GOP presidential candidates will flock to the stage for the first Republican National Committee debate of the 2024 election cycle, a chance for presidential hopefuls to pitch themselves and their policies.
Seven candidates have met the RNC's criteria and can appear on the debate stage. One candidate, former President Donald Trump, has remained noncommittal on whether he will debate his primary opponents. As the GOP front-runner, his absence could allow rising candidates like Gov. Ron DeSantis , Sen. Tim Scott , and Vivek Ramaswamy the chance to move up in the polls and become viable alternatives to Trump.
The debate will give non-Trump candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie a chance to present their platforms which are largely being overshadowed by primary leaders. A debate can be effective for all candidates, especially for media campaigns and for attracting donors.
While the RNC debate is a highly anticipated event, the network could face lower ratings if Trump does not appear onstage, which could in turn negatively affect the candidates who do show up.To participate, GOP presidential candidates must receive 1% in three different national polls, or 1% in two national polls and 1% in two polls from different early primary or caucus states — such as Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.
The last requirement is that all participants must sign a pledge to support the eventual nominee. Only after meeting the polling and donor requirements will candidates receive the commitment pledge to sign.
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