Tonight, on MSNBC, the first GOP debate took place.

In my opinion, there was one candidate who answered the questions honestly and openly.

Ron Paul.

Many candidates avoided questions, skirted around answering directly, or seemed to try to placate the viewers.

You can vote on the candidates here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18436681

as of 11:23PM , here are the results:

Who stood out from the pack? * 20344 responses

Sam Brownback
3.5%

Jim Gilmore
1.7%

Rudy Giuliani
18%

Mike Huckabee
5%

Duncan Hunter
2.4%

John McCain
11%

Ron Paul
24%

Mitt Romney
27%

Tom Tancredo
3.5%

Tommy Thompson
4.6%

Who showed the most leadership qualities? * 20107 responses

Sam Brownback
3.2%

Jim Gilmore
2.4%

Rudy Giuliani
20%

Mike Huckabee
4.7%

Duncan Hunter
2.7%

John McCain
15%

Ron Paul
19%

Mitt Romney
25%

Tom Tancredo
3.3%

Tommy Thompson
4.7%

Who was the most convincing candidate? * 20006 responses

Sam Brownback
3.9%

Jim Gilmore
2.3%

Rudy Giuliani
17%

Mike Huckabee
5.6%