<p>There is much ;anticipation for this Thursday&#8217;s GOP debate &#8211; where Donald Trump will ;finally face off against the GOP field that ;has ;strategically and verbally gone after the business mogul since his candidacy announcement. With his verbose ;nature and controversial reputation, Trump has ;set the stage for one of the most highly anticipated debates in history.</p>
<p>The debate, which is the first of nine, is scheduled for 9 p.m EST in Cleveland. That reduced number of debates is half the ;amount that was planned for the previous two elections. With less opportunities to correct ;their mistakes, each candidate has to be thoroughly prepared.</p>
<p>&#8220;The candidates ought to figure out ;what their message is for the American people rather than worrying too much about ;the back-and-forth with others,&#8221; said an experienced GOP operative.</p>
<p>Wanting to lower the expectation for his performance during the debates, ;Trump had made these remarks: &#8220;Im hearing everyone say I&#8217;m going to be ;good at the debates &#8211; I dont know if I&#8217;m going to be good. Ive ;never done it before. Politicians do it every night.&rdquo; ;</p>
<p>Regardless of Trump&#8217;s comments on his performance, expectations are set high &#8211; and ;all the country will be watching Thursday evening. ;</p>