By Former Vice President Mike Pence has emerged as the eighth candidate to qualify for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate. While a face-off with Donald Trump looms, the former president’s participation remains uncertain. In addition to Pence, several other GOP hopefuls have successfully met the debate requirements. Let’s take a closer look at the details, including the confirmed participants and key information about the debate itself.
Key Details
Date and Location
The highly anticipated GOP primary debate is scheduled to take place on August 23rd in Milwaukee — the chosen city for the party’s 2024 convention. Fox News will serve as the host for this two-hour event, which is set to kick off at 9 p.m. Eastern time.
Confirmed Qualifiers
Joining Mike Pence in securing their spots on the debate stage are:
- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
- Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley
- Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy
- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
- Donald Trump
Yet to Make the Cut
While the aforementioned candidates have fulfilled the debate requirements, there are still a few GOP hopefuls awaiting confirmation, including:
- Former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas
- Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
Conclusion
As the first major showdown of the Republican primary season approaches, excitement is building. With former Vice President Mike Pence and other prominent contenders set to take the stage in Milwaukee, this debate promises to be a pivotal moment in determining the future of the party. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as this important event draws nearer.
Milwaukee Debate Requirements
To participate in the first debate, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have at least 1% support in three high-quality national polls or a combination of state and national polls.
- Secure a minimum of 40,000 unique donors.
Stricter Criteria for the Second Debate
For the second debate, which is scheduled for September 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, the requirements are more stringent. Candidates must:
- Attain at least 3% support in two national polls.
- Alternatively, achieve 3% support in one national poll along with two polls from four of the early-voting states.
- Garner a minimum of 50,000 unique donors.
Trump’s Decision on Attending the Debate
Regarding his attendance at the debate, former President Trump has not made a clear statement. He has reached out to his supporters, seeking their opinion on whether he should be present in Milwaukee on August 23. Trump himself believes it would be “sort of foolish” for him to participate due to his significant lead in the polls.
In response to Trump’s deliberation, Devin O’Malley, the communications adviser for Mike Pence, expressed hope that the former President will attend the event. Pence’s advisor made this statement on Tuesday.
Please continue reading for more details on conflicting claims made by Pence and Trump’s attorney ahead of January 6.
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