SIMI VALLEY, California (AP) – Here’s a look at how the eleven Republican candidates for president participating in the main-event debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California fared on Wednesday night.
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DONALD TRUMP
The clear target of many of his rivals. Also challenged by the debate’s moderators to demonstrate proficiency on foreign policy and national security. Challenged by Carly Fiorina for his recent comments about her appearance, and by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for attributing Bush’s support for an immigration overhaul to his wife’s Mexican heritage.
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