Takeaway Iowa debate with DeSantis and Haley
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was referred to by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a “mealy-mouthed politician.” DeSantis' campaign, according to Haley, "is exploding."
Five nights before the Iowa caucuses, on Wednesday night, the two Republicans running for the party's 2024 presidential primary spot against former President Donald Trump engaged in a one-on-one CNN debate in Des Moines, Iowa, exchanging barbs and accusations of infidelity.
However, in the early going of the discussion, they paid little attention to Trump, who continues to have a commanding lead in both Iowa and national GOP primary surveys.
The discussion illustrated both candidates' views that the field has to be further narrowed before attention turns to the former president. It took place hours afte...