10-30-2015, 08:01 AM
The Washington Post writer was only checking whether or not what was claimed in the debate was true, Tiki. The issue of opening and closing statements was not part of Trump's debate claim.
Trump said he'd just negotiated the 2 hour debate time. The moderator responded that the debate time had long been set for 2 hours.
The Post writer is right. It's true, Trump (and other candidates' campaigns) pushed to limit the CNBC televised debate time to 2 hours total. It's also true that the debate time, without televised commercials, was long scheduled for 2 hours - as the moderator claimed.
Anyway, I like the uninterrupted opening and closing statements for each candidate, especially with so many candidates in the mix.
I see that the GOP candidates are presenting a united organized front against the media (and the RNC) and lobbying for more control over future debate structure and content. A united GOP against a common foe, a foe that is oft-criticized by the public/voters. "See, see, the GOP really isn't so divided after all, and notice how they'll stand up to even their own establishment!"
Trump said he'd just negotiated the 2 hour debate time. The moderator responded that the debate time had long been set for 2 hours.
The Post writer is right. It's true, Trump (and other candidates' campaigns) pushed to limit the CNBC televised debate time to 2 hours total. It's also true that the debate time, without televised commercials, was long scheduled for 2 hours - as the moderator claimed.
Anyway, I like the uninterrupted opening and closing statements for each candidate, especially with so many candidates in the mix.
I see that the GOP candidates are presenting a united organized front against the media (and the RNC) and lobbying for more control over future debate structure and content. A united GOP against a common foe, a foe that is oft-criticized by the public/voters. "See, see, the GOP really isn't so divided after all, and notice how they'll stand up to even their own establishment!"