"Donald Trump is missing in action. He should be on this stage tonight," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during the debate.

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina argued powerfully that the Great Society is the cause of many issues faced by black Americans today.

Polls already showed Trump is beating Biden, but a recent poll update gave Biden two more problems to worry about.

"On the question of why he is not at the debates, he is consistent in his use of the double shrug," the expert claims.

How did the Republican presidential candidates feel during their first debate? Well, one expert picked up on some clues.

Former President Donald Trump decided to skip the debate, but there were still plenty of fireworks among those who did attend.

Fox News will be hosting the debate on Wednesday night, and one polarizing candidate will not be in attendance.

There's no question that everyone sins, but as one Twitter user noted, "know your audience" -- and don't be proud of it.

Scott, now enjoying a moment in the sun among GOP elite, was posed a difficult question by Carlson at Friday's Republican candidate forum.

"My mama wanted a preacher, so I'm going to stand up and do it the Southern way," Senator Tim Scott stated.