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MITT ROMNEY - Must break away from the pack by showing why he is stronger on the economy than the rest of the candidates. If he can't, he will drown in questions about healthcare reform mandates. He has been in hiding, and his first debate must make a strong impression about his ability to rise above his many liabilities.
 
TIM PAWLENTY - Must finally begin the anti-Romney campaign he intends to run. Now is the time to begin separating himself from the default front-runner and show primary voters why he is the better choice. He must show some moxie tonight and take on Romney, carefully and successfully, making sure he doesn't lay a trap for himself in the process. It's time to move out from the basement floor in polling, where he still lags behind Herman Cain.

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