“For most of the night, Donald Trump physically sweated as Cruz and Rubio tag-teamed him. Rubio, frankly, did a better job of keeping his eye on the prize. Cruz let a few opportunities go without attacking and got distracted by trying to make points about Rubio.” — Eric Erickson, conservative blogger for The Resurgent

“Rubio had a good night. He was good at challenging Trump, especially when he mocked him for repeating himself. Turned the tables. Good to keep a smile through all Trump’s pushback. I believe Rubio has more than recovered from the Christie takedown of earlier in February.” — Ruth Sherman, a Connecticut-based public speaking expert

“Blitzer loses. Cruz-Rubio tag team against Trump effective, but too late? Trump took big hits. Kasich blah. Goodbye, Ben.” — Mary Kissel, member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board

“Holy moly! Marco Rubio just tore into Donald Trump — and made him look like an idiot.” — Van Jones, Democratic commentator for CNN

“This is degenerating into a food fight where no one looks good.” — Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor at the conservative National Review