August 7, 2015
GOP Debate: Black Celebrities, Political Pundits, Activists, and More Sound Off on the Victor
Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential elections went toe to toe during the GOP debate last night in Cleveland and reports agree on one thing for sure: Donald Trump was the star.
Trump continued on his path of shock value and controversy by refusing to rule out a third-party run for the presidency if he does not win the party’s nomination. He was booed by audience members during the event, hosted by Fox and Facebook, as fellow debaters looked on in shock.
“I have to respect the person that, if it’s not me, the person that wins,†said the billionaire businessman, “If I’m the nominee, I will pledge I will not run as an independent.â€
[Watch Below: Analysis of the GOP Presidential Debate]
Who came out the victor is still up for debate and more polling, but social media was abuzz with reactions from pundits, watchers, critics and activists to the issues addressed and Trump’s interaction during the debate. Check them out below:
What people saw in person vs what we saw on tv. #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/QlGsXRH5Hw
– zellie (@zellieimani) August 7, 2015
This is how @CarlyFiorina won the #GOPDebate http://t.co/ZsLp9azcTm pic.twitter.com/HVCdv6We9L – ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) August 7, 2015
I’m extremely surprised that Trump came out on top in this field of candidates. Who’s responding to these polls? #GOPDebate
– Monica F. Cox (@monicafcox) August 7, 2015
Watch the #GOPdebate? Bet you feel like donating to a Democrat right about now. http://t.co/pGlQCqQgOP pic.twitter.com/QP1e0yObMf
– Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 7, 2015
Missing Jon Stewart already. #GOPdebate #JonVoyage -H
– Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 7, 2015
Still looking for Ashton Kutcher. @AshtonKutcher84 — I thought the country was being punked watching the #GOPDebate
– Angela Davis (@ladyadavis) August 7, 2015
Was just wondering what Herman Cain thought of all this #GOPDebate https://t.co/kqA2GpEdW0
– David D. Burstein (@davidburstein) August 7, 2015
#BlackLivesMatter question was asked and not answered. Move along folks, nothing else to see here. #GOPDebate
– Toya Gatewood (@ToyaGatewood) August 7, 2015
I just have to say I like @megynkelly but but she has gone over the top. She was trying to be the star instead of the candidates. #GOPDebate – Janie Johnson (@jjauthor) August 7, 2015
What it was like to watch the #GOPdebate at NYC’s Trump Bar http://t.co/c5WjENjTG5 http://t.co/gYT8buoLSc
– Mashable (@mashable) August 7, 2015
Ben Carson doubts HIllary will be the Dem nominee?? Ben, do you still have your brain-cutting tools? And a mirror? OK, lie down…#GOPDebate
– Bill Maher (@billmaher) August 7, 2015
Somebody tell Marco Rubio that all that policy wonk mumbo jumbo has no place on that stage! #GOPDebate – Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) August 7, 2015
Why isn’t anyone asking about campaign finance reform if we are talking the donor class and the political class? #GOPDebate – Katie Couric (@katiecouric) August 7, 2015
Watching and loving the #GOPDebate
– La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) August 7, 2015
Dr. Ben Carson is wearing his contacts tonight! I wonder if he sees issues in the gay and lesbian community with a different clarity?
– Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) August 7, 2015
Respect to @JohnKasich for speaking his truth and not changing his opinion to appease to the far-right. #GOPDebate #LoveIsLove – Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) August 7, 2015
Prediction is that @realDonaldTrump poll numbers go up after this. Sorry, focus groupers. – Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) August 7, 2015
Gaining the most in tonight’s #GOPDebate – John Kasich. enough amateur hour. #Kasich4Us @JohnKasich
– Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) August 7, 2015