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!

Fred Thompson

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Smooth, FUNNY, and relaxed. Took advantage of his position in the center of the stage and of his height to at times dominate the proceedings, as when he led a revolt against the moderator's attempt to get yes/no answers to complicated questions. Getting the hang of how to debate and leverage his strengths, just as the debates are coming to an end.

By Mark Halperin

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