Ramaswamy and Haley reveal GOP's contrasting directions post-debate

Nikki Haley's campaign gained momentum and raised significant funds following her strong debate performance, positioning herself as a general election threat to Democrats and advocating for a break from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy, a first-time candidate, defended Trump on stage and aimed to expand his support among grassroots Republicans. The debate highlighted the divide within the Republican Party, with Haley urging a departure from Trump while Ramaswamy sought to emulate his combative style. However, both candidates remain overshadowed by Trump's dominance in the field, and it is unclear how they would defeat him. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also performed well in the debate, while other candidates struggled to make an impact.