The most significant elections ahead of the 2024 cycle are being held tomorrow, with voters and candidates alike watching closely to see how the off-year races can inform patterns for the year ahead.

With the third Republican presidential primary debate airing Wednesday, November 8th, what will the candidates glean from the election results? And what can viewers expect from candidates' performances on the debate stage?

Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed explains that for candidates to stand out at this point in the race, they must separate themselves from each other, not the frontrunner. He warns that although foreign policy is taking center stage in the news, candidates must remember that the economy remains the number one issue for voters.

Uphill battle: Abortion remains a ballot measure that Democrats are relying on for voter turnout in key races. Colin focuses on Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's strategy in Virginia and explains how his clear messaging doesn't allow opportunity his opponents to define what he stands for.

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