Candidates Face Last Chance To Qualify for Second GOP Primary Debate

While at least seven Republicans will take to the debate stage Wednesday, President Trump appears to be focusing on the general election.

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Republican presidential candidates at the primary debate hosted by Fox News Channel on August 23, 2023, at Milwaukee. AP/Morry Gash

On Wednesday, Republican presidential candidates will take the stage for the second GOP presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and time is running out for candidates to qualify before the deadline — 9 pm EST on Monday.

On Saturday, Governor Burgum became the latest and seventh candidate to qualify for the debate. He will join Governor DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senator Scott, Vice President Pence, and Governor Christie on the debate stage. President Trump also qualified for the debate but is not expected to attend, choosing instead to spend his time courting striking auto laborers at Detroit.

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