We now return to the GOP presidential race, already in progress

Quick question:

What ever happened to the GOP Presidential contest of 2012?

Yes, I know candidates are out campaigning and fundraising. In fact CL saw Tim Pawlenty with our own eyes and ears last Tuesday at the Buddy Brew coffee house.

But the fact is the best way to check out the whole slate of candidates is to watch them in action, via a debate. But there hasn't been one for nearly two full months (June 13). However, that changes this week - with a Fox News debate Thursday night, followed by the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday.