Neel Kashkari was trending on Facebook Friday, following Thursday night’s heated Gubernatorial Debate with Jerry Brown.
@neelkashkari trending on Facebook after his debate with Gov. Brown! @masonharrison #CAGOV pic.twitter.com/olzhZCo1yE
— Tyler Johnson (@GOPTJ) September 5, 2014
The fact that the Republican candidate for governor appeared as a trending news item on the massive social media site, which touts a worldwide scope and range of 1.3 billion users, served as a testament to Kashkari’s successful performance as he delivered strong comebacks to Jerry Brown’s jabs and low blows:
@neelkashkari your debate was amazing! Your the prefect combo for this state environment,business,gay rights&education #NeelkashKari #CAGov
— Stephie McCall (@StephieMcCall) September 5, 2014
The nearly hour-long debate was Kashkari’s first opportunity to demonstrate his credibility and to provide Californians a preview of the economic facility and political strength he would employ were he to become California’s 40th governor.
Several tweets conveyed the public’s sentiments about what they witnessed Thursday night:
#NeelkashKari is the future
— BrendaKatt (@TheBrendaJaime) September 5, 2014
Great debate. Lots of fireworks! Brown looked worn & tired. Neel looked fresh & ready to fight. Neel is the future! #NeelkashKari
— Jaime Patino (@Jaime_Patino) September 5, 2014
For an incumbent with a supposed 16% lead #GovernorJerryBrown sounds very defensive #CAgovdebate #cspan #NeelkashKari
— Amy Z (@almostcoherent) September 5, 2014
Others had less savory words for the incumbent Governor Brown:
In the 70’s #CAgov said of the #CADrought then,@CAGOP ought to bring it back.#CAtcot
— Bridget Willard (@gidgey) September 5, 2014
#NeelKashkari is trouncing Gov. Brown, who’s coming off as grumpy, distracted & petty. Hope people go back & watch it. #debate
— David B. Cohen (@DavidBCohen1) September 5, 2014
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