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    'Punch, pivot and be appealing': Expert's guide for candidates in Trump-less debate

    Donald Trump is the front-runner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.
    by Mary Louise Kelly Aug 23, 2023 4 minutes
    A very notable figure is missing from the Republican primary debate lineup.

    How do you prepare for a nationally televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?

    That has been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be onstage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night for the first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential election season.

    On Monday, the Republican National Committee confirmed who will participate in the debate, with one very notable absentee: former President Donald Trump.

    Veteran Republican communications strategist Alice Stewart spoke to All Things Considered's Mary Louise Kelly about how the candidates should approach the debate, especially without the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination.

    This interview has been lightly edited for length

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