Photos:: GOP candidates’ debate and forum in Cleveland

Republican presidential candidates take the stage in Cleveland before the prime-time debate: from left, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, Scott Walker, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and John Kasich.

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Aug. 6, 2015 2:52 PM PT

The candidates at the preliminary GOP debate, from left: Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and George Pataki.

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Audience seats are reserved for Donald Trump’s guests before the main GOP presidential primary debate in Cleveland.

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During the early debate, Lindsey Graham makes a point.

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From left, Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and George Pataki take the stage for the preliminary Republican debate.

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