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At the second GOP debate on Wednesday, the candidates on stage may still channel former President Ronald Reagan — even if only in name, not policy. Mike Sargent/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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In the second GOP debate, expect Ronald Reagan to loom large in name — but not policy

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Oliver Anthony performs in Moyock, North Carolina, on Saturday. Virginian Pilot/TNS / Tribune News Service/Getty Images hide caption

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Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie points toward Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio at the other end of th stage as Republican presidential candidate, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson looks on during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by ABC News at the St. Anselm College on Saturday in Manchester, N.H. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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