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Four GOP candidates, including Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy, will participate in the fourth Republican presidential debate. Former President Donald Trump will not attend, citing his lead in the polls. The debate will be moderated by Elizabeth Vargas, Megyn Kelly, and Eliana Johnson and will air on NewsNation and The CW.
Age is a significant factor in the 2024 presidential election, with Joe Biden turning 81 and Donald Trump remaining the dominant frontrunner at 77. Other notable candidates include Nikki Haley (51), Ron DeSantis (45), and Chris Christie (61). The candidates' ages have sparked discussions and criticisms, with Biden joking about his age and Trump facing scrutiny from GOP rivals.
The Republican debate saw clashes over foreign policy and TikTok, with top contenders for the GOP 2024 nomination including former president Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and former Trump U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, President Biden is running for reelection in 2024 as the top Democratic candidate.
GOP 2024 presidential candidates attending the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual conference face the challenge of distinguishing themselves from former President Donald Trump on their support for Israel as the country battles Hamas. While Trump remains popular among Jewish conservatives, his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised questions about potential fallout. Candidates hope to establish themselves as strong supporters of Israeli security without alienating Trump's supporters. Attendees also want to hear how each candidate would handle the crisis differently from President Joe Biden and address the persistence of antisemitism. Trump, who plans to attend the conference, aims to highlight his record on Israeli security, while other candidates seek to demonstrate their foreign policy credentials during the crisis. Major Republican donors, including Miriam Adelson, have declined to provide financial support to any candidates at this stage.
Republican presidential candidates blame President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump for the looming government shutdown, citing the Trump administration's debt increase as a factor contributing to current inflation and spending disagreements. Trump has encouraged a shutdown, while Republican candidates also criticize lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Biden has labeled House Republicans as "extremists" and the administration is preparing for a potential shutdown.
As President Biden takes a 10-day vacation, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential race are actively campaigning across the country. Former Vice President Mike Pence met with activists and firefighters in Iowa, while former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held a town hall in Iowa City. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on fundraising and meetings in New England. Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy entrepreneur gaining in polls, held a pastor's roundtable in Des Moines. Former President Trump is expected to address a rally in Pennsylvania.
Republican presidential candidates vying for the 2024 nomination are being forced to address a six-week abortion ban in Iowa, a state with a heavily religious conservative base. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who won her re-election campaign by championing the ban, is pushing candidates to follow her strategy. While aligning with Reynolds may appeal to the state's conservative voters, it could pose challenges for candidates in other states and the general election. Some candidates have struggled to find their footing on the issue, with varying positions on a national ban. Former President Donald Trump, who remains the frontrunner in early polling, has criticized the six-week bans and advocated for leaving the issue to the states.