While Republicans prepare for tonight's debate, the Democratic president they're hoping to replace will be raising money for his reelection campaign on the West Coast.

Seven Republican candidates for president will meet Wednesday night for a second GOP debate — with the dominant polling leader Donald Trump again absent and trying to upstage the event.

Republican presidential hopefuls will strive to set themselves apart from one another and capture voters’ attention when they meet Wednesday night in Simi Valley, Calif., for the second primary debate.