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Too Many Debates? How Having 20 Helped the GOP -- VIDEO

By Molly Ball, The Atlantic, Major Garrett, Theresa Poulson and Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, The Atlantic

February 23, 2012 | 3:09 p.m.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures during a Republican presidential debate Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz.  (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong/AP)

While some may bemoan the abundance of Republican debates this primary season, the process has provided some insight into candidates' positions and their ability to think on their feet.

And the 20 debates have given a boost to at least one presidential hopeful.

Watch as The Atlantic's Molly Ball and National Journal's Major Garrett reflect on the impact of the debates on the nominating process:

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