I think Kasich handled Trump very well at the debate. The rest of the GOP should take notes how it's done. Don't dismiss the guy, he has struck a nerve with voters and the GOP as a whole can benefit from embracing that. Play off that momentum while doing the best you can to keep your distance from his scorched earth comments. It's a tough play because Trump says some really, really dumb things. They need to let him hang himself, which he's trying to do, but keep his supporters in the fold. He's not the only non career politician in the field.
Ben Carson made a comment about tough questions at the debate. He said something like, I expected tough questions. I didn't think they were going to ask me what my favorite color is. ----