The Republican Party has its second debate of the 2024 campaign Wednesday. Notably absent will be former President Donald Trump, who instead will travel to Michigan to talk to autoworkers.
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is displayed on television screens at a watch party for the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate on August 23 in Washington.Candidates vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination will debate for the second time Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, Calif.
In a statement, Hutchinson said despite this setback, his campaign will continue with events in early primary states. "I understand that the RNC and the media are trying to reduce the number of candidates," he said,"but I measure success based on the response I receive in early primary states like Iowa and New Hampshire."
Per the new rules, a candidate had to poll at least 3% in two national polls or poll"3% in one national poll and 3% in one early state poll from two separate 'carve out' states recognized by the RNC" to get on stage.New fundraising criteria also states that a candidate must have a minimum of"50,000 unique donors to candidate's principal presidential campaign committee" with at least 200 unique donors per state in 20-plus states.
All candidates are also required to sign a pledge stating that they will support whoever primary voters chose as their nominee in 2024. Trump has said that heand will be hosted by Fox Business Network, alongside the Spanish language TV news outlet Univision, and Rumble – an online video platform mostly used by conservatives.
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