Wednesday, December 16, 2015

How the Republican Candidates Scored in Las Vegas Debate

 

For the last time in 2015, the Republican presidential candidates slugged it out on the debate stage. The setting was the Venetian casino in Las Vegas, and the candidates seemed to be gambling for the toughest foreign policy and national security positions deemed necessary to fight ISIL.

The proposals ranged from carpet-bombing the terrorists in Iraq and Syria, killing their families and shutting down the internet to banning Muslims and going to war with Russia.

Yet, some political commentators praised the fifth debate as the most serious, civilized and policy-focused so far.

Indeed, viewers who expected a slugfest were disappointed, but they were still able to witness some remarkable duels, characterized by serious political hand-to-hand fighting.

Frontrunner Donald Trump sparred repeatedly with his favourite nemesis Jeb Bush over leadership qualities, Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio battled over defence funding, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Senator Rand Paul went after each other (again) over almost everything.

Here’s how they scored in detail:

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Source: Euronews

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