The Ultimate Guide to Watching the Second GOP Debate Tonight

In This Article, Tonight is the second Republican presidential debate at 9 p.m. ET at the University of Nevada Las Vegas hosted by CNN and Western Republican Leadership Conference. Ten candidates qualified based on their performance in five recent national polls to participate. Here are some tips for watching and what you should expect from each candidate during tonight’s event.

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How to Watch the Debate

The debate will air live on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Espanol as well as online at CNN.com or through mobile devices using the CNN app for mobile devices. Hosted by Jake Tapper of CNN anchor fame with questions from Dana Bash (chief political correspondent) and conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. It will last two hours.

What to Expect from the Candidates

The debate will center around issues including the economy, foreign policy, immigration, health care and national security. Candidates will have an opportunity to present their vision for America and compare themselves against rival candidates. Below are some main topics and themes each candidate may address in this discussion:

• Donald Trump: As the frontrunner and former president, Donald Trump will likely tout his achievements from office – building the border wall, renegotiating trade deals and defeating ISIS among them – during this election cycle. Additionally, he may criticize President Biden’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, withdrawal from Afghanistan and rising inflation as well as potential criticism from his opponents about his role in inciting January 6 Capitol Riot, impeachment trials or false claims of election fraud by offering up examples like building his achievements from office.
• Ron DeSantis: Ron DeSantis will present himself as a more youthful and competent version of Donald Trump, emphasizing his work to keep Florida open during the pandemic, abolishing vaccine mandates and mask requirements, as well as cracking down on illegal immigration and crime. Furthermore, DeSantis plans on appealing to his conservative base by protecting gun rights, opposing abortion, and supporting school choice policies.
• Nikki Haley: Nikki Haley will attempt to strike a balance between her allegiance to Trump and her independent voice as former UN ambassador and governor of South Carolina. She will emphasize her experience and hard line approach towards China, Iran, and North Korea while emphasizing her identity as both woman and person of color who can broaden GOP appeal among diverse voters.
• Ted Cruz: Senator Ted Cruz of Texas will attempt to recapture his status as a conservative leader and champion of constitutional principles during this debate. He will advocate for limited government, lower taxes, religious liberty and judicial appointments while criticizing Biden’s policies regarding immigration, energy consumption, health care costs and education.
• Mike Pence: Mike Pence will attempt to repair his reputation after being targeted by Trump supporters during the Capitol riot. He will emphasize his allegiance and role in furthering President Trump’s agenda during their administration; additionally he will highlight both evangelical credentials and social conservative values as core parts of himself.
• Tom Cotton: Senator from Arkansas and Army veteran Tom Cotton will present himself as an aggressive champion of national security who stands in contrast to Biden’s foreign policy failures. Cotton advocates for strong military forces, a confrontational approach toward China and Russia, as well as withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal. Furthermore, Cotton supports Trump’s border wall while opposing amnesty for illegal immigrants while backing law enforcement efforts.
• Kristi Noem: South Dakota Governor and rising Republican star Kristi Noem will seek to persuade voters of her ability to manage pandemic without locking down or mandating medical care, fostering economic growth, low unemployment rates and fiscal responsibility in her state while championing conservative causes such as protecting Second Amendment rights, opposing abortion rights and protecting historical monuments.
• Tim Scott: Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina will share his personal journey from poverty to success as an opportunity zones, tax cuts and workforce development advocate. Additionally, he plans to address race relations issues as well as introduce his own police reform bill.
• Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio will attempt to restore his political career following his defeat by Donald Trump in 2016. His focus will be foreign policy expertise and hardline views on Cuba, Venezuela and China as well as Hispanic heritage and legal immigration reform reform efforts.
• Mitt Romney: Mitt Romney will try to appeal to moderate Republicans who are disillusioned with Trump’s divisiveness and extremism by emphasizing his experience as a successful businessman, governor and Olympic organizer – while advocating for bipartisanship, civility and integrity within politics.

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