Republican debate: DeSantis has ‘strong’ night while Haley can’t see past ‘lies’

Published January 11, 2024 12:00am ET



DES MOINES, Iowa — Likely Iowa caucusgoers trying to decide whether Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) or former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is the better alternative to former President Donald Trump may need more information before next week’s opening contest.

Trump’s absence was felt in the small debate room at Drake University as the front-runner participated in a televised town hall across Des Moines on rival cable network Fox News.

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