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The Early Republican Debate Took Place in a Vast Arena With About 30 People in It

Fox News’ early debate for the seven lowest-polling GOP 2016 candidates is just wrapping up at Quicken Loans Arena. Here’s what Quicken Loans Arena looks like in front of a psyched-up sellout crowd:

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It did not look like that this afternoon.

Another shot:

Carly Fiorina got the biggest round of applause of the night when someone—as in, one person—clapped a few times after her answer about the Middle East.

Read more of Slate’s coverage of the GOP primary.