certainly took aim at the president. >> minnesota congresswoman, michele bachmann used the debate to make some news. bachmann was considered a likely candidate heading into the debate but not officially into the race. she made it clear she's planning a run. >> i filed my paperwork to seek the office of the presidency of the united states today and i'll very soon be making my formal announcement. >> so, what did debate watchers think about this republican showdown? several of our correspondents spoke with viewers to get their reaction. some thought the candidates dodged the issues and even side stepped a lot of questions. >> to me, it's just been political posturing, getting their big talking points out. you know, they got to check those blocks. i haven't heard anything about me. >> a lot of them are not answering the questions. you ask a question, and then they'll side step it and answer something entirely different. >> not surprising.