In about twelve weeks, 2024 Republican hopefuls will have the opportunity to square off in the first party-sanctioned debate of the 2024 cycle.
On Friday, the Republican National Committee rolled out its criteria for qualifying for the verbal bout, prompting some to gear up for the battle and others to scramble for ways to boost their standing so they can make it onto the debate stage.To qualify, hopefuls must routinely poll about 1% in either an early state poll and two national polls, or in at least three national polls. They will also be required to accrue donations from a minimum of 40,000 donors.
The first debate will be hosted by Fox News on Aug 23., with a potential second debate the following day"should enough candidates qualify to make it necessary."Assuming these contenders are willing to sign the GOP loyalty pledge, they appear to be set to participate in the debate come August.
"When you’re leading by seemingly insurmountable numbers, and you have hostile Networks with angry, TRUMP & MAGA-hating anchors asking the 'questions,' why subject yourself to being libeled and abused?" Trump wrote on Truth Social in April, hinting he may skip the debate.Consistently polling in second place and similarly hauling in large amounts of cash, Gov. Ron DeSantis is a shoo-in for the debate as he doesn't appear to have qualms with the loyalty pledge.
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