I missed the debate, but heard about it. I hear that Rick Perry did poorly. He may turn out to be the Fred Thompson of this election cycle. Mitt Romney performed well enough, though he was very mechanical, I hear. Herman Cain and Gary Johnson came off the best.
Cain seemed sharp enough. Perhaps he can emerge, overtake Bachmann? She’s unfortunately not doing so hot.
Santorum I don’t love but he looks good compared to Mick Pomney. He’s getting high marks as well for the debate. He has gotten almost no traction at all.
If Perry does drop off that would hopefully cause some other alternative to Romney to move up.