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Jeb 2016
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February 6, 2016

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. Ahead of the primary on Tuesday, Jeb is the clear winner and momentum is on his side.

VIDEO – Jeb Schools Donald Trump on Eminent Domain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_56JbNL3DY&feature=youtu.be

Brit Hume: "Jeb Bush Had His Best Debate By Far”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWPNMeUHnEo

Red State: Jeb Winner

Erica Grieder @EricaGrieder
I say Jeb and Cruz won.
https://twitter.com/EricaGrieder/status/696178372829773826

Michael B Dougherty @michaelbd
Jeb and Christie had great nights. Trump pretty good. Cruz had a very bad start. Rubio terrible, could be worse with viral vid. Carson a dud
https://twitter.com/michaelbd/status/696180810966290432

Jessica Huseman @JessicaHuseman
This is Jeb's strongest debate by far. Couldn't be better timed. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/JessicaHuseman/status/696167499172352000

Bill Hanstock @sundownmotel
jeb! is nailing this
https://twitter.com/sundownmotel/status/696170402393903105

jon gabriel @exjon
Cruz was solid & stable throughout. Rubio has a rough first half hour, but improved drastically. Jeb had his best debate. Christie good.
https://twitter.com/exjon/status/696179996306513921'

Manu Raju @mkraju
Jeb appears to have found his footing in the debate so far - consistent with what I've seen on the trail the last couple days
https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/696153282872549376

Matt Schlapp @mschlapp
Jeb crisp and clear close. Great job.
https://twitter.com/mschlapp/status/696177194041606146

Chris Ryan @wkxlnhchris
Jeb is having a good night. #FITN #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/wkxlnhchris/status/696148288798502912

Rod Dreher @roddreher
I think Jeb is having his best debate yet.
https://twitter.com/roddreher/status/696148320566153216

Matt Lewis @mattklewis
I feel like Jeb's having a strong night so far.
https://twitter.com/mattklewis/status/696147356853669888

James Hohmann @jameshohmann
Jeb successfully talks his way over Martha Raddatz to get a smart answer in.
https://twitter.com/jameshohmann/status/696147183712780288

Matthew Continetti @continetti
Good for @JebBush for answering the preemptive strike question directly.
https://twitter.com/continetti/status/696147317477535744

Jon Ralston @RalstonReports
Jeb scoring. Trump whining.
https://twitter.com/RalstonReports/status/696152633665400833

David M. Drucker ‏@DavidMDrucker
.@JebBush w/ a solid hit on Trump for the Atlantic City eminent domain issue. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/DavidMDrucker/status/696152595669319680

Anita Kumar @anitakumar01
.@JebBush fighting back tonight and the crowd likes it #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/anitakumar01/status/696152843217145856

Stephen Hayes ‏@stephenfhayes
Good for Jeb bringing up Vera Coking as victim of Trump's eminent domain bullying. Trump clearly flustered.#ABCdebate
https://twitter.com/stephenfhayes/status/696152864977190912

Philip Klein ‏@philipaklein
Way to go Jeb, drawing distinction between public and private use.
https://twitter.com/philipaklein/status/696152559858413568

Guy Benson @guypbenson
Jeb jumps in with a fact-check on Trump, smartly. Good work. #GOPDebate
https://twitter.com/guypbenson/status/696152616221417472

Maeve Reston ‏@MaeveReston
Jeb 1. Trump 0. That #GOPDebate audience seems to have had enough of the Trump bullying of Bush.
https://twitter.com/MaeveReston/status/696153399847481344

Candace Smith ‏@CandaceSmith_
From backstage, can really hear the loud cheers for @JebBush when slamming Trump on imminent domain.#insideABC
https://twitter.com/CandaceSmith_/status/696152981503250432

Hugh Hewitt ‏@hughhewitt
.@realDonaldTrump did not help himself there. @JebBush did.
https://twitter.com/hughhewitt/status/696153103465316353

Michael B Dougherty ‏@michaelbd
Jeb’s best debate.
https://twitter.com/michaelbd/status/696153204153806848

Ari Fleischer ‏@AriFleischer
I'd say Jeb schooled Trump on eminent domain by citing the example of what Trump tried to do in Atlantic City.
https://twitter.com/AriFleischer/status/696153648053809152

Stephen Hayes ‏@stephenfhayes
Trump offering utter incoherence -- again -- but doing so quite authoritatively. Jeb wins that round easily.#ABCdebate
https://twitter.com/stephenfhayes/status/696153168246411264

Mary Kissel ‏@marykissel
.@JebBush just performed a public service by explaining eminent domain, exposing @realDonaldTrump's contempt for private property. Bravo.
https://twitter.com/marykissel/status/696153674012303361

Trip Gabriel ‏@tripgabriel
Round to Mr Bush
https://twitter.com/tripgabriel/status/696153173011120128

Bret Baier ‏@BretBaier
OK-- this is @JebBush 's best debate by far. Answers succinct and on the attack.
https://twitter.com/BretBaier/status/696153229764268032

Matt Viser @mviser
Jeb Bush so far is the only one on stage willing to go after Donald Trump.
https://twitter.com/mviser/status/696156642069635073

Newt Gingrich ‏@newtgingrich
Bush good with a prosperity society that leads to more millionaires through growth focusing on work
https://twitter.com/newtgingrich/status/696157556184494085

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Carson America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2016

Dr. Ben Carson Delivers Commanding Performance at GOP Debate

Manchester, New Hampshire — February 6, 2016 – At tonight’s ABC GOP Presidential Debate in Manchester, New Hampshire, Dr. Ben Carson delivered a commanding performance characterized by quiet strength and strong moral convictions.
He appealed to the best qualities of the American people and acknowledged that “America would not be free without our veterans.” Dr. Carson also emphasized that the prevailing ethics of Washington are not his ethics. While career politicians are happy to do whatever is necessary to win, Dr. Carson stressed that he will do what is right. He is confident that he will beat Secretary Hillary Clinton in the general election because the American people will choose honesty and integrity instead of deceit and the Washington way.

On a stage, where other candidates chose self-promotion and bickering, Dr. Carson opted for civility and respect, breaking through the name-calling and personal attacks to address the serious issues facing the American people. Last week in Iowa, when Washington insiders stooped to efforts to unfairly manipulate voters, Dr. Carson stood strong for integrity and accountability. Throughout this race, while politicians have engaged in empty rhetoric, Dr. Carson has offered real common sense solutions backed by a lifetime of accomplishment.

Tonight, voters in New Hampshire and across the country are the real winners, as they saw for themselves a leader who will make tough decisions based on his moral compass, not according to political correctness or expediency.

Contact:
Larry Ross
Communications Director

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Chris Christie for President

What They're Saying, Vol. 3: “Chris Christie Just Blew This Race Wide Open”

What They're Saying…

“Chris Christie Just Blew This Race Wide Open”

“Obvious Winner Of Debate Tonight Is Christie”

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CNN’s John Avlon: “Christie won the debate. Kasich and Jeb also had strong nights.”

Joe Scarborough: “Christie having one of his strongest nights.”

“Chris Christie just blew this race wide open.”
NBC News’ Kelly O'Donnell: “With three words, "There it is" @ChrisChristie nailed the Rubio repetition by calling it out as it happened”

Mark Halperin: “My debate report card grades: Christie A-, Trump A-, Bush B+, Kasich B+, Cruz B, Carson C, Rubio D. Full report cards coming soon.”

Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter: “Obvious winner of debate tonight is Christie.”

The New York Times’ Alex Burns: “Christie may be the best example in 2016 of why personality & raw, unteachable talent matter in politics. Will. Not. Get. Knocked. Down.”

CNN’s Phil Mattingly: “Jeb!, Christie and Kasich all needed big nights. Jeb, Christie and Kasich all having big nights.”

Breitbart’s Charlie Spiering: “Chris Christie Knocks Marco Rubio Off Script in New Hampshire”

Daily Beast’s Betsy Woodruff: “The New Jersey governor hammers away at the Florida senator over the former’s inexperience and slickness.”

Yahoo News’ Jon Ward: “A strong night for Chris Christie, anchored by his mauling of Rubio.”

Huffington Post: “Chris Christie Is Over Marco Rubio's Same Old 25-Second Speech”

The New Republic’s Alex Shephard: “Chris Christie spent all week talking about how he was going to own Marco Rubio at tonight’s debate.”

“And that’s exactly what happened.”
CBS News’ David Begnaud: “Christie is on a roll, and Rubio is his target. The crowd claps, by my count, every time Christie calls out Rubio.”

Fmr. Congresswoman Mary Bono: “It was a @ChrisChristie night, then Kasich, Bush, Trump. Rubio had a rotten night.”

The Week’s Michael B Dougherty: “Reducing prison pop, treating addiction, and saying you are pro-life for those addicted. Best moment of a good night for Christie.”

NBC News’ Luke Russert: “Christie giving the Catholic "pro-life" in every sense talk. Not done enough on #GOP side. Appeals to more people.”

Steve Forbes: “#GOPDebate: Christie excellent answer on drug epidemic.”

Austin American-Statesman’s James Barragán: “Chris Christie continues a strong night with that answer”

CNN’s Eric Bradner: “Chris Christie's answer on drug addiction was moving. "I’m pro-life for when they get out and it’s a lot more complicated," he said.”

The New York Times’ Alan Rappeport: “Christie is turning the addiction question into a way to demonstrate that he is "pro-life" for vulnerable people of all walks of life.”

Fox News’ Tammy Bruce: “Christie shining tonight. Doing everything re needed to do. He'll get a ticket out of NH. I'm a Christie critic & am increasingly impressed”

Wall Street Journal’s Heather Haddon: “Mr. Christie looks right at the screen, making an emotional appeal about how his pro-life stance is from birth to the grave. It’s an appeal that went viral when Mr. Christie connected his mother’s lifelong smoking habit to drug abuse.”

RealClearPolitics’ Caitlin Huey-Burns: “Christie's pro-life for all of life message is compelling. Other GOPers would be wise to adopt it.”

Newt Gingrich: “Christie very effective in describing pro life as applying to people after they are born.”

“Christie makes good case for public health priority in stopping spread of disease like ebola and zika”
“Christie good on six years he had defunded planned parenthood”
Hugh Hewitt: "You bet I would" thank you @ChrisChristie and for defense of past action re Ebola”

WGN Radio’s Steve Cochran: “Christie with really good dad answer on women in the military…”

“The summary...Winner #1 tonight: Chris Christie. The Gov was aggressive and smooth while mostly bashing Rubio”
The New York Times’ Alan Rappeport: “Christie, calling himself a doer rather than a talker, explains that he has actually de-funded Planned Parenthood in New Jersey.”

Los Angeles Times’ Jimmy Orr: “Story of the night was Chris Christie beating down Marco Rubio - without question. Trump benefits.”

Chicago Sun Times’ Lynn Sweet: “Big night for @ChrisChristie at #GOPDebate”

Kasich for America
February 6, 2015

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT KASICH'S NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBATE PERFORMANCE

Joe Scarborough ‏@JoeNBC
John Kasich has a winning demeanor tonight. NH independents and moderates are going to be attracted to his performance. #FITN

Rich Lowry@RichLowry
Kasich with a perfectly calibrated pitch to his NH audience

Ron FournierVerified account ‏@ron_fournier
Kasich makes too much sense

Hugh Hewitt ‏@hughhewitt
Very solid debate Q's from all @ABC panelists. Winner is @JohnKasich I think, but @marcorubio gets silver and @JebBush bronze.

Aiken Co For Kasich ‏@AikenCo4Kasich
Can we please hear from someone that can run this country without being a jerk? #Kasichcan

Joe Scarborough ‏@JoeNBC
Kasich on fire.

@NBCNightlyNews
John Kasich: The president is not a king; executive orders should be done in consultation with the Congress. #GOPDebate

Hugh Hewitt
.@JohnKasich having his moment

Newt Gingrich ‏@newtgingrich
Kasich correctly identifies big danger of nuclear sales by north korea

Susan Page ‏@SusanPage
A good night for governors: @johnKasich (rational voice) @jebBush (more engaged than past) @GovChristie Christie (brutal punches at Rubio).

Mike Memoli ‏@mikememoli
Answer to Trump's view of winning? @JohnKasich: "We need more win-wins in America."

Newt Gingrich ‏@newtgingrich
Kasich was brilliant deal maker in balancing the federal budget for four years. I was there and he was brilliant and persistent.

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Gov. Kasich is running for President to help Americans restore our nation, live in safety and pass on prosperity to those who come after us—and he’s got the experience to help us do it. He was reelected last year by a 30-point margin after working with his fellow Ohioans to turn an $8 billion shortfall into a $2 billion surplus, cut taxes $5 billion and create more than 300,000 new private sector jobs. As chair of the Budget Committee in Congress he led the effort to balance the federal budget for the first time in a generation and served 18 years on the House Armed Services Committee where he helped enact President Reagan's national security agenda. He has also had a successful career as an investment banker, New York Times best-selling author and at FOX News. He and his wife Karen have twin teenage daughters and live in their home outside Columbus. You can learn more about him at www.JohnKasich.com

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STATEMENT BY KASICH FOR AMERICA SENIOR STRATEGIST JOHN WEAVER

"Governor Kasich had his best debate of the campaign tonight. He spoke directly to the people of New Hampshire about solving our country's problems. He was positive, passionate, calm and pragmatic; the exact qualities that are making him rise in New Hampshire."

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RNC Statement On The ABC Debate in Manchester

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement at the conclusion of the Republican debate in Manchester, New Hampshire:

“Our Party has the most well-qualified and experienced field of candidates in history. The record levels of interest and viewership reflect an enthusiasm across the country for Republican leadership after seven years of a disastrous Democrat agenda. While our field is holding a substantial discussion on the best ideas for recovering American prosperity and confidence, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are promising to expand the extreme policies of Barack Obama. It is time to chart a new course for America and return a Republican president to the White House.”

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DNC Chair Statement on Tonight’s GOP Debate

MANCHESTER – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on tonight’s GOP debate:

“Tonight’s debate turned into a total train-wreck for the Republican Party, right from the awkward introductions at the start to the shushing, finger-pointing, and the pivots back to the same tired talking points. Tonight the American people saw that the Republican candidates left in this race have one thing in common, an ideological extremism that's out of touch with New Hampshire's independent-minded voters and the vast majority of the American people. What's become crystal clear after watching Republicans debate tonight, and the substantive and thoughtful debate Democrats had two nights ago, is that we must elect a Democrat as the 45th President of the United States.”

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Carly for President
fundraising email

Last night's debate was an utter disgrace for our party and for our democracy—and it had nothing to do with anything that happened on stage.

From the very beginning, the RNC and the mainstream media did all they could to keep us—and only us—off the debate stage in order to protect their failing establishment picks.

But the establishment's despicable actions ramped up significantly more over the past few days: when they started intentionally doing everything they could to cripple this campaign.

Yesterday, one of the most powerful party bosses at the RNC came after me and this campaign with a below-the-belt hit on social media—simply because we dared to question the GOP's attempts to rig the game.

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We can continue to grow our momentum and get our message out over the next few days—but getting our message out when we're the media and the GOP's Public Enemy #1 means we're in for our toughest fight yet.

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Carly