• Home
  • News
  • Fortune 500
  • Tech
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Leadership

Here’s what Republican candidates are doing for tonight’s Democratic debate

By
Ben Geier
Ben Geier
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Ben Geier
Ben Geier
Down Arrow Button Icon
October 13, 2015, 5:05 PM ET
US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-PAUL
Senator Rand Paul, R-KY, speaks during a discussion on reforming the criminal justice system at Bowie State University on March 13, 2015 in Bowie, Maryland. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)Photograph by Mandel Ngan — AFP/Getty Images

Tonight in Las Vegas, a political debate will take place. This one, though, will involve the Democratic candidates for president, giving the Republican hopefuls a night to sit back, relax, and perhaps launch some spitballs via social media.

While not every candidate has said just what he or she will be doing this evening, here are a few examples of what we can expect from the presidential contenders on the other side of the aisle.

Donald Trump has announced he plans to live-tweet the Democratic debate, letting the world know his thoughts on the performances of Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and others. Trump says it’s by popular request, although it probably doesn’t take much to get Trump to share his thoughts, especially about his rivals.

Trump may be live-tweeting the debate, but Rand Paul is taking the social media approach even further. He’s been livestreaming his entire day on Facebook (FB), and will continue to do so throughout the debate, letting us know what he thinks in real time.

At least one candidate doesn’t have time to watch the debate: Bobby Jindal. The Louisiana governor is still floundering in the polls, and a representative told Fortune that Jindal will be working an event in Iowa during the debate.

Bad poll numbers are no concern for Senator Lindsey Graham, though. Despite trending pretty far down the list of candidates, the South Carolina Senator will be sharing his thoughts on Twitter (TWTR), Facebook (FB) and Sidewire, according to a spokeswoman.

Fox News reports that Florida Senator Marco Rubio also won’t be watching this evening’s debate. Why? Because he’s busy, and because he doesn’t want to watch a “race to the left.”

About the Author
By Ben Geier
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Success
  • Tech
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Environment
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Politics
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • Features
  • Commentary
  • Mpw
  • CEO Initiative
  • Conferences
  • Personal Finance
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map

© 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.