Ran through it on delay, just now, and that’s my take.
Armbinder at The Atlantic agrees:
On points, Fred Thompson won the debate.
Every answer was thoughtful and well-crafted; his tone matched the tone of the question; he wisely refrained from interjecting in the back and forth squabbling. He very deftly reminded viewers that he served on key Senate national security panels and is bringing his experience to bear. Even his insults were subtly and gently constructed In some ways, Thompson did McCain’s bidding. You skeptical readers can tell me that if Thompson had finished a solid fourth in Iowa, I might not be writing about Thompson at all, that said, he’s still a candidate, and his performance tonight tells me his mind is not elsewhere.
Correct. Home run, Fred.
Further, Romney…
..was backed into a corner on mandates in health care by Fred Thompson.
Again, correct.
Huckbee got a few licks in on Romney, too. In that contest it was hard to know who to cheer for. McCain apparently got caught up in the back and forth, meanwhile, and came off looking like a blithering idiot. Vindictive, nasty, and just not presidential… I can’t help wondering if he’s damaged himself tonight. (I grant, mind, that Huck and Romney didn’t show all that well, either, in that regard.
Addendum: (David L)
Yes, Fred wins:
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Fred defined ammensty, not merely to Rudy bot for the election.
Courtesy of Byran, Hot Air.
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