In the GOP debates so far, Nikki Haley has won plaudits for an ability to convey her message in a mostly positive tone.
Photo: cj gunther/ShutterstockTUSCALOOSA, Ala.—The Republican presidential primary debate stage will shrink to four participants Wednesday evening, with the event expected to focus on two remaining competitors vying to be the main 2024 alternative to former President Donald Trump.
Former South Carolina Gov.
Nikki Haley and Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis, whose campaigns have become increasingly combative in recent days, are trying to sell themselves as the most able to challenge to Trump as the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses and the start of GOP nomination balloting approach.
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Nikki Haley, cj gunther, Shutterstock, —, Donald Trump ., Ron DeSantis
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Republican, Donald Trump . Former South Carolina Gov, Florida Gov, Trump
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Shutterstock TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Iowa