Candidates sparred over abortion, Ukraine and former President Donald Trump in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
But the debate went on without the presence of the front-runner. Here is a look at four key takeaways:
The moderators dedicated a segment to Trump's legal woes, as the former president is set to surrender to Fulton County District AttorneyFormer New Jersey Governorand former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took direct aim at the former president, with Christie saying Republicans need to stop"normalizing" Trump's conduct.
Others, however, defended anti-abortion policies despite increased scrutiny from many voters in recent months. Former Vice President
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