I only have a few minutes this morning, but I do have a few thoughts running around in my head that I want to share.

First, Congratulations to Newt Gingrich for his win in SC. The question, as I see it, is how much of his momentum will carry over here in Florida. Of course that was days ago, which means I am really behind in posting here.

Second, I hate Direct TV but I think their latest commercials are really funny. See, I told you these were random.

Rick Santorum is scheduled to be in Lakeland (where I work) this Saturday. I have tickets to attend the event. It is also a straw poll of the local 9-12 group.

Finally, back to the primaries, I have a post started in my head about the right’s need to find the perfect candidate. The short version – one doesn’t exist. Check back later to read it.

One more thing about the debates, and this is for all of the candidates, whatever question the moderator asks, your answer should include the word “Obama”. Let’s focus here people. Just because I’m all over the map doesn’t mean you can be. In my mind, I really don’t care that much about what you think about each other. The person who is going to get my support is the one who will take on Barack Obama. That is the reason for this little exercise after all.

Have a great day. Let me hear your random thoughts in the comments.

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Steveegg will be liveblogging the Pre-Ames Straw Poll GOP debate. I’ll be heading over there to watch and throw in my $0.04 (I know it should be my $0.02, but I’ve lifted my debt ceiling for the occasion). Join in the fun.

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Quite a few roundups and analysis of last night’s debate. Let’s peek in and see what others are saying.

Stop The ACLU:

• Political Radar
• Bryan Preston
• Michelle Malkin
• Blogs for Fred Thompson
• Marc Ambinder (The Atlantic)
• Kathryn Jean Lopez (The Corner)
• Dan Riehl
• Rick Moran
• MacRanger
• Bit’s Blog
• Andy McCarthy (The Corner)
• Peter Robinson (The Corner)
• My Pet Jawa
• John Hawkins (Right Wing News)

Curt at Flopping Aces adds Gary Gross and a great cartoon looking at the Dem’s turn on stage.

Jim Addison, writing at Wizbang Politics, has his “brilliant, insightful, and concise” analysis.

The vacationing Ed Morrissey had this observation about the debate format:

I don’t feel comfortable calling a winner on either one, but I think ABC and Charlie Gibson made a case for them splitting the debates with Brit Hume and Fox from now on.

Tonight it’s the Fox News Forum. More on that later.

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So, is anyone planning anything for tonight’s debate in New Hampshire? Let me know in the comments. I’ll be checking in here from time to time.

Steveegg will be liveblogging once again. I’ll be kibitzing over there.

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