
Funny, sharp and relaxed either because he feels some momentum in Iowa or because he feels he has nothing left to lose. Best rapport with the audience of any of the candidates. Let a little bit of his inner braggart run free when talking about his foreign policy cred and resume, but was offered and grabbed plenty of chances to show off his best sides.
By Mark Halperin
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