GOP Debate in FL

Truthfully, I thought all of the candidates did pretty well. No one really distinguished themselves, though Romney did better than he normally does since he didn't have to dance around his record as much as he normally does. (Full video and other clips can be found here).

I did enjoy hearing him speak of the "no religious test" clause in the Constitution when he has repeatedly talked of how important it is to have a "man of faith" in the White House, however. Believing Jesus hung out with Native Americans in Missouri is ok--and out of bounds for consideration of a president--but not believing Jesus was the son of God...that's beyond the pale, apparently.

The two things all candidates seemed to agree on, save Ron Paul, were (1) the Iraq War was a good idea, just poorly managed, and (2) Hillary Clinton will be the next Democratic candidate. On the first point, I can only see McCain winning a general election with that message--and it would still be a very, very tough sell. On the second point...we'll just have to wait and see (though I get the feeling they are hoping beyond hope that they get to run against Hillarah and not Obama).