GOP candidates debate tonight in Rubio's home state ahead of crucial Florida primary

Tonight will be most telling for Marco Rubio's campaign.
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The four remaining Republican presidential candidates will face off tonight at the University of Miami, five days ahead of Florida's primary. The 12th GOP debate, hosted by CNN, Salem Media Group, and The Washington Times, comes at a critical time for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ohio Gov. John Kasich as they face must-win contests in their respective home states next Tuesday. The debate airs at 8 p.m. ET on CNN.

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