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Republicans set to spar as field of candidates narrows Republicans set to spar as field of candidates narrows
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The top eight Republican presidential contenders are set to square off in Milwaukee for the fourth debate the party has held in this election cycle.The top eight Republican presidential contenders are set to square off in Milwaukee for the fourth debate the party has held in this election cycle.
With fewer candidates on stage than any previous Republican debate, the hosts are promising questions focused on policy over personality.With fewer candidates on stage than any previous Republican debate, the hosts are promising questions focused on policy over personality.
It is the last match-up of Republicans until mid-December, and could play a strong role in shaping the race.It is the last match-up of Republicans until mid-December, and could play a strong role in shaping the race.
Hosted by Fox Business, it will begin at 2100 local time (0200 GMT).Hosted by Fox Business, it will begin at 2100 local time (0200 GMT).
The octet on stage each polled at 2.5% or higher in an average of the four most recent polls.The octet on stage each polled at 2.5% or higher in an average of the four most recent polls.
Those who could not muster the minimum were relegated to the so-called "undercard debate", which is being held at 1900. Those who could not muster the minimum were relegated to the so-called "undercard debate", which is being held before the main event.
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson has been neck-and-neck with business mogul Donald Trump for first place in recent polls.Neurosurgeon Ben Carson has been neck-and-neck with business mogul Donald Trump for first place in recent polls.
However, in the past few days questions have been asked about parts of his memoir which some allege have been embellished.However, in the past few days questions have been asked about parts of his memoir which some allege have been embellished.
The doctor's campaign manager has said that the candidate - the only African American in the race - has prepared an aggressive defence.The doctor's campaign manager has said that the candidate - the only African American in the race - has prepared an aggressive defence.
Gaining momentum in the polls, Florida Senator Marco Rubio could come under extra scrutiny from his opponents, who will be eager to stem his rise.Gaining momentum in the polls, Florida Senator Marco Rubio could come under extra scrutiny from his opponents, who will be eager to stem his rise.
Mr Trump stepped up his attacks on Mr Rubio on Monday, tweeting that the senator is a "total lightweight" and a "highly overrated politician".Mr Trump stepped up his attacks on Mr Rubio on Monday, tweeting that the senator is a "total lightweight" and a "highly overrated politician".
Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, was an early favourite in the race but his debate performances have been lacklustre - epitomised by an attack on Mr Rubio during the last debate that backfired. Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, was an early favourite in the race but his debate performances have been lacklustre.
This debate will be the first time fewer than 10 candidates have appeared on stage at once.This debate will be the first time fewer than 10 candidates have appeared on stage at once.
There will be plenty of attention given to the performance of the moderators, as well.There will be plenty of attention given to the performance of the moderators, as well.
The last debate, hosted by rival network CNBC, was heavily criticised by the candidates and Republicans more broadly. The last debate, hosted by rival network CNBC, was heavily criticised by Republicans.
Party chief Reince Preibus called the questioning at that debate "mean-spirited", and announced that a forthcoming debate would not air on CNBC's sister network.Party chief Reince Preibus called the questioning at that debate "mean-spirited", and announced that a forthcoming debate would not air on CNBC's sister network.
For its part, Fox Business has said that the focus of the debate would be more on policy, and less on the candidates' personalities and backgrounds - topics which have dominated the Republican side of the race. For its part, Fox Business has said that the focus of the debate would be more on policy, and less on the candidates' personalities and backgrounds.