Here we are, the 4th main stage debate of the cycle! Here was the view from Twitter.

The biggest shocker, before it even started, was that Kasich is still running.

What hashtag are we using tonight? #GOPDebate or #WhenDoesKasichQuit? @93wibc

— Tony Katz (@tonykatz) November 10, 2015

#StuffMyMomSaidDuringTheDebate "I didn't know he was running!" re Kasich

— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) November 11, 2015

They started with real questions right off the bat:

Already this debate is better than the last one.

— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) November 11, 2015

First question: 80 mph pitch right down the middle #GOPDebate

— James Pethokoukis ⏩️⤴️ (@JimPethokoukis) November 11, 2015

Asked about the minimum wage, Donald Trump’s answer was…strange:

https://twitter.com/scrowder/status/664262980889104384

https://twitter.com/ellencarmichael/status/664263007736897541

Ben Carson thoughtfully explained why the minimum wage doesn’t need to be raised:

https://twitter.com/dminor85/status/664263512097742848

Carson goes right to black unemployment rate. Nicely done. @93wibc #GOPDebate

— Tony Katz (@tonykatz) November 11, 2015

Rubio spoke about the American dream and higher education, asking why vocational schools are stigmatized. The crowd went wild!

"Welders make more money than philosophers!"- Rubio. WORD UP.

— Karol Markowicz (@karol) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/charlescwcooke/status/664264152014307329

When asked about scrutiny over his background, Dr. Carson answered the question with grace and wit.

https://twitter.com/CalebHowe/status/664268954504941568

https://twitter.com/RealKiraDavis/status/664268986951970816

CARSON TURNS THE MEDIA BIAS STORY TO BENGHAZI WHOA

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) November 11, 2015

When asked a bizarre question about what Jesus would implement as a tax plan, Carson spoke in favor of a flat tax, to increase generosity.

“I believe if you put more money in people’s pockets, they’ll be more generous.” – @RealBenCarson Completely agree. #GOPDebate

— Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) November 11, 2015

Ted Cruz said that he would get rid of 5 government departments, then listed The Department of Commerce twice.

https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/664276588083679232

@ThatDuaneLester @AmeliaHammy he would shutter 14 federal agencies, but 4 of them are the Dept. of Commerce

— Jason Hart (@jasonahart) November 11, 2015

Rubio talked about his pro-family tax code, and the crowd approved.

https://twitter.com/dminor85/status/664277028749885441

A skirmish broke out between Rand Paul and Marco Rubio over the cost of defense. Twitter gave the win to Rubio.

"I know Rand is a committed isolationist." Done. Cooked. Go home, Rand, it's over.

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) November 11, 2015

"We can't even have an economy if we aren't safe." -Rubio #GOPDebate

— Billy Hallowell 🙏 (@BillyHallowell) November 11, 2015

Got a little nervous Rand attacking Rubio but Rubio kind of crushed that. Yes, Rand, we spend a lot on military, welcome.

— Karol Markowicz (@karol) November 11, 2015

The most exciting thing? It was an actual debate!

This debate suggests that non-hostile moderators elicit good distinctive responses.

— Mollie (@MZHemingway) November 11, 2015

This is the debate I have been waiting for! The debate we deserve that teases out the "inside the family" arguments! https://t.co/HQDSqNMIOD

— Kristen Soltis Anderson (@KSoltisAnderson) November 11, 2015

Substantive reply by Rand re: Rubio's tax plan. Now Rubio responding in detail.

ACTUAL DEBATE. Yes. #FBN #GOPDebate

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 11, 2015

When the moderators referred to Hillary Clinton’s impressive resume, the crowd chimed in:

Crowd boos Hillary's resume.

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 11, 2015

An impressive resume? Audience ain't buying that.

— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/RealKiraDavis/status/664291229291515905

Nearing the end, here’s how it was looking:

Debate Ratings
Rubio: on top
Carly: back
Cruz: base heat
Bush: survived
Carson: meh
Trump: old man yells
Rand: is his Dad
Kasich: go. Away.

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) November 11, 2015

Closing statements!

Rand Paul – "I'm the only fiscal conservative on the stage."

AMEN!!!#GOPDebate

— ₿ Michelle Ray ₿ (@GaltsGirl) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/RealKiraDavis/status/664294779375583232

Jeb tells a nice story but he sounds like he's running for class president.

— Michele Bachmann (@MicheleBachmann) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/dminor85/status/664295311632797697

https://twitter.com/ThatAmyMiller/status/664295540616658944

(and, on a hot mic, the moderators appreciated Rubio)

"He's funny"

— James Pethokoukis ⏩️⤴️ (@JimPethokoukis) November 11, 2015

When your cheesy website mention gets moderator laughs and audience applause, you’re politicianing well. #GOPdebate

— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) November 11, 2015

And, on to the next candidate:

Really appreciate Carson addressing mental health issues. #GOPDebate

— Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) November 11, 2015

Twitter wasn’t so sure Trump was being honest in his closing statement:

https://twitter.com/Aaron_RS/status/664295741490204672

https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/664295744359165952

Here’s how Twitter users felt it all shook out:

Winners: Rubio & Cruz
Losers: Kasich & his whine.
Lucky: Trump & Carson for getting away with silence when they were out of their depth.

— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) November 11, 2015

https://twitter.com/JayCaruso/status/664295852589121536

https://twitter.com/michi83/status/664296778771128320

Did the debate change your opinion on any of the candidates?