Tonight, Republican presidential candidates will fight for second place in GOP polling as the frontrunner, Donald Trump, skips the debate. Our panel discuss what messaging, positions, and strategies the candidates may take on key issues. Plus, in an effort to avoid a government shutdown, a new short-term bill was outlined by Speaker McCarthy which would include provisions for the border. 

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