The Megyn Kelly Show Haley vs. DeSantis, and Trump's "Dictator" Comment Freakout, with Chris Stirewalt, Stu Burguiere, and Dave Marcus | Ep. 680
Dec 6, 2023
Chris Stirewalt, a political commentator at NewsNation, discusses the high stakes of the GOP debate, focusing on Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley's contrasting campaigns. Dave Marcus, a columnist, and Stu Burguiere, a conservative commentator, join to delve into Trump’s controversial ‘dictator’ comment and Liz Cheney’s potential third-party run. They tackle rising anti-Semitism on campuses and critique climate change hypocrisy among elite advocates, all while injecting humor into the conversation with light-hearted banter about a new cartoon series.
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Debate Question Strategy
- Presidential debate questions must be self-contained and impactful.
- They should push candidates beyond talking points and into uncomfortable territory.
Candidate Categories
- The four candidates fall into two groups: those fighting to stay relevant and those vying to challenge Trump.
- DeSantis and Haley are competing to be the main Trump alternative.
DeSantis and Haley's Stakes
- DeSantis needs to perform strongly, especially in Iowa, to remain a viable contender.
- Haley has benefited from exceeding expectations, but now faces higher expectations from donors and voters.