Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
Still struggling to balance his natural inclination to be optimistic with the need to create sharp contrasts with his formidable rivals for the nomination. With an eye on Michigan, tried to pick a fight with McCain over the economy, but it fizzled. Still, South Carolinians paying attention for the first time were likely impressed by his "looks and sounds like a president" comportment and responses.
— by Mark Halperin