By Chuck Todd, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann
Too tired after last night's three-hour-plus debate? Too many candidates to keep track off? Too many zingers and back-and-forths? Have no fear: Our list of winners and losers is here.
First, the winners:
- Carly Fiorina: Yes, we aren't the only ones who thought she stood out. But she was prepared, took advantage of every opportunity, and certainly sounded the part. Bottom line: She made the most of her appearance at the main stage (and don't forget, she almost didn't make it!) But as her interview with NBC's Savannah Guthrie reminded us, her business and political experience -- getting fired from HP, losing her only race in California -- will receive more attention as she does.
- Marco Rubio: Just like in the first debate, Rubio shined and demonstrated that he's a natural performer at these kinds of debate. He's always hitting doubles. That said, his water joke when talking about California's drought was tone deaf.
- Chris Christie: Out of all the candidates who NEEDED a good debate (Walker, Huckabee, Paul, and Christie), Christie delivered the most. He scratched and clawed like this could be his last opportunity on a stage like this. And he made the most of it.
- Jeb Bush: The first part looked like a repeat performance of the Cleveland debate for Bush. But he had to show to everyone (donors, establishment Republicans, the press) that he could beat up Trump. And he did.
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Source: NBC News
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