Yesterday’s GOP debate failed to provide the sharp come back Rick Perry had sought after his edgy performance in the last debate. If anything at all, it was Mitt Romney who won the day not only through his solid grasp of economic issues but his growing ease as a front runner. Romney looked presidential and confident throughout the night while Perry jumbled and fumbled with generalities and little specificities.
Herman Cain the growing tornado within the Republican party kept up with his speedy "Hermanator" image by holding his own among a crowded field. As usual he was clear, crisp, simple and “bold”. Cain used the opportunity to further promote his 999 economic agenda; something which has caught on with his audience and news media. Mr. Cain will not get the nomination but he’s proved to us all what an astute marketer he is.
The New Hampshire debate I believe will signify the end the also runs like Bachman and Santorum. I doubt Bachmann is in it for the big prize as I can sense an angling for a Vice presidential slot based on the body language between Romney and herself. As I said before I don’t see Gingrich or Paul dropping out. These candidates are in the race because of ideological and philosophical beliefs they hold dearly and will like to promote as long as the opportunity is still available.
Polls show Romney far ahead in New Hampshire but Iowa is still up for grabs. If Perry wins Iowa which is still likely because Romney has decided not to campaign there, then he’s still very much in it. However if Iowa goes to Romney and he wins New Hampshire then this nomination could be locked up earlier than anyone we all think. The other candidates have to win Iowa to have any chance of continuing at all. If things remain as they are, this race is all but Romney’s to lose.
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