OPINION
Dear Friends,
I watched with interest the Republican Debate held Wednesday night, September 27th. All the candidates made excellent points about the economy, the border, inflation, and so on!
Frankly, I felt the standout attack by former NJ Governor Christie calling out Trump directly for not being there to debate was interesting. No doubt in my view Trump should have been there.
I also felt the hosts did a poor job in managing the debate, especially in regard to time and interruptions .
Senator Scott, Florida Governor DeSantis, and former Governor Nikki Haley argued incessantly about energy and the border.
In my view the most impressive and the debate winner was Ron DeSantis. I liked his view on the border where he would put the military to work to stop the Cartel enhanced invasion of human trafficking and insidious drugs. I liked his views on the economy, crime, and energy. He delivered in Florida and he would deliver for the country!
So be it, but nobody really established a significant, breakthrough performance in my view. I think Trump will maintain his lead at least for now.
Most importantly, what did you think of the debate?
As always your comments are welcome and appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
JUDSON Bennett-Coastal Network
Judson Bennett
Author
Captain A. Judson Bennett was a life- long resident of Lewes, DE. He served the maritime industry for 33 years, primarily as a Delaware River Pilot, guiding large ships to the Port of Philadelphia. Captain Bennett has been an active and consistent entrepreneur over the years.
He was elected as a Lewes City Councilman for 6 years. Afterwards he ran for the Sussex County Council as a Republican, and with 20 thousand people voting, lost Delaware’s closest election by 3 votes to an 8 year incumbent. Abandoning his personal political ambitions, he became the Republican District leader, advocating conservative values. Captain Bennett became a lobbyist in the state legislature advocating among many ideas, financial literacy concepts in education. He managed several political campaigns, including one for Governor of Delaware and one for the US Senate against VP Joe Biden. He is now the owner, operator, and writer for the Coastal Network which communicates regularly with over 6000 people throughout the State of Delaware.
Captain Bennett is a graduate of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE (where the movie “The Dead Poet’s Society was filmed) and also graduated “Magna Cum Laude” from the University of Delaware with a BA in Criminal Justice and an MA in Liberal Studies.
He is now a Widower, living in West Palm Beach, Florida. Captain Bennett has one son, three grandchildren, and one great grand-daughter, all who live in Richmond, Virginia.
