September 27, 2023: Will any candidate close the Trump gap after the second Republican debate?
September 27, 2023: Will any candidate close the Trump gap after the second Republican debate?  
Podcast: The Playbook Podcast
Published On: Wed Sep 27 2023
Description: Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for president will once again take the stage to debate tonight, this time in California. But Donald Trump, whose lead continues to grow, says he once again will not attend. Electrifying performances in August did not translate to bumps in poll numbers; could that change this round?Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is still trying to keep the government open, and Senator Chuck Schumer is now also trying to keep the government open.