In Alabama, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fought to be the main alternative to former President Donald Trump. Haley took shots from other candidates in a combative fourth Republican debate, prompting her to respond: "I love all the attention, fellas." To know more watch this interview with Mark Meirowitz, Professor at Maritime College.

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The third Republican Presidential debate has kicked off. Seven GOP candidates are facing the litmus test in California. Former US President Donald Trump, the front runner has snapped the debate yet again for the second time.

Third Republican debate kicks off; Haley calls Ramaswamy 'scum' condemning personal attacks

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<p>The final Republican debate will feature leading candidates seeking nomination for the election of the United States' president.</p>

<p>As former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the race, there will be fewer people on the stage on Wednesday at 08:00 pm EST in Miami.</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about the third Republican presidential primary debate.</p>

<h2><strong>Who will participate in the third Republican debate?</strong></h2>

<p>Five Republican candidates have qualified for the third debate, according to their campaigns. They are: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. However, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has not confirmed the qualified candidates yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The previous debate lineup included Pence, who terminated his election campaign last weekend. North Dakota Governor Burgum made the second stage of the debate but hasn't said if he's reached the higher threshold for the third edition.</p>

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<h2><strong>Will Donald Trump participate in the third Republican debate?</strong></h2>

<p>Former US President Donald Trump did not attend the first two Republican debates, saying he saw no point given his massive polling lead. Due to the same reason, he might not participate in the third debate as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the second Republican debate, Chris LaCivita, the senior adviser to Donald Trump, said, "President Trump stated that he would not attend the debates." He added, "Plural ... And that's his position until it's not."</p>

<p>In his campaign, Trump urged the RNC to cancel the third debate, indicating that the party should focus on defeating Democrats in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How to watch the third Republican debate</strong></h2>

<p>NBC News will host the two-hour-long debate. Thus, the third Republican debate will be live on NBC's TV streaming and digital platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt, the host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" on Salem Radio Network, will moderate the third Republican debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salem Radio Network and the Republican Jewish Coalition are the selected debate partners by the Republican National Committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will host the third Republican debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People watching outside the United States can watch the debate live on Sky News Network channels. An alternative option is to stream the third debate through Sling TV. In India, the third Republican debate will start at 06:30 am IST.&nbsp;</p>

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The final Republican debate will feature leading candidates seeking nomination for the election of the United States' president. As former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the race, there will be fewer people on the stage on Wednesday at 08:00 pm EST in Miami.

The final Republican debate will feature leading candidates seeking nomination for the election of the United States' president. As former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the race, there will be fewer people on the stage on Wednesday at 08:00 pm EST in Miami. Here's everything you need to know about the third Republican presidential primary debate. Who will participate in the third Republican debate? Five Republican candidates have qualified for the third debate, according to their campaigns. They are: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. However, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has not confirmed the qualified candidates yet. The previous debate lineup included Pence, who terminated his election campaign last weekend. North Dakota Governor Burgum made the second stage of the debate but hasn't said if he's reached the higher threshold for the third edition. ALSO READ | Health, emergency, financial services hit in Australia as telecom giant Optus suffers outage, now restored Will Donald Trump participate in the third Republican debate? Former US President Donald Trump did not attend the first two Republican debates, saying he saw no point given his massive polling lead. Due to the same reason, he might not participate in the third debate as well. After the second Republican debate, Chris LaCivita, the senior adviser to Donald Trump, said, "President Trump stated that he would not attend the debates." He added, "Plural ... And that's his position until it's not." In his campaign, Trump urged the RNC to cancel the third debate, indicating that the party should focus on defeating Democrats in the 2024 elections. How to watch the third Republican debate NBC News will host the two-hour-long debate. Thus, the third Republican debate will be live on NBC's TV streaming and digital platforms. "Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker and Hugh Hewitt, the host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" on Salem Radio Network, will moderate the third Republican debate. Salem Radio Network and the Republican Jewish Coalition are the selected debate partners by the Republican National Committee. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will host the third Republican debate. People watching outside the United States can watch the debate live on Sky News Network channels. An alternative option is to stream the third debate through Sling TV. In India, the third Republican debate will start at 06:30 am IST. (With inputs from agencies)

Third GOP Debate: Check date, time, venue, candidates, how to watch & all you need to know

<p>The second GOP debate&nbsp;concluded Wednesday (Sep 27)&nbsp;with seven candidates vying for dominance on the stage. The participants included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.</p>

<p>Donald Trump again skipped the event as he sees himself to be the undeclared GOP presidential nominee, a claim backed by poll numbers. The majority of GOP voters believe Trump would be the best candidate to stymie President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term.</p>

<h2><strong>Economic growth</strong></h2>

<p>Indian American candidate Ramaswamy talked about the ongoing United Auto Workers strike, saying that the country was in dire need to ‘unlock American energy.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What we need is to deliver economic growth in this country. Unlock American energy. Drill, frack, burn coal, embrace nuclear energy, put people back to work by no longer paying them more money to stay at home, stabilize the US dollar itself and rescind a majority of those unconstitutional federal regulations that are hampering our economy. That is how we unleash American exceptionalism,” he said at the event aired on Fox News.</p>

<h2><strong>GOP candidates on Donald Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Trump’s main rival in the Republican party,&nbsp;Ron DeSantis directly called out his absence at the event, saying, "Donald Trump is missing in action."</p>

<p>Apart from Chris Christie, all GOP candidates refrained from making direct attacks on the former president. The fact that Trump remains too popular among Republicans prevents his GOP rivals from being savage to him too harshly.</p>

<p>But Christie pulled no punches. “You're not here tonight because you're afraid of being on the stage and defending your record," he said, addressing the former president.</p>

<h2><strong>Immigration</strong></h2>

<p>On immigration, Chris Christie again took a shot at Donald Trump, calling his immigration policies a total failure. "Treat this like the law enforcement problem that it is," said Christie. "Our laws are being broken every day at the southern border. And Joe Biden and his crew are letting it go," he added.</p>

<p>"Donald Trump failed on this as well," he added while complaining that he failed to build his wall on the border with Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nikki Haley said border agents of the country were not being allowed to do their jobs honestly. "Go back to the Remain in Mexico Policy. Instead of catch-and-release go back to catch-and-deport," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramaswamy said the US needed to militarise the border heavily. "Militarise the southern border, stop funding sanctuary cities and end foreign aid to Mexico and Central America," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>On China</strong></h2>

<p>DeSantis also talked about taking on China, a topic he dubbed as fundamental. "This issue of China is really going to be fundamental," he said, adding that it is essential that the US beat out China on the economy.</p>

<p>He added that the US has "contracted out the majority of our needs" to Chinese companies.</p>

<h2><strong>On Ukraine aid</strong></h2>

<p>DeSantis said he wouldn’t give Ukraine a “blank cheque” but added it was in the USA’s interest to end the war.</p>

<p>Tim Scott says 90 per cent of the resources sent to Ukraine are part of a loan that the US can expect to get paid back by NATO allies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-predicts-trump-to-become-gop-nominee-as-his-support-soars-to-51-638195"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Biden pegs Trump to become GOP nominee, 51% Republican voters see him winning 2024 polls</strong></a></p>

<p>Mike Pence vehemently supported giving Ukraine aid, adding that ceasing the aid would mean giving the "green light to China to take Taiwan".</p>

<p>Chris Christie said tackling the Russia-China alliance was his biggest agenda.</p>

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The second GOP debate concluded Wednesday (Sep 27) with seven candidates vying for dominance on the stage. The participants included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen.

The second GOP debate concluded Wednesday (Sep 27) with seven candidates vying for dominance on the stage. The participants included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Donald Trump again skipped the event as he sees himself to be the undeclared GOP presidential nominee, a claim backed by poll numbers. The majority of GOP voters believe Trump would be the best candidate to stymie President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term. Economic growth Indian American candidate Ramaswamy talked about the ongoing United Auto Workers strike, saying that the country was in dire need to ‘unlock American energy.’ "What we need is to deliver economic growth in this country. Unlock American energy. Drill, frack, burn coal, embrace nuclear energy, put people back to work by no longer paying them more money to stay at home, stabilize the US dollar itself and rescind a majority of those unconstitutional federal regulations that are hampering our economy. That is how we unleash American exceptionalism,” he said at the event aired on Fox News. GOP candidates on Donald Trump Trump’s main rival in the Republican party, Ron DeSantis directly called out his absence at the event, saying, "Donald Trump is missing in action." Apart from Chris Christie, all GOP candidates refrained from making direct attacks on the former president. The fact that Trump remains too popular among Republicans prevents his GOP rivals from being savage to him too harshly. But Christie pulled no punches. “You're not here tonight because you're afraid of being on the stage and defending your record," he said, addressing the former president. Immigration On immigration, Chris Christie again took a shot at Donald Trump, calling his immigration policies a total failure. "Treat this like the law enforcement problem that it is," said Christie. "Our laws are being broken every day at the southern border. And Joe Biden and his crew are letting it go," he added. "Donald Trump failed on this as well," he added while complaining that he failed to build his wall on the border with Mexico. WATCH: US Presidential elections 2024: Second GOP Presidential debate kicks off × Nikki Haley said border agents of the country were not being allowed to do their jobs honestly. "Go back to the Remain in Mexico Policy. Instead of catch-and-release go back to catch-and-deport," she said. Ramaswamy said the US needed to militarise the border heavily. "Militarise the southern border, stop funding sanctuary cities and end foreign aid to Mexico and Central America," he said. On China DeSantis also talked about taking on China, a topic he dubbed as fundamental. "This issue of China is really going to be fundamental," he said, adding that it is essential that the US beat out China on the economy. He added that the US has "contracted out the majority of our needs" to Chinese companies. On Ukraine aid DeSantis said he wouldn’t give Ukraine a “blank cheque” but added it was in the USA’s interest to end the war. Tim Scott says 90 per cent of the resources sent to Ukraine are part of a loan that the US can expect to get paid back by NATO allies. Also read: Biden pegs Trump to become GOP nominee, 51% Republican voters see him winning 2024 polls Mike Pence vehemently supported giving Ukraine aid, adding that ceasing the aid would mean giving the "green light to China to take Taiwan". Chris Christie said tackling the Russia-China alliance was his biggest agenda. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

GOP debate: Who said what on economy, Trump, immigration and Ukraine?

The second Republican Presidential debate has kicked off. Seven GOP candidates are facing the litmus test in California. Former US President Donald, the front runner has snapped the debate yet again for the second time.

US Presidential elections 2024: Second GOP Presidential debate kicks off