Republican Presidential Candidates Clash Over Senator Tuberville’s Hold on Military Promotions Ahead of Miami Debate

In the lead up to the third Republican presidential debate in Miami, a point of contention has emerged among the candidates: the months-long hold on hundreds of high-ranking military promotions by Senator Tommy Tuberville.

The hold is in response to the Defense Department’s policy of funding leave and out-of-state travel for members of the military seeking abortions. The candidates have been vocal in their condemnation of the policy, with Senator Tim Scott and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley taking opposing stances on the issue.

Meanwhile, Ohio voters have chosen to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, making it the first GOP-led state to do so since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

In other news, Virginia Democrats have won control of both chambers in the state’s legislature, and Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has won reelection in his deep-red state.

The third Republican presidential debate will take place Wednesday in Miami, with former President Donald Trump declining to participate. It will be interesting to see how the candidates address the issue of Tuberville’s hold on military promotions, and how their stances will affect their standing in the polls.