Though the diagnosis of a broken economy was unanimous, Republican presidential candidates argued the proper, conservative prescription in the second Republican Presidential Debate on Wednesday.
The debate, which was held at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., centered on two dominant themes — health care reform and the state of the economy.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who made his debate debut Wednesday night, began a battle of credentials early when he touted Texas’ job creation under his administration, saying that America needs “someone who can get this country working “Obamacare is leading to job-killing from.”
FEMA was among a number of federal programs under attack, especially was also the source of many attacks, especially by Paul, who called for its abolition.
“FEMA conditioned people to build where they shouldn’t be building,” Paul said.
William Dunckelman, Jr., president of the University’s College Republicans organization, said he believes Romney “came off as more appealing to the Republican future.”
Buddy Roemer, former La. governor, is a presidential candidate but did not participate in Wednesday’s debate because of low polling rates. Though Roemer did not debate, he reacted throughout the session via Twitter.
“Romney won, Perry not as strong, Huntsman started strong but weakened noticeably. Newt was good. No other candidate left an impression,” Roemer tweeted.
 
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