Key takeaways:
- Former Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican presidential debate later this month.
- The criteria for the debate includes 40,000 unique donors, including 200 from at least 20 states and territories, as well as 1% support in polling.
- The debate will take place on August 23rd and will be a key moment for the Republican Party, as it will be the first time the candidates will have the chance to present their platforms and policies to the public.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican presidential debate later this month, according to multiple reports. Pence’s campaign confirmed on Tuesday that he had met the criteria to participate in the debate, which is sponsored by the Republican National Committee.
The criteria for the debate includes 40,000 unique donors, including 200 from at least 20 states and territories, as well as 1% support in polling. Pence has satisfied these requirements, joining seven other candidates who have also qualified.
The list of qualified candidates includes former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Trump has said he may not participate in the debate.
The debate will take place on August 23rd and will be broadcast on Fox News. It will be the first time the Republican candidates will face off against each other on the debate stage. It is expected to be a highly competitive event, as the candidates will be vying for the Republican nomination in the upcoming election.
The debate will be a key moment for the Republican Party, as it will be the first time the candidates will have the chance to present their platforms and policies to the public. It will be a chance for the candidates to make their case to the American people and demonstrate why they should be the party’s nominee.
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