If you missed out on the first GOP Debate on Wednesday evening, don't worry! The KRLD Morning News hosted by Heather Behrens and Mike Rogers has you covered with a Special Broadcast of the GOP Debate with in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage of all the highlights, heated moments, and insightful commentary from the debate.
Trump decided to skip the GOP’s opening presidential primary debate given his overwhelming lead in the polls. DeSantis showed up, but he was overshadowed for much of the night by political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.
And there was no shortage of aggressive performances from the others on stage either. Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were eager to take center-stage when given the opportunity.
Below are experts who weighed in on key moments from the first GOP Debate on KRLD's Special Broadcast:
DeSantis, Haley have good performances in first GOP debate, expert says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had strong performances in Wednesday night's GOP presidential debate, SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson said.
He added that politcal newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy may have put a ceiling on his campaign on a night in which many Americans were exposed to him for the first time.
Trump 'most debated' person at Republican presidential debate, Collin County GOP chair says
Collin County Republican Party Chair Abraham George says entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had strong performances in the first GOP presidential debate Wednesday night. But he says he couldn't help but notice former President Donald Trump was the most talked about person.
Candidates didn't 'separate themselves' at first debate, Dallas County Democratic Party chair says
After the first Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, Dallas County Democratic Party chair Kardal Coleman said none of the candidates were willing to separate themselves from former President Donald Trump, who did not participate in the event.
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