Cruz was Cruz. Humble when apologizing for something he had no control over. Consistent in his beliefs and views.
Rubio... Exposed hard core.
Carson has gone full pity me mode. The entrance thing, no matter the cause, was just weird. I half expected the raised fist thing. I think he may have been trying to make a statement. Trump ruined it for him.
Christie did a good job in the also tabs. Bush didn't look completely lost for a change.
Kasich didn't talk about his dad. Or I missed it because I just toon him out.
When Carson stopped at the edge of the stage and did not walk out to the podium, I first thought this was some kind of weird tactic that he would explain once he got out there. When Trump then stood next to him and also did not go out on stage, I thought, okay, he's in on it, too. I now think that Carson was just confused, and Trump stood with him to keep him from looking foolish. Then Kasich did the same thing. I don't think this was any kind of stunt, I just think there was confusion backstage.
Cruz tried to have it both ways in that apology last night. It backfired. CNN was body slamming Cruz with the truth right after the debate. He would have been better served to just make a short sincere apology to Carson and moved on.