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RE: What was the question they were asked(nm)
Posted on: September 3, 2023 at 11:54:56 CT
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The GOP candidates were asked if they would support Trump as the presidential nominee if he was convicted. Here's how they responded.
BY CAITLIN O'KANE
AUGUST 24, 2023 / 11:53 AM / CBS NEWS
Former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted four different times this year, did not participate in Wednesday's GOP debate — but he was a topic of discussion among the eight other candidates who took the stage. "You all signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee," said moderator Brett Baier. "If former President Trump is convicted in a court of law, would you still support him as your party's choice? Please raise your hand if you would." Here's how they answered.
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence raised their hands, saying they would support Trump as the party's nominee – even if he was convicted.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchison did not raise his hand and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made a hand motion and later clarified he was not raising his hand in support of Trump.
"Someone's got to stop normalizing this conduct," said Christie. "Whether or not you believe that the criminal charges are right or wrong, the conduct is beneath the office of President of the United States." Christie was met with both cheers and boos, to which he responded: "That's the great thing about this country, booing is allowed — but it doesn't change the truth."
The GOP candidates were asked if they would support Trump as the presidential nominee if he was convicted. Here's how they responded.
BY CAITLIN O'KANE
AUGUST 24, 2023 / 11:53 AM / CBS NEWS
Former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted four different times this year, did not participate in Wednesday's GOP debate — but he was a topic of discussion among the eight other candidates who took the stage. "You all signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee," said moderator Brett Baier. "If former President Trump is convicted in a court of law, would you still support him as your party's choice? Please raise your hand if you would." Here's how they answered.
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence raised their hands, saying they would support Trump as the party's nominee – even if he was convicted.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchison did not raise his hand and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made a hand motion and later clarified he was not raising his hand in support of Trump.
"Someone's got to stop normalizing this conduct," said Christie. "Whether or not you believe that the criminal charges are right or wrong, the conduct is beneath the office of President of the United States." Christie was met with both cheers and boos, to which he responded: "That's the great thing about this country, booing is allowed — but it doesn't change the truth."
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RE: What was the question they were asked(nm) - Ace AU - 9/3 11:54:56