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The Monday Poll: GOP debate in the spotlight

Will Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey make the cut for Thursday’s televised GOP presidential debate?
Will Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey make the cut for Thursday’s televised GOP presidential debate? Jessica Reilly The Associated Press

It’s nearly time. The first debate in the crowded GOP presidential primary is Thursday in Cleveland, and controversy swirls around which of the 17 candidates will make it to the stage.

Fox News, the host, says it will include the top 10 candidates from an average of five most recent national polls. A “jv” debate will be hosted earlier in the day.

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This story was originally published July 31, 2015 at 6:55 PM with the headline "The Monday Poll: GOP debate in the spotlight."

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