Trump, GOP rivals ready to rumble in crucial debate

MIAMI — Donald Trump promised a softer side as he and his three remaining Republican rivals prepared to square off Thursday night in their final debate before next week’s all-important big-state presidential primaries.

Each of the candidates had an urgent mission as the Miami GOP debate gave them one last chance to put their case to a televised audience of millions before voters in Florida and four other states dish out a trove of delegates Tuesday.

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said in advance that he was hoping for a more “G-rated debate” than the last Republican face-off, a week ago, when the candidates engaged in a two-hour brawl that featured shouting, insults and even sexual innuendo.