Now, it’s Rick Perry’s turn.
On Wednesday evening, Mr. Perry, the governor of Texas, will face off against seven other candidates — Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon M. Huntsman Jr., Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum — during a debate at the Reagan library in Simi Valley, Calif.
But none of his rivals will be under the microscope — or wearing as large a target — as Mr. Perry. In three short weeks since becoming a candidate, Mr. Perry has become the new front-runner and the media focus on his record and his comments has robbed the other candidates of political oxygen.
I think the two big stories here are:
1. How well will Rick Perry convince American GOP'ers that he is the front runner?
2. Can Bachmann save a dwindling campaign? Her $ is reportedly no longer streaming in. I am looking forward to watching this, if nothing else it makes great theater.
The problem isn't the answer though, it's that the question needs asking.