GOP Debate Numero Uno

[BmorePat87]

I want to hear from Bush, Walker, Paul, and Rubio. I see them as the true contenders in this race, so I want to see how they distinguish themselves.

On the bubble, I want to see Jindal get in. I used to think he was an interesting politician, before he went super religious right. He's a Southern Catholic good ol' boy sounding son of Indian immigrants who was a Rhodes scholar. What an enigma.

I think a lot need this first debate for different reasons. Bush needs to show what the true front runner should look like. This is not the same freak show from 2012 where Romney was the obvious choice. There are a number of options here. Rubio, Cruz, and Paul need to show they have something to offer as young newcomers. Rubio will use immigration. Paul needs to use his background as a doctor. Cruz needs to do something. Carson needs to remind people that he's the outsider option. That's Trump right now. I haven't heard anything about Carson in weeks.

I don't think Walker needs anything other than not look bad. He's in a good spot and doesn't have Bush's pressure/expectations.

Least excited about: Trump. He's a clown. Cruz. He almost seems like he wants to just be Trump's VP now. He's clown jr. Carson. He's a great doctor, but has no business being on that stage. Christie. He's so 2012.