Eight Republican presidential candidates met on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night
, of course. Given his big poll lead, he insisted that his presence would only help his lesser rivals. Instead, Trump sat down for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that was streamed online.
He seemed to be betting that primary voters preferred something memorable said to something done. His rivals were having none of it. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley had a tart response to the verbal brawl. “This is exactly why Margaret Thatcher said if you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman,” she said.The Republicans on stage did not downplay their strong opposition to abortion rights when given the opportunity. But there was a clear divide among the candidates over whether to push for a federal abortion ban.
On the other side: Pence, an evangelical Christian who has long fought against abortion rights. Both Pence and Scott openly endorsed a national ban on abortions at 15 weeks at least.
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