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Home Front: Politix
Debate crowd roars approval as Cruz unmasks sophomoric CNBC moderators
2015-10-29
[The Texas Tribune] BOULDER, Colo. -- In easily his most animated moment on the debate stage since he launched his presidential campaign, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz excoriated moderators of the third GOP presidential debate Wednesday night.

"This is not a cage match," the Texas Republican said. "And you look at the questions -- 'Donald Trump, are you a comic-book villain?' 'Ben Carson, can you do math?' 'John Kasich, will you insult two people over here?' 'Marco Rubio, why don't you resign?' 'Jeb Bush, why have your numbers fallen?' How about talking about the substantive issues people care about?"

Cruz's media criticism drew loud applause at the University of Colorado Boulder, where the GOP field gathered for the CNBC-hosted event. It was an especially spirited moment compared to his first two debates, during which Cruz hit his talking points but stopped short of delivering breakout performances.

"Even without the mainstream media not wanting to get into positive economic ideas and substance, it was a terrific debate," Cruz told reporters in brief remarks afterward.
Posted by:Besoeker

#7  CNBC is considered to be financial more than political and I think most people assume that they are less liberal because of that. I"m not saying they are, that was made clear last night that they are just as liberal if not more so.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2015-10-29 14:37  

#6  CNBC is less biased?

CNBC is a propaganda arm for the donks.

CNN is only slightly less biased than CNBC but they root for the donks. The NYT is their bible.

FOX tries to be "fair and balanced" but they are right of center which isn't the same as being a pub cheerleader.
Posted by: Sven the pelter   2015-10-29 13:19  

#5  I thought the debate were great. Showed up the MSM bias early in the election cycle and helped the fighters rise to the top without looking like whiners. Also being on CNBC might have encouraged more independents and liberals to tune in believing it was less biased than CNN or Fox.

I doubt that was the intent mind you, but still it was a good thing in the long run.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2015-10-29 10:45  

#4  My question is why do the RNC keep letting their enemy chose the battlespace? Good way to keep losing.

At this point it is no longer by accident or being naive. They want the candidates they don't like taken out and they want their "enemies" on the left do it for them.
Posted by: DarthVader   2015-10-29 10:11  

#3  It was a matter of time until Cruz, Rubio and Trump B-slapped the MSM for their bias.
Funny though, Cruz got little or no air time this morning. Must have PO'ed some big shots.
Rubio got a lot of time. He must be the current favorite of the MSM now.
Posted by: jvalentour   2015-10-29 08:40  

#2  Ms. Quick gave new meaning to the term 'arrogant and spiteful.' What a shameless display.
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-10-29 08:39  

#1  The entire RNC should sacked.

These 'debates' are just real life playing out the story of Lucy Van Pelt and Charlie Brown in the consistent taunting of 'I'll hold the ball this time Charlie Brown'. Time and time again. Stupid is as stupid does.

We'll give you a debate, but we provide the moderators, or no show. When you have a draw card like Trump, someone hungry for ratings will break the reservation and offer you the venue.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2015-10-29 07:50  

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