The Republican presidential debate is happening tonight in Detroit at 9 p.m. Here are a few things the candidates have discussed in recent debates:
Except for Businessman Donald Trump, this is the eleventh presidential debate each candidate has participated in. Trump missed the last Fox News debate after an argument with reporter Megyn Kelly led to his refusal to attend.
Tonight's debate will be the first time the two have met since the public feud broke out.
Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace will be hosting tonight's GOP debate in Detroit.
Protesters stormed the outside of the Fox Theater holding signs and calling for the arrest of Gov. Rick Snyder. Tweets are meant to say protesters in lieu of protesters.
Other protesters marched down Woodward Ave. demanding $15 minimum wage for works in Michigan.
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— Rachel Fradette (@Rachel_Fradette) March 3, 2016
Donald Trump
Businessman Donald Trump will take the stage as the lead candidate in the race for the GOP nomination. Trump is currently polling first in the state of Michigan, according to a poll by The Detroit Free Press and other media outlets.
Trump will most likely address the current scandal of 'Trump University' in tonight's debate.
Recently, New Jersey Gov. Chris Chrstie (R-NJ) endorsed Trump for the GOP nomination. While former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney denounced Trump as a candidate.
Ted Cruz
Fox 2 Detroit's poll taken on Michigan Primary voters places Cruz third with 14 points.
In most polls, Cruz appears to be close to Rubio for votes in Michigan.
Cruz has publicly called out Trump on his 'Trump University' controversy.
Marco Rubio
According to the poll, Rubio is 10 points behind Trump. Both Trump and Rubio have been publicly feuding during recent debates.
Rubio spent the afternoon in Shelby Township for a rally.
John Kasich
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Recently, Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) received endorsements from both The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press editorial boards for the GOP vote.
Kasich has the lowest polling numbers in Michigan of the four nominees.
Kasich stopped by East Lansing on Feb. 15 to address a crowd in the MSU Union.
“Our country isn’t being rekindled by big shots, it will be rekindled by you,” Kasich said, referring to the students as stated in a previous State News story.
Michigan's Primary will take place next Tuesday, March 8.
