Iowa Debate News: Live Updates From The Hawkeye State (VIDEO)

Live Updates Ahead Of Hawkeye State Debate

Eight Republican candidates are facing off in Iowa's first presidential debate of the 2012 election season on Thursday night.

The list of names taking part in the Hawkeye State forum includes: U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.).

The GOP primary event comes ahead of the widely-anticipated Ames Straw Poll, a test of conservative strength and table-setter for next year's Iowa caucuses set to take place on Saturday.

Below, a live blog of the latest developments to unfold in the Hawkeye State.

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