Republican Debate on CNN

On the Revolution of Ideas!

After watching the Republican debate on CNN on November 22, 2011, I definitely feel that unless the Republicans come up with a moderate candidate, they will not win the presidential election in 2012. Some of the Candidates don’t seem to be focused on what America wants. It seems these people are living in some other country. Michelle Bachmann seems to think that war is the only thing Americans seem to want to discuss in these moments of crisis. Sometimes she seems in a beauty pageant and not in a presidential debate. Candidate Cain seems to think that all illegal immigrants are terrorists. Cain said that through the border many terrorists have entered America, which is completely untrue, but somehow Cain seems to believe this is true. Romney apparently forgets that if he wins the nomination, he will need the vote of the Latino community and, of course, the communities who have family members that live in the dark. Romney’s views on immigration are totally fascist and have no connection to what really goes on in Real America. 

The real America is the one that understands that illegal immigration is not only about Latinos.  Many Europeans, Asians and other communities also share the drama of the Latino community and these People can’t be neglected by a candidate who wants to be President. Romney can’t say he will throw out people without thinking the consequences of doing that. It is clear illegal immigration must be solved, but the answer is not kicking people out. Many of these people have lived in America for years and have contributed to the country’s growth. Romney and his ideas are too radical and eventually will fade away. Saying an amnesty would generate a magnet for people to come to America is a complete Lie. People continue to come despite the raids and the economic crisis. What will solve the problem is an effective policy on immigration and a law that legalizes those who have lived here for some time. Romney needs to look into his policies because otherwise will not win the nomination due to such radical and fascist ideas. Although it is true that President Obama’s popularity has fallen, it is clear that if the republicans elect a candidate with such radical ideas as Romney, President Obama will win, and there’s no doubt about that.

What caught my attention was republican candidate Gingrich. He has good stands on many issues that really coincide with what the nation wants from a candidate running for President. On Tuesday’s debate he seemed focused on the issues that matter. He gave views on issues like immigration which appeal to many voters. Many have criticized Gingrich, but he finally said what needed to be said.  Having a candidate like Romney say he will throw out everyone, as if he was talking about animals, I think it is totally fascist and radical, especially if you want to be the President of the land of the free. Gingrich gave a more moderate speech, and as the election progresses, he will gain more and more supporters to win the nomination. Gingrich has become a better candidate than his counterparts, and I’m sure in the end will win the nomination. Romney may have the money and time preparing for this election, but his views are wrong and he definitely seems to be on the wrong track. 

Republican candidates have to remember that America is a big melting pot with citizens of many different ethnic backgrounds, and if they continue to attack minorities, only talk about war, launch furious attacks of hate against President Obama and not deal with the real issues, I’m sure President Obama will win. Voters will see a disorganized Republican Party with non promising candidates and will decide to stay with the current President. Gingrich seems to be the candidate that will be tough to beat down the line by President Obama, so it is up to republicans to decide who will win the nomination. But my humble advice is that electing a radical like Romney, or a candidate who talks about electrocuting people like Cain, or Perry who only talks about the border is not the way to go. 

Gingrich won this debate and begins to become a strong runner for the republican nomination.

Cristhian Mancera Mejia

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