The January 30 Republican Debate

As a testament to his suddenly strong position in the battle for the GOP nomination, says Mark Halperin, the Senator showed off all of his worst traits — and still easily beat back Mitt Romney's desperate efforts to knock him off his perch

Ron Paul

Republican presidential hopeful Texas Rep. Ron Paul

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As in the past few debates, continued to figuratively fade from the stage, although he remained, as ever, absolutely true to his ideas and his ideals. Expressed himself with lucid passion, and no doubt made his supporters frantic with disappointment and some new viewers belatedly intrigued.

by Mark Halperin

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