Coburn-Carson debate: on Principles & Values


Tom Coburn: Chose Alan Keyes over George W. Bush in GOP Primary

Q: Why did you think that Alan Keyes would make a better commander in chief than George W. Bush?

A: I thought his ability to speak with clarity of purpose was good and his ability to communicate was good. I supported Bush after that primary, which we all pick winners and losers in primaries, and then I supported Bush, and I would to this day. And he is my commander in chief.

Source: Coburn-Carson 2004 debate on Meet The Press with Tim Russert Oct 3, 2004

  • The above quotations are from Debate between Tom Coburn (R) and Brad Carson (D), challengers for US Senate seat from Oklahoma, on Meet the Press, Oct. 3 and Oct. 28, 2004.
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