"DeSantis and Haley Clash Takes Center Stage in Republican Debate"
TL;DR
In a GOP debate just days before the Iowa caucuses, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clashed while largely avoiding criticism of Donald Trump, who boycotted the event. DeSantis attacked Haley's record and accused her of being a "mealy-mouthed politician," while Haley criticized DeSantis's campaign spending. Haley dodged questions about Trump's character and chided GOP men for their abortion rhetoric. Both candidates agreed on deporting all illegal immigrants.
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