The third Republican debate will prominently feature foreign policy and Israel’s offensive in response to Hamas’ attack.
But the five candidates on stage are also hoping to distinguish themselves as the top rival to former President Donald Trump. They’ll try to do so without Trump being there.
While the debate is going on Wednesday night in Miami, Trump will be holding a rally in a nearby suburb. Many of the candidates have gone after each other hoping to break out as a viable alternative to Trump.
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