Three public radio reporters – each of whom has been closely following their local candidate – “grade” the candidates’ performances in last night’s GOP debate.
Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio’s State Capitol reporter, discusses Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. John O’Connor, politics and education reporter for WLRN Public Radio Miami, explains Jeb Bush’s and Marco Rubio’s performances. And Matt Katz, New Jersey Public Radio reporter and the creator of The Christie Tracker, assesses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
.@ChrisChristie v @RandPaul was TOP moment on Facebook & Twitter last night, according to the data analysts. #ChristieTracker
— Matt Katz (@mattkatz00) August 7, 2015
.@MattKatz00, @WNYC‘s Christie tracker, says he exaggerated by suggesting he was a US attorney on 9/11. Actually didn’t start until Jan ’02.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 7, 2015
.@SJohnsonWPR says Scott Walker recites the same talking points, sticks to his script. @jimmyfallon poked fun: http://t.co/MODlf2L7iB
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 7, 2015
Quote of the day: @ScottWalker came out #GOPDebate as “angry Norman Rockwell painting.” — @BrianLehrer
— Viviana Hurtado, PhD (@vivianahurtado) August 7, 2015
Common Core was one of the first issues where Rubio broke with Bush, explains @johnroconnor. Last year Rubio came out in opposition to CC.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 7, 2015
