Spin Room
Welcome to the Spin Room, where you can get an exclusive insider's perspective from our experts on all aspects of the debate you just watched! NBC's Cress Matthews and Tim Russet and Fox's Sean Hammity were on hand after the debate to slice and dice all the issues raised by the candidates and give their expert opinions about which vegetable came out on top. Here's a transcript.
Cress Matthews: I think we can all agree that the most important issue covered by the candidates today was the question of impotence caused by eating meat. Ever since Bob Dole became a spokesperson for Viagra, E.D. has been the "it" topic of conversation on the Hill. It was a smart move by the candidates to make "bedroom disappointment" a major part of their platforms.
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Tim Russet: That's right, Cress. I think a lot of American males will be standing up and paying attention now that they know that "veggie Viagra" could be the solution to their problems.
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Sean Hammity: I disagree. I think the most important topic that the candidates covered in their debate today was the pro-life/pro-choice issue. When people find out exactly what the life of an animal in a factory farm is like, they're naturally going to want to know what kind of choice is available to them as far as vegetarian options are concerned. All the candidates did a fantastic job highlighting the abundance of delicious alternatives to meat, and I think the public will respond very well to that.
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Cress Matthews: But what about vegetables? Don't vegetables have feelings too?
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Tim Russet: I think you're a case in point that they don't, Cress. But all animals have the same capacity to experience love and joy and to suffer fear and pain that humans do. It was a smart decision by these candidates to point that out.
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Sean Hammity: Good point, Tim. With that in mind, do you guys think we can pick a clear winner from today's debate?
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Cress Matthews: Well, the results might have been very different if Steven ColdBeer hadn't dropped out of this race early, but—at the risk of sounding like a vegan cheeseball—if this debate really does convince people to "give peas a chance," like Jim Pearer suggested, then everyone's a winner.
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Sean Hammity: That may be the sweetest thing I've ever heard you say, Cress.
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