The GOP CNBC debate on Wednesday was ultimately designed for and about the GOP establishment in both the kind of questions asked and the way in which they were asked. And, that, not surprisingly, did not go over well with either the candidates – especially those in the non-establishment lane – or the audience. Given the outrage that is already bubbling up in GOP media circles, it’s hard to know if the candidates themselves will be remembered/discussed as much as the moderators themselves.
That said, here’s what I saw as the most important takeaways from the night: CONT.
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report