Moderators: The debate will be moderated by Wolf Blitzer, with CNN’s Dana Bash and Salem Radio Network talk show host Hugh Hewitt asking questions.
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“The key issue, the most important issue facing the country right now, as far as terrorism is concerned, is the aftermath of what happened in Paris, San Bernardino”, Blitzer said.
Who can participate: For the 8:30 p.m. primetime debate, CNN used early-state polls to determine who is on the main stage.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Saturday indicated he may end his White House bid if he does not end up in the main stage of CNN’s GOP presidential debate on Tuesday. Lindsey Graham, and ex-New York Gov. George Pataki. Candidates must meet one of three criteria in polls conducted between October 29 and December 13 and recognized by CNN: An average of at least 3.5% nationally; at least 4% in Iowa; or at least 4% in New Hampshire.
“In the light of new polling released this morning and in the spirit of being as inclusive as possible, CNN has made a decision to include Sen”.
In the final analysis, Cruz spoke over two minutes more than his closest rival: Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
To Carson’s right will be Florida Sen.
A debate involving second-tier candidates – former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Pennsylvania Sen.
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“We will make an announcement, on that, on Tuesday”, Paul told reporters when asked about whether he will remain in the race if he drops to the undercard debate, according to the Boston Globe.
