#A tale of two Ramaswamys

#A tale of two Ramaswamys

This is a tale of two men with the same last name: Ramaswamy. One of those two men, Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, was introduced to a large national audience on the evening of Aug. 23, 2023. The occasion? The first televised debate of eight candidates seeking the nomination of the Republican Party for the…

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#Five memorable moments from a testy GOP debate

#Five memorable moments from a testy GOP debate

The first Republican presidential primary debate concluded Wednesday after nearly two hours characterized by fierce attacks among the candidates. The eight contenders on the stage in Milwaukee each had their moments, but a few really stood out. Here’s five memorable moments from the first debate:  Haley and Ramaswamy battle over foreign policy  Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur…

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#Why the GOP debate is being held in Milwaukee

#Why the GOP debate is being held in Milwaukee

Eight qualifying Republican candidates will take the stage together in Milwaukee on Wednesday night for the party’s first presidential primary debate, gathering in the key swing state for the kickoff event of the race for the GOP nomination.  The Republican National Committee (RNC) voted in February to hold the first debate of the 2024 cycle…

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#DeSantis rivals sharpen knives for first debate

#DeSantis rivals sharpen knives for first debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is heading into next week’s pivotal GOP primary debate with a target on his back. While still regarded as the most competitive GOP alternative to former President Trump, DeSantis has seen his numbers slip in some polls while other candidates, like businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris…

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#McDaniel has ‘feeling’ Trump will sign pledge to get on debate stage

#McDaniel has ‘feeling’ Trump will sign pledge to get on debate stage

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday that she has a “feeling” former President Trump will sign the party’s loyalty pledge if he decides to participate in next week’s primary debate. “He’s signed the pledge before. He signed it to get on the South Carolina ballot,” McDaniel told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill.” “I…

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#Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

#Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

Few candidates have been as aggressive in their attacks against former President Trump or shown the ability to get under the former president’s skin quite like Chris Christie. While the former New Jersey governor is occasionally quizzed at town halls and in TV interviews about his policy positions, his frequent and at times personal criticisms…

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