How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said Sunday that he had met the criteria, which would make eight candidates onstage. Or nine. Or 10. The Republican National Committee isn’t saying.

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