This #gopdebate is actually really rocking and rolling now. Credit to @jaketapper for letting it happen.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 17, 2015
I guess it's the whole field trying to cut Trump down to size -- and he's holding his own against all of them combined so far. #GOPDebate
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) September 17, 2015
Walker to Trump: We don't need an apprentice in the White House, we have one right now
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) September 17, 2015
Walker clash with Trump most significant Trump-related moment so far. Walker, flagging, showing signs of life. Trump hits right back.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) September 17, 2015
"I want you to raise your hand... How many people here are not zombies?"
[Christie nukes room]
— Political Math (@politicalmath) September 17, 2015
.@ChrisChristie tells cameras to look at audience, asks people to raise hand if Obama left a better country to future generations, no hands
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) September 17, 2015
Wow! Chris Christie very effective, even stirring, opening statement. Very impressive intensity - and appropriate.
— Michael Medved (@MedvedSHOW) September 17, 2015
All good opening statements. Let the fireworks begin! #GOPdebate
— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) September 17, 2015
I'll give the "win" for the opening statements to Carly. Second place to Chris Cristy.
— Neal Boortz (@Talkmaster) September 17, 2015
Carly? Solid. Like her more every time I see her. #CNNDebate
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) September 17, 2015
Wow! @CarlyFiorina just hit it out of the park in her opening statement!
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) September 17, 2015
Kasich stresses elevated, hopeful, uplifting tone. #GOPDebate
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 17, 2015
Strong, prepared challenge from Walker against Trump.
— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) September 17, 2015
Who had the best opening statement? Vote for who is winning the #GOPDebate at http://t.co/u1TzKT6sWm! #CNNDebate
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— NRSC Republicans (@NRSC) September 17, 2015