Glenn Beck's review of the GOP debate
"I have officially given up on this stupid @foxdebate. #SHUTUP this is the worst debate i have seen in my lifetime. Why does the @gop keep going to the networks? Only winner: Trump because he is not anywhere near. #foxfailure," Glenn wrote on Twitter.
Not One GOP Candidate Took The Bait On This Question From Debate Moderators
None of the Republican primary candidates were willing to answer which among them should be “voted off the island.” “Are you serious?” Nikki Haley asked. “With all due respect, I mean we’re here, we’re happy to debate. I think that that’s disrespectful to my fellow competitors,” Ron DeSantis said.
Daily Caller: Cut Mics, Expensive Curtains, ‘Offensively Stupid’ Questions — GOP Debate Falls Flat
The second GOP presidential debate was dominated by candidates and moderators bickering and talking over one another, while viewers criticized the hosts for asking “offensively stupid” questions rather than focusing on substance that Republicans care about.
CNN: The winner of this messy debate was Trump, who wasn't there
It’s hard to see how Trump will pay a significant price in the eyes of the party’s voters for missing Wednesday night’s engagement.
Washington Examiner: Winners and losers — Who came out on top in the second GOP debate
The GOP debate showcased DeSantis, Haley, and Christie ripping absent front-runner Trump, while Pence and Ramaswamy fell flat and Burgum was ignored
Just the News: Lots of banter but no breakout candidates at second GOP presidential debate
While there were some heated exchanges in Wednesday evening's debate, moderators repeatedly intervened to chastise candidates.
WaPo: Republican debate brings chaos, attacks, and a slog for second place
The second presidential debate, again without Donald Trump, was an echo of the first as candidates jockeyed to be the chief alternative to the front-runner.
Newsweek: DeSantis Learns From His Debate Mistake
The governor showed a stronger sense of leadership Wednesday night than during the first debate, in which his performance received a lukewarm response from political observers.
NY Times: GOP Debate Fact-Check
“Joe Biden hides in his basement.” This is false. “Joe Biden’s Green New Deal agenda is good for Beijing and bad for Detroit. ” This is misleading. “Wages are not keeping up with inflation.” This is misleading.
Which Candidates Got the Most Speaking Time, Which Subjects Were Discussed the Most
DeSantis spoke the most, followed by Ramaswamy and Scott, and the most talked-about subjects were border security, government spending, and education.
Listen To The Crowd Go Mild As Chris Christie Tries To Nickname Donald Trump
"You’re not here tonight because you’re afraid of being on this stage and defending your record. You’re ducking these things, and let me tell you what’s gonna happen. You keep doing that, no one up here is gonna call you Donald Trump any more; we’re gonna call you Donald Duck.”
Trump campaign reacts to second Republican debate
"Tonight’s GOP debate was as boring and inconsequential as the first debate, and nothing that was said will change the dynamics of the primary contest being dominated by President Trump," Chris LaCivita, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, said as the debate finished.
Newsom's 'freedom state' tweet ripped as Californians flee leftist utopia in droves
Ahead of the GOP debate, leftist California Gov. Newsom dubiously labeled his state the "freedom state," prompting backlash since Californians are fleeing his utopia's high taxes, crime, and tyranny in droves.