Mitt Romney walked in as a front runner and I think walked out as a stronger front runner. The fisticuffs is bad news for the party. Somebody should take and shake these candidates. When you have got the front runner of your party called a liar by three other candidates on the stage, there is a problem for the party and for the runner.
Gergen comments on Romney's performance in the debate and the implications of the candidates' attacks on him.
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