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Will you watch Wednesday's GOP "debate" or do you have something better to do, like wash your hair [1]
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Date: 2023-08-22
The two-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. It's being moderated by Fox News Channel hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Unlike some previous presidential debates, which have been simulcast across a number of major networks and cable channels, the first forum is airing exclusively on Fox News and the Fox Business Network as well as on Fox's website and other streaming and digital platforms.
Candidates will be on stage at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the biggest city in Wisconsin, a battleground state that will also play host to the Republican National Convention next year.
Wisconsin has proven its mettle as a swing state in recent balloting. Four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by less than a percentage point there, with Donald Trump winning narrowly in 2016 before losing by a similar margin in 2020.
The RNC confirmed late Monday which candidates will be on the Milwaukee debate stage. The party set a number of markers that candidates needed to meet to qualify, including achieving benchmarks in polling and donor numbers, as well as signing a pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee.
Those expected to be on the stage are Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Former President Donald Trump, the early GOP front-runner, long ago satisfied the polling and donor requirements but has said for months that he saw little upside in joining his rivals on stage, given his commanding lead in the race.
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x Trump Doesn't Fall For Fox News' Trap.
Someone should tell Fox News that the primary is OVER!
Tucker Carlson will stream his interview with President Trump on Twitter without any ads!
Watch Wednesday night!
https://t.co/Zw03vnVKb4 pic.twitter.com/uMqmDvFnlQ — Dave Hunter (@4realDaveHunter) August 23, 2023
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