Republican candidates eligible for second debate.

In just three weeks,‌ get ready for an electrifying showdown as ​GOP presidential candidates take the stage for the highly ⁢anticipated second⁤ primary​ debate in ⁢the 2024 cycle.

This thrilling event will⁢ be held on September 27th at the iconic Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi‌ Valley, California. ⁢With stricter requirements ⁣than the first debate, this is sure to be a riveting and high-stakes affair. Moderating the debate will be the esteemed duo of Fox News anchor Dana Perino and Fox Business anchor Stuart Varney.

To qualify for ⁢this highly anticipated debate, candidates must⁤ demonstrate strong‌ support with a minimum of 50,000 unique donors, including 200 donors from 20 states or territories. This is a significant increase from the ⁣requirements of the first‍ debate.

Furthermore, candidates must meet ⁢specific polling thresholds to secure a spot on the California debate stage. They⁣ must achieve a minimum of 3 percent in two national polls or ⁣3 percent in one‍ nationwide poll and⁣ two polls from different early voting states, such as ⁢Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada. All polls must be recognized by the ​RNC.

The RNC’s requirements for⁢ the first debate were slightly less stringent, with candidates needing to poll at least ​1 percent in three national polls or‍ 1 percent in two national polls plus 1 percent in a poll recognized ​by the RNC in two of the early states.

Finally, a notable requirement for all candidates is to sign a ‌pledge affirming ‍their commitment to support the eventual party nominee. ‍This pledge ‍ensures that candidates ⁣will only participate ⁢in ⁤debates sanctioned by the Republican⁢ National Committee, as stated in Rule 10(a)(11) of ​The ⁣Rules of the‍ Republican⁢ Party. Failure to sign ​the⁢ pledge or participate in unsanctioned debates will render candidates ineligible for further Republican National Committee sanctioned debates.

The pledge also includes a promise to ⁣honor the will of​ the primary voters and support the ⁤2024 Republican presidential nominee, with​ candidates vowing not to run as independent or‌ write-in candidates or seek the ‌nomination ⁣of⁢ any other party.

Participants

As of press time, the lineup for the second debate includes some heavyweight contenders. Former ‍President‍ Donald⁣ Trump, who ‌continues to dominate the polls,⁤ is presumed to have qualified. Joining ​him are ⁤former‍ U.S. Ambassador‍ to the U.N. and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and⁤ former‌ Vice ‍President⁢ Mike Pence, all of whom have​ qualified ‍according⁢ to their respective campaigns.

The campaign of conservative pundit ​and former EpochTV host Larry‌ Elder has expressed confidence in​ meeting the donor requirement.‍ They are seeking ​clarification from the‌ RNC regarding the acceptance of specific polls.