The first Republican presidential debate illustrated the deep divisions within the GOP, with the candidates on stage arguing over issues including U.S. support for Ukraine, when and how to best restrict abortion nationwide, and support for the party’s eventual 2024 nominee. 10:15 p.m. Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson tells WISN 12 News he thinks there were four winners of the debate: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Pence and Nikki Haley. "It was a good debate and what better place to have it than Wisconsin," Thompson said. Watch: Mike Pence: I thought it was a great night10:02 p.m. At the end of the debate. CNN reported Pence spoke the most during the debate, followed by Ramaswamy and Christie and DeSantis. 9:58 p.m. There was a UFO question posed near the end of the GOP debate. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was asked if he would "level" with the American people about what was known about what was "out there."Christie took mock offense, saying he’d been asked that because he was from New Jersey and that his home state is "different but not that different."9:30 p.m. CNN reports that Pence, Christie and Ramaswamy have had the most speaking time. Watch: Ramaswamy: When it comes to the White House we're gonna need an outside 9:48 p.m. Ukraine: When asked by the moderators who would not support more funding to Ukraine, the only candidate to raise their hand was Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy also took a swipe at his fellow Republicans, including Christie and former Pence, who have met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."I find it offensive that we have professional politicians on the stage that will make a pilgrimage to Kyiv to their Pope Zelenskyy without doing the same thing for people in Maui or the South Side of Chicago or Kensington," Ramaswamy said. "I think we have to put the interests of Americans first, secure our own border instead of somebody else’s.""Anybody that thinks that we can’t solve the problems here in the United States and be the leader of the free world has a pretty small view of the greatest nation on earth," Pence said. 9:27 p.m. The Republican presidential candidates at Wednesday’s debate largely said they agreed with former Vice President Mike Pence's actions on Jan. 6, 2021.Pence eschewed then-President Donald Trump's demands to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election, a decision that led some in a mob of Trump supporters to chant for his hanging that day.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t immediately answer the question, saying, "We've got to look forward." Under pressure from both Pence and the moderators, DeSantis ultimately said, "Mike did his duty. I’ve got no beef with him," prompting Pence to reply, "I'm relieved."Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leaped to Pence's defense, saying the then-vice president "deserves not grudging credit; he deserves our thanks as Americans."Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley agreed that Pence "did the right thing” and deserved credit, as did North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.9:12 p.m. When the candidates were asked if they would support Donald Trump if won the nomination, six of them raised their hands, while former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie half-raised his hand and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson kept his hand down.9:01 p.m. Abortion: Haley says there’s a need for "consensus" over abortion, noting that she feels it unlikely that a federal ban would pass until there are 60 senators who would support it. Haley, who often cities her own fertility struggles and the fact that her husband is adopted, says America needs to "humanize the issue and stop demonizing it.Former Vice President Mike Pence challenged her position, saying that "consensus is the opposite of leadership" on the issue. Pence is the only major candidate who has said he supports a federal ban on abortion at six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed a six-week abortion ban into law, said, "You've got to do what you think is right" when asked what he felt about potential criticism that such a narrow restriction could possibly harm GOP candidates in a general election.9 p.m. Through the first hour of the debate, CNN reports former Vice President Mike Pence has had the most speaking time, followed by Ramaswamy and Christie. 8:51 p.m. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie lashed out at biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy during a discussion on climate change, accusing the outsider candidate of sounding like an artificial intelligence chatbot after Ramaswamy called efforts against carbon energy "a wet blanket on our economy."Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley jumped in after the feisty exchange, distinguishing herself as the only woman onstage."I think this is exactly why Margaret Thatcher said, 'If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman,'" she said, acknowledging that climate change is real and arguing that to address it, the U.S. needs to pressure China and India to lower their emissions.8:41 p.m. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that "a major reason" for America’s current struggles is "because how this federal government handled COVID-19 by locking down this economy. As your president, I will never let the deep state bureaucrats lock you down." 8:38 p.m. Most of the early debate focused on the candidates on stage ripping President Joe Biden and his administration’s economic policies.8:34 p.m. Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as a popular target early in the debate, drawing cheers from the audience when he introduced himself.8:30 p.m. According to CNN, in the first half hour, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott had spoken the most, followed by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. 8:14 p.m. The crowd booed former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson as they were introduced. The two are among the most prominent anti-Trump candidates in the GOP field.8 p.m. The debate airing on Fox News started with an opening segment highlighting the importance of winning Wisconsin and asking voters in Southeast Wisconsin about some of the most important issues facing them. 7:58 p.m. Natalie Grant sang the national anthem before the debate started. Watch: Debate attendees share what they thought7:55 p.m. Tucker Carlson releases an interview on X, formerly known as Twitter, with former President Donald Trump. 7:30 p.m. Protesters gathered at Red Arrow Park before marching to Fiserv Forum. Their main message is to fight against Republican policies they call racist, transphobic and homophobic. 5:30 p.m. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel ahead of tonight's debate in Milwaukee: "It's going to be great. We love Milwaukee. It's been a great day so far. We're going to have a great debate."4:05 p.m. Gov. Doug Burgum posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he "is in"1:45 p.m. Burgum arrives in the spin room on crutches ahead of the debate tonight in Milwaukee.1 p.m. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson after his walk though says he's ready for tonight's debate: "We're ready for it. I'll be fine-tuning a things, but the key thing is to relax, enjoy."12 p.m. Burgum has a high-grade Achilles tendon tear and requires crutches to walk. Burgum will attend the candidates’ walk-through of the debate event site Wednesday afternoon and then decide whether he’s physically able to participate in the debate itself, the source said.7:40 a.m. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suffered an injury while playing a game of pickup basketball with his staff.