Thursday 6 August 2015

Donald Trump Dominates US Republican Debate


Donald Trump dominated the first Republican presidential debate on Thursday – stimulating the event from the start by refusing to rule out running as an independent if he failed to get the party’s nomination.


He was booed by the normally supportive studio audience when he suggested he might not run as a Republican, a prospect he has raised before, and something that worries many on the right who remember the impact of Texas businessman Ross Perot on George HW Bush’s re-election hopes in 1992.

Trump was also grilled over his outspoken views on immigration, women, bankruptcy and Barack Obama’s intelligence.

Key moments included:

·        . "I don't have time for total political correctness," said Mr Trump, when asked about misogynistic remarks
·         Rand Paul attacked by Chris Christie for calling for surveillance curbs
·         all candidates condemned nuclear deal with Iran
·         Jeb Bush forced to defend his support for Common Core education
·         Mike Huckabee to abolish the inland revenue service and department of education
·         join Isis and you sign your death warrant, said Ted Cruz
·         John Kasich said he would support and accept his daughter if she was gay

·         Mr Trump stumbled somewhat on his past support for a national healthcare system

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