It’s time for another Republican Party debate, and I’m sure you’re all as excited about that as I am.

Yet, in the midst of this expectation, I am sad. Life just seems so empty without Herman Cain and his visionary 9-9-9 plan. These debaters have some mighty big shoes to fill.

There’s going to be a semi-live feed here: ABC5 - Des Moines, Iowa.

While we wait for the clown car to arrive, Jake Tapper tweeted this picture earlier of the stand-ins for the candidates rehearsing during setup. This was probably more interesting than the actual debate.

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