citizen of the United States of America. You are Presidential material indeed.

Unbelievale, the media biased is beyond being a joke, it is absurd. Ron Paul 2012!!!! Ronpaul2012.com for real information on the debates…These other three clowns are nothing but phonies, as the media backs them proving the media is about lies and manipulation…America needs to vote Ron Paul 2012!

The amount of bias against Ron Paul was amazing. Even the picture on this page has all the other candidates except Ron Paul. CNN should not sponsor debates if they have an agenda to try to eliminate a candidate. That is up to the voters. And I don’t even like Paul.

MEDIAMADNESS: “I wonder what the rest of the world thinks of us.” – I don’t know about the whole world but here in the UK we’re praying for another four years for Obama. All of the current crop of Republican candidates are seen as scary and dangerous people. And that most definitely includes Ron Paul. Apart from the doolally foreign policies this man is proposing he is a Creationist. It’s the 2st century and the idea of America being led by someone who rejects one of the most proven theories in the history of science in favour of a 2,000 year old fairy story is ridiculous. Creationism isn’t taken at all seriously here and its exponents (I’ve never actually met one here) are laughed at.

It was a great question that he was ready for but it was still fun to watch an arrogant cusshead squirm. Heat meet Newt. How’s the kitchen Newt? Right at home obviously.

You can try to be biased against Ron Paul in every article, but you can’t censor the truth that lies in the comments of every article.

ABC has apparently learned “Fair and Balanced” from the masters at Fox News. Three candidates squabble, and this is an indictment of the fourth candidate!? If Ron Paul’s views are so outside the mainstream and as unacceptable to American voters as you imply, all you’d need to do is present them clearly and fairly. I think it is telling that you are attacking him in such a backhanded way, which would not be necessary if the rest of your Paul narrative were true. Paul is the only candidate on the stage speaking to real issues. How do any of these other clowns hope to prevent America from bankrupting itself with wars and welfare?

The media is really really starting to bother me now it’s like they know how to get focus from people who support ron paul by purposely leaving him out, touche by doing this gets more people aware though.

ABC – be aware that you are one of the big losers because of your transparent attempts to inject your brand of “journalism” into the debate. Look around today to see how you are being properly excoriated for your blatant misjudgement.

As for the “esteemed” and cryptic Ron Paul – he is irrelevant. His supporters are existing in a world of fantasy if they believe that he could function effectively as president. He belongs in a den somewhere telling vague stories of how things used to be.

This is about the 50 th News Article that is totally wrong about Ron Paul. Lets see the Crowd went Wild all night for Dr Paul but he is the Big loser and does not even need to be in the Headline photo. We are getting tired of this Crap you call news I call it Lies. If you are a Political Director you need to be Fired for reporting this Garbage! Americans can see what you are Doing and we are tired of it!! it is so obvious and at this point the more you unfairly report the stronger we get and the more angry. Have you ever thought that maybe a report about the 4 South Carolina Senators that have endorsed Paul may be something to report to the People? That is good Journalism!

ABC must be scared crapless of the mommentum Ron Paul is gaining. This article is proof of the fear the liberal mainstream media has that Ron Paul has a great chance of winning and changing America back to what it was meant to be. Sorry bias like this is why we don’t support ABC, CNN and the rest of the pathetic crap that passes for journalism.

Are the networks being paid off to minimize Ron Paul’s involvement? It sure looks that way. This is the kind of thing you see in a 3rd world un democratic country. This is beyond being a poor product of reporting. Integrity in journalism must now be questioned. This reminds me of “The Shutout” in the movie The Sting.

Well, the GOP is truly stuck between a rock and a hard place! Making angry, childish, narcissistic, immoral, loose-cannon Gingrich the nominee would be a wonderful gift for Obama. Santorum is a religious extremist who wants to live in a theocracy and is therefore unfit for POTUS. Paul has no chance to win. So, we’re left with Mitt, who has the best chance to beat Obama in November. Do we all just hold our noses and vote for Mitt as the default nominee???

Did you guys write this before the debate and forget to update it? I liked Huntsman and didn’t buy all the crying about the Paul coverage but come on. You didn’t put him in the picture and I believe he was the only one who didn’t get booed last night.

It won’t be long all of you MSM idiots will be looking for a new job. See you on the streets!

Ron Paul 2012!

ABC is a joke. That picture of 3 of the 4 candidates sums it up!

It just goes to show people that they have no integrity and will stoop to any low to follow there agenda.The mainstream has no honor!!

Shame on you for your one sided news reporting.

The biggest loser in the debate was CNN.
Once again they discredit themselves shamelessly.

CNN and ABC were both losers last night. I feel Newt Gingrich was the winner. I also agree with others that Dr. Paul was not treated fairly. In one instance John King was going to completely ignore him until the audience came to his defense. I seldom watch anything on ABC and very little except Soledad OBrien on CNN. I don’t plan on ever watching anything in any category (movies, news, sports, etc.) on ABC again. When George Stephanopoulos apparently tried to “trash” Rick Santorum by bringing up the birth control issue I lost all respect for ABC. Last night was the final nail in the coffin for ABC in my house. I don’t plan on watching anything by John King in the future either. He should have known better than doing what he did. I think it was totally unprofessional. Thank God for Fox News. I’ll be the first to admit that a couple of the Fox anchors believe they’re God’s gift to the news industry and their heads are so swollen they can’t walk through a doorway, but overall they are many excellent anchors. I thought when Dan Rather tried to ambush political candidates that things couldn’t get worse. Now I think ABC has stooped lower than CBS and Rather.

It looks like the 3 guys in the photo belong to the same club getting ready to continue clubbing the American people senseless.

Where is the photo of all participants?

How could you consider a winner when you are constantly defending your stance.

Paul doesn’t need to defend his stance. There is no grey area with this man.

Who is ron Paul?

Newt got 1 big cheer in the beginning, after he pulled the victim card.
after that it was like three stooges doing there routine while Ron Paul delivered a message. Ron Paul got more applause than all the other candidates throughout the entire debate. Whereas, Newt, fizzled out after the first cheer. Yet, all you hear is the same 1 sound byte. I keep hearing how Ron Paul addressed military benefits. that was one question of of about 10. Fox, ABC, CBS, CNN they are the big loosers. Wake up conservatives, Rush, Kristol, Beck, Hannity, Oreilly, Medved. these guys studied leo strauss and have high jacked your party long ago. and they think America needs a constant enemy to keep us patriotic and united. The doctors medicine might taste bad, but you have to take it if you want to get better. Dr. Paul 2012.

It would appear that the author of this article did not watch the debate. She is simply following her directive from ABC. The other candidates tried not to engage Ron Paul because they cannot afford to at this point. The moderator getting booed at one point for not allowing Dr. Paul to answer a question that he just let the other three on stage speak at length on also showed what the MSM is concerned about… Ron Paul’s message of liberty is resonating with us. It’s true that “a nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves” but the people are waking up.

Permit me to interject a bit of humor into all of this. After looking at the last 40 to 50 years and the trail that got us into this mess, I noticed something about human nature. Many of the voters remind me of a cat. A cat, all of a sudden, without warning, will spring up, run to the other side of the room, stop short and start licking itself. A few minutes later it will do it again. This reminds me of the mindless, covered over voters who do the same thing over and over again and help to perpetuate their misery. I think that they suffer from an unfortunate condition that’s spreading around. I think that their brains are too tense. Too tense the size of a normal brain. These are the types that will spring up and vote for one of the clones in the picture and Nazi the only choice, Ron Paul.

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room, stop short and start licking itself, seemingly forgetting why. After a few minutes the cat does it again.

Why would you write an article that is completely false? A picture that only has three of the candidates shaking hands and you call this journalism. You should go and write for a tabloid magazine because you are not a convincing enough liar in trying to disparage Ron Paul who wiped the floor with the other candidates. I guess you must be deaf on top of devoid of brain cells and you did not hear the applause that shattered all the others. I guess Ron Paul really wasn’t there and they were cheering for you instead. But maybe only in your dreams. Get another job…obviously you are over qualified as a liar.

Amy Walter – ABC’s political director.

This reminds me of a Bizzaro comic book. Let me get this straight. The less integrity you can exhibit, the more positive press you amass and the more you impress the masses. This lack of integrity carries over to the press. In the real world, however, we have Ron Paul, with very little press coverage but high integrity. I don’t know about the rest of you but I don’t live in the Bizzaro world and can’t afford business as usual.

Wait a minute! I just noticed this. Amy is the political director? Isn’t she the same girl as Inspector General of the Fed who could not track the missing 15 Trilion Dollars? Yes, that’s a T as in take. No wonder the’re pushing Ron Paul aside.

Ron Paul only fades in the background when you say he does. He won every confrontation with every other candidate. At one point the crowd chanted his name because CNN didn’t include him in a question. This bias is evident and you need to give Dr. Paul a chance with the American people. Without the media he has a legion of followers. With the media he can be our President.