‘I cannot say “I have to respect the person if it’s not me”,’ Trump said amid a mix of boos, laughter and cheers. ‘I will not make the pledge at this time,’
Donald Trump began the presidential race’s first prime-time debate by dramatically refusing to rule out a third-party run if he’s not the GOP’s nominee.
He ended it showing that he can take a punch, and virtually guaranteeing that he’s not going away.
But a few of the more mild-mannered Republicans on stage will see their stock rise after Thursday night’s two-hour slugfest in Cleveland, Ohio.
Before it started, Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasser
Marco Rubio may have done himself the most good, bringing reason to the immigration debate and winning over the crowd with genial – not acid-tongued – one-liners.
‘God has blessed us,’ the Florida senator said near the evening’s close. ‘He’s blessed the Republican party with some very good candidates. The Democrats can’t even find one.’
Source: Trump takes on all his rivals and threatens to run against the winner
