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GOP presidential debates

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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum debate at the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 23, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS

Politics Aug 24

Fox News reaches 12.8 million viewers for GOP presidential debate, despite Trump’s absence

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Politics Aug 24

Former biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy passes behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a break at the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 23, 2023. Photo by Brian Snyder/REUTERS
Some key moments from the 1st Republican 2024 presidential debate

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have dominated the Republican presidential nomination fight for much of the year, but neither dominated the debate stage.

By Steve Peoples, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Politics Aug 23

A reporter watches former President Donald Trump's online interview with Tucker Carlson in the media filing center during the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 23, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
Trump attacks rivals in online interview with Tucker Carlson while skipping first presidential debate

While eight Republican presidential candidates tried to make their case in Wednesday night's debate that their party should move on from Donald Trump in 2024, the former president tried to make his case that everyone else is irrelevant.

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Politics Aug 23

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stand behind their podiums for the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance at the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 23, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
GOP candidates tangle in Milwaukee as they vie to be the leading alternative to front-runner Trump

Nearly all of the candidates vying to be the leading alternative to Trump said they would support the former president if he is the party's nominee even if he is convicted in a court of law as they gathered on stage…

By Sara Burnett, Jill Colvin, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Politics Aug 23

Preparations are underway for Republican U.S. presidential candidates to gather for their first primary debate of the 2024...
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What to expect as GOP presidential candidates debate without Trump

Republicans are kicking the 2024 election into its next gear with their first presidential debate. But even as the party hosts its most important event yet, its frontrunner, former President Trump, is notably absent. Lisa Desjardins is at the debate…

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan

Aug 22

Watch 5:03
GOP strategist on how presidential contenders can break through on debate night

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens

The first GOP presidential debate will play out in primetime as Donald Trump, the leading contender for the nomination, plans to be a no-show. How do you debate a frontrunner who doesn't show up? That's the question for the eight…

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Aug 22

How to watch the first GOP 2024 presidential debate

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Candidates will be on stage at Fiserv Forum in Wisconsin, a battleground state that will also play host to the Republican National Convention next year.

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Aug 21

First GOP debate set for Wednesday in battleground state of Wisconsin

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Republicans who chose Milwaukee for the first debate and for the national convention in 11 months are clearly aware of Wisconsin’s well-earned status as a swing state.

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Aug 07

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Shields and Brooks on GOP debate standouts, Schumer’s Iran deal rejection

By PBS News Hour

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the first Republican presidential debate, whether Vice President Joe Biden is considering a 2016 run and Sen. Chuck Schumer’s announcement…

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