...And the Big Winner of the GOP Debate Is? Trump

Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush both had great nights, but Bush got the better of their exchange on immigration. Bush picked the right time to shine in a debate. Ted Cruz also occupied much of the oxygen in the room, and seemed to take incoming from all sides. He handled it fine and I think probably cemented himself in second place — at least for the moment. Governors Chris Christie and John Kasich had good moments, too. In fact, on the main stage, absent Donald Trump, everyone did pretty well.