[rightwingintelligentsia]

You’re right; Perry is not a great speaker. He may remind some of GWB in that respect. It could just be first debate jitters.

[Fresh Wind]

Great answer on the death penalty!!

[CASchack]

Perry has had moments which were good....certainly better than GWB.

[McLynnan]

Brian Williams just removed all doubt he’s out to get Perry with the death penalty question and Perry handled it well.

[angcat]

I wonder if Brian Williams would feel the same way if his wife was murdered dumb liberal bastard.

[exit82]

Perry makes no apaology for executing murderers. Audeince applause.

Williams the a-hole says—what do you make of audience applauding the death of 234 people(i.e. executions in TX).

Perry doesn’t back down.

[JulieRNR21]

Perry just nailed it on the death penalty....thoughtful clear answer!

[LostInBayport]

I think Perry is thinking before he speaks...perhaps a bit too much, but considering there are a horde of runny-nosed lefties drooling in anticipation of a line they can use to make him out to be something ending in “ist”, I would too.

[riri]

Maybe it’s been the horror of the Obama years, maybe it’s just that the 8 Bush years were a fabulous time in my life but there is something about Perry reminding me of W that makes me nostalgic.

[casinva]

I agree with your thought that Rick Perry may have had some first debate jitters. This is his first national debate, his first BIG debate. While Perry did well overall, he seemed a little less at ease at the beginning of this debate but has picked up quite well throughout. He’s a quick learner at least!

Plus, he sure is sticking to his guns and not backing down on his stands, good or bad (lol). You gotta give it to him for his guts.

Newt won.

Perry and Cain tied for second.