Some thoughts:
1. The moderator, James Pinkerton, was roundly BOOED by audience when they mentioned that he had Republican ties and that he worked for Fox News. Very roundly. Nice.
2. The good Mr. Pinkerton, perhaps flustered, announced the rules. Opening statements, then questions. He immediately SKIPPED the opening statement, and asked Bob Barr, "Who is your favorite philosopher?" Barr said, Ayn Rand. Crowd clapped, a little stunned. Seemed that Bob had avoided being a Randian for all those Republican years. But, I have to admit, Bob also said this same thing, Ayn Rand favorite philosopher, fifteen months ago the first time I heard him speak.
Anyway, Mr. Pinkerton shut things down, went back to opening statements. I actually thought Barr got a little advantage from not panicking, and answering the question so succinctly. It stayed in people's minds better than if he had done what *I* would have done: "What? No opening statements?"
3. The candidates all agree on almost everything. And there were fewer attempts than I expected from other candidates to attack Barr's "Road to Atlanta" conversion.
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Overall, I thought Kubby had the best debate, Ruwart the worst.
http://delawarelibertarian.blogspot.com/2008/05/steve-kubby-wins-libertarian.html
You might also check out comments on your speech at
http://delawarelibertarian.blogspot.com/2008/05/notes-from-lp-convention-viguerie-in.html
Any ideas on WHY Mr. Pinkerton skipped the opening statements to ask Mr. Barr that question?
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