Republican primary. i think that kind of debate is great. we are just getting warmed up. one of the things i have learned about politics is a lot of professional politicians they will say anything to be able to make their point even if it s outright false. my focus tonight wasn t on attacking other candidates. a little different than some of the other candidates on that stage. it was delivering my message. i think we succeeded at a scale i m pretty happy with. were you flattered to be attacked. yes i was. i think it was great badge of honor. one has been a former vice president much the united states. another u.n. ambassador. another a different governor much a different state. all coming for a 38-year-old guy a political newcomer who is the first time on a debate stage. so i do think it was actually pretty flattering a great experience. when chris christie went after you and said another guy on the stage had a funny name with skinny arms and he equated you to president obama. wh