I’m not sure what Romney was trying to accomplish in that debate last night. He seemed to fade into the background. Just appeared to be sitting back and letting things unfold. He’s well prepared, but he doesn’t generate much enthusiasm. I’ve been very skeptical of the idea that he might be in cahoots with Bachmann, but last night she appeared to be in kamikazi mode toward Perry. Still seems unlikely to me though.
Newt dominates these events rhetorically. Too bad he didn’t travel a different path in days gone by. No matter how well he does in the debates, nobody wants him as the nominee.
I’m a Perry supporter, but I haven’t been impressed with his performances in the two debates he’s been in. He was a little better this time, but he just strikes me as not being very verbally facile. And probably never will be.
Cain has improved a lot over the course of the campaign so far. His presentation of that 9-9-9 plan seems a bit gimmicky although the plan itself may be a good idea.
Santorum is good on the issues, but lacks even a trace of the charisma necessary to win the presidency.
Something about Huntsman irks me. I have a feeling he would irk me even if he were just reading names out of a phone book. Heck, he wouldn’t even have to say anything; he could irk me just by standing there.
I’ve seen Bachmann be very good in the past, but last night she just looked desperate.
Ron Paul remains Ron Paul.
Your summation of the candidates is a pretty good one. I agree in general with your impressions of the debate.
I haven’t seen the debates.. do you know if mccotter is getting any face time?
“His presentation of that 9-9-9 plan seems a bit gimmicky although the plan itself may be a good idea.”
Cain is a good guy and a smart business man, but he isn’t ready for primetime.
His 999 plan would tax the rich at 9% and the poor ( who have to spend all they earn to get by) at 18%. There is no way he thought that one through.