Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night's debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large.

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Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023

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Seven presidential hopefuls took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for the second Republican primary debate

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