The Real Winner(s) from the Debates

Candidates did what candidates do.

Commentators did what commentators do.

But the interesting thing coming out of the debate from last night is - there are actually quite a few well versed candidates on key issues.

Despite the format, despite the presentation, despite the lack of a "true debate format" (because with 10 candidates that isn't all that viable, unless we are going to have 2 questions answered, replied to and rebutted over the course of the hour), we actually saw some well reasoned answers on some very tough candidates in this debate.

The real winners from the debates were - the American people.  Because we saw that this isn't just a crazy show of anyone who wants to run.