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Although Trump didn't do too badly, I thought his union comments could have been much stronger. He didn't distinguish between private sector and public sector unions. This distinction is often overlooked, but it's a crucial one. Trump missed a chance to score some easy points on that question.

I was also fascinated by his answers on the social issues. He does not speak about abortion and gay marriage with quite the conviction and confidence that he does about China and OPEC. Nevertheless, I found his views on these points sincere, albeit a little thin. It seems he has moved in the prolife direction in a kind of visceral way, the way a lot of Americans have in recent years. They have adopted a generally prolife position, but when pressed to give an account of their changed views they feel awkward. Trump is like many other Americans in this regard.

Generally, I thought Trump did pretty well. If nothing else, we can thank him for making the BC a respectable issue; it undermines the Kenyan's legitimacy in the public mind. This must continue if Zero is to be defeated.