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The debates started the race, but Iowa will decide its direction now

By Zachary Faria
Published November 9, 2023 3:47am ET
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The debates started the race, but Iowa will decide its direction now
Republican presidential candidates from left, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) stand onstage before a Republican presidential debate, Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami.

The third Republican debate most likely didn’t change the trajectory of anyone in the race, and nothing will until it’s time for Iowa voters to make their decision.

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