Jonathan Bernstein: What to watch for at tomorrow’s 2012 GOP debate
Moments ago, Mitt Romney wrapped up his big speech on the economy. Romney's heavy emphasis on his private-sector experience was another reminder that he now views the 2012 GOP primary as essentially a head-to-head battle with Rick Perry, the longtime governor of Texas.
New polling out today supports this reading of the contest. And the truth is that the other candidates — the fringe candidates — are rapidly running out of time to change this.
If any of these remaining candidates is serious about trying to change it, we should know tomorrow night at the debate at the Reagan Library. If we see real fireworks, it will suggest that the fringe candidates are still serious about trying to win. But if we don't see serious attacks, it will be good evidence that the fringe candidates aren't really seeking the nomination, and that the shape of the contest has now more or less been determined.
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