GOP Debate: No Candidate Raises Hand When Asked If They Believe Human-Caused Climate Change Is Real — Update
deadline.comUPDATE: Debate moderator Martha MacCallum tried out the first raised hand question of the evening, asking the candidates, “Do you believe human behavior is causing climate change?
Raise your hand if you do.” None did, and Vivek Ramaswamy said, “The climate change agenda is a hoax.” That drew boos from the audience. PREVIOUSLY: The first Republican presidential debate opened with rivals skirmishing a bit with each other rather than the front-runner who was not at the event, Donald Trump.
Instead, Vivek Ramaswamy, the political newcomer who has been rising in the polls, became the target. “Now is not the time for on-the-job training,” said former Vice President Mike Pence.
Ramaswamy came out of the gate trying to contrast himself to others in the field, saying at one point, “I’m the only person on this stage who is not bought and paid for.” That set off former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joined in the criticism. “I’ve had enough already tonight of a guy who sounds like ChatGPT standing up here,” Christie said.
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