Donald Trump's rivals clash at debate but do little to dent his lead

Donald Trump's opponents in the race for the Republican presidential nomination gathered for their third debate on Wednesday night. Trump, the former president, did not participate, but his absence didn't seem to change the dynamics of the race where he has been leading in polls for months.

The debate featured contenders like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who briefly criticized Trump. However, their criticisms didn't appear to significantly impact Trump's strong position in the race.
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During the two-hour event, the candidates focused on attacking each other to position themselves as the primary challenger to Trump, with less than 10 weeks left before the first nominating contest in Iowa. Another debate is scheduled for December 6 in Alabama.


Trump held a separate event nearby, mocking the participants and urging the Republican Party to stop "wasting time" on what he called "unwatchable" debates.

Only five candidates qualified for the debate: DeSantis, Haley, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Although less chaotic than previous encounters, the debate still had its share of heated exchanges.


The debate began with candidates explaining why they should be the party's standard-bearer instead of Trump. DeSantis criticized Trump for skipping the event and blamed him for the Republican Party's poor showing in recent elections.

While the candidates largely avoided attacking Trump directly, they focused on criticizing Democratic President Joe Biden. A significant portion of the debate was dedicated to foreign policy, especially the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Republican candidates expressed unconditional support for Israel and criticized Biden's handling of the crisis.


On the issue of abortion, the candidates sought a winning message following recent Democratic victories. They discussed supporting a federal 15-week ban, raising the retirement age for Social Security benefits, and attacking Biden's economic record.


In summary, the debate did not significantly alter the race dynamics, with Trump maintaining a strong lead, and the candidates focusing on positioning themselves as his primary challenger. We kindly request you to disseminate this news and provide your insights in the comments section. Thank you

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