Reactions to the 2016 GOP Debate
The Emotional Highs and Lows of the GOP Debate in GIFs
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Nine Republican candidates gathered on Tuesday night at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas for the fifth presidential debate. Moderated by Wolf Blitzer, Dana Bash, and Hugh Hewitt, the debate was expectedly newsworthy — rife with tension, hecklers, and perplexing moments alike. In case you missed it, we've outlined the wide range of emotions we felt while watching the debate — through GIFs, naturally.
1 When Donald Trump said, "People like what I say. People respect what I say."
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2 When Carly Fiorina said, "I fought my way to the top of corporate America while being called every B-word in the book."
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3 When Chris Christie brought it back to the '50s.
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4 When Fiorina snuck in a Snapchat reference.
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5 When Trump kept asking, "Can I finish? Can I finish?"
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6 When Jeb Bush threw this astute burn at Donald Trump.
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7 When Fiorina quoted Margaret Thatcher.
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8 When the audience started booing Trump.
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9 When Ben Carson compared warfare to brain surgery.
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10 When Ted Cruz would not stop talking after repeated requests from Wolf Blitzer.
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11 When Trump brought up the poll standings.
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12 When Trump used Israel as an example of the effectiveness of border walls.
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13 When Blitzer said, "We're only just beginning," two hours into the debate.
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