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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 running for US president are gearing up for their first debate, with all eyes on outspoken frontrunner Donald Trump. | The top 10 Republican candidates running for US 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. |
The 90-minute forum, which begins at 9pm local time (01:00 GMT), could feature some frank exchanges as candidates vie to stand out in such a crowded Republican field. | The 90-minute forum, which begins at 9pm local time (01:00 GMT), could feature some frank exchanges as candidates vie to stand out in such a crowded Republican field. |
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. |
On Thursday, the Democratic Party announced they will hold their first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN. | On Thursday, the Democratic Party announced they will hold their first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN. |
The Republican top 10: | The Republican top 10: |
A fun guide to the 10 Republican debaters | A fun guide to the 10 Republican debaters |
Meet all the 2016 hopefuls | Meet all the 2016 hopefuls |
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 took part in an earlier debate that featured several attacks on Mr Trump. | He and the six other remaining candidates took part in an earlier debate that featured several attacks on Mr Trump. |
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said he was running a campaign based on celebrity, while former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina mocked him over his Clinton ties. | Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said he was running a campaign based on celebrity, while former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina mocked him over his Clinton ties. |
Influential figures at Fox News, including presenters Chris Wallace and Bill O'Reilly, declared Ms Fiorina the winner. | |
Former senator Rick Santorum called the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage a "rogue" decision, comparing it to another ruling, Dred Scott, which said African Americans were not citizens, and was later overturned. | Former senator Rick Santorum called the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage a "rogue" decision, comparing it to another ruling, Dred Scott, which said African Americans were not citizens, and was later overturned. |
Ms Fiorina, the only female in the race, also slammed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. | Ms Fiorina, the only female in the race, also slammed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. |
"She lies about Benghazi, she lies about emails and she supports funding Planned Parenthood," she said. | "She lies about Benghazi, she lies about emails and she supports funding Planned Parenthood," she said. |