"He's an OK doctor."

Carson on Trump, displaying his subtle humor for the first time tonight.

More like that, please, Doctor.

@VodkaPundit #GOPDebate close: The Aristocrats!

— Jerry Stratton (@hoboes) September 17, 2015

I was going to write a big close, but it went on two cocktails too long, and anyway Jerry Stratton did a far smarter and more succinct job than I'm capable of at this point.

More tomorrow.

Perhaps.

But if tonight was any kind of standard of excellence, the RNC has some serious rethinking to do about what makes a good debate, what sells to voters, and how to make a winning candidate.

Serious rethinking.

"That concludes..."

Jake Tapper, finally showing mercy

Dear Everybody: I love and miss Reagan, too. But I'm solidly middle age, and he left office shortly after I left high school. #GOPDebate

— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) September 17, 2015

"Deal with the structural fiscal problems."

-Jeb Bush, inspiring

Yes, it hasn't ended.

Thank God, that after nearly three hours of absolute twaddle, @jaketapper is allowing some lighthearted meaningless crap. #GOPDebate

— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) September 17, 2015

"A few last questions..."

-Jake Tapper, saving my family from years of grief and confusion

"I grew up in the '50s."

-Huck, demonstrating his relevance to voters under 60.

Trump should not talk about vaccinations.

He should also not talk about... stuff..