Overview

• Nikki Haley was praised for her strong performance in the third GOP debate, particularly in her handling of Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial tactics, which included personal attacks and accusations.
• Ramaswamy's aggressive approach, including a personal attack on Haley's daughter and a vow to ban TikTok, was met with boos from the audience and criticism from fellow candidates.
• Despite a solid performance in the debate, Ron DeSantis continues to struggle against Donald Trump's lead in the polls, with Trump refusing to participate in the debates and maintaining a significant lead.
• Ramaswamy's controversial performance has been described as 'political theater', with some suggesting it was more about gaining media attention than a serious bid for presidency.
• Despite criticism, Ramaswamy's campaign remains confident, with a major investment in the presidential race and over 200 events planned in Iowa in the lead up to the caucuses.