There have been two Republican presidential primary debates so far, and I think we have learned a lot from them. But, the Trump-dominated Republican National Committee is thinking of canceling the third debate, and I think that would be a huge mistake! Things are only now just getting going!
I think the debates thus far reveal that Nikki Haley is the most articulate, principled, and charismatic candidate in the current Republican primary field. She has the maturity, vision, experience, and communication skills that are required to be a superb President and to beat Joe Biden. Others have also done well in the debates, like Mike Pence and Tim Scott, but Nikki Haley is overall the winner.
The two big losers in the debates held thus far are Donald Trump, for not showing up, and Ron DeSantis who just does not have Nikki Haley's charisma and star power on stage. Already, polls in New Hampshire and South Carolina are showing Nikki Haley pulling ahead of Ron DeSantis for second place behind Donald Trump.
