ABC debate rules will keep several GOP candidates off the stage

ABC News sources confirmed that there will not be an additional debate for those candidates who do not meet that criteria. Once again, the network will air the first-round debate with four candidates followed by a primetime debate with seven candidates. With rare exception, specifically Carly Fiorina early in the race and Chris Christie and Rand Paul who bounced back to the main stage after been relegated to the Kids Table for one debate, none of you have made enough of an impression on the public to garner the kind of support that would get you on the main stage. Candidates’ campaigns can also add extended responses and clarifications to what they said during the evening. Fighting for second place were Texas Sen.

It’s also notable that Google is testing how its own platform can be better used to surface real-time information.

Dig into issues with Google Trends throughout the debate as Google will spotlight key insights from Google Trends that offer interesting insights about the candidates, issues, and debate topics-anything from questions asked about key issues to trending terms and rankings like the below minute-by-minute view of which candidate was searched most during the last debate.

Online: FOX will provide a free live stream for both debates online on the Fox News website.

The overlap between the two companies’ products in this area makes is especially interesting, given Twitter’s recent turmoil and the ongoing discussions about whether it makes sense for Google to acquire the social media service as its entry way into social, after Google+ spectacularly failed. This is something that’s been done since the 2008 election. He will be hosting a Veterans fundraiser/rally at 9 p.m. ET.

Google says this allows users a direct channel to candidates, and at the same time, gives candidates a 24/7 channel to broadcast their thoughts on an issue, photos from a successful debate, or highlights from a powerful speech.