This has been one of the most interesting and unusual primary seasons in recent memory.

Because the seemingly never-ending series of debates has replaced the traditional role of hyper-expensive, wall-to-wall TV advertising, the candidates are no longer tiered by finances or viability.

This reality-show quality has allowed virtually all the candidates - save Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman and Rick Santorum - the opportunity to be the "anti-Mitt" flavor of the month, at least for a brief moment in time. And their turn ...