The December 12 Republican Debate
In the last GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses, Huckabee kept his momentum on track and Thompson was better than usual, says Mark Halperin. And Alan Keyes is back!
Mike Huckabee
Cleverly shifted away from being spry and dramatic as an underdog to being serious, calm, and leader-like as a frontrunner. Raised his game — and took a bit of a chance — by emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship and outreach for the next president. Likely breathed a sigh of relief when the moderator announced at the outset that Iraq and immigration would not be major topics. Despite all the pre-debate build-up, biggest challenge (from Tom Tancredo) was about arts education! Above all, demonstrated why he is stylistically a fantastic fit for what Iowans like in their leaders, and kept his momentum on track.
—By Mark Halperin
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