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politics2 years ago

"Alabama's Tougher Qualification Markers for 4th GOP Debate Sparks Controversy"

The fourth Republican presidential debate is set for December 6 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with increased polling requirements that could result in a less crowded stage. Candidates must achieve at least 6% in two approved national polls or 6% in one poll from two separate early-voting states. They also need to gather at least 80,000 unique donors, with a minimum of 200 unique donors per state or territory, in 20 or more states. The Republican National Committee has been raising the qualification markers with each debate to narrow down the field. Former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner, will not be participating and has called for primary debates to be canceled.

via The Associated Press|
#gop-presidential-debate#politics#polling-requirements
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Absence and Donor Disillusionment: Highlights of the Second Republican Debate"

The Republican National Committee has announced the lineup for the second Republican presidential debate, with seven candidates qualifying to participate. Former President Donald Trump, who easily met the requirements but skipped the first debate, will also not attend this one. With time running short for his rivals to gain ground, they will need to seize moments like debates to make an impact in early contests. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, who qualified for the first debate, failed to meet the tougher requirements for the second. Trump plans to give a prime-time speech in Detroit during the debate and has refused to sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee.

via The New York Times|
#candidates#donald-trump#politics
politics2 years ago

RNC Raises Bar for Republican Candidates in Second Debate

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has raised the polling and fundraising thresholds for presidential candidates to qualify for the second debate of the 2024 cycle. To participate in the debate scheduled for September 27, candidates will need at least 3% in two national polls or 3% in one national poll and two polls from four early-voting states. They must also have at least 50,000 unique donors, with 200 of those coming from 20 states or territories. These requirements are higher than those for the first debate. So far, seven candidates have qualified for the first debate, including former President Donald Trump. Trump has met the qualifications but may skip the debate to hold his own campaign event. The RNC requires candidates to pledge support for the eventual GOP nominee and not participate in unsanctioned debates.

via The Associated Press|
#debate-qualifications#fundraising-thresholds#politics
politics2 years ago

Uncovering the Overlooked Flaw in the RNC's Debate Strategy

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) polling requirements for candidates to participate in the party's first primary debate next month may be more challenging than anticipated. The RNC's criteria, which mandate earning 1 percent in three polls, exclude most public surveys conducted today, leaving few opportunities for lower-polling candidates to meet the threshold. The strict guidelines, which demand surveys of at least 800 "likely" primary voters or caucus-goers, have limited the number of qualifying polls. This could pose a problem for candidates outside the top five polling leaders, potentially excluding them from the debates. The RNC's criteria differ significantly from those used by Democrats in the past, and the limited number of qualifying polls could hinder candidates' chances of participating in the debates.

via POLITICO|
#gop-primary#politics#polling-requirements