The first GOP debate of the top 10 candidates on Thursday night yielded no clear winner and only served to reaffirm the Republican position when it comes to issues affecting women and minorities.
With more than 16 percent of U.S. households tuned into the debate on Fox News the highest-ever ratings for a primary debate according to Nielsen the GOP contenders had an opportunity to showcase why they would be best in leading the country forward.
While at times entertaining to watch, the candidates’ positions and rhetoric with regard to issues of gay marriage, a woman’s right to choose and immigration were the same conservative ideals ruled more by scripture than progressive societal norms.
