Pondering the Outcome of the 2012 Republican Presidential Hopefuls’ Foreign Policy Debate

The big debate is over and the key consensus that’s emerging is: a)Newt Gingrich is turning into a formidable anti-Romney, indeed, and b) helped himself except at the end when he expressed compassion (end of his GOP hopes?) or illegal immigrants who’ve been here for a long time. Also: various analysts note that Gingrich seemed to scale some of his polemics back. Will Gingrich start to not just become the anti-Romney but a candidate that GOP establishment types can hold their breath (and nose) and support since he’d be acceptable to the conservative base? Another viewpoint that an extensive check of reactions on various blogs and news websites: Herman Cain did poorly and his poll numbers will likely continue to drop. He did nothing to negate the growing impression that foreign policy is not just not his strong suit, but it isn’t even an ugly sports jacket.

But, in the interest of full disclosure, I usually live blog debates but tonight was delayed driving in the rain in Pennsylvania, so I only posted links to live blogging.

To ponder the outcome of the debate GO HERE and read Andrew Sullivan’s excellent roundup.