The Hill News

Ron Paul surprised me with a performance that was dull, distant and weak. He failed to dramatically articulate a clear position. He looked uncomfortable and unprepared. Paul did not have any plan. He answered questions, when asked, without any strategy or any larger coherent message.

Michele Bachmann did not surprise me with a performance that was skillfully planned, orchestrated and executed. Her ploy of announcing she was running during the debate was masterful. Her comments were tight, on message and effective.

Michele Bachmann was the one clear winner of the debate. She seized the upper hand for the post postion on the right from Dr. Paul and made Sarah Palin look trite and irrelevant.

Read more...