FiveThirtyEight Politics Haley Takes On Ramaswamy And DeSantis
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Nov 9, 2023 Discussion on the intense and controversial third Republican primary debate, Trump's unique manipulation of attention, analysis of Haley and DeSantis's debate performance, speculation on dropouts and endorsements, assessing Tim Scott's campaign strategy, and analyzing candidates' stances on abortion.
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Debate Split Between Spectacle And Substance
- The debate split into a chaotic, bombastic first half and a substantive second half where policy discussions (economy, abortion) were more useful.
- Leah felt candidates sought viral lines early, then engaged in constructive policy debate later.
Foreign Policy Highlighted Intra Party Divisions
- Foreign policy dominated the opening despite primary voters prioritizing economy and immigration.
- That focus exposed deep GOP divisions on Ukraine, China and Israel, forcing candidates to stake distinct positions early on.
Vivek's Shock Value Has Diminished
- Vivek Ramaswamy's shock tactics no longer produce the Google search spikes they once did.
- His earlier surges faded; his bombast now registers as desperation rather than durable momentum.