5 Takeaways From the Latest GOP Debate

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5 Takeaways From the Latest GOP Debate

5 Takeaways , From the Latest GOP Debate.

5 Takeaways , From the Latest GOP Debate.

Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley went head-to-head in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan.

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Here are some of the highlights, BBC reports.

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No one held back, Each candidate's first debate answer contained insults about their opponent.

DeSantis called Haley "another mealy-mouthed politician," and Haley pointed to "Ron's lies.".

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They each criticized Trump, Both candidates took aim at the ways in which Trump handled the pandemic, border security and China while in office.

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They each criticized Trump, Both candidates took aim at the ways in which Trump handled the pandemic, border security and China while in office.

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They fought about immigration, DeSantis cited Haley's earlier comment that the phrase "illegal aliens" is "disrespectful.".

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They fought about immigration, DeSantis cited Haley's earlier comment that the phrase "illegal aliens" is "disrespectful.".

He said she'd be like a "fox" guarding a "henhouse" when it comes to border security.

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He said she'd be like a "fox" guarding a "henhouse" when it comes to border security.

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Haley referenced her time as a U.N.

Ambassador and ultimately said that "undocumented migrants should be deported for 'cutting the line,'" BBC reports.

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Ukraine was a critical moment, The country's war with Russia ended up being one of the night's most contentious issues.

Haley condemned DeSantis for initially supporting U.S. aid for Ukraine but later changing his mind.

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DeSantis said, "people like Nikki Haley care more about Ukraine's border than our southern border.".

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Haley claimed victory, While DeSantis reportedly received more cheers from the crowd, Haley's team said, .

"More people were Googling Nikki Haley than Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump combined.

Her momentum is continuing.".

"More people were Googling Nikki Haley than Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump combined.

Her momentum is continuing."


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