Reply #62: Paul sounded ill-prepared for even basic questions he got, asking him to

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explain or defend some of his positions.

He sounded whiney at times and unstable at others.

I didn't have the sense that this was a break-through candidacy or even a viable political personality.

I rate his gig today in the D or D- range. He'll enjoy a slice of the total vote and may even launch an independent candidacy, but I don't think he's in for a very satisfying several months.