The winners and losers of the first GOP debate

Republican presidential candidates debate without Trump, analyzing their performances and questioning the significance of the debate. Ron DeSantis fails to capitalize on Trump's absence. Standout performances from Mike Pence and Nikki Haley, while Vivek Ramaswami's alarming positions are criticized. Debate on federal abortion legislation and Nikki Haley's supporting stance towards Trump. Discussion on Trump's decision to not participate in the debate, its impact, and name-calling of opponents.