Tonight’s Republican Debate Is Trump-less Again; Does It Matter?

The Nov. 8 debate in Miami may showcase a narrowing field of young, ambitious GOP candidates. Yet, the main character in U.S. politics is nowhere to be seen.
Tonight’s Republican Debate Is Trump-less Again; Does It Matter?
The GOP candidates for president who qualified for the 2nd debate take the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. on Sept. 27, 2023. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
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The third Republican presidential debate kicks off Nov. 8 at 8 P.M. in Miami. Does it matter?

Not according to many of former President Trump’s supporters. They’re quick to note that their favored candidate, the clear frontrunner among GOP hopefuls, is continuing to boycott the debates. Once again, he’ll host counter-programming to draw viewers away from the debate—in this case, a rally at the Ted Hendricks Stadium in Hialeah, Florida.

Nathan Worcester
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Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at [email protected]
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