Trey offers his assessment on Republican presidential candidate performances at the first GOP Presidential Primary Debate. He reflects on viral moments from the debate stage and candidate messaging tactics, few of which praised former President Trump despite his absence from the debate and his mounting legal troubles.

Plus, Trey answers a question on many minds, how do GOP presidential challengers measure up to the Republican frontrunner?

Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC

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