[LS]

I think Trump had only one job tonight: eliminate, or reduce the threat of, Ben Carson. And he did it without ever having to attack him, and took out Paul and Bush as well.

Prediction: the GOPe will swing everything behind Rubio or Fiorina now. Carson will fade some, Trump's lead---but maybe not overall numbers---will grow.

[GilGil]

Out of more than 100,000 votes on Drudge when asked who won the debate 60% said Trump. Fiorina was 14% and the rest at or below 6%.

[brothers4thID]

Carson basically took himself out. That answer about Afghanistan is going to haunt him.