OnPolitics: Who won with voters?

The first Republican debate had its shocking moments: sharp disagreements and quick jabs.

Advertisement Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Thu Aug 24 2023 Marina Pitofsky | NOW reporter Hi OnPolitics readers! The first Republican debate had its shocking moments: sharp disagreements and quick jabs as the crowded field of Republican candidates introduced themselves to a national audience.   But more importantly, the GOP candidates made their pitch to crucial early voting states. USA TODAY's Ken Tran and Savannah Kuchar were at watch parties in New Hampshire and South Carolina, asking voters how they felt about Republican candidates before and after the first debate of the primary season.   🎤 In South Carolina, which former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C . both call home, young constituents are largely sticking with former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wednesday's debate did little to sway their preference.  🎤 And in New Hampshire, where voters are notorious for pressing candidates during the primary season, the debate was an opportunity to see how the Republicans clashed.  "I'd like to see how everybody conducts themselves," Kenneth Biel, a 47-year-old software engineer hailing from Chester, New Hampshire, told USA TODAY before the debate. He added that he's most impressed by Trump, DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy , but he's open to people "I disagree with."  Who won the first Republican debate? Here's how New Hampshire, South Carolina voters reacted.  Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter    They're off! The GOP debate launched the campaign. So what's next? Trump skipped the start of the GOP campaign, the Milwaukee debate. He'll be at the next big event, at the Fulton County jail. A look at what's ahead. READ MORE Advertisement GOP debate fact check recap: Claims on CRT, Hunter Biden, lockdowns The USA TODAY Fact Check Team digs into statements made during the Aug. 23 Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. READ MORE Was Putin involved in Russia plane crash? Biden doesn't rule it out President Joe Biden did not rule out Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in a plane crash that may have killed mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin. READ MORE Here are Donald Trump's allies who have already surrendered in Georgia Here's a rundown of Trump's co-defendants who have turned themselves into Fulton County Jail for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. READ MORE Federal judge refuses to block Georgia arrest of Mark Meadows U.S. District Judge Steve Jones refused to block the Georgia arrests of Mark Meadows and Jeffrey Clark as two former Trump administration officials. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback