FiveThirtyEight Politics
Did The Fourth Republican Debate Matter?
Dec 7, 2023
Geoffrey Skelley, senior elections analyst, and MaryAlice Parks, White House correspondent, unpack the fourth Republican debate. They discuss strategies and performances of candidates, impact of attacking Trump on immigration, influence of personal anecdotes, and the importance of endorsements.
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Quick takeaways
- Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis need to find a way to attack Trump without aligning themselves with the liberal critique of him.
- The perception of being part of the establishment could be a liability for candidates like Nikki Haley in a party that views the establishment as corrupt.
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The Debate Dynamics
The debate featured Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and Vivek Ramaswami. Haley faced attacks throughout the debate, while DeSantis gained shots on her through Rama Swami. Christie made an argument about lacking in polls due to not attacking Trump. Overall, the debate didn't seem to change the race significantly.
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