Debate

Gingrich professes shock at Romney's 'dishonest' debate performance - Washington Post

Daily BeastGingrich professes shock at Romney's 'dishonest' debate performanceWashington PostMIAMI —Former House speaker Newt Gingrich said Friday that the reason he seemed less combative during Thursday's televised debate was that he was shocked by what he described as rival Mitt Romney's “totally dishonest” replies to several questions.Republican Debate Focuses on Latinos and ImmigrationFox NewsAudience stacked for Florida debate? Not so, says state GOPmsnbc.comRomney Goes on Offensive in Florida, Bolstered by Debate PerformanceNew York TimesDaily Beast -MiamiHerald.comall 16,171 news articles »

Confident and forceful, Romney's debate performance scores points with body ... - Washington Post

Boston.comConfident and forceful, Romney's debate performance scores points with body ...Washington PostEven with the sound turned off, Romney would have stolen Newt Gingrich's debate thunder with a surprisingly commanding and aggressive performance in the latest Florida faceoff, body language experts said Friday. To some, in fact, it was as if the two ...Romney's forceful body language scores in debateBoston.comall 261 news articles »

Debate coach honed Gingrich's public speaking skills when he was a young prof ... - Washington Post

Debate coach honed Gingrich's public speaking skills when he was a young prof ...Washington PostATLANTA — As a young college professor running for Congress, Newt Gingrich wanted to sharpen his debating skills. Admirers say the Republican was always a dynamic speaker, but with flaws. He frowned. He tilted his head oddly and fell back repeatedly ...and more »

Debate Revs Up Romney

The candidate spent Friday ridiculing Gingrich and reveling in his own debate success, Lois Romano writes.

Florida Republican debate No. 2: What to watch for

Tonight marks the 19th debate in the Republican presidential contest , the second Florida debate before Tuesday’s primary, and the last debate for nearly a month. The stakes could hardly be higher, with both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich arguably needing a win in Florida. So tonight’s debate is about as big as they come. Read full article >>

Debate coach: Romney beats Gingrich at own game

The first competitive debating technique I teach is AARP. No, I don't tell my teams to debate like older people. Argue. Attack. Respond. Presence. Mitt Romney has improved in all four areas, and I can't overstate how important that was.

Experts split on planned Pentagon cuts

Some military experts Friday called Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposed budget cuts "much to do about nothing," but others expressed concern about the potential of a shrinking U.S. military in the strategic Mideast and Asia.

Romney faces Medicare attacks in Fla.

GOP presidential front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich barnstormed across Florida on Friday, trying to rally supporters and break away in the polls four days before what is shaking up to be a pivotal primary in that state.

Bennett: Romney's new tack is working

South Carolina was a wake-up call for Mitt Romney. In Thursday night's CNN debate, Romney delivered an aggressive, forceful performance that many thought he was incapable of. The upcoming Florida primary could turn out very differently now, and the results could go a long way toward helping him win the Republican nomination.