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It's not that bad, but...

This is one point in every debate where he could really lay it on the line instead of using his "I support the cause of liberty" response.

Something like this is what I want to hear:

"You know, we get together for these debates... and as republicans we generally all agree the kinds of things that need to be done with almost every issue that faces America.

My whole question is...

Angelo,

Thank you very much for writing regarding a straw poll in Texas.
There is a lot of misinformation circulating around the internet that you may have received. The state party held a straw poll in 2007, however, it lost money.
We thoroughly investigated the possibility of holding one for 2012, including how much staff time it would take, cost of facilities, amount of hotel rooms the State Party would have to guarantee etc.