McCain–strong opening. Not afraid to give Bush a little credit. McCain contininues to blink excessively.

Ron Paul 1st answer. Paul still looks and sounds impish and peevish–even when is says sensible things. Paul tkaes nice swipe at Giuliani and makes argument for america antagonizing the world.

Romney first answer. Romney is very pro-Bush. Romney is uncharacteristicly sloppy. His tie is hanging out. It is a bad TV tie. The white shirt is too bright. Romney is still smooth, polished, comfortable and confident.  

Gibson is friendly and good natured.

Huckabee is wearing a bad TV tie–it is pixilating and going blurry in some shots. His first answer comes across sincere–nice distancing from Bush. He appears to be thoughtful re foreign policy.

Fred Thompson says “uh” evey two seconds. He seems to need a director and severl takes before he can nail it.

Giuliani comes out forceful. Strong hand motions. His white shirt is too bright and is glary. He likes to use lots of numbers. He didn’t criticize Bush.

Moderator Charlie Gibson should do well because he doesn’t appear to want to dominate the debate.