ATLANTA — Before former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley even says a word at Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate, she’ll present a sharp contrast to her rivals by virtue of her being the only woman on stage. The fact is not lost on Haley and her team, but she downplayed the issue when asked about… Continue reading Nikki Haley will be the lone woman on the GOP debate stage. Why that could help — or hurt.
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Minnesota Gov. Scorches ‘Weird’ Republicans Set For GOP Debate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) argued that the real loser of Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate will be the American people due to the “weird” selection of GOP candidates. “The minute they all step on the stage, the American people have lost,” Walz told “Meet The Press” host Chuck Todd on Sunday. “Are they going to… Continue reading Minnesota Gov. Scorches ‘Weird’ Republicans Set For GOP Debate
Trump confirms he’ll skip first GOP debate — and maybe future ones, as well
Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will skip the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday — and indicated he may not attend future ones, either. The former president wrote on his Truth Social media platform that polling shows him leading in the Republican primary field by such a wide margin that he doesn’t need to… Continue reading Trump confirms he’ll skip first GOP debate — and maybe future ones, as well
Asa Hutchinson appears to qualify for first GOP primary debate
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who’s running for the GOP presidential nomination, appears to have met the Republican National Committee’s qualifications to make this week’s primary debate in Milwaukee. Hutchinson’s campaign appeared to have fulfilled the RNC’s polling threshold, according to an NBC News political unit analysis. But his campaign announced on Sunday that it… Continue reading Asa Hutchinson appears to qualify for first GOP primary debate
Chris Christie Recalls 2016 In Warning DeSantis Against Using ‘Canned’ Debate Lines
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) hinted at consequences for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) if the latter decides to follow the advice outlined for him in a leaked strategy memo that was made public this week, to the delight of DeSantis’ detractors. “I don’t know. A canned line used by a Florida politician,… Continue reading Chris Christie Recalls 2016 In Warning DeSantis Against Using ‘Canned’ Debate Lines
Biden campaign expects candidates to out-MAGA each other at debate
The Biden campaign plans to highlight what it’s calling an “extreme MAGA blueprint” by GOP candidates during the first Republican presidential debate, according to a memo first shared with NBC News. The memo, written by campaign communications director Michael Tyler, lays out five criticisms of the GOP field, including Republicans’ views on cutting Social Security… Continue reading Biden campaign expects candidates to out-MAGA each other at debate
Ex-Adviser Predicts Trump Will ‘Suck All The Oxygen’ From GOP Debate With 1 Move
Jason Osborne, an adviser for Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, broke down how the former president could “suck all the oxygen out of the room” if he turns himself in to Georgia authorities just before – or during – the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday. Osborne, in a CNN appearance on Friday, told host Kaitlan… Continue reading Ex-Adviser Predicts Trump Will ‘Suck All The Oxygen’ From GOP Debate With 1 Move
Trump decides to snub GOP debate in favor of Tucker Carlson interview
Former President Donald Trump has made up his mind not to attend the first GOP debate next week, according to two sources familiar with his thinking, and is seeking a sit-down interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson as a means of counter-programming the event. A source close to Carlson says the host is… Continue reading Trump decides to snub GOP debate in favor of Tucker Carlson interview
Trump Plots GOP Debate Counterprogramming With Tucker Carlson: Reports
Former President Donald Trump will not participate in the Republican Party’s first presidential primary debate next week, choosing instead to sit for an interview with Tucker Carlson, according to The New York Times and CNN. Both outlets reported that Trump had spent the last day telling people close to him about his plans. Both also… Continue reading Trump Plots GOP Debate Counterprogramming With Tucker Carlson: Reports
Paul Begala Stunned By Ron DeSantis Debate Memo Leak
CNN commentator and Democratic political strategist Paul Begala was astounded by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leaked presidential debate advice, calling it “the dumbest thing I’ve seen in a long time.” The New York Times on Thursday published documents detailing debate and campaign strategies for the Republican presidential candidate that were posted on the website of… Continue reading Paul Begala Stunned By Ron DeSantis Debate Memo Leak