You Vote: Who won the first Republican primary debate? Vote now in the poll below. By Just the News staff Published: August 24, 2023 4:02pm Article Dig Deeper Last night, eight Republican hopefuls took the stage in Milwaukee, while former President Donald Trump skipped the debate, instead appearing in an interview with Tucker Carlson that was released at the same time. Who won the first Republican primary debate? Choices Ron DeSantis Vivek Ramaswamy Nikki Haley Chris Christie Tim Scott Mike Pence Asa Hutchinson Doug Burgum Donald Trump Not sure No winner Leave this field blank The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook Links took skipped Related Articles Elections WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference By Nicholas Ballasy Elections WATCH LIVE: Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests are taking place in cities around the country By Nicholas Ballasy Elections Vermont's youngest gubernatorial candidate makes ballot at age 14 By Natalia Mittelstadt Unlock unlimited access No Ads Within Stories No Autoplay Videos VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team. Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News. Learn more Top Stories Elections WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference Middle East Iran-aligned Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Sponsored Join AMAC — The conservative voice for freedom, faith, and America’s future Federal Agencies Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email inbox, agency says Security China boosts cooperation in fentanyl probes following FBI Director Kash Patel’s visit Trending U.S. intercepted Ukraine government messages discussing plot to route money to Biden re-election Democrat dream of erasing Trump legacy will be expensive and probably impossible Exiled Iranian crown prince says at CPAC he intends to 'make Iran great again' WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference NY AG Letitia James referred again for criminal prosecution for alleged homeowner insurance fraud Just the News Spotlight Just News, No Noise Middle East Iran war will continue at least two to four more weeks, no ground troops necessary, Rubio says Federal Agencies Justice Department investigating California, Maine over transgender prison policies All Things Trump Trump, affordability central to GOP midterm strategy Education Educators, Christian leaders push back on humanoids, AI teaching children Federal Agencies Iran-linked group hacks Kash Patel's personal email: report Support Just the News The Latest World Zelensky visits United Arab Emirates, Qatar to discuss drone defense Courts & Law Federal judge temporarily halts proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna Federal Agencies EXCLUSIVE: DHS partial shutdown impacting local law enforcement
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