[gov_bean_ counter]

Bachmann could have come on stage and belched and CNN would have declared her one of the winners so to set up the straw man of Gov Palin staying out because of Bachmann's success.

Nope, they don't have an agenda and Mrs. Bachmann is not smart enough to figure it out.

[ejdrapes]

Let’s see NRO, Townhall, American Spectator, Commentary, Red State, just to name a few all declared Bachmann the winner or co-winner with Romney. Same for those tweeting (like Mary Katharine Hamm and Guy Benson) I guess they all have an agenda too? I guess all of conservative online media with the exception of free republic is out to get Palin and keep her from running?

[truthfreedom]

I thought Bachmann won the debate. I really liked how she structured her answers. Quick answer, talking points somewhat related to the question, detailed answer, summary / repeat of quick answer. I didn’t see it as shallow as some did.

And she’s my 3rd favorite. One on stage, one not are my top 2.

I don’t think Bachmann will get that much of a bounce in the polls from this debate, not to pass Palin. The MSM might want to pretend that Bachmann becomes a front runner. I was impressed, likely others were too, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see her numbers up a little (2-3), maybe Cain down a tad (1-2), maybe Romney down (Taliban had to hurt a little) Every one else about the same (0-1).