Members of a Fox News focus group told pollster Frank Luntz they were most converted to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio during Thursday's presidential debate.
The group was made up of Iowa Republicans. Only three said they entered the room supporting Rubio, but most of the group raised their hands when asked if they would vote for him after seeing his debate performance.
Asked to describe Rubio, they said: Organized. Presidential. Powerful. Prepared. Eloquent. Game-changer. Electable.
One detractor said Rubio was an "attractive opportunist."
"He was honest and believable, and didn't berate the other candidates on stage," one person said. "He was positive and put Hillary [Clinton] in her spot as far as computers and Benghazi."
"Not because he's younger, it's because he's aspirational," another said. "You know when he's going to do something, it's going to be what he says. He is honest and seems like he has a vision for this country."
When asked how many thought Rubio can beat Clinton in a general election, every hand went up, but when asked how many thought he will be the GOP nominee, only half agreed.
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