I'm still trying to figure out what happened last night?

[kentuck]

With the collapse of the Tower of Babble called the Republican Presidential Debate?

The establishment fought back.

As Trump stood in the middle, he was attacked from both sides, as a pawn stood on each end.

Somehow, Cruz and Rubio will have to join forces in order to defeat Trump. Since Cruz has defined himself as an anti-establishment candidate, it might be difficult for him to join forces with Rubio and the establishment anytime soon?

If they remain fragmented, as they are now, they could go to their convention with no one holding 50% of the delegates. They would then have to "broker" a deal. Would Donald Trump be part of the deal?

The damage from the debacle last night has yet to be defined.

All I can hope, at this time, is that none of these clowns become President of the United States...

[randys1]

1. At one point they FURIOUSLY argued about who hated immigrants more and who hated them first

which of course makes them heroes to republicans.

[JustAnotherGen]

5. Next debate

You think they will specifically call out Latinos?

[randys1]

8. I dont know what these asshats will do, anything is possible. Arent both Cruz and Rubio

immigrants and non white?

Their parents are, right, Cruz is, was Rubio born here?

WTF is wrong with people


none of this should matter, these fucks make it matter

[Ghost Dog]

14. Sorry, I can't resist.

WTF is this "white" racist (apparantly not social nor cultural) concept supposed to refer to, in the US context?

[JustAnotherGen]

2. If any of them become the President

America as we know it - is done.

[olddots]

3. cheesy reality show programing at it's worst .

The real establishment here is the media monopolies making a worse product for a higher profit margine .

[JustAnotherGen]

6. Amen n/t

[valerief]

4. It was the culmination of the fruit salad of their life.

I love how Carson said life and not lives, just to make the phrase even worse.

Can't wait for Bill Maher tonight!

[MADem]

7. "Will" have to? I think they've already coordinated.

I have often likened Trump to one of those costumed Big Time Wrestling characters.

Last night, he was tag-teamed by two little guys. I think they scored a few hits. Rubio (who is STILL weird, and a pain in the ass, and a wingnut loon) landed a direct hit with that Trump University scorn. Total Boom-Goes-The-Dyn-O-Mite on that one!!

[kentuck]

9. Trump was hit for the first time in this campaign...

And just as Rubio is set to go on a victory tour today, Trump steals his thunder by getting the endorsement from Chris Christie.

[MADem]

11. CC is grabbing his last second in the sun. They can respond to that, easily...!

"One blowhard endorses another" or "One bully endorses another..." It all works.

Cruz and Rubio just have to keep their paws off each other until they make a dent in Trump. They can probably hang in for much longer if they determine to NOT beat up each other overmuch.

In the post debate analysis, Trump acted like the Big Man on Campus, insisting he "handled" them easily, but I think he was put off-stride. All they need to do is goad him enough, and he'll say something stupid. It's almost pre-ordained. They just need to get disciplined, focused, and mock the shit out of The Donald.

[Ruby the Liberal]

15. He is being audited so much because of religious bigotry against his Christianity

Or so he said on live teevee last night to Chris Cuomo after the debate.

I was gobsmacked. Even moreso today that no one has called him on it.

[LiberalElite]

16. I don't know - Trumps been saying really stupid

things for 8 months and it's been a big help to him.

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. OMG......you are so correct!

I had completely forgotten about the cheesy wrestlers.
Back in the day, my step dad watched tv wrestling and I remember a common question of the time was.."do you think it is fake"???
Gorgeous George, I remember in particular.
It would almost be a relief to find the candidates are being paid to act out a campaign..certainly less embarrassing.

[LiberalElite]

17. My mother was convinced wrestling was fake nt

[0rganism]

10. Cruz: Rubio! Join with me, we have to merge to form Devastator

Rubio: Yes Cruz, only Devastator Omega can prevent Trumpogama from devouring our beloved Republican Primary!
Cruz: Adjust bitchy whine beams to maximum strength!
Rubio: Already done!

[lunatica]

13. the whine is what will do the trick!

[awoke_in_2003]

18. Maybe this video will help