The Republican debate offered a lot of information for voters who tuned in.

Huckabee's early comments on illegal immigration demonstrated his lack of preparedness on that issue. He said he wants to seal the border but then suggested families leave their kids here when the parents are deported. WHAT!! Send them all back to their home country and let them apply for entry like all those people who have been waiting their turn.

Romney was strong on the issue-No amnesty, real or perceived.

Giuliani spoke clearly on the immigration issue. He admits to providing humane benefits and now believes his plan is the best:

• build a fence
• tamper proof ID
• Mandatory to read, write and speak English to get citizenship

Thompson: great point about the need to NOT encourage people living outside of the U.S. to come here illegally, which amnesty will do.

It doesn't really matter what McCain says about immigration now because his positions have been clear throughout his time in the senate: his positions lead to amnesty which is a non-starter for Republicans in general.

On immigration: Romney and Giuliani were most presidential.