Tim Scott in particular blamed it on Joe Biden, accusing his administration of weaponizing the Justice Department.
Scotts focus on weaponization, an accusation made without evidence, avoids addressing the allegations against Trump.
Heres a rundown of the top five standout moments of the night.
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For the latter, no candidates raised their hands, and Ramaswamy called it a hoax.
1 issue of young people yet fear that the GOP doesnt care.
The candidates never really answered, and deserved a more extensive follow up, certainly in future debates.
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He had several standout moments while other candidates, like Ron DeSantis, had a rather unmemorable evening.
He asked me to put him over the Constitution.
And I chose the Constitution, he said.
That happened to Christie as he had an exchange over Trump with Ramaswamy.
So, lets just get through this section.
