Republican debate kicks off as Trump, Cruz lead national polls

December 16, 2015 07:32

The odds-makers are betting on only one thing: the fifth and final GOP debate of 2015 is one to watch.

If the eight rivals sharing the stage -- and the four others who will be part of a warm-up forum -- can't stomp on his momentum,

Cruz is likely to head into the new year with serious and perhaps lasting advantages.

For months, the crowded field of Republicans has seen the top tier shift, as retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson captured voters imagination only to fade and former tech CEO Carly Fiorina fought her way into debates only to see voters tire of her.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush began his campaign as the one to beat and armed with platinum-plated donors, yet his campaign has essentially to shrunk to one state: make-or-break New Hampshire.

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