“If viability were the reason to stay in a race, he’s long since left that behind,” said David Kochel, a Republican strategist who advised Jeb Bush in his 2016 presidential bid.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy struggles to gain traction with Iowa GOP as critics question path ahead
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Republican strategist David Kochel, who has advised several past presidential campaigns, said despite Trump’s absence from the stage, the debate offers a chance for someone like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to try to emerge.
The third GOP debate will focus on Israel and foreign policy but also on defeating Donald Trump
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