Siddown. Shuddup. Lissenup.

I’m watching the Republican debate on CNN, while looking at some of those liveblogging. The conversations in our heads are overcoming our listening.

New points aren’t being made. But, that’s not the point at this point.

The point is who is believable.

Romney certainly has the facts, but wooden delivery.

McCain has the warm delivery, of facts he formerly ignored.

Huckabee is warmest, experienced, and out of his league.

Paul reminds me of several congressmen I’ve met, my jaw dropping that they’re where they are instead of a nuthouse or roadhouse.

In sales, warmth sells. In politics, learning to listen works.

After an hour, McCain is more convincing, and Romney more believable.

What a dilemma: Electability Vs Competence.

Or, maybe not such a dilemma, as without electability, there will be even less competence.

On the other hand, there’s been enough “upsets” of CW to now that there’s no reason for anyone to yet forfeit their beliefs.

In either case, Republicans and other Americans have far superior talent to offer.

P.S.: McCain is not becoming accusing Romney of cutting-and-running from Iraq, instead of just stressing his own early lead on standing strong on Iraq.

McCain is becoming in stressing Romney's attack ads, and that Romney should have been clearer in opposing artificial timetables.

McCain is wiping the floor up on Iraq, as he should.

P.P.S.: I'll add in 20-minutes when the debate is finished.

Just heard strong wrap-ups by Romney and McCain. I believe Romney on leadership, and his proven managerial abilities. McCain's experience yielded too many wrong-way Corrigan's.