It's a Much Smaller GOP Race than Debate Stage Suggests

Tuesday’s Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas is the final GOP primary debate of 2015. With about a month and a half before the first primary contest—the Iowa caucuses on February 1—it’s become clear the field of plausible contenders is much smaller than the 13 Republicans who will debate in two separate events Tuesday night. It’s possible December 15 will be the last time Republican voters see most of the whole band together before the forthcoming breakup. So which candidates should be cut loose after tonight?