This is what the local pundits are saying after Saturdays final gubernatorial debate: Len Lazarick: Hogan landed more telling blows, particularly on the question of corruption and cronyism in contracting, and Brown did not deflect them as sharply as he should have. Hogan’s best line: Responding to Brown’s charge that Hogan was rooting for failure on health care, Hogan shot back: If was rooting for failure, I’d just let you be governor. Todd Eberly: Round 3 goes to Hogan... Almost from the very start, it was clear that Larry Hogan was the more engaged and more engaging candidate on that stage. Whereas Hogan seemed relaxed and even jovial during many tense exchanges, Brown appeared to be irritated or uncomfortable, frequently stretching his neck as if his shirt collar was too tight. But you don’t lose a debate based upon appearances. Brown lost in his answers. Richard Vatz: Repeatedly, Hogan made clear the issues that he thought argued for his election, and, repeatedly, his eloquent but obfuscating opponent, Lt. Gov. Brown, argued irrelevant theses and ignored charges. Hogan emphasized the loss of $288 million due to the healthcare run-up, and Brown said that lots of people were to blame, including himself, but not himself significantly. Brian Griffiths: On every issue, on every question, it was very clear that both candidates understood where they were in the election process. Larry Hogan is clearly the candidate who understands that this is a competitive race, and a race that is breaking in his way. The most memorable line of the night might turn out to be the most memorable line of the entire campaign. When Brown was trying to suggest that Hogan was rooting for failure, Hogan shot back If I was rooting for failure, I’d just let you be Governor.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:31:39 +0000
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