GOP candidate draws boos for 'fascist' claim

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Thursday, December 7, 2023 1/ Vivek Ramaswamy booed at GOP debate after calling Nikki Haley 'fascist' Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy generated a round of boos at the fourth Republican primary debate on Wednesday when he accused former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley of being a "fascist" for her views on social media.   "We're marching toward fascism under Biden," Mr Ramaswamy said. "The only person more fascist than the Biden regime now is Nikki Haley."   The GOP candidate's insult was in regards to comments Ms Haley made in November to voters during a telephone town hall that she wanted to make sure "every person on social media is verified."   She later walked back the proposal, telling CNBC that "life would be more civil" without anonymous accounts, but the verification rules should only apply to people from nations with hostile relationships with the US. Read the full article here 2/ Christie dubs Ramaswamy 'most obnoxious blowhard in America' in GOP debate Former New Jersey governor also launched surprising defence of rival Nikki Haley 3/ Three dead after shooting at Las Vegas college campus Police say gunman was quickly confronted and shot dead by officers after violence unfolded at UNLV 4/ Harvard defends efforts fighting antisemitism after backlash to congressional hearing Lawmakers grilled university leaders over campuses controversies in wake of 7 October Hamas attack on Israel 5/ Suspects arrested for killing gay man allegedly sent pictures of mutilated body to family Bernardo Pantaleon, 30, was found shot dead in a Phoenix park with gang members accused of slaying THE BIG QUESTION Who won the final Republican debate? Four candidates faced off in the last GOP primary debate before the Iowa caucuses.   But the prohibitive frontrunner, Donald Trump, was still nowhere to be seen.   Here are the winners and losers from the fourth GOP primary debate.   Read the full article here Watch / Best moments from the 2023 GOP presidential debates NUMBER OF THE DAY 3 Three people have been killed after 'professor' went on a shooting rampage. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Trump is telling us exactly what he'll do and we should believe him."  Americans need to hear and understand his recent comments, says Ahmed Baba. Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  George Santos brags about raking in major cash from $400 Cameo videos Divers create treasure map for an estimated $100m of riches from 1656 shipwreck George RR Martin shares first thoughts on House of the Dragon season two Melanie Rickey: Billie Eilish should own being 'outed' – for the sake of girls like me The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy