The presidential debate for SOC 118 wrapped up just moments ago. All the candidates had an opportunity to state their stance on certain issues such as economic policy, the war in Iraq, and immigration.
Beginning with the Democrats, Barack Obama stated his support for issuing drivers licenses for illegal immigrants because he stated it would be SAFER. How would it be safer?
Hillary Clinton wanted to "lower taxes on the rich" which Edwards gladly brought to light with a smirk on his face. I bet she thought everyone had overlooked that mistake. Not to mention her remarks about genocides occurring since we have been in Iraq.
Edwards had a lot to say about every issue. He brought his game face and played the debate well...he spoke so much on every issue that he ran close to running out of time on each question. Nevertheless, he was poised, ready, and successful.
During the Republican debate, the candidates were asked similar questions.
Hillary Clinton wanted to "lower taxes on the rich" which Edwards gladly brought to light with a smirk on his face. I bet she thought everyone had overlooked that mistake. Not to mention her remarks about genocides occurring since we have been in Iraq.
Edwards had a lot to say about every issue. He brought his game face and played the debate well...he spoke so much on every issue that he ran close to running out of time on each question. Nevertheless, he was poised, ready, and successful.
During the Republican debate, the candidates were asked similar questions.
Ron Paul had an enlightening response to the question regarding his 6 point plan... "true reform just means removing bureaucracy...that just shouldn't be there." And when asked about economic policy, he quoted the famous Osama Bin Laden.
When asked about health care, Mike Huckabee responded with "the federal government overspends "fair tax" to cover deficit spending, taxing on consumption." He went on to say that employers should give employees "exercise breaks" and that the medical database would be a good idea because it would reduce paper cuts...meaning paper COSTS.
Rudy Giuliani expressed the need for an immigrant database to track illegal immigrants in the country when asked about his stance on illegal immigrants. He had some really good ideas.
Overall the presidential debate went rather well. Check back for debate pictures and articles that will go further into detail regarding all the debate action this afternoon.
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