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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Lynn Sweet

Takeaways from the first Republican presidential debate

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the only woman in the race, held her own and did a terrific job in showing her grit and substance to folks who may not have seen her before during the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election in Milwaukee on Wednesday. (Getty)

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.

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