Republican candidates prepare for first debate — with or without Trump
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
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Will Trump show up to the first GOP debate?
In six days, the GOP field will face off on the debate stage for the first time. Former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in the polls and the question of if he will attend next week's debate remains. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to examine how candidates will approach the debate and whether Trump will attend.
Tim Scott's campaign is burning through cash
Few 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls are bringing in the kind of cash that Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is, but no other candidate is spending it as quickly as he is either. According to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, Scott's campaign is the only one spending money faster than it is coming in. Former Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, currently the co-chair of a super PAC supporting Scott's bid, joined "America Decides" to discuss the campaign.
Where 2024 field stands ahead of GOP debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump were on the campaign trail Tuesday night, making their pitch to voters. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence announced he has qualified for the GOP presidential debate, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis replaced his campaign manager amid a month-long reset. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez break down the state of the 2024 presidential field ahead of the first GOP debate in two weeks.
DeSantis ally discusses campaign layoffs
Amid staff layoffs and declining poll numbers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign is looking for a reboot. Ken Cuccinelli, founder of the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC, joined "America Decides" to assess the state of the governor's White House bid. Plus, CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discussed how the August GOP primary debate could be the boost the DeSantis campaign needs.
Where DeSantis stands amid campaign layoffs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is shedding more than a third of his campaign staff. The move comes as DeSantis lags behind former President Donald Trump in national and early-state primary polls. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to examine DeSantis' ranking in the 2024 GOP field and other developments in the race.
Trump leads in new Iowa, South Carolina polls
The first GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee is less than a month away. It's still unclear if former President Donald Trump will be there, but new polls show him leading by double digits in two states. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to discuss what the numbers suggest for the 2024 GOP field.
Vivek Ramaswamy meets donor threshold for first GOP presidential debate
The entrepreneur is confident he'll also reach the polling thresholds to qualify for the first GOP debate on Aug. 23.
Former Pence chief of staff on 2024 GOP field
Mike Pence is still looking to break through in the crowded Republican field. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead as he faces a possible indictment in the Jan. 6 investigation. Marc Short, senior adviser to Pence and also his former chief of staff, joins "America Decides" to discuss the status of the former vice president's 2024 campaign.
GOP candidates race to qualify for debate
About a dozen people are running for the Republican nomination for president. And in order to make it on the first debate stage in August, they need to meet some requirements set by the Republican party. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Prime Time" to explain the markers candidates must meet, and where they currently stand.
North Dakota governor on path to White House
Several GOP presidential candidates are rushing to qualify for the first debate in August. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum even offered gift cards for donations. Burgum joins "America Decides" to discuss that strategy and his path to the White House.
Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly meet in New York
The meeting comes after Trump's continued hostilities toward the Fox News anchor that started last August
Trump: Ground force may be needed to fight ISIS
The Republican frontrunner sounds more hawkish than usual at Thursday's debate.
Fact-checking Ted Cruz on Social Security claims
The timeline for Social Security insolvency is further out than Cruz's characterization suggests
Better Business Bureau denies debate night "fax" to Trump
Video posted to Twitter shows GOP front-runner handing moderators piece of paper that he says organization "just sent"
How to watch Thursday's Republican debate
The candidates will meet on stage for the first time since the Super Tuesday contests
Protesters descend on GOP Debate in Detroit
With signs saying "Dump Trump" and "Workers for $15 Wage," a sea of protesters lined the streets outside Detroit's Fox Theatre
Live blog: GOP candidates debate in Detroit
The four remaining candidates—Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich—face off for the first time after Trump's Super Tuesday victories
Will Donald Trump renew hostilities with Megyn Kelly at GOP debate?
Republican front-runner comes face to face with the Fox News anchor for first time since they butted heads at the GOP debate in August
Trump University under renewed scrutiny after GOP debate
Marco Rubio assails "fake" university that was the subject of a three-month CBS News investigation
GOP debate fact-check: Donald Trump "hiring illegal workers"
Marco Rubio spoke several times about Donald Trump's use of immigrant labor at various Trump properties
How to watch tonight's Republican debate
Thursday's debate in Houston will be the final GOP primary forum before the Super Tuesday nominating contests
Poll: Who won the CBS News Republican debate?
CBS News conducted an overnight survey of Republican and independent voters who watched Saturday night's debate
Donald Trump clears up his Bush-9/11 debate remarks
The leading GOP presidential candidate joined "Face the Nation" to recap his "best performance" yet at a debate after a raucous night
The gloves come off in CBS News' Republican debate
Donald Trump's blunt rhetoric has appealed to voters so far, but he took his controversial approach to politics to a new level Saturday night
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