This past Thursday's republican debate turned out to be as this writer thought. Ted Cruz was the target and so was all the other candidates to a lesser extent and Fox's moderating crew did their best to have the candidates go after each other.
It was comical to see Rubio and others try to shore up their conservative credentials in response to Cruz's claim to be the most conservative. Does anyone wonder why the republicans have no record of accomplishments to talk about. You have to be an American first with an American attitude to understand the issues the country and its people face. Bragging about being a conservative proves nothing. As a famous actor once said, "a man needs to know his limitations."
Of course, Donald Trump is a republican but he is no conservative by any stretch. He won the debate by not being there and therefore did not participate in his opponents silly conservatism. This is one time he let his opponents beat each other up and Fox's moderators were not ready for a prime time debate.
Iowa's caucus vote will take place Monday Feb. 1 and the republican candidates will soon find out where they stand with the vote. Will the polls hold true for the Donald or will conservatism over take Trumpism. Iowa loses no matter who they choose because there are no serious republican candidates.
Did any none notice how the republicans are once again injecting President Reagan into the debates. They need some one to identify with since they are afraid to mention former President George W. Bush. It will not work and it shows how lacking they are in articulating policy to deal with the issues at hand. The circus will continue and the people will find out soon enough if the Donald continues to be a no show in the big tent.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
