Tuesday night’s Republican Debate on CNN

The Trump-Cruz bromance is back. Trump walks back "mainiac" comments, says Cruz has wonderful temperament. May have just seen GOP ticket

— Marc Thiessen (@marcthiessen) December 16, 2015

OK, the IMPORTANT takeaway from this debate is that Cruz and Rubio expect to be the last two men standing, and the media secretly agrees.

— Moe Lane (@moelane) December 16, 2015

.@tedcruz opening: Make America Safe Again! #CNNDebate https://t.co/5xxuCV7SJG

— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) December 16, 2015

No one on this stage does this better than Rubio. #CNNDebate #GOPDebate

— Scott Ott (@Scott_Ott) December 16, 2015

Cruz is at his most somber yet. This is Cruz in full presidential mode. Shift from focus on wooing right (he thinks they're with him).

— Robert Costa (@costareports) December 16, 2015

Every one of us on this stage is better prepared to keep this country safe than is Hillary Clinton. -- Cruz #CNNDebate #GOPDebate

— Scott Ott (@Scott_Ott) December 16, 2015

“Toppling secular dictators in the Middle East has only led to chaos...” - @RandPaul #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/1KGClHX3Vr

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 16, 2015

Rubio & Cruz strongest in openers, the former more optimistic than the latter. The latter more sober than the former. Both serious.

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 16, 2015

.@RealBenCarson begins opening statement with moment of silence for #SanBernadinoShooting victims #GOPDebate

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) December 16, 2015

Trump showing a little more emotional range than we might have expected. No bombast. Somber. Direct.

— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) December 16, 2015

Instant #GOPDebate reaction from @ByronYork and @DavidMDrucker https://t.co/mRIibm1dcn pic.twitter.com/gIOpGSXi6j

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 16, 2015

My top 5 things to watch for in tonight's #GOPDebate > https://t.co/PUk25BCXP8 pic.twitter.com/vro1e913y2

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) December 16, 2015

Big turnout at the Nixon Presidential Library to watch the Republican debate tonight! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 16, 2015

Report: #GOPDebate Expectations, High Ratings, & More #DonaldTrump https://t.co/3g9g97G1wI @BreitbartNews #GOP #Politics #News #Media

— Alex Swoyer (@ASwoyer) December 14, 2015

REPUBLICAN DEBATE LIVEBLOG: HOLIDAY FIGHT NIGHT | Daily Wire https://t.co/zhVl835DiL

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 15, 2015

At tonight's #GOPDebate, candidates will gather for the first time since terror attacks https://t.co/XP5cXnh35Z pic.twitter.com/uD5uUOmlqB

— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) December 15, 2015

The Main Event is listed to start at 8:30 Eastern Time. https://t.co/HUKPimos9I

— Bane Richards (@Bane1349) December 15, 2015

But it actually starts at 9! https://t.co/wK2XKwOgGO

— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) December 15, 2015

Asked if he needs to ramp it up at the #GOPDebate, @realBenCarson says, "Maybe I'll bring some weapons with me." https://t.co/QOZyPUSxd1

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 15, 2015

Mediate: CNN’s Wolf Blitzer will moderate Tuesday night’s Republican Debate on CNN, the final opportunity for the crowded field to debate in 2015. Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt will also be involved asking questions of the candidates, who will be split into undercard and primetime debates.

Both debates will be held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada.

At 6 p.m. ET, the following candidates will take the stage:

Former New York Governor George Pataki
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

At 8:30 p.m. ET, the leading contenders for the Republican party nomination will debate in the following order, left to right on stage:

Ohio Governor John Kasich
Carly Fiorina
Florida Senator Marco Rubio
Dr. Ben Carson
Donald Trump
Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul

At GOP Debate, Candidates Are Likely to Set Sights on Ted Cruz https://t.co/la415Owqbu by @jmartNYT & @maggieNYT How does Cruz strike back?

— Will Rabbe (@WillRabbe) December 15, 2015

My predictions: Trump will attack Cruz, Rubio will attack Cruz, Carson will be calm and soothing. https://t.co/Z058lo2zCY

— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) December 15, 2015

You know, if I'm Jeb Bush campaign, not sure I'd send out a fundraising email with the subject "Final debate" pic.twitter.com/XgQI5sqOew

— Derek Willis (@derekwillis) December 15, 2015

The bookies know -- it's not Trump. pic.twitter.com/wyNReHiJqP

— Joseph Curl (@josephcurl) December 15, 2015

Forget "what to watch for" in tonight's debate. Here's what you should hope happens after tonight: https://t.co/tZ2ZhpTS6O

— Mike Warren (@MichaelRWarren) December 15, 2015