A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses

Published December 5, 2023 10:02 PM

By BILL BARROW and JONATHAN J. COOPER
Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The shrinking field of Republican presidential hopefuls are preparing to gather on a debate stage for the fourth time this year. The debate Wednesday at the University of Alabama will be their last meeting before the Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential nominating season next month. Four candidates will be on stage, but front-runner Donald Trump will not be among them. The former president has skipped all the debates to avoid giving his trailing rivals more attention.

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