Haley's response that “a win for Russia is a win for China” is a common answer on the trail — by her reasoning, you should “listen to dictators because they are transparent.” China is watching Ukraine as it plots its potential move on Taiwan.

NBC News is watching the debate at New England College with eight college students who vote in New Hampshire.

“Tim Scott has had very few moments during tonight’s debate, but he just offered one of the first genuine answers on exactly why defending Ukraine is vital for American interests specifically,” said Jack Coleman, 20, a Republican voter in New Hampshire and a student at Dartmouth College.

Visible eyeroll from Haley at Ramaswamy. Roll the gif.

NBC News is watching the debate at New England College with eight college students who vote in New Hampshire.

“Vivek knows exactly what to say to reach young voters, acknowledging the dangers of social media while using it to his advantage. The personal attacks against him make the other candidates look childish,” said Zaccary Lacasse, 20, a Republican student at New England College.

Scott’s defense of U.S. support for Ukraine could have come straight from a Mitch McConnell floor speech. Scott is fully in line with the majority Senate GOP position on Ukraine and Russia, in contrast with the House GOP (and DeSantis and Trump) skepticism.

I'm laughing at how respectfully Scott and Ramaswamy just tried to interrupt each other.

Democratic operative texts: “I also feel dumber watching this debate.”

Now we’re on a subject people on stage actually disagree on — Ukraine, and foreign policy more broadly.

Last debate, Ramaswamy is mocking Pence for “Morning in America” and this debate he’s praising Reagan’s 11th commandment.

Last debate, he was fighting everyone. This debate, he’s not even hitting back when Haley backs up a dump truck on him.