AUGUST 23, 2023, UPDATE:
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Injured North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he plans to participate in the Republican presidential debate. The Burgum campaign posted a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, of Burgum entering the stage on crutches during a candidate walkthrough earlier Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2023). “I’m in,” he posted. Burgum hurt his Achilles tendon playing basketball on Tuesday night. A campaign spokesman said earlier Wednesday it was unclear if Burgum would “be able to stand at the debate” Wednesday night at the Milwaukee Bucks’ arena. Missing the debate would have been a massive setback for Burgum, the least known of the eight candidates expected to participate. The two-hour debate is Burgum’s best opportunity to introduce himself to voters. Front-runner Donald Trump says he’s skipping the debate.
AUGUST 23, 2023:
MILWAUKEE (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum may not be able to participate in the first Republican presidential debate after injuring himself playing basketball. Campaign spokesman Lance Trover said Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2023) it’s “unclear if he will be able to stand at the debate.” The spokesman says Burgum’s team will have more information later. Burgum was injured Tuesday night and was taken to a hospital. Missing the debate would be a massive setback for Burgum, who’s the least known of the eight candidates expected to take the stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. The two-hour debate is Burgum’s best opportunity to introduce himself to voters.
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