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Republican presidential candidates ready for first debate | Republican presidential candidates ready for first debate |
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The top 10 Republican candidates for president are gearing up for their first debate, with all eyes on outspoken frontrunner Donald Trump. | The top 10 Republican candidates for president are gearing up for their first debate, with all eyes on outspoken frontrunner Donald Trump. |
The hotel tycoon has upended the race with his blunt style and controversial comments about Mexicans and war heroes. | The hotel tycoon has upended the race with his blunt style and controversial comments about Mexicans and war heroes. |
Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and seven others will join him on stage in Cleveland, selected on the basis of popularity as reflected in recent national polls. | Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and seven others will join him on stage in Cleveland, selected on the basis of popularity as reflected in recent national polls. |
Fox News is anticipating a record number of viewers for the debate. | Fox News is anticipating a record number of viewers for the debate. |
With Mr Trump the focus of so much recent media attention, his rivals are under intense pressure for an effective performance. | With Mr Trump the focus of so much recent media attention, his rivals are under intense pressure for an effective performance. |
Immigration reform, the recent Iran nuclear deal, rise of Islamic state militants and abortion rights are likely to be key issues. | Immigration reform, the recent Iran nuclear deal, rise of Islamic state militants and abortion rights are likely to be key issues. |
The Republican top 10 | The Republican top 10 |
A fun guide to the 10 Republican debaters | A fun guide to the 10 Republican debaters |
The debate in Ohio will be held in the same city that will host the 2016 Republican National Convention and a state many Republicans feel they must win to take back the White House. | The debate in Ohio will be held in the same city that will host the 2016 Republican National Convention and a state many Republicans feel they must win to take back the White House. |
The Midwestern state is seen a bellwether of success in US presidential elections - President Barack Obama won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012. | The Midwestern state is seen a bellwether of success in US presidential elections - President Barack Obama won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012. |
The format, which narrowed the field of 17 contenders to 10, has been criticised by some as unfair. | The format, which narrowed the field of 17 contenders to 10, has been criticised by some as unfair. |
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum reacted angrily to his omission. | Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum reacted angrily to his omission. |
He and the six other remaining candidates are taking part in an earlier debate that began at 5pm local time (21:00 GMT). | He and the six other remaining candidates are taking part in an earlier debate that began at 5pm local time (21:00 GMT). |
Also unable to make the cut for the main debate was the former Texas Governor Rick Perry and the race's only female candidate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. | Also unable to make the cut for the main debate was the former Texas Governor Rick Perry and the race's only female candidate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. |
During the sparsely attended early part of the debate, Mr Perry said if he were to become president, he would secure the Texas-Mexico border. | |
He and Ms Fiorina seem to be taking the lead so far, offering sure-footed responses. Mr Perry said he would rather have Ms Fiorina be the Secretary of State than John Kerry. | |
Former senator Rick Santorum compared the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage to another Supreme Court decision, Dred Scott, which said African Americans were not citizens. |