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Former Sen. Cory Gardner on backing Tim Scott
GOP presidential hopefuls will take the stage Wednesday night for the first Republican primary debate, but front-runner Donald Trump won't be there. Former Sen. Cory Gardner, co-chair of a super PAC supporting Sen. Tim Scott, joined CBS News to share his thoughts on Scott and the debate.