by DUNIA Mag
10 of the top republican party’s potential presidential candidates took the stage for a highly anticipated first debate last night . Some scored high points, others not so much. The evening was filled with memorable moments. Here are a few:
A very presidential Trump on name calling
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—and on a serious note
Donald Trump thinks the Obama administration upped the value of Iran: https://t.co/CS4VnuJaxF • #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/lzEhg7Cop8
— CNBC (@CNBC) August 7, 2015
Hugging “the enemy”…
For many, the most memorable moment became the heated exchange between Governor Chris Christie & Senator Rand Paul over military surveillance. Watch [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EajtYb43Rxs&feature=youtu.be” width=”560″ height=”315″]
A win for democrats?
Barack and Hillary at home like #republicandebate2015 pic.twitter.com/A6m3fRKbym — Dr. T.L. Gray (@TysonLordJGray) August 7, 2015
The best part of the Debate tonight? Watching all the governors take credit for the economic progress under Obama’s policies. #GOPDebate
— MATTY ICE (@MattyIceAZ) August 7, 2015
Meet your future president
“The purpose of the military is to kill people and break things.” – Seems like this would be really insulting to those who serve. #GOPDebate — Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) August 7, 2015
An inclusive Republican party?
John Kasich embraces gay marriage at the #GOPDebate https://t.co/TDSkVocrEA pic.twitter.com/Rf2U1sfV5B — HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) August 7, 2015
Oh well, impressive resumes – Dr Ben Carson, Neurosurgeon
Watch Dr Carson’s closing argument
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