***Tonight's CNN Debate*** (v, medical, Huckabee, poll)

[jamies]

Let's have a big hand for the candidates!

Psffftt...

[Utopian Slums]

Not surprised Anderson Cooper would hold out to do an actual debate where there might be REAL ISSUES discussed.

[middle-aged mom]

3 hours on their feet under hot lights.

No potty breaks.

[moneill]

I am undecided but felt that CNN's debate presented a more realistic, thoughtful, insightful debate than Fox could. Fox was sensationalist, empty..blah.........DAM those candidates looked good

[chacho_keva]

This was fun.

Thanks to all who messaged or repped.

Lots of great points from lots and lots of posters.

Let's do it again!

[take57]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

3 hours on their feet under hot lights.

No potty breaks.

Depends

[dsjj251]

I think Fiorina did the best

Walker did the worst.

[HeyJude514]

Originally Posted by dsjj251

If I had to guess, Carly Fiorina won the debate.

Scott Walker probably had the worst showing.

I think Carly came off as shrill. That might not be a problem on the Democratic side, but I bet it doesn't play well with the Conservative base.

I also think Cruz did pretty badly tonight. He should be out by now. As should Bush, but all that money will probably keep him in when he doesn't deserve to be.

I actually was impressed by Paul and Kasich, but they both are probably too intelligent for the Republican base. And I don't see how Carson holds onto the number two spot after his lackluster performance tonight.

[Bluefox]

Originally Posted by DJboutit

Trump did not win this debate not even close

Arguably he didn't win the last one either....

[Kamsack]

Originally Posted by waltergulick

Biggest winners (not necessarily my favorites but who I think will gain the most in the polls):

Carly
Rand
Rubio

Biggest losers:

Walker
Huckabee
Cruz

I agree....Rand and Rubio were my tops as someone who is not a strong political hack learned some new things about them and more importantly about their disposition. Carly was strong.

Trump was so-so....debate wasnt as focused on him as when it started, which was good.

Cruz, Walker and Huckabee never a fan of.