Republican presidential candidates enjoy fundraising boost after debate

Republican presidential candidates on the debate stage (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Some candidates have enjoyed a fundraising boost following the first Republican presidential debate.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has taken in 450,000 US dollars (£356,000) since Wednesday night’s debate, with an average donation of 38 dollars (£30), campaign spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told The Associated Press.