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Sparks to fly in second Republican 2016 debate | Sparks to fly in second Republican 2016 debate |
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The top 11 Republican candidates in the 2016 presidential election are squaring off in the party's next debate. | |
Business mogul Donald Trump is expected to come under attack from his rivals at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. | Business mogul Donald Trump is expected to come under attack from his rivals at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. |
The bombastic Mr Trump has defied predictions by remaining the frontrunner with around one-third of the vote in recent polling. | The bombastic Mr Trump has defied predictions by remaining the frontrunner with around one-third of the vote in recent polling. |
There are 15 Republicans hoping to be the party's White House nominee. | |
An undercard debate for the four other Republican candidates happened on the same stage earlier. | |
In a combative atmosphere, the four were split over the case of Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who defied a Supreme Court ruling and refused to issue marriage licences. | |
The main debate began at 17:00 local time (24:00 GMT), and all eyes were on Mr Trump, who is followed by neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush in recent polls. | |
What to watch for | What to watch for |
Political observers say the debate could centre on attacks between Donald Trump and the rest of the field. | Political observers say the debate could centre on attacks between Donald Trump and the rest of the field. |
Once written off as a temporary phenomenon, Mr Trump has shown that his popularity can be sustained - with some saying he could win early primary states. | Once written off as a temporary phenomenon, Mr Trump has shown that his popularity can be sustained - with some saying he could win early primary states. |
"He's in complete, total control of the political battle space," said Steve Schmidt, a strategist for Sen John McCain's 2008 campaign. | "He's in complete, total control of the political battle space," said Steve Schmidt, a strategist for Sen John McCain's 2008 campaign. |
The real estate magnate will be flanked by a cadre of political outsiders. | The real estate magnate will be flanked by a cadre of political outsiders. |
Among them is Carly Fiorina, a former tech executive and the only woman in the field, who was not allowed to participate in the primetime debate in August because of poor performance in the polls. | Among them is Carly Fiorina, a former tech executive and the only woman in the field, who was not allowed to participate in the primetime debate in August because of poor performance in the polls. |
However, CNN, the American television network that is hosting the debate, amended the rules, opening a path for the former Hewlett-Packard executive to take to the main stage. | However, CNN, the American television network that is hosting the debate, amended the rules, opening a path for the former Hewlett-Packard executive to take to the main stage. |
Also on the stage will be Mr Carson, who has climbed in recent polling. | Also on the stage will be Mr Carson, who has climbed in recent polling. |
During the last debate little attention was paid to the soft-spoken candidate, but after seeing his popularity rise political observers say he'll be looking to show that he deserves greater attention. | During the last debate little attention was paid to the soft-spoken candidate, but after seeing his popularity rise political observers say he'll be looking to show that he deserves greater attention. |
The Democratic Party will hold its first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN. | The Democratic Party will hold its first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN. |
By next summer, each party will have a presidential nominee who will do battle in the race for the White House. Votes will finally be cast in November 2016. | By next summer, each party will have a presidential nominee who will do battle in the race for the White House. Votes will finally be cast in November 2016. |
2016 runners and riders | 2016 runners and riders |
Meet all of the 2016 hopefuls | Meet all of the 2016 hopefuls |