Will TV debates win GOP nomination

The GOP nominee televised debates currently airing as an ongoing series in the US are proving to be entertaining. They have been likened to everything from Presidential debates to Circus clowns trying to raise a laugh. Although some of the viewing audience appear to be tiring of the nominees on the treadmill of debate the majority of viewers are enjoying the entertainment. How much impact these debates will have on the choice of candidate in itself is probably also debatable, The way the campaigns seem to be going though it appears that there are still "floating" voters in the US who are there for the candidates to grab.

GOP nominees have been out and about tying to ensure that they receive the maximum votes in the Nevada Caucuses. Front runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have been piling on the pressure as they both fight for supremacy. Voters have had some respite from the televised debates as there is a slight break in the previously intense scheduling. Nevada is voting February 4, 2012, though, and so time is short

Donald Trump has now endorsed Newt Gingrich whilst former senatorial candidate Sharron Angle has endorsed Rick Santorum. Mr Santorum has been unwell and not quite so "out there" as Romney and Gingrich.

As the nominees are scrutinised further will Romney's success continue or is he due for a slide in popularity?

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