The Second Republican Debate

Missed the debate? The long shots threw some jabs and the favorites played defense. Mark Halperin grades all of their performances

Tommy Thompson

Grade: C-

Tommy Thompson, former secretary of Health and Human Services

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Best: His hearing aid and health both seemed satisfactory.

Worst: Still not getting across his record as governor of Wisconsin or as a Bush cabinet member. Inexplicably seems like a newcomer to the national stage.

— Mark Halperin

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