The NPR Politics Podcast In South Florida, GOP Candidates Debate While Trump Rallies
Nov 9, 2023
Five Republican candidates faced off in a heated debate in South Florida while Donald Trump rallied nearby, showcasing the stark contrasts in their strategies. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis had particularly tense interactions, reflecting the stakes as they vie for attention. Trump, absent from the debate, focused on immigration at his rally, reaffirming his strong support base amid legal troubles. The podcast dives into shifts in GOP defense perspectives and the intense competition for visibility and funding as the primaries approach.
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Debate Tiers
- There were two clear tiers of candidates in the debate: DeSantis and Haley versus everyone else.
- Christie was subdued, Scott seemed desperate, and Ramaswamy was disruptive.
Heels Exchange
- Ramaswamy compared Haley to Dick Cheney "in three-inch heels."
- Haley retorted that they were five-inch heels and called them "ammunition."
Hawkish on Iran
- Republican candidates displayed extremely hawkish stances on Iran, going beyond typical talking points.
- Some, like Tim Scott, suggested bombing Iran, possibly out of desperation for attention and fundraising.