Looking to set themselves apart, rivals to Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney sharpened their criticism of the former Massachusetts governor before their first presidential campaign debate with him Monday night.  The debate in the early primary state of New Hampshire could provide an early test of Romney's ability to weather the pummeling he's getting for his state's health care overhaul, which was the model for the Democrats' national effort that is loathed by many conservatives. Ahead of the debate, the other Republican candidates already were competing among themselves over who would emerge as an alternative to the second-time presidential hopeful.   Former  Mass. Governor Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Sen. Rick Santorum,  Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota,  businessman Herman Cain and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas plan on attending.  More here.    AP Photo/Jim Cole

Do you plan on watching tonight's debate or is it too soon to get immersed in presidential primary debates?  Anyone taking shots each time "Obamacare" or "founding fathers" is mentioned? 

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