Did Ron Paul win Tuesday’s GOP debate at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington?
OK, its hard to really say anyone wins a debate, given that theres no scoring, and Wolf Blitzer doesnt come out afterward and hand out a medal. In general, last nights word fight was high-minded and good for everybody, except maybe Herman Cain, since he didnt say much.
CNNs Blitzer did well, too drawing candidates into real conversations, and emceeing questions from assembled think-tank luminaries. The whole thing was a real debate in that it juxtaposed real differences of opinion.
Which is where Congressman Paul comes in. It was him against the Republican world last night. His positions are often very different from those of his GOP opponents, and he defended them with his typical well-honed points. Youre reminded once again that hes been at this for decades. Even longer than Mitt Romney.