Welcome to the Fox News politics newsletter! We've put together a recap of the top moments from the GOP presidential primary debate. In case you missed it: The showdown was hosted on September 27 by FOX Business and Univision at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
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US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott looks on as former US Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the second Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, on September 27, 2023. (Robyn Beck)
Several jokes and one-liners flew a little too close to the sun. Former Vice President Mike Pence made a comment about sleeping with a teacher. Pence also delivered a line about the president visiting the autoworkers strike: "Joe Biden doesn't belong on a picket line, he belongs on the unemployment line," Pence said. ...Read more
Like the first debate, Vivek Ramaswamy took criticism from all sides, but the strongest came from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley: "honestly, every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber for what you say," Haley said during a spat over TikTok. Ramaswamy replied that he thinks social media is damaging to teens. ...Read more
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LOOKING AHEAD: A third GOP debate is scheduled for November 8 in Miami, Florida. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.