Donald Trump, the man to beat in tonight’s first televised Republican presidential debate, said he does not plan to attack his rivals and downplayed expectations for his performance, saying “I’m not a debater.”

MUCH of the US Republican presidential debate this week focused on Iraq and immigration, as 10 hopefuls aired their views on war, immigration reform and conservation.

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson called the September 11 attacks a ‘‘wake-up call from God’’ and said America can shield itself from future attacks through a spiritual revival.