The first Republican presidential debate will be the first opportunity for most GOP candidates to appear onstage at the same time in a two-hour event and could mark a sink-or-swim moment for several campaigns.
While former President Donald Trump will not be participating in the debate in Milwaukee, other contenders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis , entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and Sen. Tim Scott , will be on the stage, among others. Here is what is at stake for the Republican candidates who will appear onstage going into the highly anticipated event.Ron DeSantis
With Trump being absent, DeSantis will be the de-facto front-runner onstage at the debate, meaning he will be placed in the center of the stage and likely the center of most attacks. Trump's campaign has tried to make DeSantis into what he labeled former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the 2016 Republican primary, an unlikable establishment politician.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
GOP Confirms Eight Candidates Qualify For First Republican DebateDonald Trump says that he won’t participate in the first Republican debate, but seven of his rivals will be on the debate stage. The Republican National Committee confirmed the list of those …
Read more »
Republican debate: RNC announces the 8 GOP 2024 contenders who made the cutThe field is set: the Republican National Committee announced Monday the eight Republican 2024 presidential candidates participating in Wednesday's debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Read more »
Republican debate: Can the debates help winnow the GOP field?2024 Republican primary candidates not named Donald Trump have been hoping the election's opening debate will help them make inroads in the race despite the former president's dominance.
Read more »
Popular GOP governor reveals key for candidates onstage at Republican presidential debateGOP Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire says that 'likeability' is a key factor for the Republican presidential candidates at Wednesday's Fox News' hosted first nomination debate
Read more »