actually, after injuring his leg playing basketball. he appeared in the media area this afternoon on crutches. but will be on the debate stage tonight. correspondent bill melugin is here in milwaukee tonight with the final countdown to the big event. good evening, bill. bill: bret, good evening to you. here we go. candidate walk throughs are officially done. all of them are getting ready for tonight in their own unique way. some of them are listening to music, trying to get fired up others are trying to stay relaxed and loose. they know what is on the line tonight. they know it s a huge opportunity, and they are looking to shake up this race. north dakota governor doug burgum on crutches in the spin room with a torn achilles tendon. he doesn t plan to let the injury stop him from debating tonight. if you are going to lead this country you ought to be able to stand on one leg for two hours. it s not dancing with the stars. i moan, come on. meanwhile, vivek ramaswamy ho
debate. eight republican candidates getting their first big shot to convince you they have what it takes to be the nominee. i am the only one whose sole purpose is running to be the 47th president of the united states. i am talking to voters. it matters more than getting robotic attack lines against my opponent. we have been preparing for this first republican presidential debate. the last thing i want to talk about or think about is the presidential candidate with his shirt off. i am going to be the only one on the stage who grew up working on a farm, on a ranch. the contenders posted a picture of himself going short-list shirtless. doug, in our newsroom, we got word that the governor injured himself playing basketball. you can see him limping after tearing his achilles tendon. he was rushed to the local e.r. he has been discharged. he said he will debate, but will he be able to stand? so many americans make so many sacrifices. if you are going to lead this
harold: i thank the team, too. tyler scott, chicago bears, $20,000 dinner tab they stuck it with him. felt he had to pay it all. turned out rookie dinner tradition he didn t have to pay it all. i wish i had been there. dana: that s a good one. judge and greg get you tomorrow. that is it for us. special report is up next. i m sure you have a great show and you have a big night ahead of you, bret. bret: you know, dana so many people miss these handoffs i want to absorb it for a minute. it s great to talk to you. [laughter] dana: bask in it. have a good show. bret: thank you. good evening. i m bret baier. we are coming to you tonight from ph pf fiserv forum. the 8 candidates are going through final preparations as are the two moderators. i m told. one of the candidates, north dakota governor doug burgum will not be at 100 percent physically. he had to go to the hospital,
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