Yesterday, Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman had a Lincoln-Douglas style debate at St. Anselm College In New Hampshire.
It was supposed to be a major moment for Jon Huntsman, and instead, it turned out to be a major yawn!
The two men, both admittedly bright and intelligent, were very respectful and generous in compliments toward the other.
Both demonstrated a knowledge of foreign affairs greater than any of the other GOP Presidential candidates in the nomination race.
But no major breakthroughs were accomplished by Huntsman, a major disappointment, as this event was billed by his camp as a major turning point in the campaign, which it most certainly was not!
There is no question of Huntsman’s outstanding attributes, but it seems clear that he should look to 2016, having gained exposure this time, but not making so far any major headway.
The odds of Huntsman winning New Hampshire, and becoming a major challenge to Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich now seems remote!