Andrew McCarthy has written an excellent essay in the magazine taking them to task for going beyond pointing out the candidates' pluses and minuses so the readers can make their own judgments. I find his arguments persuasive, I stand with McCarthy on this issue.
Perry may not be a barn-burning debater but it is difficult to deny the great accomplishments of Texas during his governorship. Bachmann may exaggerate once in awhile but has a clear, conservative record of legislative advocacy. And an honest statement of Newt's accomplishments in the House go a long way toward offsetting his "baggage."
