Hey, good friday morning. Right to the top story here, that unusual Republican Debate just three days until the high stakes Iowa Caucuses and the frontrunner, well, he wasnt there. Yeah, so seven top candidates agreed to show up and be quizzed by fox news moderators by donald trump refused because he didnt like one of the moderators, megyn kelly. So, who did that decision help and would did it hurt . Lana zak joins us from des moines with your voice, your vote. Good morning, lana. Reporter good morning, reena and good morning, kendis. You know, donald trump wasnt even on the debate main stage but there was still plenty of memorable moments however most of them were about donald trump. It was the final debate before the first votes are cast in iowa and the national frontrunner was absent. Lets address the elephant not in the room tonight. Still, Donald Trumps influence was felt. Everyone on this stage is stupid, fat and ugly. Now that weve gotten the donald trump portion out of the way.
Warn. Our dr. Richard besser goes to the heart of ground zero where there are a million cases. Live in brazil. Just dance a swimmer out of water. Olympian Michael Phelps dancing in his speedo with his medals. How his dance helped the home team soar to a big victory. Dance dance dance just dance and good morning, america. Happy friday, okay, could you make a free throw staring at Michael Phelps like that. Curtain of distraction . You never know whos going to be behind that curtain. What a night in politics. Last debate for the republicans before the first votes and donald trump did follow through on that promise. He refused to take center stage, instead he hired a hall just five minutes away, held his own event to raise money for veterans. Actually it was at one point in the evening there were five big events going on at the same time. As you know, three days until the Iowa Caucuses and its your voice, your vote. We have full Team Coverage starting with Abcs Jonathan Karl in des moines,
So, who did that decision help and who did it hurt . Abcs lana zak joins us from des moines with your voice, your vote. Good morning, lana. Reporter good morning, reena, and good morning, kendis. Yes, you know, donald trump wasnt even on the debate main stage, but there was still plenty of memorable moments, however, most of them were about donald trump. It was the final debate before the first votes are cast in iowa and the national frontrunner was absent. Lets address the elephant not in the room tonight. Was felt. Everyone on this stage is stupid, fat and ugly. Now that weve gotten the donald trump portion out of the way. Reporter but ted cruzs jokes soon turned tense. Chris, i would note that the last four questions have been, rand, please attack ted, marco, please attack jeb, let me say this it is a debate, sir. Question, i may have to leave the stage. Reporter setting marco rubio up for the first of several applause lines. Dont worry, im not leaving the stage no matter what you a
Dance dance dance just dance and good morning, america. Happy friday. Okay, could you make a free throw staring at Michael Phelps like that. Curtain of distraction . You never know whos going to be behind that curtain. Welcome back, robin. Thank you. What a night in politics last night. Last debate for the republicans before the first votes and donald trump did follow through on that promise. He refused to take center stage, instead he hired a hall just five minutes away, held his own event to raise money for veterans. Actually it was at one point in the evening there were five big events going on at the same time. As you know, three days until the Iowa Caucuses, and its your voice, your vote. We have full Team Coverage starting with abcs jonathan karl. Hes in des moines, iowa, this morning. Good morning, jon. Reporter good morning, robin. Donald trump has dominated this race since the moment he got back in in june, but for one night, the other candidates took center stage without him.
Michael phelps like that. Curtain of distraction . You never know whos going to be behind that curtain. What a night in politics. Last debate for the republicans before the first votes and donald trump did follow through on that promise. He refused to take center stage, instead he hired a hall just five minutes away, held his own event to raise money for veterans. Actually it was at one point in the evening there were five big events going on at the same time. As you know, three days until the Iowa Caucuses and its your voice, your vote. We have full Team Coverage starting with Abcs Jonathan Karl in des moines, iowa, this morning. Good morning, jon. Reporter good morning, robin. From the moment he got in the race back in june, donald trump has dominated the campaign but for one night, the other candidates took center stage without him. Before we get to the issues, lets address the elephant not in the room tonight. Reporter from the start of last nights debate the republican candidates