Dana Bash: ‘Absolutely’ Carly Fiorina Is the ‘Breakout Star’ of Early Debate

‘—In style, in substance and also in performance’

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BOLDUAN: "We will talk to her in a moment. She's been getting a lot of praise for her performance tonight. Would you consider her the breakout star?" 
BASH: "Absolutely. In style, in substance and also in performance, as you said. Look, there is a very diverse field this time around on the Republican side. You have two Latino candidates. You have an African-American candidate. You have an Indian American candidate. You only have one woman who was unfortunately not at the debate with the big boys, so to speak, that has to do with polling. I understand that. It was a moment. I talked to a lot of Republicans, even here, you know, how these events work. You have members of the Republican national committee are milling around. Campaign aides who are current and former and a lot of people -- the buzz is, why isn't she getting more traction? I think the answer is probably going to be, she likely will for those who are watching this happy hour debate that just happened."

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