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Fundraising is the lifeblood of a campaign, but where do super PACs fit in a primary? RCP discusses with Charlie Spies, former attorney and treasurer for Right To Rise, the pro-Jeb Bush super PAC; and Caroline Wren, former finance director at Security Is Strength, the pro-Lindsey Graham super PAC.

The campaign trail often leads to diners and BBQ joints, where candidates attempt to showcase their everyman authenticity. RCP discusses with Tom Rath, former adviser to John Kasich; Tommy Stevenson, owner of Tommy’s Country Ham House; and Hogan Gidley, former adviser to Mike Huckabee.

Debates are a hallmark of the primary process, with extremely high stakes: some candidacies die on debate stages, while for others the stage is a launchpad. How do debates come together, and why do they matter? RCP discusses with Steve Duprey, RNC debates committee chairman; Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Policy; and Michael Steel, former campaign adviser to Jeb Bush.