Even on TMF - I'd comment on politics as a spectator sport - not what I like or don't like - just from a vantage point of a wannabe strategist. I used to know every little thing about campaigns, it was like that since I was 16.....I've sort of gotten out of it but for headlines for the last few years so the following is me, without knowing the daily stuff. The Sunni vs Shia tribes, the Tweet-Facebook-QR code politics just aren't my thing. But -- - tonight I watched.


Christie: SlightlyPositive
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He attacked Trump.....but lived to tell about it. Also showed his debating experience.


Pence: MildlyPositive
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Didn't suck up to Trump and again, lived to tell about it. the "Pro Life" resonates well.....even though many Kaylees, Brittanys, Wades and Burts need abortions. But they like to pretend they don't.


Vivek: BreakEven, slight minutes
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Had he not been waving his hands every time, and not been "I'm the only one...." every single time he'd have fared better. Also needs to learn NOT to talk when there's loud applause or boos. Also needs to shut up when opponent is hurting himself. When Christie was downgrading Trump - Vivek should shut up and let the boos do the work. He missed an opportunity tonight. Had he been better - he'd have gone from exciting Andrew Yang status to contender.


Ron, slight plus
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Showed a bit of life, beat low expectations, he spoke Red well.


Haley - BreakEven....slight trace of negative.
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Since day one she's on my 'no' List. She's owned by the NeoCon Israel crowd. But - she spoke well and maturely - - I just dont see who her constituency is and bashing Republicans - was met with silence.


Tim Scott- BreakEven
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Solid night, but nothing to increase his chances.


Burgum Hutchison
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Not much there. Hutchison gets to raise some money, legally. Dont think that's not why he's running.


DONALD TRUMP - BreakEven - MILDLY negative
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The Republican voters for the first time saw -- there is life without Daddy.

Anyhow, regardless who wins, and which party wins.... the Tribal Americans will not be better off. But above is how I score the debate.