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The Stage Could Shrink for Next GOP Debate

August 24, 2023 at 2:30 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

NBC News: “Making the next debate will be tougher — and two candidates on the stage Wednesday night are the ones feeling the squeeze.”

“Eight candidates participated in the first debate, but North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson could miss the second one, which is set for Sept. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.”

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