Jeb at NH Debate: 'Best Performance' of Campaign

As Marco Rubio faltered in several tough exchanges with Chris Christie, Jeb Bush won high marks for his Saturday debate appearance in New Hampshire.

Radio host Hugh Hewitt told "Meet the Press" Sunday that Jeb had given his best performance of the campaign to date.

“Governor Bush had his best night," Hewitt said. "And I want to put the Republican spin on this because it's true. It has the additional advantage of being true.”

The positive reaction for Jeb bounced around the web and on Twitter in the wake of Saturday’s New Hampshire debate.

Here are some of the reactions:

Jeb crisp and clear close. Great job.

— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) February 7, 2016

I think Jeb is having his best debate yet.

— Rod Dreher (@roddreher) February 7, 2016

I feel like Jeb's having a strong night so far.

— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) February 7, 2016

Good for @JebBush for answering the preemptive strike question directly.

— Matthew Continetti (@continetti) February 7, 2016

Jeb scoring. Trump whining.

— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) February 7, 2016

Good for Jeb bringing up Vera Coking as victim of Trump's eminent domain bullying. Trump clearly flustered. #ABCdebate

— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) February 7, 2016

Jeb jumps in with a fact-check on Trump, smartly. Good work. #GOPDebate

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) February 7, 2016

Jeb’s best debate.

— Michael B Dougherty (@michaelbd) February 7, 2016

I'd say Jeb schooled Trump on eminent domain by citing the example of what Trump tried to do in Atlantic City.

— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) February 7, 2016

Trump offering utter incoherence -- again -- but doing so quite authoritatively. Jeb wins that round easily. #ABCdebate

— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) February 7, 2016

OK-- this is @JebBush 's best debate by far. Answers succinct and on the attack.

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) February 7, 2016

Bush good with a prosperity society that leads to more millionaires through growth focusing on work

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) February 7, 2016

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