The GOP presidential candidates faced off tonight in a national security debate. Here are the winners and losers:
BIG WINNER: Newt Gingrich: He had strong answers on Iran and the Patriot Act — and managed a strong defense of his position on illegal immigration.
On Amnesty, he provided an answer that appeals to moderates, and invoked Reagan to temper any qualms that the Tea Party and others may have.
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