The race for the Republican Party’s nominee for the 2024 United States presidential election is heating up, with the fourth debate set to take place on Wednesday. Following intense discussions on immigration, abortion, and Israel’s conflict with Gaza in previous debates, the candidates will have another chance to challenge each other’s views before the primary election polls determine the party’s face in the upcoming presidential elections on January 15, 2024.
When and Where Will the Debate Take Place?
The debate will be hosted at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa city on Wednesday at 7 pm (01:00 GMT). Alabama, a solidly Republican-leaning state, holds significant importance as winning support there will be crucial for any presumptive nominee from the party.
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Who is Hosting and Streaming the Debate?
NewsNation, a subscription-based television network, is hosting the debate. It is being co-hosted by the conservative political journal, The Washington Free Beacon, and The Megyn Kelly Show on Sirius XM. The debate will also be streamed on Rumble, a video-hosting service popular with conservatives.
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Elizabeth Vargas, the anchor of NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Megyn Kelly, host of The Megyn Kelly Show, and Eliana Johnson, editor-in-chief of The Washington Free Beacon, will moderate the debate.
Who Will Participate?
After several candidate dropouts and Donald Trump’s decision not to attend the debates, the battle for the nomination is now between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who was present until the third debate, dropped out on November 13. Meanwhile, Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota, failed to qualify for the fourth debate and dropped out of the race entirely on Monday.
While Trump holds a significant lead in the polls, DeSantis and Haley are competing for second place in the primary election polls. These polls, organized by the political parties, allow voters to indicate their preferred candidate before the presidential election.
How are Debate Participants Decided?
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is responsible for determining the participants based on certain criteria. For this debate, candidates had to have a minimum of 80,000 unique donors, with at least 200 of them from 20 different states or territories. Additionally, they had to achieve at least 6 percent in a specific set of qualifying national polls. Candidates were also required to sign the “Beat Biden” pledge, showing their commitment to support the eventual presidential nominee.
Why is Trump Skipping the Debate?
With a strong lead in the polls, Trump has chosen not to attend the debate. He believes the party should focus on the general elections and has refused to sign the “Beat Biden” pledge or support any other nominee. Instead of participating in the debate, he will be attending a fundraiser in Florida.
Is the Debate Significant?
The debate comes just before the Iowa Caucuses, the first contest of the primary elections, which will take place on January 15, 2024. While historically debates have had little impact on reshaping the race, candidates are still vying for an edge. DeSantis currently leads Haley in most national surveys, but his progress has stalled, while Haley’s popularity has been rising in recent months. Vivek Ramaswamy made a strong impression in his first debate, but he has since slipped in the opinion polls.
As the Republican presidential candidates gear up for the fourth debate, the stakes are high. This event will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the party and ultimately determining who will face off against the Democratic nominee in the 2024 United States presidential election.
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