Romney wins debate in Iowa according to many

I read an excellent post from the site Race 4 2008 today. Even though this site is not a "For-Mitt" site, the writer actually admitting to be a Thompson supporter, he feels that Mitt Romney did extremely well in today's Iowa debate. Furthermore, he feels that Huckabee is running out of one-liners and tricks, not to mention that he doesn't have the depth of experience and skill to be an effective president. The article also briefly speaks to the fact that neither Giuliani or McCain really made a mark today, basically getting lost in the crowd. The article goes through each the major candidate's performance, but I will make note of two on here and post a link at the bottom to visit the full article. Many other sites also felt that Mitt performed best, and I have noticed that this has been common in most of the debates in which he has taken part. I found this article inspiring as the author admits that he has been a Romney skeptic for a while, but recently has begun to be won over by him. This is the kind of result that Mitt needs with each and every voter.

"Mike Huckabee- D: Like McCain, I have usually have given Huckabee high marks on his performances. I think he has performed so well on each occasion that he has set high expectations for himself, and today he failed to meet them. He not only didn’t stand out, but stood in opposition to many a conservative position. He failed to perform up to the standard expected of the frontrunner, and he has worn out his one liners. Everyone following the campaigns know he is a supporter of the FAIR tax and is socially conservative, but what else defines him as a candidate? What are his plans to fight the War on Terror? How does he plan to deal with entitlements? In his prior performances, Huckabee has been able to steal the show with one liners and his appealing mannerisms, but as a frontrunner, much more is expected of you. Nothing he said stood out today. The stakes of the campaign are much higher than who has the best understanding of the Gospel, and frankly, he didn’t do anything to prove to me that he is ready for the presidency. Huckabee has been under intense scrutiny for the last week, and how he handles it could be what determines his chances of victory. In Arkansas, he was notoriously thin skinned to criticism, and he must show that he has what it takes to lead the country."

"Mitt Romney- A: Thompson gains the top spot because he scored the defining moments of the debate, but Mitt Romney showed that he has the command of the issues and the presence required to be on the main stage. His bullet points hit on all the major themes, but his attention to detail scored him points with me. Although I have never qualified as one of the “Antibots,” I have been one of Governor Romney’s biggest skeptics. Lately though, he has been turning in performances that I have been thoroughly impressed with, and he has shown a human side, which I doubted to exist for a while."

For full article visit: http://race42008.com/2007/12/12/personal-reaction-to-the-debate/