This blog is closed; thank you for joining us. These were the updates from the first Republican debate of the 2024 United States election cycle on Wednesday, August 23.
This blog is closed; thank you for joining us. These were the updates from the first Republican debate of the 2024 United States election cycle on Wednesday, August 23.
- Republican presidential hopefuls have clashed over political experience and policy at the first Republican debate of the 2024 election campaign.
- Eight GOP candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence, are participating in the two-hour event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- But one figure is noticeably missing: Former President Donald Trump, who says his sizeable lead in the race for the nomination means he can skip the debates.
- The candidates have hoped that Trump’s absence will help them narrow the gap – and give them a chance to make their case to the American public.