What Went Down In The Second GOP Debate

Ted Cruz and Jeb Bush are going at each other over the Supreme Court nomination of John Roberts. As I pointed out during the first debate, no Republican senator voted against the Roberts nomination, and the vast majority of Republicans nationwide were for it.

There’s an advantage in being attacked. A quarter of candidates’ chances to speak have come when they’re mentioned by opponents and get a right of reply. Trump and Bush have gotten to do this the most. Bush’s opponents have given him half of his chances to speak.

Cruz

If you’re fed up with Washington and looking for somebody to stand up to career politicians, I’m the only one on this stage that’s done that over and over again. I am the only candidate on this stage who has never supported amnesty.

Christie

I’m the only person on the stage who spent seven years as the United States attorney after Sept. 11.

Kasich

I am the only person on this stage and one of the few people in this country that led the effort as the chief architect of the last time we balanced the federal budget.

Walker

I’m the only one on the stage that has a plan introduced to repeal Obamacare on day one.

Trump

I’m the only person up here that fought against going into Iraq.