GOP Debate Recap
As candidates move up in the polls (Carly Fiorina), surge (Ben Carson) or continue to surpass expectations (Donald Trump), Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin and Reason magazine senior editor Peter Suderman recap and debrief after the second GOP presidential debate.
Plus: your calls, comments, and general reactions to the GOP debate, including specifically to Carly Fiorina's assertion about drug abuse and marijuana.
"I agree with states' rights. But we are misleading young people when we tell them that marijuana is just like having a beer. It's not."
-Carly Fiorina
Do you agree with Fiorina? Call, tweet, or tell us below: 212-433-9692.
FINAL debate speaking times. Trump gets most; Bush, Fiorina follow. Walker last. He really faded through the debate. pic.twitter.com/3nnIyq0ASc
— Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) September 17, 2015
"The voters are more forgiving of a lack of experience if they see evidence of *expertise*." - @JRubinBlogger to @BrianLehrer #RadioTalksGOP
— Josh Weinberger (@kitson) September 17, 2015
I think @realDonaldTrump did a better job #GOPDebate than in the past @BrianLehrer @CarlyFiorina gave great answers #CEO ONLY care about #'$
— Influencer (@PuertoRicoRasta) September 17, 2015
@BrianLehrer Guest very offensive assuming all public radio listeners are democrats. Huge WNYC fan. NOT a democrat!
— Sarah R (@sarahcjr) September 17, 2015
@BrianLehrer I wish ppl would stop promoting business people for government & recognize that business & govt are very very different
— @AndSheWas (@SooDaleMan) September 17, 2015
