Tale of the Tape: Republican Contenders Address Fearful U.S.
- Debate paints vision of a nation at war with outside forces
- Rubio sets sights on Cruz, trying to snatch insurgent mantle
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Americans say they’re scared. On Tuesday night, Republican presidential candidates each tried to convince voters: I can keep you safe.
In a grim, gloomy debate dominated by the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, the candidates tried to one-up each other on who is tougher, with Marco Rubio, the charging establishment candidate, repeatedly taking on Ted Cruz, looking to consolidate his insurgent appeal.