CBS Republican Debate: Live Coverage

This was the nastiest debate in a while. Clearly, the candidates know the field will winnow and time is running out. I don’t know if this debate will upend Trump’s lead, but it’s not from a lack of trying from the other candidates.

The debate is wrapping up here. Final thoughts?

Strategy, Micah? This is about as pre-planned as an improv comedy night. Bringing up eminent domain on his own, without even being challenged on it? Choosing to ignore the mood of the crowd by taking a lefty view of the Iraq War and the Bushes’ role in it? He believes in running on instinct and gutting it out.