In the final debate before the all-important Republican primary in Florida (1/29), the five remaining candidates performed in a chivalrous manner; a sharp contrast to what America witnessed a few days ago with the Democratic debate featuring personal attacks, nasty body language, and barbed challenges.
John McCain and Mitt Romney had the most at stake in this debate due to their jockeying for 1st and 2nd place in the latest Florida polls. McCain performed well, and tried the best he could to reassure conservatives that he was in fact a conservative; but it was Mitt Romney that truly shined tonight. Romney faced difficult questions from Tim Russert about his vast fortune, high volume of television ads, record as Governor, etc. But Russert’s strategy backfired; instead of wavering, Romney provided clear, complete and precise answers to each question and looked purely Presidential.
Overall, Romney established himself as the best candidate to handle the economy, as a man who would be tough in the War on Terror, and as a Republican nominee who would have no trouble taking on the Clinton machine in November.
Based on the latest polls and a rock-star performance this evening, it is safe to say the sun is shining on Mitt right now in Florida.
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