Cruz was very good. The fact that the NYT did not pan him. Is an indication of that.
Many were embarrassing. Perry seems to have been advised to
Frequently say “smart” and hope the voters would impart that
Quality to him. Jindal seemed uncomfortable to me, but I have not heard him speak often. Bush had some good points, but I don’t remember what they were. He has a very weak communication style. Pataki should have stayed home. Fiorina speaks well and makes good points, but she is not presidential material.
It’s too bad because Perry was a good Texas governor but he is simply not presidential material.
Why do you say Carly isn’t presidential material? Not that I think she will get the nomination but so far I like what she says and she seems very intelligent.