Perry did fine for his first performance but he’s got to get better in future debates. He was eloquent on some answers (jobs, capital punishment) and halting on others (SS, education, environment)
Romney had an exceptional night but had lousy eye contact w TV audience.
Newt wants to be in either’s cabinet. Let him fumigate HUD or HHS.
Gingrich - needs more facetime and probably the best debater out there. I want to hear more about what he would do. A good night for him.
Romney - Did a good job overall tonight and probably relieved that Perry was tonight's pinata. The RomneyCare thing weakens his position significantly though.
Cain - Much more polished tonight. Really interested in the 9-9-9 plan. Here's a guy with some great ideas. If he doesn't win the nomination, he needs a Cabinet Post.
Bachmann - Overall a bit weak. Too monotone and she has to oversell her experience. The best attacks on Obama are that the guy is clueless. Not sure she can drive that argument home. Want to like her more, but...
Santorum - Really? He can afford to still be in the race?
Paul - just rambles too much when given one minute to explain himself. His fences "keeping us in" while may be true, will come across as paranoia.
Huntsman - The liberal Republicrat. The AGW just kills him in any Primary.
Bottom line: Perry holds serve just barely. Romney up a tick or two from before. Cain should see a bump as should Newt. Bachmann should begin to fade (I do like her). Paul will hang in there due to his rabid supporters. Santorum and Huntsman go to Pawlentyville soon. And Palin will be in before the next debate. Could also see Bolton jump in.