They're Back

UPDATE II: Read Politico, The GOP debate: 6 takeaways, which had this to say regarding the CNBC debate in Michigan:

"The 'oops' heard 'round the world . . .

The in-house crowd buoyed Herman Cain . . .

Mitt Romney’s good fortunes continue . . .

Newtmentum. Seriously . . .

Huntsman is inching up . . .

The candidates are still fine-tuning their messages on the issue of the day . . .

UPDATE: How truthfull were the candidates? Read the Washington Post, Fact checking the CNBC debate.

Also, check out their candidate Pinocchio Tracker.

"Debate season is back.

After a hiatus of several weeks, the Republican candidates for president will gather in Michigan on Wednesday night for a 90-minute exchange meant to focus on economic issues. . .

Wednesday night’s debate is likely to offer another critical stage moment for many of the candidates. With Mr. Cain’s scandal consuming a tremendous amount — if not all — of the recent media attention, the debate will be the first opportunity in almost two weeks for any of his rivals to break through with voters.

Here are five things to watch for as the night unfolds.

1. The Cain Accusations. . .

2. The Mitt Romney Pile-On. . .

3. The Obama Pile-On. . .

4. Perry’s Performance. . .

5. Where’s Huntsman? . ."

Read The New York Times, Five Things to Watch at Michigan Debate.