So here is my take on the debate. I intentionally did not write any notes down or tweet anything so that all I could go on to write the blog was what I took away from simply watching. This is it by candidate:
Newt: Still, clearly the most intelligent (policy wise) on that stage. If this guy had made even one morally sound decision in his life, he'd wipe the floor with the other candidates. Unfortunately he generally did not while Speaker (and before), and recently made comments like "Spanish the language of the ghetto." Despite his strong performances, I don't see him in the long run picture.
Romney: Last night he had some good answers, but none of it sounds decent when he ends with that arrogant smile. People just don't like this guy no matter how he answers a question (and he has tried answering them with all possible answers) He will go the distance, but if he is our nominee, Obama wins.
Perry: He kept quiet last night. I like that. When he had answers they were all solid. The Governor is solid. And here is where he is going to skyrocket again: As soon as the other candidates drop out. Seems silly to say, but Perry + anyone else on that stage (1 or all or some combination) beat Romney any day of the week. Iowa will be huge (And I remain confident that he will do better than expected there) but when two or three folks drop out before New Hampshire, it could be a whole new ballgame for Perry.
Ron Paul: I hate even having to address this guy, especially on Foreign Policy… mostly because he doesn't have a foreign policy. His foreign policy is literally to not have any. And bringing up legalizing drugs in a foreign policy debate makes my point that he is a joke, even clearer. Thanks Grandpa Ron.
Bachmann: I will honestly say she sounded less crazy last night. And other than the terrible lipstick job she was rocking, I'm sure her people were enthused. Unfortunately on anything other than the topic for which she has sat on a Congressional Committee for a few years, she is still clueless.
Cain: He literally answered, or attempted to answer maybe 3 questions last night. And after saying 'I would maybe do this or I would maybe do that," I think Wolf Blitzer, the moderator just got annoyed and stopped asking him to respond altogether. (and Cain calling Wolf "Blitz" probably didn't help either)
Santorum: I really thought he would be kicking and screaming more. He was relatively inconsequential last night. It makes me sad too because I love his jabs and the look on his face that reads "oh no I might get beat up for that, but yah, I'm glad I said it." There was not a whole lot of that last night.
Huntsman: This was definitely his strongest debate, although it won't matter. He has all his cards in New Hampshire and while he might steal a point or two from Romney, you just can't beat Mitt on his home court. And unfortunately for the Huntsman people, he probably won't even be 2nd or 3rd.
So that is it. The top of the class is still Romney, Newt, Cain and Perry. Cain is more than on his way downhill, and I don't think Newt will be far behind. It's a marathon not a sprint people. Here's to Jan. 3rd when all the fireworks really start.
xoxo Sara Marie
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