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GOP ‘Little Leaguers’ in the Last Chance Saloon
GOP ‘Little Leaguers’ in the Last Chance Saloon
Vivek Ramaswamy makes his point clear in last night’s debate. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
Candidates emptied their playbooks in the final Republican debate before Iowa and New Hampshire.
By Oliver Wiseman
12.07.23 — U.S. Politics
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GOP ‘Little Leaguers’ in the Last Chance Saloon

Given that Donald Trump’s lead in the polls is bigger today than it was six months ago—he’s ahead of his closest rival, Ron DeSantis, by almost 50 points—you could be forgiven for missing the Republican presidential debate last night. 

But for anyone watching the tussle in Tuscaloosa, one thing was clear: Trump’s 2024 challengers are running out of time—…

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Oliver Wiseman
Oliver Wiseman is the deputy editor of The Free Press. Previously, he was the executive editor of The Spectator World and a regular contributor to UnHerd, City Journal, the Evening Standard, and a range of other publications.
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