"Winners and Losers from Wednesday Night's GOP Presidential Debate in Miami"
Key Highlights :
Wednesday night’s GOP Presidential debate in Miami had its fair share of winners and losers. Donald Trump, the former President and current frontrunner for the nomination, was the biggest winner of the night, as he opted to skip the debate and instead speak to an adoring crowd in nearby Hialeah. His decision to pass on the debate was a smart move, as it was unlikely that he would be able to gain any ground in his already strong position. Nikki Haley, the former U.N. Ambassador, was also a winner, as she was able to showcase her knowledge of international crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as her ability to find a workable consensus on abortion.
On the other end of the spectrum, Vivek Ramaswamy was a big loser. After three debates, it is clear that he is not well-liked by viewers, as he constantly talks over his rivals. His attempted schoolyard taunts were met with contemptuous comebacks from Nikki Haley. Chris Christie was also a loser, as he was a non-factor in the debate. He was unable to make a memorable statement, and instead simply reminded everyone of Donald Trump’s faults.
Finally, the Republican Party was a big loser on the night. Vivek Ramaswamy blamed the Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel for the party’s poor performance in state elections on Tuesday, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed Donald Trump, saying he is “sick” of losing since Mr. Trump won the White House in 2017. It looks like this primary experience will make Mr. DeSantis feel even more poorly about losing in the weeks ahead.
All in all, Wednesday night’s GOP Presidential debate in Miami had its fair share of winners and losers. Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerged as the clear winners of the night, while Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, and the Republican Party were the biggest losers. It remains to be seen if the results of the debate will have any impact on the upcoming primary elections.
