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Everything about the Republicans’ first TV duel – and why Trump isn’t there
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 11:15 p.m
The Republicans are fighting for the candidate for the upcoming US election. The candidate most popular with voters has to appear in court four times – but the other candidates are unpopular or worse: unknown. Everything you need to know about the first TV debate – and the real reason why former President Trump is staying away from the exchange.
The road to becoming President of the United States is long – the US election machinery is already underway, although the actual election will not take place until November 5, 2024. The Republicans are already fighting for the primaries, in which the party will ultimately choose its candidate for the race for the White House. The first exchange of blows between the Republican candidates will take place this Wednesday evening (local time). What you need to know about the TV debate.
When will the TV debate take place?
The two-hour debate will be broadcast on the American channel “Fox News” at 3 a.m. German time on Thursday night.
Where is the debate taking place?
The debate will take place in Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a highly competitive US state. Trump won it in 2016, but Biden won for the Democrats in 2020. The Republican National Convention, where Republicans choose their presidential candidate, will also be held in Milwaukee.
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Who is taking part in the TV debate?
dpa The Republican candidates at a glance
Ron DeSantis: He is the governor of Florida and is currently the only serious competition for Donald Trump. So far he has appeared provocative and conservative, but has still not been able to achieve Trump’s popularity among conservatives. His emergence into the national spotlight could be a turning point in the primaries – either DeSantis can oust Trump or will ultimately find himself in his shadow.
Mike Pence: The former vice president under Trump is seen by many as a silent Trump aider during his presidency. Perhaps this is also why Pence had difficulty gathering the 40,000 donors needed to take part in the TV debate.
Tim Scott: The South Carolina senator has sought to offer a more positive contrast to rivals like Trump and DeSantis, focusing on traditional Republican values rather than right-wing populism. He could have the toughest exchange with DeSantis in the debate.
Vivek Ramaswamy: The technology entrepreneur could be the rising star in the primary race; supporters of DeSantis recently advised him to publicly attack Ramaswamy more harshly – a sign that Ramaswamy is seen internally as a competitor. In contrast to most Republican candidates, Ramaswamy also speaks out in liberal media, so he could be successful with voters for whom Trump or DeSantis are too conservative and populist.
Nikki Haley: The former governor of South Carolina and US ambassador to the United Nations has so far focused her election campaign on attacking her fellow candidates thematically instead of focusing on mudslinging with Trump. Although she was appointed UN ambassador under Trump, she did not shy away from publicly contradicting him and distancing herself from him.
Chris Christie: The former New Jersey governor might be the biggest surprise on the scene. He already ran for office in 2016 and managed to attack his competitors hard and successfully – even if they were far ahead of him in the polls. Christie has been a bitter Trump critic for years.
Asa Hutchinson: The former governor of Arkansas has also positioned himself as a Trump critic. All candidates must sign before participating in the debate that they will ultimately support the chosen Republican candidate. This upset Hutchinson because he doesn’t want to support Trump – even if he is currently considered the most popular candidate.
Doug Burgum: The North Dakota governor, who lured donors with a gift card program — $20 in exchange for a $1 donation — described himself as the least-known presidential candidate.
Why isn’t Donald Trump at the debate?
Former President Donald Trump has long indicated that he would not take part in the TV debate. On Sunday he explained on his “Truth Social” platform why he was staying away from the event. He declared that he had “legendary” poll numbers and wrote: “I WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DEBATES!”
Instead, there are plans for an interview with Trump to be broadcast at the same time as the TV debate. He previously recorded this with fired Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. The interview will be available on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The background to this decision is likely to be the four indictments and investigations that are currently underway against Trump. In a private, non-live interview, Trump can express his campaign ambitions while avoiding saying anything that could exacerbate his legal problems and be used against him.
Who is leading in the polls?
A survey published on Sunday by “ CBS News “ revealed that Trump has a large lead over the other Republican presidential candidates despite four indictments against him. Among voters who are likely to vote Republican in the US election, Trump was in the lead with 62 percent, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who only got 16 percent. The rest of the candidates were in the single digits.
What’s next in the Republican primary campaign?
The next TV debate will take place on Wednesday, September 27th in California. The final Republican candidate will then be elected at the Republican National Convention in mid-July 2024. He will then run against the Democratic candidate in the presidential election on November 5, 2024.
Is the current US President automatically the candidate of the Democratic Party?
Joe Biden officially announced in April that he would like to run for president again. However, due to his advanced age and low approval ratings, there are doubts within his party as to whether he is the best candidate for the Republicans. However, there is still no serious competition so far; so far there are only two other applicants: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the murdered US Senator Robert F. Kennedy, who works as an environmental lawyer and is a well-known opponent of vaccination. And Marianne Williamson, author and well-known “self-help guru” in the USA.
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