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By Philip Elliott Washington Correspondent, TIME A Slightly Less Crowded Debate Stage The D.C. Brief will be back next week. In the meantime, here's a look at some of the latest reporting from TIME's Washington Bureau. The first Republican presidential debate featured eight candidates, but not the former president who is leading in all the polls. Next week's debate stage appears poised to be a little roomier, but more of the same otherwise. Six candidates have told TIME and other outlets that they expect to appear onstage on Wednesday. Like the first debate, this one won’t include Donald Trump. Read the Story » Share This Story

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