I don’t think they’ll knock Perry out of the race. I’m already sick of the Gardisil and tuition.
But I’m taking another look at Newt. I don’t care what his baggage is, he’s the one who defends all the other candidates and sets his sights on Obama. He’s fast on his feet and had great answers (GE my favorite).
Social issues aren’t going to win this election, right or wrong. Irrespective of his stance, hammering Perry on this is a loser, and the longer you go on about it the more you will lose. The economy takes all precedence right now.
The tuition thing might get more mileage, I don’t know. A candidate would have to play it right though or eventually people will tire of that too.
Bottom line in politics, get the negatives out early. If Perry can stand the heat he’s golden. If not then Romney still lives, and I’m pissed at Bachmann and Santorum for enabling that.
They both made a serious tactical error tonite. Wrong issue to go for the throat on and they may have knocked themselves out. Otherwise they were decent.
Newt and Cain the master statesmen as always.
Ron Paul - superkook.
Huntsman - Eddie Hascal.