week is an explosion and pubc of what we heard in private, from republicans who know him and do not loveim. it is really across the board. it is the people who served with him, but who came in with h him and congress who you would think would be grateful to him but are not. they donon't trust him they do not think he has the kind of - -- to be president today are worried he would take down the party with him. but t there is aeal question whether it can sell to the rest of the country that does not know when. been his positives -- he is a good debater, and entertaining debate. he is not afraid to take on the moderator, which everybody likes. he will attack any direction. you do not know where it is coming from. also he has a track record. now, he claims all of the credit -- he does not give any to bill clinton -- >> attacking the moderator is often an excellent tactic. to put it in the least invious way, people are worried abo him because he getseized enthusiasm. let's not talk about the motives. but ithere is an intellectual fad, like global warming or a ne kind of management technique, he

supporters loveim but the stuff for iran is going to be tough. >> i think people love who newt gingrich said and michelle bachmann backedim up. i think that is going to be a problem for either of them. >> and that is it for us. thanks for watching. have a good night. now, tofr my colleague sean hannity in the spin room. sean? >> sean: thank you, and welcome to the special post-debate edition of "hannity" live. several candidates duked it out on stage in the most important debate so far of the primary cycle. over next hour, you'll hear from candidates, newt gingrich, mitt romney, ron paul and michelle bachmann. first, reaction to tonight's debate. this is an important night. >> most important night this, will be the most-watched debate. you watching now are going to have the opportunity to weigh in. if you go to weigh in wayin there db a series of questions. weigh in. wayin. we'll have results before the program is over. let's start with front runner. newt gingrich. it's tight here in iowa. you've got gingrich, ron paul neck and neck. strongest moments, weakest moments? >> i have to star