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Who made the comment that 80% of the real inventions and innovation in medicine that save lives comes from countries such as the United States, not from Third World nations who may have cheap drugs? – an amazing but obvious important point often forgotten. Yes, everyone did well, and had their moments, including those who are currently not on the “top of the polls” - but only one can be the winner from anyone’s perspective, and only one can be number two, and so on . . . everything is clouded with emotion, and bias. Nevertheless, though my preference is for Romney, it seems to me (who won the debate?):

(1) Giuliani - Very tactfully compares his stance, which is the same stance of many Republicans, against the Democrats – clever use of comparisons that are important to the overall campaign. Giuliani then stated, that there are problems with the (immigration) bill, that it will likely make things worse – and this puts Giuliani on the map for successful candidacy and nomination. “I’ve read the legislation” (immigration bill) et all. I am tired of the constant questions from liberal moderators regarding abortion, I really don’t think we need to keep questioning this in such a repetitive manner. I get it, ok? - no matter where one stands on the position among Republicans, we all get it and have taken sides and vote what we think is best when we select the nominee. I think Giuliani has clarified his position, and I am not going to let this issue sway me away from him. Excellent example of real bipartisanship in putting a man on the moon, viz the need to work together towards a very real issue which is energy independence. “Yes” on Libby comments and it seemed clear that he doesn’t care what the left thinks. “One of the reasons we are safe now”, and his perspective of the WOT going back to the 1970’s, “people can only accept Democracy if they have an orderly existence . . .” – “same amount of attention as the negative news” – his demeanor in delivery in this regard, very well given, very easy to receive. Tax deductions to buy health insurance – good idea. Giuliani is comfortable talking to the public, such as during the “town hall” part of the debate. While I didn’t appreciate his comments against Tancredo, when Giuliani said “How much do you believe in freedom” – this was an attention-grabbing definition of what is an American. This debate gives Giuliani a real chance to pick up conservative votes he may have lost otherwise. Mistakes of 2006: accountability (bingo!), “Republicans became Democrats” (bingo).

(2) McCain - “Nations Lose Wars” et all. On the WOT, I think McCain was the most effective speaker on the position held by conservatives (and myself) – he is probably the only candidate who could sway the American people to understand the situation in Iraq. However, the problem is the (immigration) bill - I totally disagree with McCain on the Bush-Kennedy Amnesty (immigration) bill, however he did well in the debate even on this issue. Interesting comments by McCain regarding Navaho language in Arizona which I understand and appreciate. I share McCain’s ideas, and enjoy his comments, in regards to God. I appreciate his explanation that we will only have to ask more young men and women to sacrifice even more later if we cannot understand the need to sacrifice now (Iraq/WOT). Mistakes of 2006: Spending, spending, spending.

(3) Romney – not to attack each one of these problems one by one (WOT), but a broad response to hopefully drive Islam populace towards modernity (bingo). . . like Giuliani, Romney again communicates his opposition to the (immigration) bill. “Enforce the law that already exists”, aligning himself with conservatives. In regards to the question of abortion, as with Giuliani, I get it, I accept Romney’s position and explanation of previous record, and I am not going to let broadcast moderators to try and sway me away from an effective candidate who I believe can win the votes and support of the American people. I am sick of the “Mormon question”, and I am getting tired of the endless harping on the “abortion record” at this time of War and at a time regarding a serious debate on borders and immigration. I trust that Romney would put forth excellent candidates for the SCOTUS, and let this matter rest. The way Romney calmly and politely and effectively responds to this idiotic harping on Mormonism or abortion is in itself enough to confirm in my mind that he is a gem of a candidate for President of this nation, a real winner. As in previous debates, I think Romney again demonstrated he knows the leaders and dictators of the world, the “tribes” if you will, the nations – in other words, he knows the world geographically, politically, culturally, et all. “Washington makes a mess – Washington is all talk” (health insurance, personal responsibility). I didn’t appreciate the “Ads in Spanish” CNN trick - in fact, I really didn’t appreciate much of any of the “town hall” questions which seemed to be more of questions that would come from Democrats rather than Republicans. No, this wasn’t enough the trip me up in regards to appreciating Romney, but frankly his response was to go off subject to the question. Mistakes of 2006: no Vision of future, future through products and services – interesting, important, and forward looking, but he didn’t really answer the question in this case.

(4) Tancredo – comments on Balkanization. His comments regarding his disappointments with Bush, his bold comments that he would “tell the President the same thing” Rove told him. His comments on conservation – EXCELLENT! – Conservation through conservative principles. Mistakes of 2006: Bush ran as a conservative and governed as a liberal. American means you cut from the past (Wow!) – Fantastic response from Tancredo to the town hall question regarding defining an American. “The process of assimilation is not going on” - Bingo. These closing moments from Tancredo moves him into position number 4.

(5) Huckabee made some amazing comments, in regards that many Americans think it was President Reagan won the Cold War, and yet the Taliban believes it was they themselves who defeated the Soviet Union – very interesting, and insightful comment. “They celebrate death, we celebrate life”.

(Last Place) What’s his name who is running but isn’t officially running yet and will make the big announcement later to save us all but I forgot his name since he isn’t in the debate because I guess he doesn’t consider it too important right now . . .