Top Republican candidates for the next US presidential election are preparing for their first prime-time debate, taking place Thursday night in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ten candidates will take the stage, among them the brother and son of two former presidents Jeb Bush, and business mogul Donald Trump, who is currently leading in the polls.
Americans won't head to the voting booth for almost a year, but the debate gives Republican candidates a chance to show their skills - and whoever performs well may end up pitted against Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.
Washington Post reporter Janell Ross previewed some of the topics likely to come up in the debate.
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Washington Post reporter Janell Ross said the other candidates will be looking to beat Donald Trump during the debate.
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Washington Post reporter Janell Ross said the winner of tonight's debate may not actually have a good shot at the presidency.
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