Republicans and others watch the broadcast at the official watch party of the Republican presidential candidates debate at The Richard Nixon Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., on August 23.
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Republicans are still looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election and most will face off in Simi Valley, Calif., Wednesday night for the second GOP debate.
Late Monday night, the Republican National Committee confirmed the names of seven presidential candidates who will participate. Not on the list is former President Donald Trump, who is preparing to skip — again.
Here’s everything you need to know about the second GOP debate:
When and where to watch
The second presidential debate will air at 9 p.m. ET from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Viewers can watch it on Fox Business, Univision, which is the partnering network, as well as on Rumble, a video-sharing platform with a primarily right-wing audience.
Stuart Varney and Dana Perino of Fox News will moderate the debate, along with with Univision’s Ilia Calderón.
Follow NPR for debate updates and analysis.
Who will be there? And who won’t?
The debating candidates had to meet criteria set by the RNC, which included reaching specific polling numbers and donor metrics and meeting Federal Election Committee deadlines. They also had to sign a pledge agreeing to support the eventual party nominee.
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