Discussion 1

This is my first time watching a Republican debate. I’m glad I did, I think. To start, I’d like to say it felt like I was watching a Hollywood movie. The lights, camera angles, roaring crowd and pleather of candidates made the show seem staged. Instead, I pictured something a bit more serious.

In the beginning of the debate, and also throughout, the candidates immediately began to target one another. They attacked each other’s characters and qualifications. I also think the commutators played a role in instigating issues, which could have been avoided. For example: when Fiorina was asked “what her thoughts were regarding Trumps comments to Rolling Stone that her looks would make her unelectable” (CNN Debate). I felt this was tasteless, and completely unnecessary. I was actually happy to see her maintain her composure and replay with a quite crafty answer, which put Trump in his place.

None the less, the candidates did touch on some policy issues. One of them held some weight (in my opinion) was the debate on foreign policy. I like how Senator Marco Rubio personalized his position by speaking about his father, whom is a Cuban immigrant (CNN Debate). Rubio’s talking points regarding meeting foreign leaders to discuss issues, and build better relationships is well noted. I think this is an idea that most of the other candidates shared as well. I think this is a good idea, and should happen regardless of who becomes president. I think it is important for American to continue to work with other nations, and come to a solution or compromise. Although, I didn’t agree with Fiorina’s reference to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. She suggested that America shouldn’t talk to Putin at all, and she thinks that’s the best way to “deal” with him (CNN Debate). I don’t agree with this approach because it reinforces American, bullying their way to a solution. Regardless of Fiorina’s opinion, she needs to take into consideration that these