A Trumpless Debate

Former president Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

So how do you prep for a big, televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?

That's been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be on stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

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