GOP presidential hopefuls prepare to take debate stage

Four Republican presidential hopefuls will take the debate stage Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a last-chance effort to win over voters before the Iowa Caucuses in just six weeks.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are set to appear on the debate stage at the University of Alabama.

The final GOP primary debate of the year will air on NewsNation at 8 p.m. ET.

The four presidential candidates are looking to position themselves as a viable alternative to former President Donald Trump — the dominant GOP front-runner.

The former president has maintained a sizable lead over the rest of the party.