#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

The second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, Calif., presented a stark contrast to the inaugural one in Milwaukee a month ago. At the same time, there were far too many unpopular similarities.   Moderators Dana Perino and Stuart Varney had never moderated a presidential debate, and it showed.  Despite former President Trump’s formidable lead in national and early state voting, he…

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#GOP candidates clash in debate: 5 memorable moments

#GOP candidates clash in debate: 5 memorable moments

Seven GOP presidential candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night hoping to make a dent in former President Trump’s considerable lead. The two-hour clash included numerous testy exchanges over a range of topics, but a few moments left a lasting impression.  Here are five of the most memorable moments from the second GOP primary…

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#Winners and losers of the second GOP presidential debate

#Winners and losers of the second GOP presidential debate

Seven GOP presidential rivals tangled Wednesday night on a Simi Valley, Calif., stage, arguing over who is the best to take on President Biden next fall.   It was a rambunctious night filled with personal attacks by candidates battling for survival, culminating in a clash over curtains between Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and his state’s…

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#Nikki Haley calls Trump ‘weak in the knees’ on Ukraine

#Nikki Haley calls Trump ‘weak in the knees’ on Ukraine

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized Trump’s foreign policy during a campaign stop in Portsmouth, N.H., on Thursday, saying he is “weak in the knees” on Ukraine policy. When asked how Trump will be remembered, she gave the former president several compliments, tip-toeing around being too overtly negative about the GOP primary’s frontrunner. “He was the…

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#Watch live: Nikki Haley speaks at Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Town Hall

#Watch live: Nikki Haley speaks at Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Town Hall

Republican Presidential Candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley gives remarks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Town Hall. The annual event will tout several GOP luminaries as speakers, including Republican Presidential Candidates Gov. Ron DeSantis (Fla.), entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), former Vice President Mike Pence, former Rep. Will Hurd…

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#Fox News survey finds Trump widening his lead in GOP race

#Fox News survey finds Trump widening his lead in GOP race

A survey conducted by Fox News found that in the three weeks since the first Republican presidential primary debate, former President Trump has widened his lead.  Despite not participating in the August GOP debate hosted by Fox News, Trump’s support has strengthened and his margin as the Republican frontrunner has increased, Fox reported.  “Unless something…

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