Quick Hits on the Republican Debate

Tonight was the first "real" Republican debate. The debate was televised on CNN. All in all it was enjoyable to watch. Below are a few of my shoot from the hip observations.

• Newt Gingrich, though intelligent, came across as angry. Angry leaders do not get elected. This performance demonstrated that Newt will not be our next president.


• Herman Cain was marginalized by the leadership of the debate. They put him on the end of the stage. They cut him off more quickly than others.


• Pawlenty, by not strongly supporting his Obamneycare line, came across as cowardly and weak. People do not like cowardly and weak.


• Bachman came across softer, sweeter, and more human and relatable. This will help her in the primaries and caucus'.


• Bachman also came across as strong and articulate. I think her stock went up this evening.


• Romney came across as polished and presidential. This is a double-edged sword, but I think it helped Romney this evening.


• Hermann Cain will be heavily courted for a position in the admistration if a Republican wins the election.


• Ron Paul will never win, but he might just be people's favorite candiates to listen to and see in a debate.