SCGOP: Romney Won! SCDP: Obama Won!

Members of the South Carolina Democratic and Republican Parties have chairmen in Dick Harpootlian and Chad Connelly who are veritable quote machines, able to sharply make points in favor of their own candidate and against the opposition. Patch caught up with both men today for their reaction to last night’s presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Connelly on Romney:

“It was a total smackdown.”

“Gov. Romney looked classy and presidential.”

“His performance was a momentum shift and it energizes our activists. We have a stronger ground game, especially in the swing states, so that’s important.”

“The highlight of the debate was when Romney explained how many teachers could have been hired with the money wasted on Solyndra.” 

Harpootlian on Obama:

“The president wanted to define his position and show what a clear choice there is between himself and Romney and that’s just what he did.”

“As far as him appearing to lack energy, let’s keep in mind that Obama has a day job. Let’s remember that.”

“He didn’t want to come off as too flip. He knows he’s leading.”

“He’ll come out very aggressively next time.”

Connelly on Obama:

“He looked lost without his teleprompter.”

“You saw a president who hasn’t had to answer tough questions and no one has challenged his thinking.”

“He looked liked he wanted to be anywhere but where he was.”

“When lefties like Bill Maher and Chris Matthews are criticizing him you know he didn’t do a good job.”

Harpootlian on Romney

“He’s a liar. What he said at the debate is not what he’s been saying for the last six months.”

“He’ll say anything to get elected and spots have already been made to show how much he’s changed his mind.”

“His numbers don’t add up. Maybe that’s why our country’s math skills aren’t so good. This guy is a Harvard MBA and he can’t do basic addition and subtraction.”

“He’s peeing on the leg of the middle class and calling it rain.”

*Names corrected.