How Vivek Ramaswamy Grabbed the Spotlight at First GOP Debate

24 Aug 2023

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Vivek Ramaswamy Grabs Spotlight at First Republican Primary Debate

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Vivek Ramaswamy Grabs Spotlight at First Republican Primary Debate

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Businessman who defended and embraced Trump was at the center of fights with multiple foes on stage

Updated Aug. 24, 2023 9:29 am ET

Eight Republican presidential hopefuls took part in a two-hour debate on Wednesday to seek a breakout moment with voters. WSJ’s Eliza Collins unpacks the key takeaways from the event. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old political novice, grabbed the spotlight at Wednesday’s prime-time GOP presidential debate, but there was little sign he or any other contender had found a new strategy for overtaking front-runner Donald Trump.

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