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Republican debate: 2024 presidential candidates on Trump

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, on the newest of 2 developments

Despite his absence, former President Donald Trump was a key topic during the first Republican primary debate of the 2024 presidential race.

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  1. 8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Newest

    Republican debate: 2024 presidential candidates on Trump

    Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

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  1. Local News 8

    8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate (opens Local News 8)

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    By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Eight Republicans have qualified for the party’s first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening. The list includes North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Up for Debate: Trump, DeSantis, and 2024 GOP hopefuls' stance on elections (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The first Republican presidential debate is fast approaching on Wednesday, when candidates will hope to close the gap on former President Donald Trump and separate from the rest of the pack. In this series, Up For Debate, the Washington Examiner will look at a key issue or policy every day up until…

  3. Newsweek

    Republican Presidential Debate Live: Here's What Candidates Said in Closing (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Eight Republican presidential hopefuls qualified for the first primary debate of the 2024 election cycle, which took place in Milwaukee without frontrunner former President Donald Trump. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest.

  4. Triblive

    Who takes advantage of Donald Trump's absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Eight Republican candidates will meet on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night in what may be the biggest moment in the GOP’s young 2024 presidential primary so far. The overwhelming front-runner in the contest, former President Donald Trump, won’t participate.

  5. Tulsa World

    Who will take advantage of Donald Trump's absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate (opens Tulsa World)

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    Tulsa World's feed description

    Eight Republican candidates will meet on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night in what may be the biggest moment in the GOP's young 2024 presidential primary so far. Here's what to watch.

  6. Fox News

    First Republican presidential debate an 'awesome opportunity' for candidates to score breakout moments (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    With less than five months to go until the start of the GOP presidential nominating calendar, the Republican White House candidates will face off for the first time on the debate stage.

  7. Boston

    The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is in the books. Here's what happened. (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump fought over abortion rights and more.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Trump looms large as eight GOP hopefuls face off in presidential debate (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Former President and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is skipping first GOP debate of 2024 US election season.

  9. ABC 4 Utah

    The first GOP debate: What each candidate needs to do (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    ABC 4 Utah's feed description

    Eight Republican presidential candidates will take to the stage Wednesday evening in Milwaukee for the first debate of the 2024 campaign. The clash, televised by Fox News, will not include former P…

  10. KTVZ Bend

    6 things to watch for in the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — With front-runner Donald Trump skipping the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, eight of his GOP rivals will vie to emerge as the party’s top alternative to the former president in their first on-stage showdown Wednesday night in Milwaukee.

  11. Wall Street Journal

    Republican Debate Live: Trump to Skip Debate As GOP Candidates Face Off on Fox News (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump is skipping the debate, but the eight GOP hopefuls taking the stage are seeking a breakout moment.

  12. The Boston Globe

    The first GOP debate stage is set. Here is what each of the eight candidates must do. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Nine candidates qualified for the first Republican debate. Eight will take the stage in Milwaukee.

  13. CNN

    Trump leans on Hill surrogates as he skips first GOP presidential debate (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The day before former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in the 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia campaigned at the Iowa State Fair on Trump’s behalf.

  14. NPR

    'Punch, pivot and be appealing': Expert's guide for candidates in Trump-less debate (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Donald Trump is the front-runner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

  15. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Republican presidential hopefuls set to square off in first debate – without Trump (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Ex-president and GOP front-runner Donald Trump will loom large at the first Republican presidential primary debate even though he won’t be onstage. The candidates hoping to take on Democrat Joe Biden in November face off for the first time Wednesday night.

  16. Washington Times

    Trump campaign claims debate victory — before the debate (opens Washington Times)

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    Donald Trump’s campaign says the former president has already won the first GOP presidential debate — even though he’ll be a no-show.

  17. CBS News

    8 Republicans, but not Trump, face off in first GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee (opens CBS News)

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    With Trump's legal troubles looming, there's still much for his rivals to cover in the debate.

  18. New York Post

    Everything you need to know about tonight’s GOP primary debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Eight Republican presidential candidates will vie for their party’s nomination during the first primary debate on Wednesday night. Here’s what you need to know before tuning in.

  19. Al Jazeera

    What to expect at the first 2024 Republican presidential debate (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering in Wisconsin, hoping to chip away at ex-President Donald Trump’s lead.

  20. Washington Times

    Trump won’t be at the GOP’s first presidential debate. But his presence will be felt (opens Washington Times)

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    He’ll be missing from the stage, but Donald Trump will still be a central figure at the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night as the remaining candidates hoping to take on President Joe Biden confront each other in person for the first time.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Republican debate: With front-runner Trump out, will GOP voters tune in? (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump announced he would not be participating in the highly anticipated GOP debate this week, raising questions about whether the event will garner enough attention among undecided voters to boost other candidates in the polls — or if it will be worth watching altogether.

  22. The Garden Island

    The 8 candidates expected on-stage for the first GOP debate (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — Donald Trump won’t be on the Republican debate stage Wednesday. But the former president is driving the conversation on and off the debate stage anyway.

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Republican debate: Start time, candidates, how to watch and stream on Fox News (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Eight Republicans will take the stage in the first debate of the 2024 election, but Donald Trump won't join them.

  24. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is in the books. Here's what happened (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    What to know

  25. Talking Points Memo

    The Non-Trump Republican Candidates Gather For First Debate Of 2024 (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Eight of the Republican 2024 hopefuls not named Donald Trump will gather...

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