Cain won.
Newt is not really a contender.
Cain-Gingritch 2012!
Except for Ron Paul, all of they each made some excellent points. It probably will not have a major impact. CNN sure was gunning for Mitt Romney to appear as the "yokozuna" (top dog), though--that much is clear. Hey, they have their agenda. I know for sure they want him matched against Obongo and want guys like Cain or Gingrich or Santorum now where NEAR that nomination. Paul for them is a freak show for viewership ratings..
It is clear as the clock I see on this wall here about CNN. Nobody fools me with their CRAP.
PS I would not be objective, but I think Cain did very well tonight. He looked the most presidential and accepted responsibility and sucked it up when he had too, but also stood his ground when everyone thought he might back down. He pivoted well, and got out of a lot of potential headlocks. He tired a bit at the end. Gingrich a close second--his personal baggage notwithstanding, he is an eloquent man that stays on message and keeps the anti-Obama drumbeat going which we need before such a large live national audience.