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The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who was in Michigan instead of attending.

Candidates name-called and insulted, made policy proposals and denied history – but not enough to distinguish themselves

Candidates stepped up their attacks on clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination as he missed forum in California

It was a night in which even “the great communicator” himself may have struggled to be heard.

Rivals attack Trump in 2nd GOP debate; moderators ask if better qualified than him, but focus on issues. Candidates often went after Trump, hoping to distinguish themselves. DeSantis said Biden missing in action, Christie said Trump hiding behind golf clubs. Ramaswamy said Trump best prez of 21st century, but must…

Candidates for 2024 nomination attack Trump for skipping the event as they talk immigration and the economy.

Candidates clash in California while Trump skips another televised bloodbath

Shame on the moderators for not bringing up Trump’s significant legal woes.

Unlike the first debate, Donald Trump’s absence drew at least some pushback from his next-closest rival, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie, who has built his long-shot candidacy around attacking the quadruply-indicted ex-president

From a foray into Mike Pence’s sex life and extreme yet vague proposals on gun control, candidates competed for an edge

The GOP debate often devolved into a slugfest, with the candidates talking over each other with very little that could be heard