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August 2009
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After the candidates got off stage, the Cornyn and Noriega campaigns each sent emails to reporters declaring their candidate had won the debate. Here's Noriega campaign manager Mark Bell: "I support the status quo." It shouldn't come as a surprise: On every issue -- the economy, health care, energy and gas prices -- Texans know that they're not better off than they were when Cornyn took office." Here's Cornyn spokesman Kevin McLaughlin: 1 CommentsLeave a comment |
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On a 1-10 scale
Cornyn clearly was a 9.5 and the debate seemed second nature to him. I heard him describe as cool, calm, and collected as Senator Obama during a debate. Even with how poor the debate production was.
Noriega was a 5.8 . He was only walking talking points and had no way to discuss things beyond what he glanced over earlier. He couldn't repudiate what was said on the fly without 'phoning a friend'. His negative attacks and no recourse with solutions gave listeners a bad taste in their mouths. I expected more.
Shick actually came out as a 6.4. She seemed to give straight direct talk, but making statements like "The terrorist won" is not something that should be made as a senatorial candidate. Her ability to stay positive and not go negative made her come out ahead of Noriega. She should be allowed to debate in Dallas.