Further reaction to the debate of 11.10.15

Rand Paul may have croaked himself politically with what he said.  Although he did give himself an advantage, it won't last.  That's because it looks like he lied about Rubio's tax plan.  Once that gets digested, Paul is kaput.  He may well have been anyway.  There was also a stretch where he said he believed in AGW.  As far as I am concerned, this may as well croak him by itself.

Rubio, on the other hand, needed help with Paul's attacks.  The post debate spin bailed him out.  That doesn't help unless he can learn from it and be ready next time.  A hit like that in the general election could cause him to lose.

Trump was also attacked by Paul, but Trump responded himself on social media.  Paul's attack on Trump was probably ill-advised as the one on Rubio.  Paul is going up against the big guns and he's got not very good ammo.

Less than two weeks ago, it was written (not by me and no link, sorry ) that the race is down to four to six candidates.  Where is it now after this debate?  I'd say

1. Trump
2. Carson
3. Rubio
4. Cruz
5. Fiorina

With Fiorina fading fast.

It's Carson or Cruz next because the big money boys like Rubio and Trump is loaded.

But Cruz is in good shape money wise.  So is Carson.  Something has to shake out though.  Probably Fiorina is next.  Then Carson because too many influential types don't like him.