I think Fiorina did better than many if not most. However, to me Paul seemed to be the one who knew what he was talking about on the widest variety of questions even if I don’t agree with much of what is said. At least he seemed to be informed beyond the required 10 second sound byte that seems to be the extent of most of the candidates knowledge on any given subject.
Not happy with the format, but I never am. I think the moderator should have more ability to call a candidate out on obvious obfuscation (perhaps a loud bullshit button) and I don’t like candidates being able to talk around a question or redirect it into a soundbyte moment for self-aggrandizement; stop them in mid-speech and go to someone else immediately.
And questions like who should be on a $10 dollar bill? Seriously? Are we discussing the views of the possible leader of the country or just putting together another “Top 10” list for Facebook? Just skip the bullcrap. ask the hard questions and go for substance.
Unfortunately, this is entertainment and we go were the money goes.
Incidentally, the little dust up between Trump and Bush over donations and casinos; I would bet that while Bush is not lying, technically, Trump is correct. I doubt that Trump, as Trump, ever offered money to Bush or Bush’s campaign. Now there are corporate entities that I am sure did; and remember corporations are people now so Trump would not be lying if he says it was not him. This is also why he can say “I never wanted casinos” with a straight face. I very much doubt whether an investigation would reveal Trump doing the deed or even ever actually speaking to Bush.