Who Won the Second Republican Presidential Debate? Vote Now

By Dana Lacey

September 17, 2015

Now that the shouting has subsided, we want to know who you think won the second Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday night.

Did Jeb Bush connote excitement at the Ronald Reagan Library? Has Carly Fiorina made enough of a splash to get your vote? Does Donald Trump deserve to stay on top? Cast your vote in our reader poll for the person you think won the debate, and read TIME’s report if you want your memory jogged.

DISCLAIMER: This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of site visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole.

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<b>Sen. Ted Cruz</b> is surrounded by stars and stripes at the 2014 Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 2014.

Sen. Ted Cruz is surrounded by stars and stripes at the 2014 Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 2014.

Mark Peterson—Redux

<b>Hillary Clinton</b> Hillary Clinton gazes pensively into the distance at Iowa Senator Tom Harken'a annual Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa on September 14, 2014.

Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton gazes pensively into the distance at Iowa Senator Tom Harken'a annual Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa on September 14, 2014.

Brooks Kraft—Corbis for TIME

<b>Jeb Bush</b> Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush flashes a power watch before giving his keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington on Nov. 20, 2014.

Jeb Bush Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush flashes a power watch before giving his keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington on Nov. 20, 2014.

Susan Walsh—AP

<b>Bernie Sanders</b> waves to supporters after officially announcing his candidacy for the U.S. presidency during an event at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont, on May 26, 2015.

Bernie Sanders waves to supporters after officially announcing his candidacy for the U.S. presidency during an event at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont, on May 26, 2015.

Win McNamee—Getty Images

<b>Chris Christie</b> New Jersey Governor Chris Christie strikes a presidential power stance at the ceremony for the opening of the 206 bypass in Hillsborough, New Jersey on October 28, 2013.

Chris Christie New Jersey Governor Chris Christie strikes a presidential power stance at the ceremony for the opening of the 206 bypass in Hillsborough, New Jersey on October 28, 2013.

Mark Peterson—Redux

Former Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina listens to her introduction from the side of the stage at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 24, 2015.

Former Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina listens to her introduction from the side of the stage at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 24, 2015.

Jim Young—Reuters

<b>Rand Paul</b> Sen. Rand Paul works a crowd during a campaign stop on October 24, 2014 in McDonough, Georgia.

Rand Paul Sen. Rand Paul works a crowd during a campaign stop on October 24, 2014 in McDonough, Georgia.

Jessica McGowan—Getty Images

<b>Rick Perry</b> Texas Gov. Rick Perry looks powerfully patriotic during the National Anthem before an NCAA college football game on Nov. 27, 2014, in College Station, Texas.

Rick Perry Texas Gov. Rick Perry looks powerfully patriotic during the National Anthem before an NCAA college football game on Nov. 27, 2014, in College Station, Texas.

David J. Phillip—AP

<b>Bobby Jindal</b> Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal looks to the future during The Family Leadership Summit on Aug. 9, 2014, in Ames, Iowa.

Bobby Jindal Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal looks to the future during The Family Leadership Summit on Aug. 9, 2014, in Ames, Iowa.

Charlie Neibergall—AP

<b>Martin O'Malley</b> Maryland Governor Martin OíMalley ponders decorating ideas in front of his possible future home on CBS's Face the Nation on Feb. 23, 2014.

Martin O'Malley Maryland Governor Martin OíMalley ponders decorating ideas in front of his possible future home on CBS's Face the Nation on Feb. 23, 2014.

Chris Usher—AP

<b>Marco Rubio</b> Sen. Marco Rubio looks determined the morning after the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. on January 29, 2014.

Marco Rubio Sen. Marco Rubio looks determined the morning after the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. on January 29, 2014.

Melissa Golden—Redux

<b>Ben Carson</b>Ben Carson at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference on March 8, 2014.

Ben CarsonBen Carson at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference on March 8, 2014.

Susan Walsh—AP

<b>Jim Webb</b> Retiring Sen. Jim Webb imitates the presidential wave during a rally in Virginia Beach, Va. on Sept. 27, 2012.

Jim Webb Retiring Sen. Jim Webb imitates the presidential wave during a rally in Virginia Beach, Va. on Sept. 27, 2012.

Steve Helber—AP

<b>John Kasich</b> Ohio Gov. John Kasich practices his presidential victory pose at the Ohio Republican Party celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.

John Kasich Ohio Gov. John Kasich practices his presidential victory pose at the Ohio Republican Party celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.

Tony Dejak—AP

<b>Rick Santorum</b> Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum looks resolute at CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 7, 2014.

Rick Santorum Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum looks resolute at CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 7, 2014.

Brooks Kraft—Corbis

<b>Scott Walker</b> Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker practices the presidential point on March 3, 2014 in Milwaukee.

Scott Walker Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker practices the presidential point on March 3, 2014 in Milwaukee.

Jeffrey Phelps—AP

<b>Mike Huckabee</b> Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee fine-tunes his presidential oratory at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md. on March 7, 2014.

Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee fine-tunes his presidential oratory at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md. on March 7, 2014.

Susan Walsh—AP

<b>Lincoln Chafee</b>, Former Rhode Island Governor, poses for a selfie with a student after announcing he will seek the Democratic nomination for president in Arlington, Va. on June 3, 2015.

Lincoln Chafee, Former Rhode Island Governor, poses for a selfie with a student after announcing he will seek the Democratic nomination for president in Arlington, Va. on June 3, 2015.

Jonathan Ernst—Reuters

<b>Lindsey Graham</b> Lindsey Graham announced his plans to join the 2016 presidential race.

Lindsey Graham Lindsey Graham announced his plans to join the 2016 presidential race.

Alex Wong—Getty Images

<b>George Pataki</b> Former New York governor George Pataki listens to a question at the First in the Nation Republican Leadership Conference in Nashua, New Hampshire, in this April 17, 2015 file photo.

George Pataki Former New York governor George Pataki listens to a question at the First in the Nation Republican Leadership Conference in Nashua, New Hampshire, in this April 17, 2015 file photo.

Brian Snyder—Reuters

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