Another GOP debate takes place next Thursday, and the primetime event is likely to feature fewer candidates. Host Fox Business Network will announce Monday which candidates qualify.

Rather than set a cutoff for strength of support in polls, the network is relying on rankings: the top six in national polls, plus anyone in the top five in either Iowa or New Hampshire, based on an average of the five most recent recognized polls.

As of now, barring a slew of new and significantly different numbers by Monday evening, Sen. Rand Paul and Carly Fiorina look likely to be demoted to the early debate after previously appearing on the main stage. And Ohio Gov. John Kasich could get bumped too.