145th Dems Kline and Peterson Face Off in Race to Unseat Clymer

Barry wrote:

Tom Peterson was the clear winner.
He was great!

Jason wrote:

Why did Peterson keep standing up for every question? I've been to many debates around Bucks County and all the candidates remain seated when answering the question. Was he trying to project some type of superiority? Brian remained seated and looked the crowd in the eye when answering the question. Voters respect small things like that.

Jason wrote:

Why did Peterson keep standing up for every question? I've been to many debates around Bucks County and all the candidates remain seated when answering the question. Was he trying to project some type of superiority? Brian remained seated and looked the crowd in the eye when answering the question. Voters respect small things like that.

my opinion wrote:

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I was sitting in the back row and was glad that Peterson stood up. It showed respect for all in the audience, you could see him and hear him clearly. He was very well spoken and didnt stutter or trip over his words. He spoke intelligently and was very factual and realistic. Peterson seems to understand that he will not be the only making decisions and that there is an entire legislative body that involved as well.
Brian sat on his ass the whole time and occasionally looked the crowd in the eye. Mostly he looked down at the table. He was nervous and his inexperience in front of crowds was obvious. He said "ya know" "like" and "I mean" way too much. That is a sign of not having a lot of content to what you are saying and you need to fill time. He has unrealistic promises and gives no plan on how intends to convince the rest of the legislature to vote for his "initiatives".

Belinda wrote:

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As in, how was he great, no winners here, it was a forum.
Both have the same issues, not much difference.

my opinion wrote:

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I was sitting in the back row and was glad that Peterson stood up. It showed respect for all in the audience, you could see him and hear him clearly. He was very well spoken and didnt stutter or trip over his words. He spoke intelligently and was very factual and realistic. Peterson seems to understand that he will not be the only making decisions and that there is an entire legislative body that involved as well.

Brian sat on his ass the whole time and occasionally looked the crowd in the eye. Mostly he looked down at the table. He was nervous and his inexperience in front of crowds was obvious. He said "ya know" "like" and "I mean" way too much. That is a sign of not having a lot of content to what you are saying and you need to fill time. He has unrealistic promises and gives no plan on how intends to convince the rest of the legislature to vote for his "initiatives".

Jason wrote:

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Like the previous poster said, Peterson was grandstanding. I spoke with Brian after the debate and he admitted to being a bit nervous. Brian has always worked behind the scenes in politics, consulting candidates. So this was really his first time out in front. But he's young and will only grow stronger in future debates.

DemGirl wrote:

These personal attacks against Brian, and some against Tom have to stop. I attended the forum last night and thought both candidates presented themselves very well. I can appreciate Tom's experience in education, and I respect Brian's passionate political activism fighting Wal-Mart and defending women's rights. As a Democrat, those issues are very important to me. Calling a candidate a "moron" or accusing another of "grandstanding" does nothing to build our party in Upper Bucks. I'm looking to forward to more debates between Brian and Tom.

Haywood Jabroni wrote:

in the Intell it says BK is a supermarket worker....so what does he do? Clerk? Cart collector? Must seem weird for a 36 yr old to be at the same level with teenagers. In the Intell he was quoted as saying "Do you want a candidate who reminds you more of your neighbor, or some slick DC guy from Washington DC".....but earlier in the article it said he worked for two places in DC???? So people want a failed DC guy currently working at a supermarket?
maybe this might make a good lawn sign for him...
Vote Kline! I need to move out of Dad's place!
neither Kline or Peterson has a snowballs chance vs Clymer...they're just fighting for the right to lose in the general...not that I like Clymer much...His "Pole Tax" is moronic pandering

Haywood Coyote wrote:

But the hero of losers BK has a college degree???
That hasn't done him much good has it? He's living off his dad....not paying property/school taxes. If BK can't take care of himself....what makes supporters think he has the smarts to influence Harrisburg? I'm no Clymer fan...his Pole Tax idea was stupid....but blaming him and local politicians for your lack of a decent job is at the least goofy. Go to your bathroom...look in your mirror....and there you have the person that's to blame...America is the land of equal oppourtunity...not equal results. I'm guessing Coyotes pays more than a supermarket...just a thought...and the local politicians are trying to close that place down.

DemGirl wrote:

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Typical white guy living in Upper Bucks. Has no appreciation for culture and full of sexist and probably racist thoughts.

Haywood Coyote wrote:

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I never stated my race or gender? Sounds like you're similar to Obama...get in some trouble....then play the race card....from the bottom of the deck. When people make claims like yours....it's obvious that facts and logical thought elude you. Funny, just the other day Obama was on WIP talking about the typical white person...sounds like you're just a typical loser looking to live off hard working taxpayers....your race/gender are of no matter to me

DemGirl wrote:

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You have to state race or gender. What you say about money and blaming the individual for a broken system, when blames really belongs with greedy Wall Street capitalists for screwing working people. Thank god your generation is dying off, and new leaders like Obama will rise up.