Excellent takes on the debate, John.

All shone more than I expected, except DeSantis, who should pack it in and return to destroying Florida.

Frank Bruni (today's NYT) described Ramaswamy as "Trump in the larva stage," although his narcissism fully evolved.

I give him more credit. He brought the best out of others, including Haley, Pence, and Christie. But beyond that, he made it to the top of the pack with a clown approach, perhaps unappreciated.

Ramaswamy's views are such rubbish that no one should take them seriously. He is challenging Trump using the absurdity of Trump. It might work.

Many thanks. Best.