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Vivek Ramaswamy Bashes ‘Fake' CNN Debate While Promoting Baseless Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories
GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who did not qualify for tonight's debate, took a swing at the CNN event while promoting his live appearance on a podcast happening at the same time.
“Prediction: we get more total views than CNN’s fake 'debate' tonight. Won’t hold back. LIVE NOW with @Timcast & @RealCandaceO,” Ramaswamy posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Wednesday night.
Ramaswamy — along with controversial pundit Candace Owens and right-leaning hosts Tim Pool, Ian Crossland and Serge du Preez — then proceeded to discuss baseless conspiracy theories around the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
“Prediction: we get more total views than CNN’s fake 'debate' tonight. Won’t hold back. LIVE NOW with @Timcast & @RealCandaceO,” Ramaswamy posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Wednesday night.
Ramaswamy — along with controversial pundit Candace Owens and right-leaning hosts Tim Pool, Ian Crossland and Serge du Preez — then proceeded to discuss baseless conspiracy theories around the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Nikki Haley’s Unfussy Debate Prep
The former South Carolina governor’s team told The New York Times that she has not done any specific debate prep, since she apparently considers tough questions from voters on the campaign trail to be all the preparation she needs. DeSantis, on the other hand, reportedly hired a top debate coach.
Donald Trump Campaign Mocks Chris Christie’s Exit From GOP Race
The Trump campaign released a memo on Wednesday after Christie dropped out of the 2024 race, saying the former New Jersey governor “was not much of a factor and was going to be embarrassed” if he stayed in the game.
The document, written by pollster John McLaughlin, described any Christie voters as likely to be “behavioral Democrats” who are “invading the Republican primary.” It goes on to say any Christie support for Haley will only be a “liability.”
“No one seems to like Chris Christie except his own voters," the memo says.
The document, written by pollster John McLaughlin, described any Christie voters as likely to be “behavioral Democrats” who are “invading the Republican primary.” It goes on to say any Christie support for Haley will only be a “liability.”
“No one seems to like Chris Christie except his own voters," the memo says.
A Quick Primer On The Iowa Caucuses
Iowa will hold the first nominating contest for GOP candidates on Monday, Jan. 15. Unlike most other states, the caucuses are more than a simple ballot vote.
Participants have to gather in-person at public caucus locations in their local precincts on Monday evening. The caucuses are run by political parties, and voters will have a chance to listen to speeches and chat with other people before casting private ballots for their preferred candidate.
Ballots are generally a blank piece of paper where they write down a candidate’s name.
Iowans must be 18 by Election Day, registered to vote and have a party affiliation that matches the caucus they plan to participate in.
You can read more here:
Participants have to gather in-person at public caucus locations in their local precincts on Monday evening. The caucuses are run by political parties, and voters will have a chance to listen to speeches and chat with other people before casting private ballots for their preferred candidate.
Ballots are generally a blank piece of paper where they write down a candidate’s name.
Iowans must be 18 by Election Day, registered to vote and have a party affiliation that matches the caucus they plan to participate in.
You can read more here:
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Chris Christie Caught On Hot Mic Trashing Nikki Haley With 4 Blistering Words
Shortly before he announced he was suspending his 2024 campaign, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was caught on a hot mic trashing Haley and her chances of becoming president.
"She’s gonna get smoked," Christie said of the former U.N. ambassador. "And you and I both know it. She’s not up to this."
Listen to the audio here.
The Daily Beast reports Christie was speaking to former New Hampshire GOP chairman Wayne McDonald, who supported Christie's campaign.
As NBC News notes, Haley is poised to benefit from Christie's departure from the race.
"She’s gonna get smoked," Christie said of the former U.N. ambassador. "And you and I both know it. She’s not up to this."
Listen to the audio here.
The Daily Beast reports Christie was speaking to former New Hampshire GOP chairman Wayne McDonald, who supported Christie's campaign.
As NBC News notes, Haley is poised to benefit from Christie's departure from the race.
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Where’s Donald Trump Tonight?
On Fox News, of course. The former president is set to appear at a town hall-style event with network anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum at 9 p.m. ET, the same time as the debate.
He’ll be greeted by supporters in Des Moines, about two miles from where DeSantis and Haley will clash. It’s Trump’s first live appearance on Fox News in almost two years.
He’ll be greeted by supporters in Des Moines, about two miles from where DeSantis and Haley will clash. It’s Trump’s first live appearance on Fox News in almost two years.
Chris Christie Reportedly Slams Nikki Haley On Call With Ron DeSantis
According to NBC News, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie didn't waste anytime attacking Haley after he decided to leave the race.
Chris Christie Drops Out Hours Before Debate He Didn't Qualify For
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday he is suspending his presidential campaign.
The announcement came just four hours ahead of the debate. Christie did not meet the polling requirements CNN set for candidates to qualify for the debate.
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The announcement came just four hours ahead of the debate. Christie did not meet the polling requirements CNN set for candidates to qualify for the debate.
Read more from HuffPost's Igor Bobic:
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Tonight: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis Have 1:1 Debate
And then there were two. Tonight, just Haley and DeSantis will take the stage, making it the smallest debate so far of the Republican primary.
The two are also scheduled to appear in a debate hosted by ABC News in New Hampshire next Thursday.
The two are also scheduled to appear in a debate hosted by ABC News in New Hampshire next Thursday.