As far as Cruz, Paul or Rubio, I think the big interests would hold their nose and try to point them in the right directions but following and bending them as much as possible in the big interests direction.
CNBC I submit is nearly indistinguishable from MSNBC and 2 days from now no one will realize the difference and it was not the standard "Move Forward" MSNBC that did it. Although they will get the credit or blame for it.
CNBC and by reflection MSNBC and NBC in general now have about no credibility among anyone who has half a lick of sense and are anywhere near the left center on the spectrum. The moderators were unprepared and unqualified. The candidates were able to generally show them a general unity and how bad the mods were.
Rubio put the kibosh on Bush when Bush tried to do the missed vote, not representing, should resign smackdown of Rubio. He knew it was coming, was prepped and waiting for it and caught Bush in a big trap.
Bush needed a solid win but no one thinks any more of him now than yesterday. Its only that he is a nice guy. As many other analysts have commented. He is out of the running. This debate was his make or break point.
Cruz was great with his beat up on mods generally and how they tried the Trump is comic villian, Rubio is absent too much, Kasich should insult more and all that. Side note, anyone read or see or know Cruz is basic auditory xerox. He hears it, he remembers it and can quote it years down the road. Be careful what you discuss with him.
Christie got the win with the comment on Bush regarding the Fantasy Football and then on the the mod with the even in NJ that would be rude.
As far as what they say, I don't really care much about that part, as long as they do not say, I support hiLIARy or I am a democrat I can go with them.
I might have to vote against the other more than in support of the one running. I may have to put the clothespin on my nose a mile away from the poll and flip that lever with rubber gloves on, while holding and reaching the lever with my hiking staff, but I can vote against hiLIARy or Sanders.
No matter which or what, get that extra jar of peanut butter.
Nemo