Tonight is the Republican CNN/YouTube debate, and it could be Mike Huckabee's moment. If you'll recall, this is the debate that was almost cancelled because Mitt Romney objected to having to answer questions from a snowman.
This is the first debate that Huckabee enters as a true first tier candidate. On the one hand, it means that he will get more face time. On the other, it means that he's got a target on his back.
Also look to see if the Rudy vs. Mitt narrative comes into play. Their attacks against one another have become more personal in nature in recent days with each comparing the other to Hillary Clinton(!). If they take the opportunity to confront one another on the charges and it gets personal on that stage, it could be a moment for Huckabee who could hold his head high and stay on message.
Throughout the day we'll be posting interesting and thought-provoking questions as we come across them; starting with a snowman who makes some good points:
» Debate Prep: Context on the Ground from ElephantBiz
First Read has the narrative of the debates, thus far: The seemingly endless debate parade of 2007 began -- on the Republican side -- at the Reagan Library in California, underneath Reagan's own Air Force One. It took us to Columbia,... [Read More]
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