JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several Missouri politicians from the GOP turned to Twitter Thursday night as they watched the first Republican primary presidential debate.
Overall, most Republicans seemed to celebrate the field…
Sen. @marcorubio, Gov. @ScottWalker, and Gov. @JebBush really stand out as comfortable in this setting. Really like Rubio/Walker #GOPDebate
— Travis Fitzwater (@travisfitzwater) August 7, 2015
I would love to see a debate between @CarlyFiorina & @HillaryClinton. Based on campaigns thus far, Carly is clearly the stronger leader! — Caleb Rowden (@calebrowden44) August 7, 2015
… with the exception of businessman Donald Trump. Recently elected Majority Floor Leader of the House Mike Cierpiot posted this link the morning after the debate.
A good read on Trump—–Trump: A Mismatch for the GOP – WSJ http://t.co/7xT5PT8Fz4
— Mike Cierpiot (@MikeCierpiot) August 7, 2015
Rep. Paul Curtman was perhaps the most active Tweeter of the evening. He was one of the few who live tweeted his reactions to the two debates.
I’m watching this “pre debate” debate on fox. Doesn’t seem to be much energy. #GOPDebate
— Paul Curtman (@paulcurtman) August 6, 2015
There is no doubt @tedcruz is confident in who he is as a statesman and a Christian. #GOPDebate — Paul Curtman (@paulcurtman) August 7, 2015
Curtman, along with Rep. Elijah Haahr and Rep. Travis Fitzwater, felt that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, was the most impressive of the candidates.
— Paul Curtman (@paulcurtman) August 7, 2015
— Elijah Haahr (@elijahhaahr) August 7, 2015
Sen. @marcorubio wins this #GOPDebate.
— Travis Fitzwater (@travisfitzwater) August 7, 2015
Gubernatorial candidate and businessman John Brunner tweeted what he believed to be the most important thing for Republicans to take away from the debate.
#GOPDebate where 100% of all candidates agree–what I saw on a car bumper! pic.twitter.com/d91RDRskVU — John Brunner (@JohnBrunnerMO) August 7, 2015