◼ Whatever you might think of Anderson Cooper as a CNN anchor (I’m obviously not a fan), his performance as tonight’s moderator of the GOP’s 287th debate was stellar. - John Nolte at Breitbart's Big Journalism
His questions were all on point and he stayed far away from the divisive social issues no one but “journalists” interested in re-electing Obama care about. And, for the first time, it seemed as though everyone on the stage got close to equal time to speak....
Politics aside, as far as putting on a compelling debate, Cooper succeeded there as well. The night moved quickly, a good spectrum of topics were covered, and Cooper managed to stay out of the way. This was the candidates’ show, and that’s the way it should be.
◼ Fight Club: GOP candidates brawl on CNN - Michelle Malkin
◼ War: Romney and Perry bicker over illegal immigration; Update: Palin grades the debate - HotAir
◼ Full Transcript CNN Western Republican Presidential Debate
