Donald Trump survived his first presidential debate on Thursday without losing his temper or committing a gaffe that might drive him from the race for the Republican nomination.
But will GOP voters accept a candidate who won’t promise to support the eventual nominee?
When all 10 candidates were asked by Fox News anchor Bret Baier if they would pledge not to run as an independent if they failed to gain the nomination, Trump was the only one to refuse.
“I want to run as the Republican nominee,” he said, but added: “I will not make the pledge at this time.