From Mark Steyn:
But I agree with Rich that Michele Bachmann was very strong.
From Michael Barone:
I think Bachmann emerged from this debate a more serious competitor and Pawlenty not a stronger one than he was before.
Those comments from two FR threads this morning that you can easily find. And, no, actually you trashed Bachmann in several posts last night. And, as I said, maybe you need to examine your own opinions when they are 180 degrees from what most are saying. (And on radio news just now, another comment that Bachmann helped herself more than anyone.)
Very strong? Steyn has always liked her, so he will see what he wants to see
a more serious competitor? So she moves from the back bench to the next the last bench.
I fully expect her to say something incredibly stupid in the next week or so and return to her rightful place on the back row.