Updated CNN GOP debate average + why it may be the same 10 people+Fiorina

[The Mikado]

Could Graham move down to disqualified?

[The Mikado]

Why is Gilmore disqualified but not Pataki and Graham? Also, if all 3 were out of the JV debate, Christie and Kasich both get demoted, yes? And will the JV debate happen immediately before the Trump one?

1 CNN has a minimum requirement of getting a 1% avg in 3 polls. Gilmore has only got 1% in 1 poll.
2. CNN said if there are 14 or fewer total qualified candidates they may limit primetime debate to 8
3 The JV debate will immediately preceed the primetime debate with no time gap.

If we end up in a situation where no poll taken after the last debate has Graham above 0, it'll be hard for CNN to justify keeping Gilmore out while Graham's on based on an ancient poll.

[The Mikado]

So this is coming up in just a week.  Has CNN released any details about whether the format will be the same as the Fox debate, who'll be doing the questioning, whether the happy hour debate will again have no audience, etc.?

We do know that Jake Tapper is moderating, with additional questions provided by right-wing talk radio host and Trump vendetta partner Hugh Hewitt.