So far, it’s been a weird, awkward, oddly hostile, crosstalk-dominated debate, in which few of the candidates have come across well. I think so far, even though I don’t like his position, John McCain dominated a loud room by speaking softly.

Asked about whether he believes in conspiracy theories, Ron Paul says he believes in a “conspiracy of ideas” that is leading towards the North American Union. Some in the audience “whoooooo” in response.

McCain gives a solid answer on government spending, and concludes, “I know how WARSHINGTON works.”

Romney: “We’re not going to get out of the box thinking from inside the Beltway.” Arrrrgh. Cliche alert.

Rudy wants across-the-board spending cuts in civilian agencies.