The second Republican presidential primary debate took place Wednesday night on the Fox Business Network, live from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.
Here are all the details including how to watch the debate tonight on cable news, listen on the radio, and watch the live stream embedded here.
Fox Business Republican Primary Debate
Time: 9 pm ET – 11 pm ET (8 pm CT, 7 pm MT, 6 pm PT)
Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California
Sponsors: Fox Business, Rumble, Univision, and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
Moderators: Dana Perino, Stuart Varney, and Ilia Calderón
Candidates: DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Haley, Pence, Christie, Scott, Burgum (*Trump qualified for this debate but will not attend)
Full Video – Second GOP Presidential Debate (Sept. 27)
Watch the full video of the second GOP primary debate courtesy of YouTube:
How to watch on TV?
The debate will air live on the Fox Business Network on cable and will also be simulcast on the Fox News Channel.
TV Channel: Fox Business, Fox News
Live Stream: Watch the embedded stream or visit Rumble.com
Radio: Some local radio stations are carrying the debate live
Which candidates are attending?
There will be seven candidates on stage for the second GOP debate. Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson failed to meet the qualifying standards and will be left off the stage. Former President Donald Trump easily qualified for the second debate but has chosen not to attend and will instead deliver a primetime speech during the debate.
How did candidates qualify?
Qualifying Standards:
• 3% in two national polls, or 3% in one national poll and 3% in two polls conducted from separate early nominating states (Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada)
• 50,000 unique donors, with at least 200 unique donors from at least 20 states or territories
History of Reagan Library Debates
The second GOP debate will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which has become a must-visit venue for such events according to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
The library has hosted many other Republican primary debates over the years, including the debates for in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
When is the next debate?
The third Republican presidential debate will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Miami.
Follow the Republican debate schedule page for complete details on all upcoming debates.
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