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Republicans debate the value of debates without Trump as he dominates race

By Mabinty Quarshie
Published October 6, 2023 10:00am ET
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Republicans debate the value of debates without Trump as he dominates race
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a break in his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in New York. | (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Former President Donald Trump’s decision to forgo all three GOP debates in the 2024 primary cycle, coupled with complaints that his rivals aren’t making a dent into his sizable lead, is sparking questions about the relevance of the Republican National Committee-sanctioned debates.

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