This disaster, er, debate starts at 8pm on CNBC. Predictions:

• Cain says 9-9-9 a bunch. Broadly denies any and all allegations.
• Perry underwhelms again.
• Paul says some great things on the economy then descends in kookiness again just when everyone’s impressed.
• Romney is declared the winner by the sheer fact he doesn’t lose.
• Gingrich will kick the moderator’s ass…again.
• Santorum will look like he’s in pain…again.
• Huntsman who?
• Bachmann mentions her kids. Also, her former status as a tax lawyer.

I know: Going out on a limb.