The Fiery Finale as the Final GOP Debate Showcases Clashes and Paves Trump’s Dominance
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist / Political Candidate
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The Fiery Finale as the Final GOP Debate Showcases Clashes and Paves Trump’s Dominance
In the ultimate showdown before the GOP primaries, the quartet of Republican contenders sans Donald Trump squared off in a heated, high-stakes clash during the fourth and conclusive Republican primary debate. As tempers flared and sharp exchanges ensued, the pivotal question loomed: did the fiery debate sway public opinion?
The Lineup: Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie took center stage, vying for attention and support.
Hosts and Moderators: The debate, orchestrated by NewsNation, was expertly moderated by the triumvirate of Megyn Kelly, Eliana Johnson, and Elizabeth Vargas.
Venue: The intellectual battleground was set at the University of Alabama.
The Debate Unveiled: Though the most explosive moments were encapsulated in the ‘Clickable’ section, several significant takeaways emerged:
Nikki Haley: Both DeSantis and Ramaswamy relentlessly targeted Haley at the debate’s outset, recognizing her ascendancy in the polls from 3.5% in August to a current 10%. Post-debate analysis by Bill O’Reilly characterized her as an “establishment figure lacking the fervor of a cultural warrior.” DeSantis and Ramaswamy endeavored to portray her as a neo-con and critiqued her alleged reluctance to champion conservative values, particularly concerning transgenderism and leftist indoctrination in schools.
Ron DeSantis: Focused and resolute, DeSantis leaned into his strength on conservative cultural issues. He unabashedly confronted Haley and Christie regarding their purportedly progressive stances on transgender procedures for minors, directing much of his critique towards Haley, who has been encroaching on his support base and donor pool over recent months.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Renowned for viral debate moments, Ramaswamy made no exception this time. He drew attention by fat-shaming Chris Christie, brandishing a note card dubbing Nikki as “CORRUPT,” and delivering a cutting remark about her potential readiness to sacrifice children in foreign wars for personal gain. However, his effectiveness in changing minds seemed constrained, predominantly appealing to supporters entrenched in the Trump camp.
Chris Christie: Despite a slow start, the former New Jersey governor made a limited impact during the debate. Moderator Megyn Kelly’s pointed question encapsulated the prevalent sentiment, questioning his viability as the party’s nominee amidst lukewarm reception within Republican circles.
Trump’s Absence: Notably absent, Trump opted out of counter-programming, foregoing his usual concurrent events. Instead, he orchestrated a closed-door campaign fundraiser in Florida, signaling a deliberate detachment from the debate stage.
The Larger Picture: While Trump remained absent from the debate circuit, his support burgeoned significantly from 43% in March to a commanding 61% today, according to Real Clear Politics’ polling average. This towering surge contrasts starkly with the collective support garnered by the four challengers on the debate stage, amounting to a mere 28.7% – a fraction of Trump’s steadfast backing.
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