Source: Raw Story
By Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON — Republican White House hopefuls were set Thursday to hold their kick-off debate of the 2012 race, but most of the high-profile candidates likely rivals sitting out the event.
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin? Absent. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney? Not there. Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee? Nope. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich? Took a pass. Former ambassador to China John Huntsman? Skipping it.
Real estate mogul and reality television star Donald Trump and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, both mentioned as possible candidates seeking to challenge President Barack Obama, will also stay on the sidelines.
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