Burgum, a little-known candidate with a lot riding on the debate, was taken to a Milwaukee emergency room Tuesday after injuring himself during a pick-up basketball game with staff.
injured his leg playing basketball here Tuesday, leaving in doubt his participation in the first Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, two sources close to the governor told NBC News.
Burgum, 67, was taken to a local emergency room and later discharged, a campaign source said. The extent of his injury is not known, and it's unclear if he will be able to stand for the two-hour event.the injury and the uncertainty that he'll be able to be on stage for the debate.
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