There was a Donald Trump-sized void in the Republican debate lineup tonight. The New York billionaire and Republican front-runner followed through on his boycott of the event, sponsored by Fox News, and held his own rally nearby.
Without him there, the sparring was gentler and even, at times, friendly. Here’s a rundown of the most memorable exchanges:
1. “The elephant not in the room”
Fox moderator Megyn Kelly began the debate with the question hanging over the entire event: Trump’s absence. She asked Cruz what message his decision to skip the debate sends to Iowa voters. And Cruz didn’t disappoint in his response.
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Source: European Voice
