GOP candidates participate in first presidential debate

The race for the White House reaches a milestone.

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[thepresentmoment]

I wouldn't vote for any of them! Politicians are either corrupt from the get go or get bought off and turn corrupt.

[byrongranger]

Forget the party your in. Its rich v poor. Your vote should be based on campaign contributions. Follow the money and you'll see why the rich get richer.

[cynic]

As a registered republican, I can't believe what our party has become.

[mekkabeonik]

Are we really fooled by this? It's literally american idol or america's got no talent....how stupid are we?

[crazboy]

Absolute clownshow republicans should be ashamed that this is the best they have to offer.

[hermanbrachey]

"Stop it Angela, we're done" 😂

[brendaechols]

Terrible lineup. Everyone trying to act tough. The party has gone downhill. No one talking about what the American people want. Everyone just jabbering. Who is the Indian guy? Never seen him before.

[jovedo]

We will never have another real president again 😔

[LifeAtTheCrossroads]

Not one of these people debating has what it takes to run the country and keep peace among other countries as well as border issues, military support, and economics. Instead, they want to appease the people who think it is a presidential issue to handle educational issues, gender issues, and racial issues. Please. Stop giving these people what they want to hear about social issues and tell us how you plan to increase our safety among other.countries, balance the budget, and support our military and borders. You know...world leader stuff.

[adiblasi]

I will openly admit that I am deeply concerned for the health and well-being of our country.

[Metangel]

Ahhh i love how this is all one big reality tv show

[TraumaER]

The best decision Trump did was not being part of this trash. 💯

[Lycoris_Radiata]

Climate change denial is an instant turn off for me, it's so goofy I can't imagine them being capable of leading a country

[ianweech]

Both sides have gone downhill so much recently. Neither side can actually get anything done without being hated by the other side and having their every step ridiculed. It's just kinda sad.
I don't mind which side wins, as long as the next president actually cares about this country more than the last two.

[blkcrappyescorts]

As a Republican for 35yrs, this party has turned straight trash..

[flamingsteve]

bro, im surprised Vivek was able to stand there holding up the crippling weight of his balls

[wesenforce]

You ever seen a cat dig a hole to sh*t in? Now you have.

[bold]

Ramaswamy seems to have benefited the most from the debate.

[evolutionsfake]

Kari Lake Vice president with Trump 2024, I'm sad Trump decided not to debate... he was a wrecking ball!

[MrAlpunx]

Pence avoiding all questions as usual. He's a tool...Give the young dude a shot, get a fresh body in there