LOCALScenes from the GOP debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley Juan CarloVentura County StarNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, from left, former New Jersey Gov Chris Christie, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and former Vice President Mike Pence come out to the debate stage the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STAR(From left) Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speak during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY(From left) Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy debate during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFormer New Jersey Gov.ÊChris Christie speaks with Florida Gov.ÊRon DeSantis during a break in the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFormer South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, from left, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy come out to the debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARSIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Republican presidential candidates (L-R), Vivek Ramaswamy and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) participate in the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27, 2023 in Simi Valley, California. Seven presidential hopefuls squared off in the second Republican primary debate as former U.S. President Donald Trump, currently facing indictments in four locations, declined again to participate. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFormer South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, from far left, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and former Vice President Mike Pence, come out to the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARThe stage sits ready at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARThe debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum before the start of the the FOX Business Republican primary candidates debate. The candidates on stage will be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYAudience members gather at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum before the start of the the FOX Business Republican primary candidates debate. The candidates on stage will be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.Sep 27, 2023; Simi Valley, CA, USA; during the FOX Business Republican primary candidates debate. The GOP contenders gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYWalking from from left to right, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov Chris Christie, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and former Vice President Mike Pence, come out during the photo spray at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARFormer South Carolina Gov.ÊNikki Haley speaks during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYBusinessmanÊVivek Ramaswamy appears before the start of the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYNorth Dakota Gov.ÊDoug Burgum appears at the start of the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFormer Vice PresidentÊMike Pence appears at the start of the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYFormer New Jersey Gov.ÊChris Christie appears before the start of the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott listens to the national anthem before the start of the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYSunsets at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO\THE STARCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom goes into the spin room at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom gets ready to go into the spin room at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO/THE STARCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to members of the media in the spin room at the Reagan Library.Tom Kisken/The StarCalifornia's Gov. Gavin Newsom heads into the spin room at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum for an interview before the Republican presidential debate Wednesday..Tom Kisken/The StarPeople crowd around the entrance to the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO\THE STARProtesters organized by CHIRLA Action Fund and advocating for immigrant rights compete for space with those supporting former President Donald Trump at the intersection of Madera Road and Presidential Drive ahead of Wednesday night’s GOP debate in Simi Valley.Andy Abeyta/The Desert SunNews media goes live at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO\THE STARNews media gets ready to go live at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.JUAN CARLO\THE STAR