MILWAUKEE, WI - The post-debate analysis is in: Nikki Haley won the night with her toughness and principled command of the issues. Here's what people are saying:
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it's not particularly close
Politico Magazine: You want some instant analysis? Okay: Nikki Haley is an effective debater.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley blasts Ramaswamy for 'choosing a murderer' in Putin
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: 'You have no foreign policy experience and it shows'
Fox News: Nikki Haley comes out swinging at other GOP candidates for approving big spending
Daily Wire: Nikki Haley Unloads On Vivek Ramaswamy Over Foreign Policy
The State: SC's Haley takes fiery swings at first GOP debate as Scott flies under the radar
The Blaze: Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy battle it out at GOP debate: 'You have no foreign policy experience, and it shows!'
Times of Israel: Haley lashes Ramaswamy over call to cut Israel aid at Republican presidential debate
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: 'You have no foreign policy experience and it shows'
MarketWatch: Republican presidential debate: Haley impresses, as Pence, Ramaswamy also score points
Newsweek: Winner: Nikki Haley. Former South Carolina Governor and United States Ambassador Nikki Haley secured social media praise for her debate performance, including many who sided with her during a discussion on how the party should tackle abortion, which has become a complicated issue for Republicans in recent years... Beyond abortion, Haley went head-to-head with her opponents on Ukraine, calling for "moral clarity" on the issue while slamming entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's stance on Ukraine aid.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it's not particularly close
Fox News: Nikki Haley pledges to create a 'strong and proud' America
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Chris Cillizza: The good: Nikki Haley The bad: DeSantis, Tim Scott The biggest story (for good and bad): Ramaswamy
Kayleigh McEnany: @NikkiHaley is a strong voice on foreign policy. Today, I told my 3-year-old daughter about the #GOPDebate, and she said "I want the only girl on the stage to win." Nikki is an inspiring woman & it's great to have her on this stage.
Kelly Dittmar, Associated Press: Haley's national security and education answers will play well with the base, and her overall poise and preparation showed.
Megyn Kelly: Woah! Haley!
Reaganite: She articulated a strong vision for global DOMINANCE. She articulated conservative positions on abortion, social issues in ways that resonate with moderates. She proved she's the ONLY one who can beat Joe Biden & make America great again
Patricia Murphy, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Winners: Haley & Pence Losers: DeSantis & Ramaswamy Honorable mention: Doug Burgam's Achilles heel & Brian Kemp's deer sticks
Alex Roarty, McClatchy: Haley trying to carve out a lane as the lone female candidate and might have made significant progress tonight
Megyn Kelly: Haley: biological boys do not belong in girls' locker rooms. SO SIMPLE, SO TRUE
Andrew Clark: Nikki Haley standing up to Vivek persuasively on Ukraine and foreign policy. The others just wax on. #GOPDebate Her time as UN Ambassador standing up to the UN bullies shows.
Cesar Conda: Just imagine what Nikki Haley would do to demented Joe Biden on the debate stage. She is tough, smart, and compelling. Biden's handlers would throw in the towel.
Nikki Haley, Haley Campaign Press Release - Post Show: Nikki Haley Wins the Debate Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/369948