William Bennett : And for the final blow , Romney said that Perry 's immigration plan would only promote and encourage an influx of illegal aliens . CNN/Tea Party Debate may change course of presidential race . The CNN debate is the first time that a major party nominee has faced off against an opponent who was not in the top tier of Republican or Democratic candidates. Other candidates attacked Perry on immigration , HPV vaccine , Social Security . Bennett : Tea party favorites like Michele Bachmann had a good night .
William Bennett : CNN/Tea Party Debate may change course of presidential race . The CNN debate is the first time that a major party nominee has faced off against an opponent who was not in the top tier of Republican or Democratic candidates. Other candidates attacked Perry on immigration , HPV vaccine , Social Security . Bennett : Tea party favorites like Michele Bachmann had a good night .