Republican debate: the good, the bad and the Trump-y

Source: http://ift.tt/eKERsB - Thursday, August 06, 2015
Cleveland (AFP) - Republican White House hopefuls took to the stage for a packed debate that touched on fiercely divisive issues, including abortion, immigration, gay rights and national security. The night saw a few heated exchanges, some emotional moments, a couple of laughs -- and plenty of antics from the ever-explosive Donald Trump. Here are a few highlights, lowlights and unforgettable quotes from the night. LOW BLOW FOR ROSIE When asked about calling some women fat pigs, dogs, slobs or disgusting animals, Donald Trump was quick to answer, delivering a low blow to a longtime and very vocal rival. "Only Rosie O'Donnell," he said of the actress and talkshow host, to an aghast crowd. BABY ORGANS Candidates were eager to express their pro-life stance in the wake of a scandal involving a secret recording of Planned Parenthood staffers discussing abortion techniques and the sale of aborted embryos. Governor Mike Huckabee didn't dance around the topic. "It's time that we recognize the Supreme Court is not the supreme being and we change the policy to be pro-life and protect children instead of rip up their body parts and sell them like they're parts to a Buick," he said. GAY RIGHTS Governor John Kasich took a unifying stance on gay rights, telling the crowd about a recent same-sex wedding he attended. "Because somebody doesn't think the way I do, doesn't mean I can't care about them or love them. If one of my daughters happened to

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