Trump Leads After GOP Debate
The Republican presidential primary debate was a lively affair as candidates sought to distinguish themselves in the absence of Donald Trump. Vivek Ramaswamy, in particular, positioned himself as a defender of Trump. However, it appears that the debate will not have a significant impact on the race as Trump still leads the polls. While Ron DeSantis maintained his second-place standing, he did not fully align himself with Trump. The candidates had differing views on abortion, with some supporting a 15-week ban but not explicitly endorsing a six-week ban. Nikki Haley attempted to appeal to a broader electorate while Senator Scott pushed for completing Trump's border wall, though he received no applause. DeSantis avoided answering questions about January 6th.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 The Republican presidential primary debate was a lively affair as candidates sought to
00:06 distinguish themselves in the absence of Donald Trump.
00:09 Vivek Ramaswamy in particular positioned himself as a defender of Trump.
00:13 However, it appears that the debate will not have a significant impact on the race as Trump
00:17 still leads the polls.
00:18 While Ron DeSantis maintained his second-place standing, he did not fully align himself with
00:23 Trump.
00:24 The candidates had differing views on abortion, with some supporting a 15-week ban, but not
00:28 explicitly endorsing a six-week ban.
00:30 Nikki Haley attempted to appeal to a broader electorate, while Senator Scott pushed for
00:34 completing Trump's border wall, though he received no applause.
00:38 DeSantis avoided answering questions about January 6th.
00:41 For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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