Pence gets laughs for calling out Vivek Ramaswamy’s voting record at Republican debate Tech entrepreneur was the target of multiple verbal attacks from his political opponents on the debate stage The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Nikki Haley roasts Vivek Ramaswamy at GOP debate: ‘Every time I hear you I feel a little bit dumber’ Haley drew cheers from the debate audience and viewers on social media The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Tim Scott attacked Nikki Haley over expensive curtains. There’s more to the story ‘Bring it Tim,’ Nikki Haley tells Tim Scott during the second GOP debate The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Senate debates measure to prevent shutdown that McCarthy said he would not consider – as it happened The Senate measure would fund the federal government until 17 November and prevent the shutdown that will otherwise begin on Sunday The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023
Sleeping With a Member of the Teachers Union Plus: "Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber," nuclear-powered AI, North Korea, and more... Reason · Sep 28, 2023
Where do each of the US Republican candidates stand on labor and unions? Trump and seven other Republicans face the same challenge – US support for unions is at a high but the GOP historically doesn’t condone them The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023
Republican candidates refuse to answer ‘Survivor’ question at debate Donald Trump has refused to take part in any presidential debates during this year’s primaries The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
This pointless Republican debate left us all feeling a little bit dumber Nikki Haley’s barb directed at Vivek Ramaswamy summed up the whole spectacle rendered meaningless by Trump’s absence The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023
Nikki Haley picks fights with rivals and seizes momentum in Republican debate Put-downs and non-Maga replies could help her displace Ron DeSantis as the leading alternative to Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
6 takeaways from the second GOP debate The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who was in Michigan instead of attending. WEKU · Sep 28, 2023
Crosstalk and weak zingers hand win to absent Trump at Republican debate Candidates name-called and insulted, made policy proposals and denied history – but not enough to distinguish themselves The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023
Trump branded ‘Donald Duck’ as ex-president stays away from second Republican presidential debate Candidates stepped up their attacks on clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination as he missed forum in California Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023
In fractious debate, GOP candidates find common ground on cause of inflation woes and need for school choice It was a night in which even “the great communicator” himself may have struggled to be heard. The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
At 2nd Republican debate, Donald Trump’s rivals take him on directly in his absence Rivals attack Trump in 2nd GOP debate; moderators ask if better qualified than him, but focus on issues. Candidates often went after Trump, hoping to distinguish themselves. DeSantis said Biden missing in action, Christie said Trump hiding behind golf clubs. Ramaswamy said Trump best prez of 21st century, but must… The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2023 Key takeaways from the second Republican US presidential debate Candidates for 2024 nomination attack Trump for skipping the event as they talk immigration and the economy.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Goading Trump, hating Vivek, fighting everyone: Key takeaways from the second GOP debate Candidates clash in California while Trump skips another televised bloodbath
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate, which made no dent in Trump’s lead Shame on the moderators for not bringing up Trump’s significant legal woes.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 GOP debate sees pursuing pack in angry holding pattern as Trump spoiler highlights their irrelevance Unlike the first debate, Donald Trump’s absence drew at least some pushback from his next-closest rival, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie, who has built his long-shot candidacy around attacking the quadruply-indicted ex-president
The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023 Trump, crime and bad jokes: key takeaways from the second Republican debate From a foray into Mike Pence’s sex life and extreme yet vague proposals on gun control, candidates competed for an edge
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Who won the second Republican debate? The GOP debate often devolved into a slugfest, with the candidates talking over each other with very little that could be heard
Reason · Sep 28, 2023 Ron DeSantis and Chris Christie Call Out Trump for Adding to Federal Debt "He owes it to you to defend his record where they added $7.8 trillion to the debt that set the stage for the inflation that we have."
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 What is Vivek Ramaswamy’s net worth? GOP contenders, with the notable exception of Donald Trump, are meeting in Wisconsin on Wednesday for their first public showdown as campaign season hots up
The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023 Republican debate: Trump attacked for being absent as reports say he will skip third one too – as it happened Chris Christie says ex-president too scared to face rivals; media reports say Trump won’t attend Miami debate in November either
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 The second GOP debate will kick off much like the first: Without Trump. Follow live updates As Republicans take the stage in California, the Democratic National Committee is running counterprogramming around the debate site
Zenger · Sep 27, 2023 Trump Skips Second GOP Debate As Candidates Gear Up For Contentious Face-off Republican frontrunner's absence sparks debate over importance of primary debates and potential winners