
WASHINGTON — Well, former President Donald Trump made the right — for him, not for voters or our democracy — choice to stiff the first GOP debate on Wednesday, with the front-runner absent on the eve of his going to Atlanta to surrender on charges of trying to overthrow the 2020 election.
Nikki Haley was the big winner, really helping herself with her tough, practical approach and willingness to deal pragmatically with otherwise intractable issues.