The second Republican presidential debate is less than one week away, and so far, only six candidates are expected to grace the stage in Simi Valley, California, on Wednesday.
The debate is the second of three debates for candidates vying for the Republican nomination, and it will take place at the Ronald Reagan National Library.
The first debate had eight candidates, and it took place in Milwaukee on Aug. 23, 2023. The third will take place in November, in Miami, Fl.
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