GOP Debate: Notice Three Things

First, and most obviously, was the cordial tone. Especially compared to the Democrats in South Carolina, this was an extremely tame event with some heaping praise on another (McCain referred to Giuliani as "an American hero"). No talk of slum lords or begging for more time to defend themselves from attack here.

Second was Mr. Paul's question to McCain. He was clearly caught off guard and stumbled through his answer but, luckily for him, few people know anything about the Working Group on Financial Markets so I doubt the incident will hurt him.

Lastly, what was going on with Giuliani? The constant face scrunching was an unappealing exercise and his eyebrows looked painted on, and only half finished at that. I know he's no adonis, but wow, at least finish putting your face on when going out in public.