US EditionWinners and losers from the second Republican debate
- Republican presidential candidates faced off in the second primary debate in California, discussing topics like crime, immigration, and education. The two-hour debate was marked by candidates repeatedly ignoring moderators' pleas to respect time limits and debate rules.
- Donald Trump's decision to skip the debate and address striking auto workers instead has left the other candidates competing for second place. His absence created a sense of desperation among the candidates as they vied for attention and support.
- Despite his absence, Donald Trump was deemed the winner of the debate due to the impact he had on the participants and the discussion. His decision to skip the event further elevated his prominence within the Republican field.
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Ross: The highs and lows of the second 2024 Republican debate
As you’ve heard by now, there was considerable chaos during last night’s debate, including an argument between Tim Scott and Nikki Haley over the expensive curtains in her office. You can listen to it yourself; good luck making out any coherent words in the cacophony of yelling. More from Dave Ross: Planes are noisy, so are babies; what’s the big deal? I’d rather be on a plane next to a shrieking baby. But there were also some moments that rest…
Fact-checking the second Republican primary debate
Fox News aired the second GOP debate of the 2024 election cycle from Ronald Reagan's presidential library in Simi Valley, Calif., on Wednesday night, featuring seven candidates. Not every candidate uttered facts that are easily checked, but the following is…
The big issue Republicans missed at the second debate
On Wednesday night the Republican Party held its second presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Library, it left voters wanting to hear more about the cultural issues tearing America apart. The Gipper left office 34 years ago, and in the time since, most conservatives think that progressives have been winning the culture war in a Reaganesque landslide. So it was surprising that cultural issues didn’t come to the fore in the two-hour spa…
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