Some candidates have loved a fundraising enhance following the primary Republican presidential debate.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has taken in 450,000 US {dollars} (£356,000) since Wednesday night time’s debate, with a median donation of 38 {dollars} (£30), marketing campaign spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin informed The Associated Press.

Mr Ramaswamy, a political newcomer who occupied centre stage within the absence of present frontrunner Donald Trump, scored a number of memorable moments through the debate, criticising some rivals as “super PAC puppets” who have been utilizing “ready-made, pre-prepared slogans” to assault him.

At least one candidate, South Carolina senator Tim Scott, made a direct fundraising attraction onstage in Milwaukee, asking viewers in his closing remarks to go to his marketing campaign web site “for more information or to make a contribution”.

Other campaigns didn’t instantly reply to messages about their post-debate fundraising, however some donors are speaking.

After being briefed in Milwaukee by representatives of Florida governor Ron DeSantis, donor Hal Lambert stated he was happy together with his chosen candidate’s efficiency.

“Everyone’s extremely happy,” Mr Lambert stated in an interview. “I think he did extremely well. I think he stayed out of the bickering on stage.”

A handful of candidates turned inventive of their fundraising appeals with a view to meet the Republican National Committee’s 40,000 minimal distinctive donor requirement for debate members. Some of the ploys labored, equivalent to North Dakota governor Doug Burgum’s giveaway of 20 greenback (£15.85) Biden Relief Cards in alternate for donations as little as 1 greenback (79p).