Just finished watching. Had to wait til everyone got home.
My guy did wonderfully! Santorum was strong and had a lot of sharp moments. He was at his best when talking about foreign policy, but even when he distanced himself from the two front runners he was still classy and not whiny.
Newt seemed more petty and bitchy than I’ve seen him, and was one time at least back on the ropes. First time I’ve seen that in this whole election season, and I’ve seen every one of the 352 debates so far. The mud fights between him and Romney were won by Romney.
Ron Paul was Ron Paul. He had some good moments but I am not sure there would even be an Israel after his first term as president.
I think if I had to pick a winner for tonight, it would be Santorum. I’m biased, but he came out with a strong, principled fight for the party’s nomination.
I saw tonight as a character-revealing debate. Romney revealed that he really hates to lose. He had more to give after Tuesday, and he scratched his way back to the lead over Newt.
Ron Paul showed that he is a decent person, nothing phony about him. What you see is what you get with Paul.
Santorum showed that while this is new to him, he is fully capable of demonstrating the kind of leadership and moral vision we need in our top leader. He knew he had to really bring it, and he did. He is earnest and showed new strength.
Newt demonstrated arrogance and somewhat of a mean streak when he felt put upon. It wasn’t flattering to him. I wonder if it will hurt his lead. I feel vindicated that I just can’t bring myself to like him. I think he is who I fear he is.
You’ve always been anti-Gingrich, and have now taken to camouflaging that in a “balanced” debate analysis. Nice try.
>> Newt seemed more petty and bitchy than I’ve seen him
Don’t hold back. Tell us how you really feel.
The fact the audience caught Romney lying about his knowledge of the controversial campaign ads doesn’t mean anything?
Rick is a nice guy but he just doesn’t have the ability to be a leader.
It’s a pissing contest as to who is most of an insider between Mitt, Newt and Rick. Paul too if you count how long he’s been on Congress.
As to trusting someone I believe will actually do something rather than be liberal lite, then Newt’s track record is the best. Not perfect, but none of theirs are.