CNBC reached out to all of the GOP candidates for a statement ahead of the Republican debate, which airs Wednesday night. The following candidates provided a brief video to outline their positions. The common themes: limited government and a broken tax system.
(The candidates featured below provided their videos by the submission deadline.)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
Former New York Gov. George Pataki
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida
Watch CNBC's "Your Money, Your Vote: The Republican Presidential Debate" tonight. The debate will feature two sets of candidates discussing critical issues facing America today, including job growth, taxes and the health of our economy. Coverage begins at 5 pm E.T.