Status of Iowa GOP debate uncertain as Haley undecided, Christie and Ramaswamy unlikely to meet requirements
OAN’s James Meyers
3:39 PM – Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The fate of the upcoming GOP debate in Iowa hangs in the balance.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) has yet to commit to participating in the final GOP debate hosted by CNN, adding to the mystery surrounding its status.
So far, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is the only candidate who has confirmed their appearance on the debate stage, while entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R-N.J.) have not garnered enough support to qualify.
Haley’s decision not to commit comes after she faced heavy criticism during the last debate in Alabama last week.
Haley’s spokeswoman Olivia Perez-Cubas stated that she would be ”debating in Iowa,” but did not provide any specific commitments.
“Since the RNC pulled out of the debates, many new offers have come in. We look forward to debating in Iowa and continuing to show voters why Nikki is the best candidate to retire Joe Biden and save our country. That debate should include Donald Trump,” Perez-Cubas said.
The former U.N. ambassador also called on Trump to join her on the debate stage.
“When it comes to President Trump as well, I think he’s going to have to get on a debate stage here in Iowa because you’re fighting for Iowans’ votes. I think he’s got to sit there and do the groundwork,” Haley told a local Iowa TV station. “You can’t have an election and not appear on a debate stage in front of the people who are going to be voting for you,” she added.
CNN requires candidates to meet certain polling criteria, either through national polls or Iowa polls with at least 10% support.
Meanwhile, Christie has a slim chance of meeting the requirement, and Ramaswamy has received 5% support in an Iowa poll conducted by NBC News and the Des Moines Register, according to Axios.
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What are the potential implications of the uncertain fate of the final GOP debate in Iowa for the election and the future of the nation
The Uncertain Fate of the Final GOP Debate in Iowa
The fate of the upcoming GOP debate in Iowa hangs in the balance as former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has yet to commit to participating. This adds to the mystery surrounding the status of the debate, which is hosted by CNN.
Among the potential candidates, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is the only one who has confirmed their appearance on the debate stage. However, entrepreneurs Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have not garnered enough support to qualify.
Haley’s decision not to commit comes after she faced heavy criticism during the last debate in Alabama. Her spokeswoman, Olivia Perez-Cubas, stated that Haley would be “debating in Iowa,” but did not provide any specific commitments.
Perez-Cubas also mentioned that since the Republican National Committee pulled out of the debates, many new offers have come in. She emphasized the importance of debating in Iowa and showing voters why Nikki Haley is the best candidate to retire Joe Biden and save our country. Perez-Cubas also stated that the debate should include Donald Trump.
Interestingly, Haley called on Trump to join her on the debate stage. She believes that it is crucial for Trump to appear on a debate stage in front of the people who will be voting for him.
In order to participate in the CNN-hosted debate, candidates are required to meet certain polling criteria, either through national polls or Iowa polls with at least 10% support.
Meanwhile, Christie has a slim chance of meeting the requirement, and Ramaswamy has received 5% support in an Iowa poll conducted by NBC News and the Des Moines Register, according to Axios.
The uncertainty surrounding the final GOP debate in Iowa raises questions about the candidates’ commitment to the electoral process and their willingness to engage with voters. As the date approaches, it remains to be seen whether Haley and other potential candidates will make a definitive decision to participate.
In these crucial times for our country, it is important for candidates to engage in open debates to showcase their policies and visions to the American people. These debates serve as a platform for candidates to present their ideas and address voters’ concerns, ultimately informing voters’ decisions.
As the situation develops, it is essential for candidates to make their positions clear and for the public to stay informed about the latest updates. The outcome of the final GOP debate in Iowa could have significant implications for the election and the future of our nation.
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