Five key takeaways from US Republican presidential debate in Iowa
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Five key takeaways from US Republican presidential debate in Iowa

Al Jazeera  

It was a busy night in United States politics. “We don’t need a candidate who’s going to look down on middle America,” DeSantis said of Haley, describing her as “another mealy-mouthed politician”. DeSantis accused US President Joe Biden – who is seeking re-election and has provided unequivocal support to Israel since the war in Gaza began – of “knee-capping” the Israeli government and its military campaign. For his part, DeSantis said that, when Trump called Florida’s strict abortion ban a “terrible” thing, the former president gave “a gift to the left to weaponise that against pro-lifers, and that’s wrong”. And they’ve used this.” “So we’re going to come up with something that people want and people like.” Haley, DeSantis push to cut into Trump’s lead before Iowa caucuses In her closing statement of the debate, Haley said she has the best chance of defeating Biden in the general elections in November.

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11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump

The Hindu  

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Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does

New Indian Express  

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Associated Press  

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Donald Trump dominated the Republican Iowa caucuses as DeSantis and Haley slogged it out for second place. These are the key takeaways

ABC  

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India TV News  

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Three key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Iowa town hall

Al Jazeera  

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Fifth US Republican presidential debate: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

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DeSantis and Haley go head to head: How to watch the fifth Republican presidential debate
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DeSantis and Haley go head to head: How to watch the fifth Republican presidential debate

Associated Press  

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DeSantis and Haley are battling to emerge in Iowa as the preferred Republican alternative to Trump

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Trump prepared for Iowa caucus blowout as DeSantis lags in new poll

The Independent  

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5 major takeaways — and one thing missing — from the fourth Republican debate
1 year ago

5 major takeaways — and one thing missing — from the fourth Republican debate

NPR  

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Republican stage shrinks for 4th U.S. presidential primary debate

Raw Story  

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1 year ago

What to watch in the fourth Republican presidential debate

Live Mint  

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1 year ago

US presidential hopefuls face off in fourth Republican primary debate

Al Jazeera  

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DeSantis marks an Iowa milestone as the caucuses near. Trump says his rival’s campaign is in trouble

Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 2 months ago

5 takeaways from last night’s Republican presidential debate

LA Times  

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Five takeaways from the GOP debate: DeSantis’ not-so-big night, Trump’s absence

LA Times  

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Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Associated Press  

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1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

Associated Press  

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