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Punchlines: Your guide to the GOP debate


Why will Thursday night's primetime GOP debate remind you of your uncle's Facebook feed? If he does nothing but complain about President Obama, you might be more prepared for the event than you think.

The late-night comics clear up that political mystery along with others (like what Lindsey Graham's fist has to do with foreign policy and why Rick Perry is getting left out of the main event) in this Punchlines guide to all things related to the Fox News forum.

Other guide details: Conan O'Brien explains how Donald Trump will bring back aspects of Celebrity Apprentice by yelling at people you barely recognize and Jimmy Fallon gives you a preview of what you might see with a 30-second summary of C-SPAN's recent Voters First Forum.

Take a look at our favorite jokes from last night's late-night lineup, then vote for yours in the quick poll to the right.  Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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Punchlines: Your guide to the GOP debate
The late-night comics take a close look at the candidates and Fox's upcoming forum. Watch our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.
Eileen Rivers

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