Research Editor Victoria Cooper speaks to ABC Radio National PM program about the first Republican primary debate. Ms Cooper says while Donald Trump was a no-show at the first debate of candidates, the former president is still miles ahead in the polls.
Election Watch 202424 August 2023
First Republican debate takes place without Donald Trump
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