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Donald J. Trump at Beaufort High School in Beaufort, South Carolina on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
When:
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Where:
Beaufort High School - Performing Arts Center
84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
Hosted By:
Donald J. Trump - South Carolina
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Event Details:
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Marco "Clearly Had The Best Debate"
Krauthammer: "Overall, I think he came in number one, Rubio."
Stephen Hayes: 'He clearly had the best debate on the stage tonight.'
I think he was clear and clean the best debater on the stage tonight. ... I think he clearly had the best debate on the stage tonight and I think it was one of better performances and I was down in Florida with him when I saw him do the other debates in 2010. Yes, if you want to be specific about it he gave a great answer on national security, to start. Within the space of a minute, talked about Asia, talked about the Middle East, talked about the need to rebuild our defenses. He took a tough question from Kim Strassel on tax policy, whether his plan favors child tax credits in a way that liberals might like. And he said "look, this is their money", which I thought was a very good answer. ... I thought that was a good night. I thought his closing statement was good.
Kirsten Powers On Marco’s Strong Night: “But Rubio really had the money lines. He was saying ‘thank God, I thank God that George Bush was President on 9/11 and not Al Gore and he was very, very strong.”
Gabe Gutierrez 'Strong Performance': “A feisty performance for Marco Rubio. He needed a strong performance and it looks like he may have done that today.”
What They Are Saying...
Chris Cillizza: Was A Winner For His “Thoughtful, Nuanced And Convincing” Answers: “His answers on potentially problematic questions about the child tax credit and poverty were thoughtful, nuanced and convincing. He managed to emerge as the best defender of George W. Bush's national security record in a fight against Donald Trump despite the fact that Jeb Bush was also on the stage. Rubio also effectively faced down Ted Cruz on immigration, painting Cruz as a flip-flopper and someone willing to say anything to get elected. Does Rubio still talk a little too fast and sound a little too rehearsed? Yes. But, he clearly helped himself in advance of next Saturday's South Carolina Republican primary.”
The Washington Examiner: Narrative Following The Debate Will Be Marco Redeeming Himself. “Rubio was able to speak specifically and intelligently on a range of issues from foreign to domestic policy. His opening answer about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and the need to nominate a new justice who is a strict constitutionalist, reminded everyone why he was once seen as the eventual nominee even when he wasn't leading in the polls...The narrative coming out of this debate will be about Rubio redeeming himself.”
The Washington Post Calls Marco a Debate Winner: "Rubio also had a strong comeback debate. He ably defended his child tax credit, making the night’s only pitch to shore up families. … His shining moment however came when he reeled off the list of Cruz’s “lies” — reversing himself on immigration, telling Iowa voters Carson had dropped out of the race, and insisting Rubio didn’t fight against Planned Parenthood funding. In essence it was his Chis Christie moment, leaving Cruz back on his heels. ... He was at ease in explaining his immigration plans, stressing his emphasis on border security first.”
Dallas Morning News: Was Fluent On All The Key Issues. “Was he the Comeback Kid? Rubio, who stumbled badly in a New Hampshire debate a week earlier, got back on his game. He was fluent on Scalia, national security, defending George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. “He kept us safe,” Rubio said. The Florida senator also gave as good as he got from Cruz, as they went into Round 15 on immigration. There were no “wow” moments, and Rubio’s success in the first seven debates is now a bit of curse: We now expect homers each time he’s at-bat.”
JEB BUSH WON TONIGHT'S DEBATE
Miami, FL – Jeb won tonight’s debate. Not only was he the only candidate (yet again) to stand up to Donald Trump, he also clearly articulated his accomplishments as governor of Florida, the detailed policies he has put forward and his conservative record that make him the best candidate to defeat Hillary Clinton and become the next Commander in Chief. Ahead of the primary on Saturday, Jeb is the clear winner and momentum is on his side.
VIDEO – Taking It To Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W7c6W8NTd0&feature=youtu.be
VIDEO – Jeb: I Exposed Trump as Not a Conservative and It Was Pretty Clear I Got Under His Skin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgErvzVLspc
RedState: The CBS Carolina Debate: Jeb Bush’s Night
Washington Post: Winner – Jeb Bush
New York Times: In Republican Debate, Jeb Bush Attacks Donald Trump
Sara Murray @SaraMurray
So many fascinating battles onstage tonight. But once again, only Jeb seems to realize to get to the top you've gotta go through Trump
https://twitter.com/SaraMurray/status/698706655853355008
Michael LaRosa @MichaelLaRosaDC
.@JebBush's best debate yet ..
https://twitter.com/MichaelLaRosaDC/status/698714354623983616
Rick Klein @rickklein
that was Jeb Bush's strongest debate, I would say by far.
https://twitter.com/rickklein/status/698717141382647813
Charlie Spiering @charliespiering
- @JebBush really making the case that he is the TRUMPFIGHTER in the race
https://twitter.com/charliespiering/status/698717460904587264
David French @DavidAFrench
I'm glad to see Jeb take on Trump. Disappointed no one else is.
https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench/status/698708842402676736
Steve Klein @SteveKlein62
If only everybody else went after Trump as hard as Jeb! perhaps this long national nightmare would come to an end
https://twitter.com/SteveKlein62/status/698715750500970497
Jim Roberts @nycjim
Jeb is having his best debate of the campaign.
https://twitter.com/nycjim/status/698698242557636608
Rich Lowry @RichLowry
First swipe at Trump comes from Jeb
https://twitter.com/RichLowry/status/698694471232458753
Guy Benson @guypbenson
Good Jeb digs at Trump's lack of knowledge on FP. Angered Trump, whose face got redder. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/guypbenson/status/698695457870983168
Stephen Hayes @stephenfhayes
Bush is right that it's "absolutely ludicrous" to view Russia as an ally in Syria. #GOPdebate
https://twitter.com/stephenfhayes/status/698694797192728576
Stephen Hayes @stephenfhayes
Bush undressed Trump on that exchange over Syria/Russia/ISIS. #gopdebate
https://twitter.com/stephenfhayes/status/698695576158920704
Omri Ceren @cerenomri
Bush is facecrushing Trump.
https://twitter.com/cerenomri/status/698696989970710528
Rich Lowry @RichLowry
Jeb now bringing it
https://twitter.com/RichLowry/status/698696726346080257
Stephen Hayes @stephenfhayes
This Bush v Trump framing early is very good for Bush. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/stephenfhayes/status/698696452114137088
Frank Luntz @FrankLuntz
Jeb's “I'm sick of Obama attacking my brother…" was brilliant.
By shifting focus, he took high ground and united the audience. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/FrankLuntz/status/698698001481469952
Bill Kristol @BillKristol
Bush strong on Obamacare--an underrated issue by DC elites.
https://twitter.com/BillKristol/status/698701387920756736
Jonathan Allen @jonallendc
.@JebBush defense of his family was one of his strongest moments in the campaign thus far.
https://twitter.com/jonallendc/status/698699453243527168
Glenn Thrush @GlennThrush
Jeb counterpunched well v. Trump
https://twitter.com/GlennThrush/status/698706600903585793
Adam Smith @adamsmithtimes
Very strong night for Jeb. Seems to be more in Trump's head now than vice versa
https://twitter.com/adamsmithtimes/status/698706813777244160
Trip Gabriel @tripgabriel
Jeb Bush is most searched candidate in SC, CBS says.
https://twitter.com/tripgabriel/status/698709380875886592
Jay Nordlinger @jaynordlinger
Good for Jeb for puncturing Trump's ludicrous comparison of himself to Reagan. The Gipper and the Donald -- planets apart.
https://twitter.com/jaynordlinger/status/698711174825824257
Jennifer Rubin@JRubinBlogger
Jeb has finally mastered the art of ignoring and putting down Trump
https://twitter.com/JRubinBlogger/status/698713700228681729
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT KASICH'S GREENVILLE DEBATE PERFORMANCE
Frank Luntz @FrankLuntz
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is tonight, and @JohnKasich had the slam-dunk line of the #GOPDebate: “These attacks will elect Hillary Clinton."
CBS Chicago @cbschicago
Who was the bigger man? And who won the #GOPdebate? Our 7 #Republican guests say #Kasich.
Mashable @mashable
While Trump tries to destroy Bush and Rubio and Cruz are slapfighting, John Kasich stands out as a voice of reason. http://on.mash.to/1TiSJbD
Hugh Hewitt @hughhewitt
Bravo @johnkasich: Unanimous approval or nothing. Put the county first "For once Mr President."
Josh Kraushaar@HotlineJosh
Kasich answer getting high praise both from liberals and conservatives on my Twitter feed.
Hugh Hewitt @hughhewitt
Strong answer BG @JohnKasich on NATO
Dana Perino @DanaPerino
The folks are gonna like Kasich. I've said it before, and I stand by that
Olivier Knox @OKnox
Points to Kasich for offering up a real, honest-to-goodness concrete foreign policy proposal. Arm the rebels in Ukraine.
Sara Murray @SaraMurray
"We should go to war when it's our direct interest. We should not be policemen of the world." – Kasich
Ali Vitali @alivitali
And there's Kasich playing the role of adult in the room.
Hugh Hewitt @hughhewitt
Huge opening to @johnkasich to go Reagan again, +he takes it. "We are going to lose the election to @hillaryclinton if we don't stop this."
Jasen Sokol@JasenSokol
Kasich is absofreakinglutely right. These candidates need to stop trampling Reagan's 11th Commandment. #GOPDebate
David Kumbroch WHNT @davidknews
Aaaah, Kasich coming on strong as the positive candidate, the uniter.
Roger Simon @politicoroger
Kasich may have helped himself tonight. Only adult on stage kinda thing.
Larry Sabato@LarrySabato
John Kasich's positive approach is looking better and better. Win or lose, he can at least hold his head high.
Glenn Beck @glennbeck
Kasich is using the same peacemaker rhetoric as in every debate, but tonight it is working. This debate is an embarrassment.
Dr. Ben Carson Stands Up for “We the People” at Tonight’s GOP Presidential Debate
Greenville, South Carolina – February 13, 2016 – At tonight’s CBS News Republican presidential debate in Greenville, South Carolina, Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and 2016 GOP presidential candidate, showed that when he speaks, people listen. He reminded viewers they do not have to settle for business as usual in Washington, but can choose a candidate who will always represent the greatness and goodness of the American people.
On the stage, Dr. Carson offered voters a view of a future commander-in-chief with judgement – honed in the real world solving unprecedented, complex problems – that supersedes political rhetoric or experience. The viewing audience also saw that Dr. Carson’s readiness for the White House is coupled by his decency. As other candidates engaged in bickering, Dr. Carson called for healing across this land.
Throughout this election, Washington insiders have run their campaigns based on D.C. values, but Dr. Carson has stayed true to faith, integrity and accountability. While other candidates have talked about improving the country, Dr. Carson has saved lives, protected the unborn, helped our veterans heal, provided inspiration to young people in impoverished neighborhoods, offered common-sense solutions to this country’s challenges and stood proudly for American values.
Tonight, voters in South Carolina and across the country saw for themselves a compelling presidential candidate with quiet strength, an authentic personal faith and strong moral conviction who is accountable to all and beholden to none.
Hillary Clinton Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Hillary Clinton issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia:
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Justice Scalia as they mourn his sudden passing. I did not hold Justice Scalia’s views, but he was a dedicated public servant who brought energy and passion to the bench.
The Republicans in the Senate and on the campaign trail who are calling for Justice Scalia’s seat to remain vacant dishonor our Constitution. The Senate has a constitutional responsibility here that it cannot abdicate for partisan political reasons.
Statement from Dr. Ben Carson on the Passing of Senior Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
"I am saddened to hear the news about Justice Antonin Scalia. We have lost a great man and a great Supreme Court Justice. For the past three decades, his towering intellect and trenchant wit has characterized the deliberations and decisions of the high court. He made Americans proud, not only because he gave to the court the power and persuasion of his brilliant legal mind, but because he defended the Constitution with an unshakeable commitment to the text and to the intent of the Founders. In an age where it is popular to subscribe to a "living Constitution" and during a time when political and judicial leaders prefer legal decisions that are politically convenient, Justice Scalia always dutifully carried out his responsibilities to interpret the law, not to make new ones. Time and again, he ruled based on where the black letter of the law led him, not according to the politics of the moment. For that reason, he has angered Americans on both the left and the right, but he has never wavered in his dedication to the Constitution.
"It is imperative that the Senate not allow President Obama to diminish his legacy by trying to nominate an individual who would carry on his wishes to subvert the will of the People. Given the dire condition our democracy currently finds itself under Obama's ideological agenda, I call on the Senate to stop any attempts to fill this crucial seat until We The People elect a strong Constitutionalist this November.
"We will miss Justice Scalia sorely. We pray for his family and friends, and we pray for America, which today lost a patriot and a faithful servant."
