"Doug Burgum's Qualification for Second GOP Debate Sets Stage for Potential 'Cage Fight' without Trump"
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a 2024 presidential candidate, appears to have qualified for the second GOP primary debate according to an NBC News analysis. The final decision rests with the Republican National Committee (RNC), which will announce the qualified participants next week. Recent polling suggests that Burgum will secure a spot on the stage, meeting the RNC's requirements of 50,000 unique donors, signing pledges to support the party candidate, and meeting polling thresholds. The debate is scheduled for September 27 and will be aired on FOX Business.