Fourth Republican presidential primary debate highlights

Four Republican presidential candidates faced off at the fourth GOP debate Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors a special edition of "America Decides."
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[@dt8762]

Haley and Christie is an extension of why people are sick of politics.

[@BirdRaiserE]

You mean an example?

[@sr_o3094]

I'm pretty sure all Republicans are why people are sick of politics, no need to single one out.

[@benschroer6923]

100% Their equivalents on the left are what repelled me from the Dem party as well. I would never vote for one of these establishment partisan hacks… just my opinion.

[@Jb-mi2rm]

Really I’d say Haley did well and desantis low bar V swami lame Yo Christy to me is telling the truth : Orange man is sick lol .

[@cassandracole7498]

Hailey gets you two things: a woman in White House and a minority in white house

[@thegrayman69]

Vivek as usual mopped the floor

[@Artificialintelligentle]

That's the hypocritical thinking of a typical trumper. Supports an idiot like trump who can't spell Potato without the use of spell check, but now worships a harvard mouth? Make up your mind, bro.

[@ryanbizzy5155]

bro you're questioning him because you hate America and you don't want to see it prosper why don't you move out at this point any Democrat is literally a traitor to the United States reason we like the back is because of the following. -actually smart -cares about uniting -isn't controlled by anybody -makes Democrats cry

[@Maindubsfan]

@@Artificialintelligentlehaha soy boy alert

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

@@Artificialintelligentle Trump led the national GOP race on Aug 23, day of the first debate: 41.1 points. Trump led today, day of fourth debate: 48.1 points. Trump has been the only winner of these debates without even being there. America wants Trump. Deal with it.

[@MH-wm6df]

@@ArtificialintelligentleVivek won. As a democrat who voted Hillary and Biden, I can’t wait to vote Trump in 2024. Signed, 50yr old black male

[@RK-ln6kg]

Vivek is now a threat for mainsteam Republicans. He easily scared the elephants

[@donaldtimpson4320]

Bold prediction: they pretend this is a win for Haley and somehow is a loss for Vivek.

[@benschroer6923]

Yep. Nearly every MSM outlet framed it exactly as you predicted in their pre and post debate coverage so far.

[@jeremyperez1648]

Vivek is Trump 2.0, no substance or intelligent, just low blows and insults. He doesn't have a chance amongst educated voters

[@derekbernard3905]

@@jeremyperez1648you know nothing of what you speak

[@eastexotic]

@@jeremyperez1648 You may be right, but "educated voters" aren't who voted for tRump in the first place.

[@slipnsldnaway]

Because she is the "chosen one" by the deep state the swamp the establishment she is another joe biden another kamala Harris another Hillary Clinton. Vote for who the mainstream media the propaganda arm for the deep state says not to

[@shdmd2118]

Vivek basically ended Haley career tonight and Vivek lost? Lol

[@disastermaster3K]

Not even remotely Indian bot

[@MrFolgers]

@@disastermaster3KNot even remotely? So Vivek calling her out multiple times and her having no answer was a win for her? Nice logic. Who’s really the bot?

[@goofygoob420]

He's like so annoying tho

[@shdmd2118]

@@goofygoob420 annoying but speaks truth is better than Wall Street warmonger neocon

[@tonibuilt4991]

I like Vivek he has charisma

[@comatoseps1382]

You promised us highlights, but in fact just gave us analysis from CBS talking heads.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

But in reality, its what we have come to expect from the Democrat friendly media.

[@lechesamoeti1691]

Vivek won the debate people mad because he called out people corruption 😅😂

[@countrypower3332]

Facts!

[@growtocycle6992]

Christie called out the corruption though???

[@countrypower3332]

@@growtocycle6992 Chis Crispy Cream didn't to anything but simp for Haley.....wtf talking

[@goofygoob420]

He's like so annoying tho, I don't like his voice and he talks to much

[@michaelmiller6878]

I wanted to see actual highlights of the debate not a bunch of pundits talking about what happened.

[@glamgalnorth6320]

That’s why I’m here to see the actual debate not a lot of opinions from others.

[@dougwhitney4258]

Watching this segment reminded me why I don't watch MSM...💩

[@eastexotic]

...but elections are mainstream, so what exactly are you following? You make no sense.

[@dougwhitney4258]

@eastexotic keep drinking the Propaganda 🐑

[@eastexotic]

@@dougwhitney4258 Oh yes, your unverified, anonymously sourced, conspiracy-focused news on 4chan is gospel. 🙏

[@burairallawati1099]

So mainstream media will always back the establishment candidate 😅

[@shannonjoker8527]

She is literally getting money from the Democrat party's!. And I know why but does anybody else

[@Leaveit_alone]

Many people know. She's done

[@RobWentworth]

This is supposed to be highlights, and you haven't played a single second of the debate.

[@martybass7376]

😂 thank you

[@alexgreenlee8461]

Saved me 20 min 🙏

[@justhearken8106]

I see newscasters now as.................entertainers.

[@tonyr.3435]

Whomever the MSM , CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, PBS, MSDNC, FOX is speaking of favorably (Haley) then you are wise to focus your attention elsewhere. Or conversely, those the Main Stream Media speak negatively of (Ramaswamy) note Major Garrett's remarks on Ramaswamy and his knowledge of three regions in eastern Ukraine populated mostly with ethnic Russians. (Is it Russia collusion Garrett?)

[@benschroer6923]

100% It’s becoming as predictable as play the CPU in old nintendo games… too easy to predict at this point.

[@evaflores5104]

Nailed it.

[@mebigota946]

Obvious the swamp promotes nikki Haley

[@Leaveit_alone]

She has Democrat donors!! She is another RINO. She is not advancing anywhere.😂

[@nononsensedragon9438]

😂😂😂... better than cartoons

[@ryuli1]

Down voted because when you say "Highlights" I don't want to hear you jabbering heads talk about the highlights i want to see them and decide for myself.

[@LordHeroMc]

Then watch the full thing and not the clips?

[@asherPete]

Why would they want you to decide for yourself?

[@comatoseps1382]

Precisely. It's just like how they ruin the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade - you want to see and hear the marching bands and the floats, but instead it's just a torrent of ads and talking heads blocking out the actual parade.

[@jelliott8424]

'The winner of the debate is whoever takes the most knives' This say so much about why we are failing politically. Another way to judge a winning debate is 'who had the best ideas' but that isn't even a concept anymore.

[@billpellicone9899]

I'm sure fatigue Democrats would love to see a rhino like Nikki Haley and Chris Kristy. Republican voters don't want them. We want the ones who are going to give you Democrats the hardest time possible. Trump and the swami for vice.

[@anthony8385]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks like this.

[@billpellicone9899]

@@tonyp314 all right Antonio that's the spirit. You must be Italian

[@Endersgamejp]

Between Vivek and Ron... More Viv than Ron for me, but my money is still on Trump. Personally, id love for the Republicans to get the first female president just so the Dems cant use that as a talking point... "Oh, look at how diverse we are" yeah yeah... Your diversity is so divisive.

[@shanegreen9511]

No trump at the debates again? Damn I wanted to watch him call people losers and tell them their wives are ugly 😢

[@lyonson-maptv9413]

😂

[@benschroer6923]

Hahahaha 100%

[@cathyr2419]

LOL, yea, but look at his numbers..WINNING.

[@ThePalash00]

Trump 2024

[@elpony8561]

The media are so far left , by then backing Nikki tells you a lot 🤔

[@kurtdobson]

At best, this is a debate of potential VP candidates...

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

And three of them have said some nasty things about Trump. Only one is in Trumps corner

[@WeAreBlessed777]

WHAT ABOUT THE MISSING CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE US, WHY DOESN'T ANYONE EVER SPEAK ON THAT?

[@its_starbwoy5144]

Everyone's puppet except Vivek.

[@chickenstrangler3826]

Vivek is the biggest puppet out of them 😂

[@chickenstrangler3826]

Vivek is like a son who imitates his father.

[@SassquatchTX]

Trump don't have to show up if he doesn't want to what's the big deal.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

The big deal is honoring us, earning it, showing up to those he’s suppose to serve, not be served. We don’t owe him, he owes us for our vote. Him assuming we’re going to vote him in without showing up, doesn’t work for me. He needs to show up at least.

[@efrainamezcua7594]

@@courtneybrubaker9738I agree, that’s why I’m grateful he’s touring the country campaigning on a constant basis and holding rallies rather then me having to wait months to see him on tv. God bless trump 🎉 Always showing up for the people TRUMP 2024

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

Trump led the national GOP race on Aug 23, day of the first debate: 41.1 points. Trump led today, day of fourth debate: 48.1 points. Trump has been the only winner of these debates without even being there.

[@benschroer6923]

True. I like many facets of the America First platform. Both domestic and foreign policy, but I like Viveks demeanor and delivery better… and as a millennial, I think it’s a shame that Vivek won’t really have a chance against Trump. MAGA base is steadfast… at least it won’t be Haley or Christie or any other Neo-Con war hawk.

[@cathyr2419]

Amen!!

[@andrewhansen4179]

No winner in traitor trump. 1. Aspiring to defraud the United States 2. Pressuring officials to violate their duty 3. Corruptly impeding an official proceeding 4. Aiding and abetting and assisting an insurrection 5. Participating in civil disorder 6. Conspiring to overturn a fair election and newly elected government 7. Seditious conspiracy 8. Government records act, theft of secret classified documents. 9. Dereliction of duty.

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

@@benschroer6923 I like Vivek but I don't trust him. Everything he says is too cookie cutter perfect for what conservatives want. After seeing people like Pence and DeSantis turn traitor we'd be wise to be suspicious. I'm sure Trump would give him a position in his administration so hopefully he proves himself.

[@humanipulationnation]

No Donald, no debate

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

It is a debate for the VP spot

[@Riclmnopp]

Spin these highlights however you want, but Republicans do not want Chris Christie or Nikki Hailey. Trump and Vivek won the debate. Edit: and yes I know Trump wasn’t at the debate.

[@zepol258]

Itll be fun to see Trump run from the stand 😂

[@deadtreb1509]

You correct, but this was still Robot Ron's best preformance

[@benschroer6923]

100%

[@gaylaaucoin9075]

😂😂😂

[@joycemeadows1821]

Pres Trumps won them all.

[@benschroer6923]

I can’t believe the narrative is that Nicki Haley somehow won over perspective voters is ridiculous. Ramaswamy has been head and shoulders above the rest of the candidates throughout the campaign so far. He has universal, non-partisan appeal.. especially among millennial voters.

[@asole100]

He's just some rich guy with no real qualifications. I rather vote independent.

[@Mor928]

​@@asole100 Vivek's Trumpster/Republican overtures is ridiculously antithetical to his imagery. Vivek won't be taken seriously as a formidable candidate now or as a future candidate.

[@Cevap123]

Non partisan appeal ?? Millennials?? What are you smoking 🤣 🤣

[@Avogadros_number]

Ramaswamy has no chance. He’s marked himself as too far right for conservatives looking for an alternative to Trumpism, and he will likely never get the support of a decent portion of Trump’s base because he’s educated, an “elite” and some of them may not be able to get over the fact that he doesn’t look like them, (oh and the Soros thing). He really shot himself in the foot by trying so hard to appeal to MAGA. If he had run a center right campaign on populist ideas, anti war, conservative values, and just been indifferent about the whole Trump thing, he may have had a real chance. Oh well, doesn’t affect me either way I’m an RFK all day type of guy.

[@Mor928]

@Cevap123 Yeah right, Vivek talking Trumpster/Republican sales pitches has universal nonpartisan appeal. That's a joke.

[@richardlandis793]

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP. NO DEBATE. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rebeccalankford9810]

Hailey got a rise due to endorsements with money. Not the came up on merits. She was tanking. I would like to know where her money came from. It's alleged there's a little corruption in military dealings. DeSantis has gone wrong attacking Trump vs sticking with the issues. Vivek Ramaswamy stands out. He too needs to be careful about any Trump attacks and stayvwith the issues. I did though think he asking about Hailey's new found riches is a very valid question. Vivek Ramaswamy or Tim Scott wouls make great Vice Presidents. Then perhaps president.

[@anthony8385]

Agreed.

[@marjoriegoodwin7111]

The Koch brothers and other mega donors are giving money to Haley. Definitely not on merit. She supports the military industrial complex

[@leshuntley4843]

Trump 2024

[@SmellyVinegaryBallzach]

Chris Christie can handle this country like he can handle his weight.

[@dougwhitney4258]

CBS telling you how to feel... what a joke!

[@CombatSport777]

The title is misleading

[@mikemerrill8054]

Ricky Bobby never said second place was the first loser. His dad said if you ain't first you're last.

[@benschroer6923]

Well played sir! Lol They should have thrown one of those fact check stickers up on this video.

[@jeremyperez1648]

That's what you came away from in the debate?

[@boofert.washington2499]

That's a line(*"second place is...") from an old No Fear shirt from the early 90s. I had it as a kid.

[@johnprospect78]

Damn straight. If your gonna make jokes get them right 😂

[@mikemerrill8054]

@@johnprospect78 exactly 💯

[@Jb-mi2rm]

Let’s talk fake electors my friends -

[@shdmd2118]

The fact a former Pelosi and kamal Harris dog like Nikki Haley is the issue for Haley lol

[@thitran6343]

Haley and Christie both are not my vote. Trump is my vote

[@anthony8385]

Haley and Christie are dems pick if you must vote republican.

[@brittneyk0158]

The GOP is in the toilet! Why do their “debates” sound more like a “frat house” brawl after a drunken toga party? 🤷‍♀️

[@noahbktv]

Idk why Christie is still there, and Haley got burnt to a crisp

[@Mr.HondaMoto]

Why does the media keep pushing Haley...she ain't winning. Stop.

[@argentinodelavillacomerata2399]

Nobody is addressing the problem of having to show voter ID to buy bread!

[@lateefp80]

Lol

[@whatabout..]

Whaaat? lol. So many gullible people to believe that one😂

[@pebs1070]

Wtf does that even mean 😂😂😂

[@lateefp80]

@whatabout.. lol I think that's his point

[@gdiaz8827]

Sounds like something AOC would say

[@crystalwatkins9919]

2014 Homosexuality Marriges Came In To Play. TOO .MUCH CONFUSION AND NO GUIDED DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE.

[@antoniodeborja8647]

Why are you guys not attacking your rival the front runner?

[@comatoseps1382]

Cos they can't knock Trump out of the race. They hope though to be able to damage one of the other candidates.

[@cathyr2419]

Cabinet positions, that's why. Go TRUMP!!!

[@allen7986]

The funniest moment was when ramisalami said 'you three have been licking trump's boots for years'. He should have added, 'that's my job'. He clearly wants to be trump's VP slot.

[@theRealDonaldTrump666]

when corpis chrsti meets corpus blight surely this will be a clash of titans. the unstoppable force of hinduism meets the immovable object of morbid obesity who will win ?

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Haley

[@sparktoolife]

Blah, Blah, MSM, blah 🤡🌎

[@andresimpson9594]

Waste of time

[@Yorheim]

I like how Trump leads without showing up. Has his own rallies. 😂 Thats the TRUE and RIGHTFUL President

[@benschroer6923]

Fair

[@lisacurrier1504]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

No, we deserve to see him show up to earn a vote. For him to assume is insulting. He works for us. He thinks it’s in the bag? Just lost my vote

[@Mr.TRX2021]

@@courtneybrubaker9738welp my whole family (13) of them voted for Biden lol 2024 they are voting for trump 🤣 so 13+ to your -1

[@cathyr2419]

Agreed! But I'd like to see Joe debate Trump. No teleprompters or note cards..

[@imperialfam1]

These fools obviously didn’t watch the same debate the rest of us did.

[@cynthiapinkerman9939]

Trump 2024! Swamp has to go!

[@chickenstrangler3826]

It's already gone. It left once Trump walked out.

[@JohnReyst]

Its just comedy now.

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Just now?

[@thegattigal]

I see a group of people flushing a lot of money down the toilet if they back Nikki Haley. I don't say she is strong at all, she looked like a deer in the headlights. Trump would have her running off the stage in tears.

[@hoseqt1]

This Video is NOT about the debates, it is all about CBS wanting Attention, Again....

[@Babarudra]

Christie is the only GOPer running that I wouldn't be AS worried about being POTUS. He knows how to work across the aisle, he is much more moderate than any of the MAGA crowd, and he's from a mostly blue state.

[@Anisozygoptera]

I agree. If I had to choose from the people on that stage, Christie is the easy choice. And I think you're exactly right that in terms of working across the aisle, Christie is the only one who can feasibly do that. The others wouldn't get anything accomplished without a Republican congress (which is good, because their platforms are terrible).

[@MEF29777]

VIVEK is a absolute TRUMP JR!! Love him!!! Americans first !! Haley is another democrat!

[@hermanporter6915]

If you won't speak out against Trump now, your showing you'll kiss the ring later.

[@anthony605]

Ha! I never knew there was a debate. Losers anyway 😆

[@clarahaylock8776]

These assessments is dumm!! WRONG ! BAD ASSESSMENT!! Noooo... NICKY IS CONFRONTED WITH FACTS DOES NOT MAKE HER A WINNER!!!!

[@MEF29777]

Haley a RINO !!

[@tejanoj3017]

Is Vivek Trump's imp?

[@johnprospect78]

Oh Ashley dosen't think Desantis was impressive or memorable? Heres a reminder. He volunteered to go to Iraq as a lawyer and defend Navy seals and he ran one of the most successful states in our nation. I wonder what it takes to impress her. 5 deferments?

[@Phillylanez80]

So it's ok for everyone to attack vivek, then when he responds back as he should, it's a problem. Why is everyone so sensitive it's a debate not a hug it out contest

[@rosemarieloop6257]

THE DEMOCRATS THERE SPONSORING … Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis

[@_CatBug_]

Anybody is better than this current administration

[@DimplesGenX]

I didn't hear them talk about anything we the people need...healthcare, housing and fighting inflation...no policies for anything? Clown show.

[@joaquinmenchaca3086]

If analysis pieces doesn't provide link to the debate, then downvote it. Also, #BoycottParamount #BoycottCBS for attacking X/Twitter platform and freespeech.

[@justinanaya]

Of course the guys from Alabama reference Ricky Bobby 😂😂😂

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

The establishment media trying to prop up the establishment candidate

[@freedomfight1933]

This lady definitely sounds like a Democrat talking about the republican debate 😂

[@angielovesusa]

Is it me, or does this sound like a campaign ad for Nikki??? "Do as we say, Nikki is the winner". "Trump can't win, he's going to prison". 🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

So Nikki Haily looked impressive by letting Chris Christy stick up for her? Really?

[@yazohgarrison-uw6lv]

BidenHarris2024❤

[@benschroer6923]

Oof

[@cletustollery6914]

At least the "BS" in CBS is accurate.

[@PDXFilmmongers]

When the headline says "...debate highlights," then you need to show the highlights, not give your biased BS takes on the debate. 👎👎👎

[@PJR29787]

How unprofessional of cbs to have multiple audio outputs...

[@seanroberts4514]

The analysis on this show was the worse . The man spoke truth about Nikki Haley and Governor Christy they’re absolutely the worse to even say anything .

[@LaughterIsDeadly]

Clearly some rigged algorithm stuff going on. When you search Vivek debate highlights or even republican debate with viveks name in it all you get are videos like this trying to twist the truth. Hard to find even a standard super cut of all his moments in the debates.

[@derekforeel]

Why are they mentioning her over vivek, she got the smoke

[@Homer_Jay]

This is clickbait, there is no debate in this entired video, just 3 pud nobodies who talk a lot. Hit the right arrow key to skip ahead in intervals and see. We should report as spam.

[@ThePalash00]

Vivek is the winner. The real winner is Trump who is not wasting his time debating all these people have not much experience in running the nation.

[@dickmonddickelheimer9452]

KING TRUMP SHALL ALWAYS RULE

[@lisacurrier1504]

THOUGHT THAT,S WHY WE BROKE FROM ENGLAND...BECAUSE WE DID,NT WANT A "KING"...😏

[@dickmonddickelheimer9452]

@@lisacurrier1504 trumps ur one true king now Lisa and he shall forever rule upon u

[@DimplesGenX]

Normalizing any of these clowns is a joke - CBS? WTF?

[@descobridor7]

These pundits have it all wrong. Both hely and chris are the biggest looses from the debate stage. Clear winners were the other two.

[@meynardocustodio7150]

4th DEBATE AND STILL NOWHERE AT THIS STAGE. STOP THESE DEBATES AND SAVE THE MONEY. ALL ARE STILL MILES AWAY FTOM TRUMP.😮

[@jameswagner2116]

I used to like major Garrett, he has become another sellout

[@tree7249]

Nothing good will get done at all if one of those career clowns win. All they do is mess things up. Another 4 years down the tube. Than another 4 and another 4 untill we all live on the dirty streets.

[@phetsavangvethsouvanh5642]

You guys are stuttering and don't even know what to say...

[@michaelscalisi6117]

Why don't guys talk about the Democratic presidential primary debate..???..BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE ONE....LOL....

[@Anonymous-ej7th]

I thought this was highlights. Not listening to you jagaloons talk about it...🤦

[@beyondhuman3148]

Crispy Cream looks unhealthy compared to the other 3.

[@therealnvcap3494]

Commentary not highlights 👎

[@ralcst-1977]

The only "winner" in this debate, was the one who didn't attend......>>>>>>> TRUMP!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@rosemarieloop6257]

TRUMP IS MY VOTE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

[@Crazycatmum17]

Why is Trump so afraid to debate? Could it be he is afraid of being seen as the 1/4 wit he is.

[@PhonyTerguson.]

I want highlights, not mainstream media shills trying to tell me what i should think

[@melodywalls4693]

Oh. You dont want President Trump to do what o'biden is doing right now?

[@prannayb]

Thought this was the highlights, not an opinions and reactions segment like this seems. Anyone know where I can find a 15-20min highlight reel?