The next Republican presidential debate is tonight at 6 pm on CNN followed by an 8 pm debate which will feature the top eleven candidates.
Following the first debate, Republican front-runner Donald Trump didn’t back down from his harsh criticism and insults of candidates, the media, or pretty much anyone who said something negative about him.
While entertaining the first debate stirred concerns among conservatives who worry that Trump will harm the GOP in the long run. Also many candidates, for the most part, have tried to stay away from criticizing Trump partly because it doesn’t help the Republican cause, and also because if they do Trump attack them the same if not higher ferocity.
In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump admitted that he did not know the who the leaders of several different terrorist organizations were but said the question was designed to make him look bad and argued that within a year those leaders would all be replaced.
CNN changed its rules to allow Carly Fiorina, who was in Fox News’ undercard debate but saw a jump in the polls afterward, to be on the main debate stage. Originally CNN was going to take an average of the poll numbers to decide which debate each candidate would appear in. Florina and others argued that policy was unfair since Fiorina hovered around 1% percent since her announcement in the spring until the first debate which took place last month and the early polls would have dragged her number down.
Just last week former Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced that he was suspending his presidential bid. Perry ran for the Republican nomination in 2012 and was quite popular for a while in that cycle. However, this time Perry’s campaign gained very little traction and after the first the debate it ran into serious financial trouble and he stopped paying his campaign staff across the country.
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson will be a much more important figure in tonight’s debate. During the first debate, Carson while quiet and somewhat reserved had a message that seems to have resonated with voters and he has skyrocketed in the polls to the number two spot.
While Trump is aggressive and is seen as who is just as mad at Washington as an average voter, Carson has ideas that aren’t seen as wild and unattainable. Carson also does not attack those who criticize them and has a much calmer temperament than Trump.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will be in the second debate, despite his drop in the polls after the first debate.
The Lineup:
Rick Perry originally was going to be in the 6 pm debate but announced that he was suspending his campaign. Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, who was in the first debate, did not meet the criteria for inclusion in tonight’s debate. Candidates were required to average 1% support in at least three polls released during the two-month window.
The First Debate 6 pm:
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former New York Gov. George Pataki, and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The Second Debate 8 pm:
Businessman Donald Trump, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, New Jersery Gov. Chris Christie, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
What to look for:
Donald Trump is expected to discuss some of his policy measures in depth. Trump has been criticized by many, especially Fusion News host Jorge Ramos, for his immigration policy. However, some analysts say Trump will continue defy pollsters’ expectations and not go into the specifics and then somehow stay ahead in the polls.
Ben Carson will most likely capitalize on his rise in the polls, putting him within four points of Trump. Carson will have to convince voters that his past experience will help him if he wins the election. “He’s got to explain how what he’s done in the past will translate into effective political leadership,” Republican pollster David Winston said.
Jeb Bush, who has been on the offensive against Trump, will have to make sure he doesn’t look bullied by Trump while also maintaining his calm demeanor. Bush has been attacked by Trump for being boring. Trump has released several ads making fun of Bush’s lack of energy when he speaks.
Ted Cruz, who's seen a rise in the polls and is hoping to capitalize on the anti-establishment movement, will probably continue to make the argument that he’s the most conservative candidate on the stage. Pollsters have said that without confronting Trump, it will be hard to overshadow him. However, Cruz is not desperately in the need of the attention confronting Trump would bring him. Cruz should continue his message and wait for Trump or Carson to falter and be ready to win over those voters.
Marco Rubio has not gained traction in the polls following last month’s debate where he had a powerful presence. Many pundits argued that Rubio was the standout performer of the night. Republicans think Rubio should stick with his inspirational story of growing up the child of immigrants and combine that with the notion that he’s the youthful future of the party. Also, Rubio should be prepared for tough questions from Hugh Hewitt, who likes to ask foreign policy questions.
Florina will be debate the candidates from last month’s debate and pollsters say she should focus on her past at HP and not engage Trump.
Scott Walker will probably need the strongest performance on the stage tonight. Following the first debate his poll number plummeted. Walker has promised he will bring more excitement to the debate. He has been criticized recently for changing from a “true” conservative to just another politician.
John Kasich is still in the position of introducing himself to voters for the first time which means he can focus on his record as Ohio governor and his nearly two decades in the House.
Following the first debate, Republican front-runner Donald Trump didn’t back down from his harsh criticism and insults of candidates, the media, or pretty much anyone who said something negative about him.
While entertaining the first debate stirred concerns among conservatives who worry that Trump will harm the GOP in the long run. Also many candidates, for the most part, have tried to stay away from criticizing Trump partly because it doesn’t help the Republican cause, and also because if they do Trump attack them the same if not higher ferocity.
In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump admitted that he did not know the who the leaders of several different terrorist organizations were but said the question was designed to make him look bad and argued that within a year those leaders would all be replaced.
CNN changed its rules to allow Carly Fiorina, who was in Fox News’ undercard debate but saw a jump in the polls afterward, to be on the main debate stage. Originally CNN was going to take an average of the poll numbers to decide which debate each candidate would appear in. Florina and others argued that policy was unfair since Fiorina hovered around 1% percent since her announcement in the spring until the first debate which took place last month and the early polls would have dragged her number down.
Just last week former Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced that he was suspending his presidential bid. Perry ran for the Republican nomination in 2012 and was quite popular for a while in that cycle. However, this time Perry’s campaign gained very little traction and after the first the debate it ran into serious financial trouble and he stopped paying his campaign staff across the country.
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson will be a much more important figure in tonight’s debate. During the first debate, Carson while quiet and somewhat reserved had a message that seems to have resonated with voters and he has skyrocketed in the polls to the number two spot.
While Trump is aggressive and is seen as who is just as mad at Washington as an average voter, Carson has ideas that aren’t seen as wild and unattainable. Carson also does not attack those who criticize them and has a much calmer temperament than Trump.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will be in the second debate, despite his drop in the polls after the first debate.
The Lineup:
Rick Perry originally was going to be in the 6 pm debate but announced that he was suspending his campaign. Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, who was in the first debate, did not meet the criteria for inclusion in tonight’s debate. Candidates were required to average 1% support in at least three polls released during the two-month window.
The First Debate 6 pm:
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former New York Gov. George Pataki, and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The Second Debate 8 pm:
Businessman Donald Trump, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, New Jersery Gov. Chris Christie, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
What to look for:
Donald Trump is expected to discuss some of his policy measures in depth. Trump has been criticized by many, especially Fusion News host Jorge Ramos, for his immigration policy. However, some analysts say Trump will continue defy pollsters’ expectations and not go into the specifics and then somehow stay ahead in the polls.
Ben Carson will most likely capitalize on his rise in the polls, putting him within four points of Trump. Carson will have to convince voters that his past experience will help him if he wins the election. “He’s got to explain how what he’s done in the past will translate into effective political leadership,” Republican pollster David Winston said.
Jeb Bush, who has been on the offensive against Trump, will have to make sure he doesn’t look bullied by Trump while also maintaining his calm demeanor. Bush has been attacked by Trump for being boring. Trump has released several ads making fun of Bush’s lack of energy when he speaks.
Ted Cruz, who's seen a rise in the polls and is hoping to capitalize on the anti-establishment movement, will probably continue to make the argument that he’s the most conservative candidate on the stage. Pollsters have said that without confronting Trump, it will be hard to overshadow him. However, Cruz is not desperately in the need of the attention confronting Trump would bring him. Cruz should continue his message and wait for Trump or Carson to falter and be ready to win over those voters.
Marco Rubio has not gained traction in the polls following last month’s debate where he had a powerful presence. Many pundits argued that Rubio was the standout performer of the night. Republicans think Rubio should stick with his inspirational story of growing up the child of immigrants and combine that with the notion that he’s the youthful future of the party. Also, Rubio should be prepared for tough questions from Hugh Hewitt, who likes to ask foreign policy questions.
Florina will be debate the candidates from last month’s debate and pollsters say she should focus on her past at HP and not engage Trump.
Scott Walker will probably need the strongest performance on the stage tonight. Following the first debate his poll number plummeted. Walker has promised he will bring more excitement to the debate. He has been criticized recently for changing from a “true” conservative to just another politician.
John Kasich is still in the position of introducing himself to voters for the first time which means he can focus on his record as Ohio governor and his nearly two decades in the House.